Voting Comments

Record #: 18-B-01

Ancient Murrelet

1st Round: 7-0
ACCEPT

1st Round
(7 Accept, 0 Reject)

05-24-2007.
Shirley Sturts -- Accept

Description is convincing and the observer is familiar with the species.
5/27/2007.
Cliff Weisse -- Accept

The description, bu an experienced observer, is sufficient to confirm the identification.
29 May 2007.
Hardy -- Accept

Observer convincingly describes important field marks such as pale bill, contrast between back and nape, white and black pattern on head.
06-02-2007.
Carlisle -- Accept

Timing seems odd but good description ...
06-04-2007.
chuck trost -- Accept

Adequate description, seen well, and he eliminated the other possibilities well.
06-06-2007.
Dave Trochlell -- Accept

Mr. Hack makes a very convincing case here for an Ancient Murrelet, and I'm satisfied with the identification.
7/22/07.
Charles Swift -- Accept

A very nice write-up from an experienced observer. Quite amazing that the bird was seen by an experienced birder on a remote Idaho river. Makes you wonder how many really rare birds pass through unobserved.