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This form is prepared in hopes that you will provide more complete documentation for rare or unusual bird sightings in Idaho. Please send full details, ad enclose a copy of field notes (if any), slides, tape recordings, etc. to Dave Trochlell ………..address………..Boise, ID ……zip……. . Your completed form will be reviewed by the Idaho Audubon Council's Idaho Bird Records Committee. Records without documentation (photographs, specimen, etc.) will usually be considered hypothetical unless seen by two or more experience observers. Records will be maintained in the Idaho Museum of Natural History. Thank you for your help.

IDAHO RARE BIRD REPORT FORM

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Species reported:

Reporter (please include address, phone, e-mail):

Other observers:

Date and time of record:

Date report prepared:

Locality:

Habitat:

Conditions: (weather, light, distance, optical aids, duration, etc.)

Description of bird(s): (size, colors, all field marks observed, field marks not seen)

Behavior of bird(s): (songs, calls, interactions with other birds)

List similar species and how you eliminated them:

What is your experience with this or similar species?

Were photos obtained? (please enclose if possible)