Voting Comments

Record #: 1-B-03

Red-breasted Sapsucker

ACCEPT: 7-0

1st Round
(7 Accept, 0 Reject)

12-17-2006.
Shirley Sturts -- Accept

Well documented
12-18-2006.
chuck trost -- Accept

Good description of the color patterns and behavior.
12/27/06.
Cliff Weisse -- Accept

The description is convincing and does a good job of eliminating hybrids with Red-naped and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. Given the rarity of this species in the state it seems at least possible that this is the same individual photographed on 7 Dec, 2003 at the same location despite the length of time between sightings.
12-28-2006.

Dave Trochlell -- Accept

I accept this record with no reservations.
01-05-2007.
dumroese -- Accept

Good written description and good comparison with other probably species.
1-8-07.
Carlisle -- Accept

good details
5/10/2007.
Charles Swift -- Accept

Excellent description. The observer makes a good case that this is not a hybrid (which would nevertheless be a no less interesting sighting!).