Date of this report _____________________ KBRC No. (committee use only) ____________
1. Species _______________________________ / __________________________________
(Common name) (Scientific name)
2. Sex/Age _________________________ 3. Number observed ______________
4. Date(s) of sighting ___________________ 5. Duration of sighting ____________
6. Location (including county)___________________________________________________
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7. Observer(s) (your name)_______________________________________________________
Phone:_________________ Address:_________________________________________
E-mail: ________________ _________________________________________
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8. Other observers (not making this report) ___________________________________________
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9. Description of habitat/setting:___________________________________________________
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10. Distance from bird_________________ 11. Optical Equipment ___________________
12. Time of day____________ 13. Lighting conditions/sun angle ______________
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14. Previous experience with this or similar species:____________________________________
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15. Reference material consulted and how this influenced your identification _______________
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16. How long after the sighting did you first write this description? _______________________
17. Vocalizations heard (if any):____________________________________________________
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18. DESCRIPTION:
(Include only what was observed).
Describe, in detail, all relevant and diagnostic field marks and/or
behaviors that would distinguish this species from similar ones. Please include any photographs, recordings,
sketches, and copies of original field notes that were made at the time of the
sighting that would aid in identification.
USE OTHER SIDE. (NOTE: If you are submitting photos or video
recordings, the sections on descriptions, field marks etc., are optional. A
poor photograph does not replace a good written documentation, but a good
photograph does reduce the need of written documentation. The KBRC encourages you to write descriptive
documentation even if you do have a photo or video recording of the bird.)
Mail completed form to:
Mark Land, 8447 Lamar,
913-381-4324 (home) markeland@kc.rr.com