1^st Round Voting Comments

Record #: 4-B-94

American Black Duck

ACCEPT -- 7 Accept, 0 Reject

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Shirley Sturts -- Accept

Experienced Observer
3 observers
Field marks observed were convincing

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Chuck Trost -- Accept

I saw the bird, so am prejudiced. I am bothered that it was paired with a mallard, but nevertheless, it was a BLDU

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Cliff Weisse -- Accept

Description contains necessary field marks to confirm the ID. Nothing in the description suggest another species or a hybrid.

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Dave Trochlell -- Accept

I do have lingering doubts about the natural occurrence of an American Black Duck in Idaho, given the introduced populations that exist in British Colombia and Washington, but Chuck's description is very good and I'll vote to accept this record.

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Carlisle -- Accept

Critical field marks noted & seen by multiple observers.

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Charles Swift -- Accept

Excellent description. Bill color may be indicative of sex (see record 1-B-99-1).

It would be interesting to ascertain status of A. Black Duck in surrounding states.

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Dumroese -- Accept

Good, detailed description except for "size"...

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