Appendix E. Rare Bird Report Form 



(For Species Annotated TES, SI, n=) 



Species; 



Observer's Name: 



Date Observed: 



Reporter ' s Name : 



Date Written: 



Other Observers: 



Address: 



Telephone No: 



QLL: 



Nearest Town/Landmark: 



Specific Location: 



_Township Range_ 



Describe the Habitat: 



Section 



Plumage (Circle) Sex M Describe Weather: 



Adult Immature F 



Subadult Juvenal Unk 



Optics Used and Power: 



X Binoculars X Spotting Scope Unaided Eye 



Quality and direction of light 



Distance from Bird: 



Duration of Observation 



Previous Experience with Species? Where and when; 



Discuss How Similar Appearing Species were Eliminated: 



This Report was Written: 



During or right after observation 

 _ From memory hrs/ days later. 



Describe the bird you observed. Record only field marks and 

 behaviors you actually saw. State size (compared to similar 

 size common bird) . Record relevant information such as color, 

 body shape, bill, legs, voice, behavior, no. of individuals, 

 sex. Use back of form if more space is needed. Please 

 include any photos or drawings. Print or type clearly. 



Send your report to: 



Montana Bird Distribution Update 

 Natural Heritage Program 

 1515 East Sixth Avenue 

 Helena, MT 59620 



4th Ed I 1992 



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