28 THE vA U DU BrO°Ne Bie ober 
Shoveler (for N. and C. Illinois), 
Thrush (for -N:- and »Ca sllhnois) 
Brewer’s Blackbird, Oregon Junco 
(must be described in detail — 
this species has been lumped in the 
Thirty-Second Supplement to the 
A.O.U. Checklist, so we’ll have to 
wait to see how it will be treated 
next year.), Chipping Sparrow, 
Vesper Sparrow (for N. and C. 
Illinois), and Lincoln Sparrow. 
Of course, I realize that each area 
has local conditions that might al- 
low hardy individuals of certain 
species to remain for winter. These 
conditions should be included in 
your verification form. 
The emphasis now being put on 
these counts is as scientific data. 
The compilers should treat the 
count form they send into the 
Christmas Bird Count editor as a 
scientific document for which they 
are responsible. 
—H. David Bohlen 
Illinois State Museum 
Springfield, Illinois 62706 
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT DOCUMENTATION FORM 
1. Species it ee . 2. Number 22 22 eee 
3. Location —____ Stee ft ee 
4. Date 5 5. Time Bird Seen 2 to. aa 
6. Description of size, shape and color-pattern (DESCRIBE IN GREAT DETAIL all parts 
of the plumage, and beak and feet coloration, in addition, to the diagnostic 
characteristics, but include ONLY WHAT ACTUALLY WAS SEEN IN THE FIELD): 
7. Description of voice, if heard: 
8. Description of behavior: 
2 
Habitat — general: 
specific: 
_ 10. Similarly appearing species which are eliminated by question 6, 7, & 8, 
Explain: 
11. Distance (how measured?): 
12. Optical equipment: 
13. Light (sky, light on bird, position of sun in relation to bird and you): 
14. Previous experience wth this species and similarly appearing species: 
15. Other observers: 
16. Did the others agree with your identification? 
17. Other observers who independently identified this bird: 
18. Books, illustrations and advice consulted, and how did these influence this 
description: 
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Signature 
Date: City ;eStaies. =e 
(originated by other authors) 
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