LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
This form is intended as a convenience in reporting observations of species on the Louisiana Bird Records Committee (LBRC) Review List. The LBRC recommends the use of this form or a similar format when submitting records for review (to assure that all pertinent information is accounted for). Attach additional pages as necessary. Please print or type. Attach xerox of field notes, drawings, photographs, or tape recordings, if available. Include all photos for more obscurely marked species. When completed, mail to Secretary, Louisiana Bird Records Committee, c/o Museum of Natural Science, 119 Foster Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-3216.
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1. English and Scientific names: Yellow-legged Gull, Larus
cachinnan/ LBBGxHerring Gull |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes,
ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): one, adult |
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3. Locality: Parish: Cameron |
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Specific Locality: East side of
Holly Beach |
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4. Date(s) when observed: April 7, 2014 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 8:00 am |
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6. Reporting observer and
address: Michael Musumeche, 1621
Southwood Dr., New Iberia, LA 70560 |
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7. Other observers accompanying
reporter who also identified the bird(s): The bird was not specifically ID’ed. We
considered YLGU and Hybrid LBBGxHerring Gull.
Bill Fontenot, Mac Myers. |
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8. Other observers who independently
identified the bird(s): unknown |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): Light
conditions were backlighted so images were lightened. |
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10. Optical equipment (type,
power, condition): Swa. 10x42 |
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11. Distance to bird(s): about 20-25 meters. |
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12. Duration of observation: about 15 minutes |
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13. Habitat: open beach front. |
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14. Behavior of bird / circumstances of observation (flying, feeding, resting; include and stress habits used in identification; relate
events surrounding observation): brief
flying, actively feeding on catfish. |
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15. Description (include only what was actually seen, not what "should" have been seen; include if possible: total length/relative size compared to other familiar species, body bulk, shape, proportions, bill, eye, leg, and plumage characteristics. Stress features that separate it from similar species): Large gull, bright orange/yellow bill with red and black spots at (mandible) bill’s tip,
bright orange/yellow legs, dark gray mantle, iris yellow, slightly reddish orbital ring,
primaries darker than mantle with small white spots near wing tips, white leading and trailing edges of
primaries and secondaries, head and ventral surfaces white. |
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16. Voice: none noted |
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17. Similar species (include how
they were eliminated by your observation): LBBG, mantle not as dark, bill and feet
less orange/yellow than gull in question. |
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18. Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Photos submitted to Paul Conover taken by Michael
Musumeche |
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19. Previous experience with this
species: None with YFGU or hybrid |
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20. Identification aids: (list
books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification): |
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a. at time of observation: National Geographic |
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b. after observation: Sibley |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes made after the
observation (date:_____); _____memory. X |
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22. Are you positive of your
identification if not, explain: The
bird in question is in all probability a
LBBG/Herring Gull hybrid. The bird in
question also possesses the fieldmarks of YLGU. |
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23. Date:_13/April/2014_________Time:_2:50
pm______ |
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24. May the LBRC have permission
to display this report or |
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If yes, may we include your name
with the report? Yes |
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