Voting Comments

Record #: 1-B-97

Common Moorhen

ACCEPT (7-0)

1st Round
(7 Accept, 0 Reject)

02-17-2007.
Shirley Sturts -- Accept

Well described. The observer is very familiar with this species.
2-19-07.
Carlisle -- Accept

Details good.
2/21/2007.
Cliff Weisse -- Accept

The description includes field marks necessary to rule out other species and confirm the identification of Common Moorhen. The date is a bit early but isn't so early that it raises doubt.
03-04-2007.
Dave Trochlell -- Accept

Jim offers a fairly convincing description of a Common Moorhen here.
03-12-2007.
chuck trost -- Accept

Good description, even if briefly noted. The bill color is hard to confuse with anything else. I actually chased this bird, but without success.
4/11/07.
Charles Swift -- Accept

Good description of a distinctive species. Timing looks good for an off-course spring migrant.
25 April 2007.
Hardy -- Accept

Observer describes distinctive bill and shield of Common Moorhen, and states he has conducted research on the species.