Voting Comments

Record #: 29-B-07

Red-shouldered Hawk


1st Round: 5-2
2nd Round: 6-1

1st Round

2nd Round
05-28-2007.
Shirley Sturts -- Accept

It would be better to have each bird on a separate report but I feel the training and expertise of the observers is sufficient for an accept vote. All of the birds were seen by at least 2 observers and several key field marks used in the identification.

11-21-2009
Sturts --Accept

Well described and similar hawks are elminated.
06-06-2007.
chuck trost -- Accept

Good description of field marks.

12-27-2009
Chuck Trost--Accept

While I agree that the write-up is a bit unorthadox, there isn't much doubt in my mind that these were RSHA.
6 June 2007.
Darren Clark -- Accept

Although a little strange to have a bird report filled out in this manner, I believe the observers did see Red-shouldered Hawks. The timing and location (western Idaho) seem right. I would be hesitant to accept a more unusual species based on this report, but Red-shouldered Hawk sightings seem to be increasing in Idaho and other western states.

12-26-2009
Darren Clark--Reject, specific identification not established

I'm changing my vote to reject. I'm not comfortable with the general nature of the descriptions.
8 June 2007.
Hardy -- Reject, specific identification not established

I have been swayed by reading Chuck and Cliff's comments on the composite Broad-winged Hawk record, and agree with them. Yes, I would feel more comfortable if we could see more information on each record, such as observer name(s) and adult/immature in addition to date.

27 November 2009
Hardy--Accept

Diagnostic fieldmarks noted.
6/11/2007.
Cliff Weisse -- Reject, specific identification not established

I have the same reservations about this report that I do about #81-B-06. Without even a basic description for each sighting included in the report I'm uncomfortable accepting each of the sightings reported as a viable record.

11/20/09
Weisse – Accept

Description supports the identification of Red-shouldered Hawk.
06-12-2007.
Dave Trochlell -- Accept

Thanks, Jay for a very good report. Composite reports are difficult to make, and this one could serve as a model.

12-11-2009
Dave Trochlell--Accept

I accept these records under the special provisions outlined by our Committee.

6/26/07.
Charles Swift -- Accept

Same thoughts as the composite Broad-winged Hawk record. A bit unorthodox but the best way to get these important records into the record.

2/10/10
Charles Swift--Accept

Again a reasonable way to handle these controversial composite records.