Delaware Rare Birds Reporting Form

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Email *

What species are you reporting? *

Date of Observation *

YYYY

Date of Report (not Observation) *

YYYY

Reporting Observer *

Please include first and last name.

Phone Number

Optional

Other Observers (include contact info if known)

Species Observed *

Include number of individuals, age, and/or sex if known

Approximate Time of Observation *

Time

Duration of Observation *

Hrs

Min

Sec

Location of Observation (be specific) *

Be as specific as possible. If possible, please provide a link from Google Maps or GPS coordinates (not required)

Observation Details

Circumstances - Describe where bird(s) was, what it was doing, other factors that describe the encounter.

Plumage *

Habitat Description

Please be as specific as possible. Not required, but may be helpful in identification

Approximate Distance from Bird(s) *

Lighting and Viewing Conditions *

Detailed Description of the Bird(s) *

Include only what was actually seen or heard. Provide as much specific information as possible including relative size and shape of the bird, color and markings of the bill, eye, face, throat, breast, flanks, back, wings, rump, tail, vent, legs and feet.

Detailed Description of Behavior *

May include flight pattern, locomotion on the ground (walking, hopping, etc.), feeding, interaction with other species, etc.

Separation from Other Species

How were you able to distinguish this species from other similar species. Please be as specific as possible and include mention of other similar species, to the best of your ability.

What is your experience with this species?

Optics used to observe species

Include brand, power, etc.

List any references used for identification DURING the observation.

List any references used for identification AFTER the observation.

How did you complete this report? *

Notes made during the observation

Notes made after the observation

Memory

Required

Please mark all that apply.

I was aware at the time of observation that this bird was unusual.

Field guides were not used or necessary to make the identification.

Identification was made by consulting field guides while the bird(s) was/were in view.

Identification was made from memory after consulting field guides

Field notes and/or sketches were not made while the bird(s) was/were in view.

Field notes and/or sketches were made after observation, before consulting a field guide.

Field notes and/or sketches were made after observation, after consulting a field guide.

Photographs were taken.

Sound recordings were made.

If an e-Bird checklist was submitted, please provide a link below.

Do you have photos or other digital media of your observation? If YES, please send directly to delawarebirdrecords@gmail.com. *

Yes

Yes, see eBird checklist.

If you have photos, video or sound clips posted elsewhere online, please provide a link below.

Photo Permission *

Yes, you have permission to publish my photos with credit to me.

No, you may not publish my photos.

I did not submit photos.

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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