Voting Comments

Record #: 7-B-96

Black Scoter

ACCEPT (7-0)

1st Round
(7 Accept, 0 Reject)

05-04-2007.
Shirley Sturts -- Accept

Field marks given fit those of the Black Scoter. Observer is familiar with the species
05-05-2007.
Carlisle -- Accept

Looks good.
05-06-2007.
chuck trost -- Accept

Multiple observers and adequate description.
05-07-2007.
Dave Trochlell -- Accept

I and many others saw this bird back in 1996. The documentation offered here is fine, and I have no hesitation in accepting this candidate as a record.
5/13/2007.
Cliff Weisse -- Accept

Multiple experienced observers. Description is sufficient to eliminate other species.
5/21/07.
Charles Swift -- Accept

Good description. Presumably date of sighting eliminates 1st spring Surf Scoter as a candidate (and direct comparison w/ 2 Surf Scoters present).
27 May 2007.
Hardy -- Accept

Description of appearance and behavior consistent with Black Scoter, other duck species eliminated; experienced observer.