1^st Round Voting Comments

Record #: 4-B-89

American Black Duck

REJECT -- 7 Reject, 0 Accept

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Shirley Sturts -- Reject, specific identification not established

There is a good possibility that the identification is correct.
However, the identification is based on only one field mark.
The observer is experienced with Mallards and other ducks but has no experience with the American Black Duck.

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Chuck Trost -- Reject, specific identification not established

Same comments as for 3-B-89 - not well described.

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Dave Trochlell -- Reject, specific identification not established

Mr. McKenzie's description is too brief; it does not contain a physical description of the bird nor does it rule out other species.

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Cliff Weisse -- Reject, specific identification not established

I feel this was probably an American Black Duck but the description does not conclusively eliminate the possibility of American Black Duck x Mallard.

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Carlisle -- Reject, specific identification not established

Note that this 1972 sighting was at Market Lake WMA (not Camas NWR as listed on master list). As with 3-B-89, I believe that this record is likely correct but not enough detail was provided - such as time of the year (migration may be a more likely time for a sighting) as well as specific details of the bird that were seen.

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Charles Swift -- Reject, specific identification not established

Description not sufficient.

(In both of these records it is highly possible that the observer did see A. Bluck Ducks but the description is insufficient to establish that. Also interesting to note his report of 2 apparently shot in the 1940's, reported by another IDFG CO).

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Dumroese -- Reject, specific identification not established

Very old record lacking specifics except for "all dark." Why not a female Harlequin?

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