1^st Round Voting Comments

Record #: 1-B-91

White-tailed Ptarmigan

Complete on 1st Round -- 7 Accept, 0 Reject

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Shirley Sturts -- Accept

Several observer. An all white Grouse couldn't be mixed up with other grouse in area.

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Chuck Trost -- Accept

Adequate descriptions by several observers, and a good critique by Earl Chapin, who I respect.

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Dave Trochlell -- Accept

These convincing descriptions could only pertain to White-tailed Ptarmigan.

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Cliff Weisse -- Accept

Description matches only White-tailed Ptarmigan.

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Carlisle -- Accept

Reports and supporting comments provide necessary details. The species occurs in neighboring states/provinces and the multiple reports comes from suitable habitat.

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Charles Swift -- Accept

Also see comments also for 1-B-76.

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Dumroese -- Accept

Together, these records (with the exception of the Pucci description of orange bills and feet) describe WTPT.

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