The Nebraska Ornithologists' Union



Dedicated to the study, appreciation,
and protection of birds.




N.O.U RECORDS COMMITTEE REPORT FORM
Accession # _______
File # ____________

This form is intended as a convenience for documenting unusual
observations. While use of this form is encouraged, it may be flexible
and need not be used at all. Attach additional sheets as necessary.
Attach copies of sketches, field notes, etc. If possible, please include
copies of all photos. Use back for more space. Please print or type.

1. SPECIES ______________________
2. DATE OBSERVED ________________
3. NUMBER SEEN and AGE (e.g. 2 adults and 3 imm.) ____________________
4. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU SAW (Describe size, plumage, color of eyes, bill,
legs, other field marks, wing bars, eye stripe or eye ring, etc.)
Be as specific as possible!
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5. VOICE (Describe song and delivery - in flight, perched, etc.)
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6. BEHAVIOR (What it did, how it acted) __________________________
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7. HABITAT BIRD USED ___________________________________________
8. DESCRIBE FIELD MARKS USED TO SEPARATE FROM SIMILAR SPECIES
AND NAME THE SPECIES ELIMINATED. _____________________________
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9. HAVE YOU IDENTIFIED THIS SPECIES PREVIOUSLY? (If so, how often?)
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10. EXACT LOCATION OF THE SIGHTING _______________________________
11. TIME OF SIGHTING ________
12. SIGHTING DURATION __________
13. LIGHT CONDITIONS _______________
14. OPTICS USED ___________
15. APPROX. DISTANCE FROM BIRD ___________________________________
16. OTHER OBSERVERS ______________________________________________
17. PHOTOGRAPHED? ______ BY WHOM? ______________________________
18. FIELD GUIDES USED ____________________________________________

Check applicable: THIS REPORT PREPARED ____ with the bird in view
____ from notes made with bird in view; ____ from notes made later;
______ if later, how much later;
IDENTIFICATION MADE: ___ with bird in view; ___ min./hr./days ____ later

YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS _______________________________________

SIGNATURE ______________________________________________________

Thank you very much for you cooperation in submitting this report.
Your contribution to Nebraska ornithology in so doing is appreciated.

Please return to: N.O.U. RECORDS COMMITTEE
Mark A. Brogie - Chairperson
508 Seeley, Box 316
Creighton, NE 68729
e-mail - mbrogie@esu1.org



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