FOS Field Observations Report Form

Bird Records Committee Managing Secretary Andrew Kratter Florida Museum of Natural History Box 117800 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 33862 (352) 392-1721 ext. 222 (phone) (352) 846-0287 (fax) email: kratter@flmnh.ufl.edu PDF Version of Report form

Species:

How many birds observed: Age: Sex:

Date(s) observed: Time of day:

Duration of observation:

Sky conditions:

Exact location:

Habitat:

Distance from bird: Optical equipment:

Relationship of sun/observer/bird:

Others with you who saw bird:

Others who have independently ID'd bird:

Anybody known to disagree with ID?

Vocalization:

Behavior:

Describe in detail the features that YOU noted. You should include the SHAPE, SIZE and COLOR of ALL PARTS OF BODY including head, bill, eyes, lores, eyering, other facial marking, back wings, wing bars, tail, tail bars or spots, throat, breast, belly, tail coverts, legs etc.

What similar species were considered and why were they eliminated:

Explain previous experience with this species:

Explain previous experience with similar species:

Did you identify this bird before consulting and field guides?

What guides or aids influenced your decision?

Indicate any materials submitted:

Your name:

Your address:

Your email address:

Once you have completed this form you can:
submit your report to the FOS Bird Records Committee,
or reset the entire form.

By submitting this information, I agree to allow the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee to review and evaluate all materials I have submitted, retain all materials in its archives, and publish its findings in the Florida Field Naturalist