IDAHO BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE JANUARY - DECEMBER 2007 REPORT
Shirley Horning Sturts, Secretary
Cliff Weisse, Webmaster
Committee members
Jay Carlisle - Ada County
Darren Clark - Madison County
Lisa
Hardy - Shoshone County
Shirley
Sturts (Secretary) - Kootenai County
Charles
Trost (Committee Chair) - Power County
Dave
Trochlell - Oregon State
Cliff
Weisse - Fremont County
Charles
Swift (alternate) - Latah County
Doug
Ward – (alternate) – Kootenai County
This is the second online report of the
Idaho Bird Records Committee (IBRC). It
covers the actions of the Committee
from January - December 2007. Records that were in the process of being
voted on during 2007 but not completed until April 2008, are included in this
report.
The Committee completed voting on 204 records of which 174 were accepted (139 in the first round 7-0, 32 in the 2nd round and 3 in the 3rd round) and 24 were not accepted. This is an 85% accept rate.
An additional 27
records were sent to a
2nd or 3rd round of voting.
The Idaho State Official Checklist of
birds was increased to 411 Species.
Added to the Official Idaho State Checklist are: Broad-billed
Hummingbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Costa's Hummingbird, Blue-headed Vireo, Worm-eating Warbler, Connecticut Warbler, Mourning Warbler
Committee decisions are based on
written and physical evidence, such as photographs, videos, recordings,
etc. A description of field marks noted
during an observation is an important component
criteria onwhich
the Committee bases its decision. A
record that is not accepted by the Committee is not an indication that the
identification is incorrect, only that the supporting evidence is not
conclusive, the natural occurrence is questionable or the establishment of an
introduced population is questionable.
REPORTS ACCEPTED:
Observer: Only those submitting written documentation, photographs,
videos or recordings are listed. Other observers and sources can be seen on
the Review List, http://www.idahobirds.net/ibrc/reviewspecies.html
Voting: In the
voting totals found below, the first number represents votes for acceptance,
the second number votes for non-acceptance.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #:11-A-06
VOTE: 5-2
(1st Round)
VOTE:
3-4 (2nd Round)
VOTE: 5-2 (3rd Round)
November 1979 - (2) - Minidoka NWR, Cassia County, Latilong 26. This record includes two photographs found in an annual refuge report of three birds presumed to be shot on the refuge or nearby. One of the three is a Canada Goose for size comparison. Some Committee members questioned where the geese were shot. Since photos were in the annual refuge report, others were satisfied that they were shot on the refuge or nearby. Another problem was correctly identifying them from the photograph. Some felt the head/bill structure on the bird of the left looks a bit large and the forehead not steep enough. One member made a strong case to accept on the basis of their weight: "Weight is noted as about 5 pounds. This equals about 2300 grams, which is quite close to the mean body weight noted for taverneri, the largest of the Cackling Goose subspecies, and below the mean body weight noted for the smallest Canada Goose, occidentalis, quoted in the online notes of Sibley, from Mowbray et al. 2002. So, these specimens are at the large end of the Cackling Goose spectrum, but fall sufficiently within it to support the CACG identification." As you can see from the voting the Committee was going back and forth of this. Of the five voting to accept, two indicated accepting only the bird in the photograph pictured on the right. Although both may be Cackling Geese, we are officially only accepting the bird pictured on the right.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #:1-A-04
VOTE: 6-1
(1st Round)
VOTE:
5-2 (2nd Round)
Photograph: Harry
Krueger
10-29 October 2004 - (minima) Ann Morison Park, Boise, Ada County, Latilong 17
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #42-B-06
VOTE: 6-1
(1st Round)
VOTE:
5-2 (2nd Round)
Written
report and photographs: Terry Gray
15
April 2005 - Latah County, Latilong 4.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #:14-B-07
VOTE: 5-2 (1st Round)
VOTE: 5-2 (2nd Round)
Written report: Jay Carlisle
4 November 2005 - Ann Morison Park, Boise, Ada Count - Latilong 17.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #:15-B-07
VOTE: 5-2 (1st Round)
VOTE: 5-2 (2nd Round)
Written report: Jay Carlisle
11 December 2005 - Ann Morison Park, Boise, Ada County - Latilong 17.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #:65-B-06
VOTE: 6-1
(1st Round)
VOTE:
5-2 (2nd Round)
Written
report: Cliff Weisse
10 November 2006 - 1 - Island Park, Fremont County, Latilong 16
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #67-B-06
VOTE: 6-1
(1st Round)
VOTE: 5-2
(2nd Round)
Written
report and photographs: Terry Gray
5 November 2006 - (hutchinsii' ) - Ann Morrison Park, Boise, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #3-B-07
VOTE: 6-1
(1st Round)
VOTE: 5-2
(2nd Round)
Written
report: Jay Carlisle
8 December 2006 - Ann Morrison Park, Boise, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #: 4-B-07
VOTE: 6-1
(1st Round)
VOTE:
5-2 (2nd Round)
Written
report and photographs: Jay Carlisle
16 December 2006 - Julie Davis Park, Boise, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #21-B-07
VOTE: 6-1
(1st Round)
VOTE:
5-2 (2nd Round)
Written
report: Cliff Weisse
18 February 2007 - Bruneau Duck Pond, Owhyee County, Latilong 24.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #: 28-B-07
VOTE: 6-1
(1st Round)
VOTE:
5-2 (2nd Round)
Written
report: Earl Chapin
Photographs:
C. Cressey
9 March 2007 - Sagle, Memorial Park, and Sandpoint back yard , Bonner County, Latilong 1.
Brant (Branta
bernicla) --
#: 10-B-97
VOTE:
7- 0
Written reports: Don Morgan, Dan Svingen, Dave Trochlell
Photograph: John Gatchet
November 1997 - 28 January 1998 - Boise, Ada County,
Latilong 17
Documentation for this record includes excellent written descriptions and a good photo that supports the field marks in the description.
Brant (Branta
bernicla) --
#: 4-B-01
VOTE:
6 - 1 (1st Round)
VOTE:
6 - 1 (2nd Round)
Photograph: Dick Anderson
24 September - 13 October 2000 - (2) - Bruneau Dunes SP,
Owyhee County, Latilong 24
At the present time, the Committee
has only a scanned, poor quality copy of the original digital photograph. It helps that one of the Committee members
saw the original photograph and concluded the two birds (center and left) were
Brant. The majority of the Committee was satisfied that the center bird and the
one on the left are both Brant. The
entire Committee agreed that the bird on the right is clearly not a Brant. The dissenting Committee member feels that
the neck patch (on the left bird), pale sides and pale upper tail are
consistent with Brant but is bothered by the bill shape, which looks too
gradually sloped (on both birds), and the bill size, which looks too big.
"Eurasian"
Green-winged Teal
- (Anas crecca crecca) -- Record #: 31-B-07
VOTE: 7- 0
(1st Round)
Written report:
Lisa Hardy
21 March 2007 - near Rose
Lake, Kootenai County, Latilong 2
A good description with supportive
details of the face pattern in email from Mike Haldeman convinced the Committee
of the identification.
Black
Scoter (Melanitta nigra)
-- #: 7-B-96
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report:
Charles Trost
4-6 November 1996 - American Falls Reservoir, Power County,
Latilong 27
The description of the appearance
and behavior is consistent with the Black Scoter. Other similar duck species are eliminated. Multiple experienced birders also identified
this duck as a Black Scoter.
Black
Scoter (Melanitta nigra) --
Record #: 70-B-06
vote: 7- 0
Written report: Spencer
Walters
17-20 November 2006 - (1) - Cascade Reservoir, Valley County, Latilong 11
Walters provided a good description of the bird. He included field marks that eliminated similar species. There were 2 observers on 17 November. On 20 November, 2 additional observers reported seeing 2 Black Scoters.
White-tailed
Ptarmigan (Lagopus leucurus)
-- #: 1-B-76
VOTE: 3 - 4 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 5-2 (2nd
Round)
Written report: Lester Gissell, Game Warden
Additional Information: Earl Chapin
Fall 1976 - (2) Gisborn Mountain (in 1976 it was called
Looking Glass Mountain), Bonner County, Latilong 1 - Ed Crockett , a hunter
shot 2 and brought in the wings to Lester Gissell, game warden - Lester
identified them White-tailed Ptarmigan from the wings.
The
Committee struggled with this report partly because of its brevity. As one member put it: "The report is
seriously inadequate". Those
voting to accept the report based their vote on: 1. Chapin's supporting evidence that White-tailed Ptarmigan have
been regularly sighted in the mountain ranges mentioned in the report (and
within range according to field guides). 2. Game birds w/ white wings could
only be a ptarmigan, and the White-tailed would be the only one in range.
3. Gissell is a retired game warden and they felt an experienced game warden
would have no difficulty in identifying any game bird from their local area.
Those
voting not to accept were troubled by:
1. insufficient details in the description of the wings 2. lack of a first-person description of
where the birds were killed.
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Red-throated Loon - (Gavia stellata) --
#: 7-B-87
VOTE: 6-1 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 6-1 (2nd Round)
Written report: Peg Hughes
17 and 21 June 1981 - Mokins Bay, Hayden lake, Kootenai County, Latilong 2
The
record was accepted on the strength of Peg Hughes's description. The date was a bit unusual but birds do
sometimes get delayed. It was noted that Peg lived on Hayden Lake at that time
and could view the lake easily from her house. She was a very careful observer, used a scope, and took many
notes on her observations. This species is possibly annual in Idaho but
is often overlooked.
Red-throated Loon - (Gavia stellata) --
#: 13-B-88
VOTE: 6-1 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 7- 0 (2nd Round)
Written report: Peg Hughes
8 June 1982 - McArthur Lake WMA, Boundary County, Latilong 1
This well described loon matches a
breeding-plumaged Red-throated Loon. The date is unusual but the written
description includes diagnostic field marks including black and white stripes
on the nape, which is shown by no other loon.
One Committee member made the following comment in the discussion that
preceded the 2nd round of voting:
"Regarding the two summer reports, #7-B-87 & 13-B-88, assuming
that an individual Red-throated Loon was seen one year. I wouldn't think it
that unusual to see the same bird again the next year. Numerous accounts
of site fidelity by vagrants have been reported.." He followed this statement with examples of
other species being reported 2 or more times at the same location.
Red-throated Loon - (Gavia stellata) --
#: 5-B-86
VOTE: 6-1 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 5-2 (2nd Round)
Written report: Paul Sieracki
2 November 1986 - Sunnyside, Bonner County, Latilong 1
All Committee members had some
reservations because of the report's brevity.
Those voting to accept included in their comments a combination of one
or more of the following reasons: 2 key structural details (bill &
forehead) noted, multiple competent observers, the presence of a Pacific Loon
for comparison, and the observer having familiarity with the species from the coast. Red-throated Loon is a rare but regularly occurring
- probably annual - species in Idaho.
Red-throated Loon - (Gavia stellata) --
#: 9-B-05
VOTE: 6-1 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 7- 0 (2nd Round)
Written report: Cliff Weisse
8 November 2003 - 11 November 2003 - (seen every day) - Island Park Reservoir, Fremont County, latilong 16.
This well written report includes field marks consistent with those of a Red-throated Loon. The only reservation was the report was written 18 months after the sighting and there was no indication if the reporter was going by memory or field notes taken at the time.
Red-throated Loon - (Gavia stellata) --
#: 57-B-06
VOTE: 4-3 (1st Round)
VOTE: 4-3 (2nd Round)
VOTE: 5-2 (3rd Round)
Written report: Lisa Hardy
16 October 2006 - (1) - Hayden Lake, Kootenai County, Latilong 2
Although the observer may not have been certain about her
identification, the majority of the
Committee felt confident that her excellent description could only be of a
Red-throated Loon. She ruled out other species of loons in her report. Some Committee members were hesitant to
accept the record because the observer expressed that she, not being familiar
with the Red-throated Loon, had not positively identified the loon in her own
mind.
Red-throated Loon - (Gavia stellata)
-- #: 25-B-07
VOTE: 6-1 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 7- 0 (2nd Round
Written reports: Earl Chapin, Terry Gray
13-16 April 2007 - Sunnyside, Lake Pend Oreille, Bonner County, Latilong 1
Two good descriptions detailed the structure and overall color pattern of a
Red-throated Loon.
Yellow-billed
Loon - (Gavia
adamsii) #:
14-B-99
VOTE: 7- 0 (1st
Round)
Written Report:
Charles Trost
1 December 1999 - February 15 2000 - American Falls Reservoir, Latilong 27
The written report includes critical field marks supporting the identification. This bird was seen and identified by several experienced birds.
Yellow-billed
Loon - (Gavia
adamsii) #:
10-B-02
VOTE: 6-1 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 7- 0 (2nd Round
Photograph:
Larry Barnes
15 November 2002 - 3 December 2002 - Magic Reservoir, Blaine County, Latilong19
The Committee voted on the photograph alone; there was no written report other than date and location. The massive size of the bill and its shape, plus the slightly up-turned position convinced the Committee that it was a Yellow-billed Loon. There were multiple observers.
Yellow-billed
Loon - (Gavia
adamsii) #:
9-B-07
VOTE: 7- 0 (1st
Round)
Written Reports:
Earl Chapin, Terry Gray Email Support:
Gina Sheridan, Mike Haldeman
29 December 2006 - 16 April 2007 - Sunnyside, Lake Pend Oreille, Bonner County, Latilong 1
This record is well documented by
three observers, including good photographs.
Several other experienced birders saw and identified this bird as a
Yellow-billed Loon.
Little
Blue Heron - (Egretta caerulea) #: 32-B-07
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Reports:
Steve Bouffard, Cliff Weisse, Darren Clark
Photograph: Steve
Bouffard
2 May 2007 - Snake River about 1.9 miles downstream from Minidoka Dam, in both Cassia and Minidoka Counties, Latilong 26.
Three well written descriptions by
experienced observers and supported by a photograph confirmed the
identification
Glossy
Ibis - (Plegadis falcinellus) #:22-B-07
VOTE: 7- 0
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Written report:
Cliff Weisse
10 May 2007 - Island Park Reservoir, Fremont County -
Latilong 16
The description, including the face and the eye color, eliminated the White-faced Ibis and hybrids.
White-Tailed
Kite (Elanus leucurus) -- Record #: 1-B-84
VOTE: 7- 0
Written report: Charles Trost
28 June 1984 - 10 miles W of Arco, Butte County - Latilong
20
Distinctive field marks were described. Trost states that his bird was seen and identified by multiple observers.
Red-shouldered
Hawk (Buteo lineatus) -- #: 9-B-97
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
28 September 1997 - Lucky Peak Hawk Watch, Ada County, Latilong 17
This hawk was a fly over, clearly seen at about 200 yards overhead, during the Lucky Peak Hawk Watch by four observers. Jay described the diagnostic field marks the observers noted as the bird flew over. The description was consistent with that of an immature California Red-shouldered Hawk (B. l. elegans).
Red-shouldered
Hawk (Buteo lineatus) --
#: 4-B-98
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: John Gatchet
6-28 February and 1 March 1998 - Fort Boise WMA, Canyon County, Latilong 17
This hawk was seen by many experienced birders over a period of approximately 3 weeks. On February 14, while on a Southwestern Birding Association field trip, John observed the bird both in the air perched. His report included his first impression, all the relevant field marks noted while in the air and perched, and the field marks he used in eliminating similar species.
Red-shouldered
Hawk (Buteo lineatus) #:
87-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Jay Carlisle
Banded and Photographed: Leroy Fink
11 September 1999 - (1 captured at Boise Peak; Idaho Bird Observatory banding site, banded, photographed and released), Boise County, Latilong 17
Leroy was the sole observer. The seven photographs, each showing a different field mark, and Jay's description of relevant field marks, left no doubt as to the birds identification.
Red-shouldered
Hawk (Buteo lineatus) --
#: 89-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report:
Cliff Weisse
18 December 2006 - north bank of Snake River downstream from Walter's Ferry, Canyon County, Latilong 17
A well-written report that included such diagnostic field marks as the pale crescent on the primaries and the tail bands. Similar species were discussed and eliminated.
Red-shouldered
Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
#: 1-B-98
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report: John Gatchet and Dan Svingen
25 October - 5 November 1997 - (1-2) Deer Flat NWR - Owyhee
County, Latilong 17
John Gatchet and Dave Lawrence first discovered the Red-shouldered Hawk on October 25. Dan and Ila Svingen relocated the bird (or it could possibly have been a 2nd bird) on November 1. Other birders joined in the next day. John and Dan both submitted impressive and thorough reports including such diagnostic features as: lack of patagial bars and belly band, checkered dorsal flight feathers, pale crescents on the wings and the banded tail. Vocalization and behavior were discussed in detail by Dan.
Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) --
#: 9-B-03
VOTE: 7- 0
24 September 2003 - (captured, banded and released) - Lucky Peak, Ada County, Latilong 17
The Committee unanimously agreed that the photographs of the individual in hand clearly established the identification of this bird as a Broad-winged Hawk.
Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo
platypterus) -- #: 4-B-06
VOTE: 5-2 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 7- 0 ( 2nd
Round)
Written report: Jack Orr
7 May 2006 - Badger Creek Canyon, 25 miles North of Howe,
Butte County, Latilong 14
The
description, although brief, is sufficient to confirm the identification of
Broad-winged Hawk. The observer is an
experienced raptor biologist.
Common
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) -- Record #: 1-B-97
vote: 7- 0
Written
report: Jim Reichel
25 April 1997 – North east of Carey on hwy 93. Blaine County, Latilong 20
Jim did research for several years on the Common Moorhen. He describes the distinctive bill and shield of the Common Moorhen and other features that eliminated similar species. One member of the Committee commented on the timing being good for an off-course spring migrant.
Common
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) -- Record #: 3-B-97
vote: 7- 0
Written
report: Bob Davis
4 July 1997 - Market Lake WMA (Mackenzie Point), Jefferson
County, Latilong 21
The bird is easily identified by
the red shield and red bill with a yellow tip. The observer reported these key
field marks. The bird's white flank stripes and tail area were not
noted. As one member pointed out, these
features are not always obvious on swimming or resting moorhens.
Snowy Plover - (Charadrius alexandrinus) -- 60-B-07
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Reports: Jay Carlisle
3 & 5 September 2006 - American Falls Reservoir, Power County, Latilong 27.
The diagnostic field marks - dark legs, plover-like behavior, lack of a breast band - were well described.
One Committee member made the following comment "…this
was a good and convincing description of a Snowy Plover, a species that's
likely a rare but annual visitor to southern Idaho. One minor criticism is that
I would've liked to see Lesser Sand Plover (formerly Mongolian Plover) competed
here, since that species looks superficially similar to Snowy Plover and has
been recorded in a neighboring state."
Upland
Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) -- #:
29-B-04
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Reports: Dave Lawrence, Cliff Weisse
11 May 2004 - High Valley, Valley County, Latilong 11
The documentation, including a good photograph left no doubt as to the correct identification.
Upland
Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) -- #:
59-B-07
VOTE:
7-0
Written Reports: Lisa Hardy
30 May 2007 - Page Treatment Sewage Ponds, Shoshone County, Latilong 2
The report provided a good and thorough description and similar species were eliminated.
Whimbrel
(Numenius phaeopus) -- #3-B-87
VOTE: 7-0
Written report: Charles Trost
2 August 1987 - Springfield Bottoms, American Falls Reservoir, Bingham County, Latilong 27
Trost's detailed description of the bill, head markings and leg color fit those of the Whimbrel. The solid brown wings and rump were noted in flight. Similar species were eliminated. There were four similar Marbled Godwits present for comparison. Two experienced observers were present.
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) -- #4-B-87
VOTE: 7- 0
Written report: Bryan Jamison
20 September 1987 - Springfield Bottoms, American Falls Reservoir, Bingham County, Latilong 27
The description was sufficient,
including bill and median crown stripe. The Committee considers this bird to be
a different individual than the one seen in this same general area in
August. One Committee member pointed
out that stopovers tend to be under 10 days.
Also, the August bird was reported and described as an adult; the
September bird as a juvenile. One
Committee member pointed out that the timing, late September, is consistent
with what would be expected for a juvenile Whimbrel.
Whimbrel
(Numenius phaeopus) -- #8-B-05
VOTE: 7- 0
Written report: Cliff Weisse
12 May 2002 - Island Park Reservoir, Fremont County, Latilong 16 - Cliff Weisse
The report provided a good description and comparison with LBCU.
Whimbrel (Numenius
phaeopus)-- #: 3-B-06
VOTE: 6-1 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 7-0 (2nd Round)
Written Report: Bob Davis
Photograph: Cliff Weisse
Davis provided a good description and the photograph supported the identification. However, there was concern that neither the report nor photograph ruled out the similar (though highly unlikely) Bristle-thighed Curlew. One of the Committee members, who also saw this bird, commented that the bird lacked the buffy tones of the Bristle-thighed. With this assurance, the report was accepted 7- 0 on the 2nd round.
Whimbrel
(Numenius phaeopus) -- #: 54-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written report: Keith Carlson
1st Observer Bryan Jamison
22-23 May 2007 - Mann Lake, Nez Perce County, Latilong 4.
A brief description accompanied by
an excellent photograph eliminates other species, including Bristle-thighed
Curlew.
Hudsonian
Godwit (Limosa
haemastica) -- #:
12-B-98
VOTE: 7- 0
Written report: Charles Trost
19 June 1998 - American Falls, Power County, Latilong 27 -
Charles Trost, Marty Collar, Jim Paruk
Bill, tail and wing description of
this flyover was convincing. The Bar-tailed and Marbled Godwit and the
similar Willet in flight were ruled out. Three experienced
observers saw and identified the bird.
Hudsonian
Godwit (Limosa
haemastica) -- #:
34-B-07
VOTE: 7- 0
Written report and photographs: Cliff Weisse
15 May 2007 - Island Park Reservoir, Fremont County, Latilong 16
This report included excellent photographs as well as a good description of the tail and under wing.
Ruddy
Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) -- #:
3-B-84
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report: Charles Trost
29 September 1984 - Springfield Bottoms, Bingham County, Latilong 27
All the key field marks were
included in the report, including diagnostic leg color and breast pattern. It was seen well by two experienced
birders. This record is published in
Paulson(1993).
Ruddy
Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) -- #:
2-B-90
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report: Earl
Chapin
4 October 1990 Sandpoint area, Bonner County, Latilong 1
The description was minimal but Earl's nice photograph shows the important field marks.
Ruddy
Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) -- #:
4-B-97
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report: Dan Svingen
19 Aug 1997 - Tolo Lake, Idaho County, Latilong 7
The excellent detail provided in
description and good sketches confirm the identification.
Ruddy
Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) -- #: 9-B-99
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report: Keith Carlson
1 September 1999 - Mann Lake, Nez Perce County, Latilong 4
As one Committee member stated: "Written description includes excellent detail of black and rusty pattern of upper parts and facial pattern that are very distinctive and diagnostic of breeding Ruddy Turnstone".
According to some field guides, an adult could still be in breeding plumage on September 1. Carlson noted the plumage looked worn which would be expected this late in the year.
Red
Knot - (Calidris
canutus) #: 54-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
29 September 2006 - Island Park Reservoir, Fremont County - Latilong 16.
All Committee members agreed that the photograph and written description is that of a juvenile Red Knot.
One member felt that the Great Knot, a similar-looking and closely related species, probably should have been competed. However, he felt the Great Knot is very unlikely in Idaho.
White-rumped Sandpiper - (Calidris fuscicollis)
-- #: 8-B-01
VOTE
: 7- 0
Written reports:
Cliff Weisse, Charles Trost
27-28 May 2001 - Roberts, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
Cliff Weisse's report describes key diagnostic field marks and is corroborated by second written report.
Buff-breasted
Sandpiper (Tryngites
subruficollis) -- #: 8-B-00
VOTE
: 7- 0
Written report: Dave Trochlell
25-27 August 2000 - American Falls Reservoir, Silo area, Power Power County, Latilong 27
Trochlell provided a thorough description and eliminated similar species. There were multiple observers.
Buff-breasted
Sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis) -- #: 61-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
29 August - 1 September 2004 - Blacks Creek Reservoir, Ada
County, Latilong 17
This was an excellent and thorough
report. The bird was seen and
identified by multiple observers.
RUFF
(Philomachus pugnax) -- 10-B-03
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Stephen Bouffard
3 October 2003 - Minidoka NWR, Minidoka County, Latilong 26
A good description that included the behavior and white rump pattern convinced the Committee of the correct identification.
Short-billed Dowitcher - (Limnodromus griseus) -- #: 21-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Cliff Weisse
10 May 2006 - Island Park Reservoir - Fremont County, Latilong 16.
The description included features
that separate the Short-billed from the Long-billed (primary projection, body
shape, breast spots, etc.).
Short-billed Dowitcher - (Limnodromus griseus) -- #: 62-B-07
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Jay Carlisle
3 September 2006 - American Falls Reservoir, County ?, Latilong 27.
A good description, including the diagnostic call, convinced the Committee that
this was a Short-billed Dowitcher.
Red Phalarope - (Phalaropus fulicarius)
-- #: 4-B-95
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Dan Svingen
1-3 October 1995 – Mann Lake, Nez Perce County, Latilong 4.
Field marks are well described and match those of a juvenile Red Phalarope. The Wilson's and Red-necked were discussed and eliminated.
Red Phalarope - (Phalaropus fulicarius)
-- #: 5-B-98
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Charles Swift
9 September 1998 – Mann Lake, Nez Perce County, Latilong 4.
This well written description supports the identification and
rules out the other phalaropes.
Red Phalarope - (Phalaropus fulicarius)
-- #: 8-B-99
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Charles Trost
31 October 1999 – American Falls Reservoir, Power County,
Latilong 27.
The written description, including the pattern on the back,
the white forehead, the black mark behind the eye, and the description of the
bill, eliminate the other Phalaropes.
Red Phalarope - (Phalaropus fulicarius)
-- #: 5-B-00
VOTE: 5-2 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 5-2
(2nd Round)
Written report: Tim Klucken
22 April 2000 – Bear Lake County – Latilong 28
This was a very difficult record
for the Committee to decide on. The
following comments from one Committee member sums up the problems we had with
the record. "On the one hand, we
have an "unmistakable" species, i.e., a breeding plumage Red Phalarope.
Arrayed against that is the admitted inexperience of the reporter, the
observation date earlier than the earliest recorded interior date for the
Pacific Northwest, and the described "probing" behavior which one
member pointed out is incompatible with REPH. I am placing most weight on the
first point, that it would be difficult to confuse this species with anything
else. The report is minimal, but the description of red breast and white patch
near eye rules out other candidates. The reporter notes that this was a female,
suggesting he was impressed with unusually bold coloring. As for "probing", it is possible
that the reporter was describing the jabbing motion of foraging phalaropes, and
not probing of the substrate. Casual use of the term "probing" might
be ascribed to the reporter's inexperience. The date for this record is 10 days
earlier than the earliest interior date for the Pacific Northwest, but the
species winters offshore of Oregon and Washington, and starts migrating in
April and May. Although this is the only spring report, reviewed or otherwise,
for REPH in the state, the early date appears rare rather than wildly
improbable." The two members
who voted not to accept the record felt that this bird could be a Red Phalarope
but were not entirely convinced by the evidence provided.
Red Phalarope - (Phalaropus fulicarius)
-- #: 69-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Mike Haldeman
19 October 2006 - Spokane River, South Park Post Falls,
Kootenai County, Latilong 2.
Even though seen only briefly, the Committee felt the documentation presented supported the observation. In addition, the date is well within the range for interior fall sightings noted by Paulson 1993.
Red Phalarope - (Phalaropus fulicarius)
-- #: 55-B-07
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report and Photograph: Keith
Carlson
Written Report: Charles Swift
Photograph: Larry Hamrin
23 May 2007 - Mann Lake, Nez Perce County, Latilong 4.
This was an excellent report. It
including diagnostic photographs and a 2nd supporting report which left no
doubt as to the correct identification. One Committee member made the following
comment: "I really appreciate the outstanding and thoroughly convincing
documentation presented for this record."
Pomarine
Jaeger - (Stercorarius pomarinus) -- #: 2-B-98
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report: John Gatchet
15 September 1997 - Deer Flat NWR, Canyon County, Latilong 17
Carlisle 11-04-2007.
VOTE: Accept
This well-written report included sufficient diagnostic field marks to confirm the identification of Pomarine Jaeger. The observer had Ring-billed Gulls and a nearby Parasitic Jaeger for a size comparison. The similar Parasitic Jaeger was eliminated by size, bulk of body, and shape of tail.
Parasitic
Jaeger - (Stercorarius parasiticus) -- #: 53-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written
Report: Cliff Weisse
4 September 2004 - Island Park Reservoir, Fremont County, Latilong 16
A well written and convincing report that included color, number of white primary shafts, and flight style.
The timing seems right.
LONG-TAILED
JAEGER (Stercorarius longicaudus)
-- #: 6-B-04
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report:
Harry Krueger
Photographs:
Harry Krueger, Stacy Peterson
25 August 2004 - 1 Juvenile - Black's Creek Reservoir, Ada County, Latilong 17
The report was well documented,
including photographs of a specimen in hand.
LONG-TAILED
JAEGER (Stercorarius longicaudus)
-- #: 3-B-01
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
Letter from: Sid Gauthreaux
Photographs: Dave
Lawrence
1-9 September 2000 - (1 Juvenile Dark Morph) - Deer Flat NWR, Canyon County, Latilong 17.
The excellent photograph by
Lawrence is diagnostic. A letter from Dr. Gauthreaux confirming the
identification included reasons for his opinion. Key features
mentioned: only 2 pale primary shafts, rounded tail projections rather than
pointed, the length of the bill and ratio of nail to bill length, and its
smaller size. There were multiple observers including two Committee
members.
LONG-TAILED
JAEGER (Stercorarius longicaudus)
-- #: 62-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Eric Hallingstad
Photographs:
Evonne Shroeder
10 September 2005 - Lucky Peak, Ada County, Latilong 17.
This bird was captured and released at Idaho Bird Observatory’s hawk-trapping station. The report included an excellent series of photographs of the bird in-hand. The white shafts restricted to P9 & P10, bill structure, plumage pattern and head shape all match those of the Long-billed Jaeger.
Little Gull (Larus
minutus) -- #: 35-B-05
VOTE:
7 - 0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
1 September 2005 - Island Park, Fremont County, Latilong 16
The diagnostic dark under wing linings, present only in this species, was mentioned in the description and clearly seen in the two photos of the bird in flight.
Lesser Black-backed Gull - (Larus fuscus) #:
1-B-01
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Dave Trochlell
January
2001 - Boise, Ada County, Latilong 17 - Dave Trochlell
The photographs and written description support the
identification of this bird.
Lesser Black-backed Gull - (Larus
fuscus) #: 7-B-05
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
21 December 2004 - Boise, Pickle Butte Landfill, Canyon
County, Latilong 17.
The written description is excellent. The dark under wing, long wing projection,
dark bill, overall size support the identification. Other possible gulls were
eliminated. It was located in a landfill that has large numbers of several
species of gulls in winter.
Lesser Black-backed Gull - (Larus
fuscus) #: 31-B-06
VOTE: 6-1 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 4-3 (2nd Round)
VOTE: 5-2 (3rd Round)
Written Report: Charles Trost
11 May 2003 - Mouth of Crystal Springs, America Falls Reservoir. Bingham County, Latilong 17
As you can see
from the three rounds of voting, there was a lot of discussion and changing of
minds on whether to accept this record.
It was a difficult decision for all Committee members. Those voting not
to accept felt that the gull was likely a 3rd-cycle Lesser Black-backed Gull,
but couldn't accept the record in good consciousness because the Kelp Gull was
not eliminated. The two main arguments
for accepting this record were: (1) the
pale iris and bright yellow legs point towards LBBG, (2) There were several
experienced birders present and it was felt that size and structural
differences would have been noted if this had been a Kelp Gull.
Black-legged
Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) -- #: 6-B-96
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Dan Svingen
23 November 1996 - Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Latilong 4
Dan provided an excellent written
description. His accompanying sketches
included relevant field marks.
Black-legged
Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) -- #: 3-B-99
VOTE: 6-1 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 7- 0
(2nd Round)
Written report: Aaron Utz
12 December 1998 - Oxbow Dam, Adams County, Latilong 11.
The report included field marks that eliminated other possible species.
Black-legged
Kittywake (Rissa
tridactyla) #: 60-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written reports and photos: Jay Carlisle, Cliff Weisse
6 November 2006 - 1 Juvenile - American Falls Dam, Power County, Latilong 27
Good descriptions and photographs by Jay and Cliff provided excellent documentation.
Two others on the Committee also saw and identified the bird.
Least Tern - (Sterna antillarum)
-- #: 16-B-98
VOTE: 6-1 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 7- 0
(2nd Round)
Written report: Robert Kibler
22 August 1998 - C.J. Strike Reservoir, Owyhee County, Latilong 24.
A good description was provided,
from an observer familiar with the species, including the call which is quite distinctive in this species. A
combination of small size relative to Forster's, orange bill with black tip and
white forehead eliminated other tern species.
In the first round of voting, there was concern about the bill being described
as orange with a black tip. Field
guides show the bill to be yellow. A
Google search by one of the Committee members found the following on a website
"The pointed bill is yellow with a black tip during the breeding season
but changes to a dusky gray, blackish, or dull, yellow-orange color outside of
full Definitive Alternate (adult breeding) plumage." Also a number of images were found showing
Least Terns with more orange than yellow color in their bills.
Ancient
Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus) -- #:
5-B-90
VOTE : 7- 0
Written report: Susan Weller
29 January 1990 - Shields Gulch, Mission Flats, Kootenai County, Latilong 2
This report included a well written description as well as photographs that clearly showed such diagnostic features as the white feathering on the head and light yellow bill.
Ancient
Murrelet (Synthliboramphus
antiquus) -- #:
18-B-01
VOTE: 7-0
Written report: Mace
A. Hack, PhD, Assistant Administrator for the Nebraska Game and Parks
Commission.
26 July 2001 - Johnny Walker Campground Middle Fork Salmon
River just downstream from confluence with Camas Creek, Valley County?,
Latilong 13
The Committee was convinced by the
evidence provided by Mr. Hack that this was an Ancient Murrelet. He is familiar with the species and his
description included important field marks such as a pale bill, contrast
between back and nape, and the white and black pattern on the head. He also eliminated other possible
species.
Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia
decaocto) -- Report #: 2-B-07
VOTE:
7-1
Written Report: Dave Lawrence
6 January 2007 - (15) - Owyhee County along Highway 78 between Marsing and Walters Ferry, Latilong 17
Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia
decaocto) -- Report #: 11-B-07
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
27 January 2007 - (4 birds) - yard between Hagerman and Wendell, Gooding County, Latilong 25
Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia
decaocto) -- Record #: 12-b-07
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report:
Cliff Weisse
27 January 2007 - (4) - Hagerman, Gooding County, Latilong
25
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 67-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Terry Gray
2 July 2007 - (2) - Moscow, south of, Latah County, Latilong 4.
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 17-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
24 February 2007 - (5 birds) - Grandview, Owyhee County,
Latilong 23 ,
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 36-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Reports: Elise Faike, Deb Peters
December 2006 - spring 2007 - Challis, Custer County, Latilong 13.
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 51-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Stacy Peterson
28 May 2007 - (4 birds) - Caldwell, Canyon County, Latilong 17.
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 77-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jan M. Rose
10 July 2007 - (2 birds) - Bonners Ferry, Bonner County,
Latilong 1.
White-winged
Dove - (Zenaida asiatica) -- #: 35-B-06
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report: Susan Burch
16
June 2006 - Boise, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Report included a description and supporting photographs.
White-winged
Dove - (Zenaida asiatica) -- #: 25-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
1st observer Mike Hunter
Written Report: Darren Clark
Photograph: Cliff Weisse
4-6 June 2006 - Labelle, Jefferson County, Latilong 22.
The report is well-written and includes excellent photographs
supporting the identification.
White-winged
Dove - (Zenaida asiatica) -- #: 24-B-05
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jim Ruprecht
7 September 2005 - Twin Falls (CSI area), Twin Falls County, Latilong 25.
The photograph is fuzzy but adequate to show the white wing area and dark cheek mark.
There was no written description.
Black-billed Cuckoo - (Coccyzus
erythropthalmus) -- #: 86-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written
Reports: Bob Davis, Dave Trochlell
26 May 2001 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
There were two written reports. The descriptions included diagnostic field marks and there were multiple experience observers.
Broad-billed
Hummingbird (Cynanthus
latirostris) -- Record #: 6-A-04
*First Accepted State Record*
VOTE:
7- 0
Written Report and in-hand photographs: Stacy Peterson
16-20 May 2004 - (adult male banded) - Caldwell, Canyon County - Latilong 17
Ruby-throated
Hummingbird (Archilochus
colibri) -- Record #:
3-A-04
*First Accepted State Record*
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report and photographs: Stacy Peterson
14-15 September 2004 - 1 immature female banded - Mountain Home AFB, Elmore County, Latilong 18
Ruby-throated
Hummingbird - (Archilochus colibri) -- 56-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
17
September 2006 - near Ashton, Fremont County - Cliff Weisse
Costa's Hummingbird - (Calypte costa) -- #: 5-A-04
*First Accepted State Record*
VOTE: 7 - 0
Written Report and banded: Stacy
Peterson
14 October 2004 - 26 January 2005 - Meridian, Ada County,
Latilong 17
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) -- #: 17-B-01
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report and photographs: Stacy Peterson
19 September - 28 November 2001 - 1 male banded) - Viola, Latah County, Latilong 4 - (personal communication to S. Peterson) - male - bird taken to rehab on Thanksgiving, banded by S. Peterson in April and released in late May 2002 by rehabber
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte
anna) -- Report #: 6-B-03
VOTE:
6-1 (1st Round)
VOTE:
7- 0 (2nd Round)
Written report Fred Zeillemaker
17 June 2004 - Ola, 11.5 miles north of - Gem County,
Latilong 11
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte
anna) -- Report #: 22-B-04
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report and photographs: Stacy Peterson
20-27 September 2004 - 1 female banded - Mountain Home,
Elmore County, Latilong 18
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) -- #: 45-B-05
VOTE: 7- 0
Written report: Julie Lokken, personal communication to S. Peterson
female banded by G. Wardwell
14 October - 16 December 2005 - Eagle, Ada County, Latilong 17
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) -- #: 23-B-04
VOTE:
1st Round 6-1
VOTE: 2nd Round 6-1
Written report: personal communication to S. Peterson),
Photograph: Poo Wright-Pulliam
early October - 12 October 2004 - near Hailey, Blaine County, Latilong 19
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) -- #: 46-B-05
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Jim Tharp, personal communication to S. Peterson
immature male banded by G. Wardwell
19 September - 8 December 2005 - Burley, Cassia County,
Latilong 26
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) -- #: 30-B-04
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report:
female banded by S. Peterson
14 October - 16 November 2004 - Boise, Ada County, Latilong
17
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) -- #: 17-B-04
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report:
personal communication to S. Peterson
Photograph: Terry Gray
late October 2004 - January 2005 - Bonners Ferry, Bonner County, Latilong 1
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) -- #: 31-B-04
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: immature male
banded by S. Peterson
15 November - 8 December 2004 - Eagle, Ada County, Latilong 17
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) -- #: 50-B-06
VOTE: 7- 0
Written reports: Stephen Augustine, Mike Haldeman
Photographs: Stephen Augustine, Mike Haldeman
1-18 September 2006 - likely female - Sandpoint, Bonner County, Latilong 1
Anna's
Hummingbird (Calypte anna) #:
71-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Photograph: C. Barnes (personal Communication, to Stacy Peterson
30 November 2006 - female found weak under feeder) - Mountain Home, Elmore County, Latilong 18
Anna's
Hummingbird - (Calypte anna) -- #: 1-B-07
VOTE:
7-0
Written report and photographs: Terry Gray
Feeder of Doug Reynolds
29 October 2006 - 3 January 2007 - northeast of Lenore, Nez
Perce County, Latilong 4.
Red-headed
Woodpecker - (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) -- #: 6-B-90
VOTE: 6-1 (1ST
Round)
VOTE: 6-1 (2nd
Round)
Written report: Pat Cole
25 June 1990 - Bear Tracks Williams Recreation Area, south west of Carey, Lincoln County, Latilong 19
The majority of the Committee felt
the description provided, although brief, was sufficient for this species. The
observer is an experienced birder, familiar with the species, and observed it
for several minutes. The Red Headed Woodpecker is quite distinctive and would
not be easily confused with other species such as a Red-breasted Sapsucker.
Also, one Committee member mentioned that the date and habitat favor Red-headed
Woodpecker.
Red-breasted
Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) -- Record #:
1-B-03
VOTE: 7-
0
Written Report: Stacy Peterson
17 February 2003 - Mountain Home, Elmore County, Latilong 18
Peterson provided the Committee with an excellent description,
including how he eliminated hybrids (Red-breasted x Red-naped Sapsuckers). The rarity of this species, and the fact
that it was seen at the same location (despite the length of time between
sightings), brought up the thought that there is at least the possibility that
this is the same individual photographed on 7 Dec, 2003.
Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) -- #:
14-B-03
vote: 7-
0
Written Report: Stacy Peterson
Photographed and video taped: Stacy Peterson
December 2003 - Mountain Home, Elmore County, Latilong 18 -
determined to be southern form
Peterson indicated the bird seen in February (see Rare Bird Report #:1-B-03) was nearly identical, but photos were not obtained and the bird was never relocated. There was some speculation by the Committee that this might be the same bird. Besides and excellent description and wonderful photographs, Stacy solicited opinions from other birders, including those subscribed to CALBIRD listserv (whose members are familiar with the species). The general opinion was that this was a "pure" Red-breasted Sapsucker, not a hybrid. Alison Sheehey, a biologist at the Kern County Preserve in California wrote the following in her response: "There is no doubt in my mind that your bird is "Sphyrapicus ruber daggetti" in pure form. The extensive white in the face and the lack of yellow on the belly eliminate the nominate "S. r. ruber" I see no characteristics of either Yellow-bellied or Red-naped that would be in a hybrid. Congratulations on such a good bird and such great documentation! "
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida
asiatica) -- #: 1-B-95
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Dan Svingen
11, 26 & 17-25 June 1995 - (1 pair) - Rose Lake area,
Kootenai County, Latilong 2
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida
asiatica) -- #: 4-B-96
VOTE:
7- 0
Written reports: Pedar Svingen, Sue Barton
28 June 1996 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida asiatica) --
#: 7-B-99
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Cliff Weisse
6-29 June 1999 - (singing on territory) - Robinson Creek,
Fremont County, Latilong 16
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida asiatica) --
#: 66-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report:
Kevin Glueckert
19 June 2006 - 1-2 - Juniper Mountain, nw slope of, Owyhee
County, Latilong 23
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida asiatica)
-- #: 48-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Mike Haldeman
Combined report. May 30, 2005 – "13 birds
heard singing, several of them seen, while walking the two mile length of the
Deep Creek Trail at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in Boundary County.
They were spaced regularly along the trail. There were also two others singing
in the cottonwood grove at the start of the one-way tour loop just past (north
of) the visitor center: July 10, 2005 – I heard at least one bird
singing near the start (north end) of the Deep Creek Trail in Kootenai NWR
but did not walk far on trail: June 2, May 22, 2005 – One bird
heard singing and seen while birding the stretch of road 2006 – On my
way to Glacier National Park I stopped at Kootenai NWR and despite the
rain heard several different Least Flycatchers singing along the first half
mile (from the north) of the Deep Creek Trail: June 23, 2006 – I
heard two Least Flycatchers singing at different locations in the cottonwood
grove along the dike road in Boundary Creek Wildlife Management Area in
Boundary County (right on the Canadian border.) July 3, 2006
– On my way back from birding southern Idaho I stopped at an overgrown rest
area along the highway south of Salmon and I heard a Least Flycatcher singing
on the opposite (west) side of the road. The rest stop is south of Tendoy
between mile markers 114 & 115 in Lemhi County. The habitat here is
much denser than the open cottonwood groves where I’d found the other Least
Flycatchers but the over story is still cottonwood. Other birds singing here
included Veery and Northern Waterthrush to give an idea of the habitat."
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida asiatica)
-- #: 32-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Steve Bouffard
20, 21, 23 May; 2, 4, 7, 9, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 29 June; 5 July 2006 - Minidoka NWR/Lake Walcott State Park, Minidoka County, Latilong 26
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida asiatica)
-- #: 29-B-06
VOTE:
4-3 (1st Round
VOTE:
7- 0 (2nd Round
Written report: Lisa Hardy
29 June and 5 July 2006 - North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene
River, across from mile mark 3.9 on the Old River Road, Shoshone County,
Latilong 2.
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida asiatica)
-- #: 30-B-06
VOTE:
4-3 (1st Round
VOTE:
7- 0 (2nd Round
Written report: Lisa Hardy
(1st heard by May 21 Doug Ward and confirmed on May 23 by
Lisa Hardy)
21-23 May 2006 - Coeur d'Alene, northwest of (next to Skylark Elementary School), Kootenai County, Latilong 2.
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida asiatica)
-- #: 35-B-07
VOTE: 7- 0
Written report and call note recording: Lisa Hardy
27 May - 25 June 2005 - N. Fork Coeur d'Alene River, Shoshone County, Latilong 2.
Least
Flycatcher (Zenaida asiatica)
-- #: 66-B-07
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Terry Gray
28 June 2007 - (2+) - Lewiston, east of (Cherry Lane area
north of the Clearwater River, Nez Perce County, Latilong 4.
Eastern
Phoebe - (Surnia ulula) -- #3-B-04
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Richard Irvin
9 June 2003 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
The description includes all major field marks, song, and
behavior, sufficient to eliminate other candidate species.
Eastern
Phoebe - (Surnia ulula) -- #6-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Reports: Mike Haldeman, Cliff Weisse
Photographs: Darren Clark, Mike Haldeman
14-15 April 2006 - Mud Lake WMA, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
Good descriptions by two observers and supporting photographs were convincing.
Eastern
Phoebe - (Surnia ulula) -- #8-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Robert Bond, Michael Woodruff
Photograph: Michael Woodruff
28 May- 1 Jun 2006 - Coolin, Bonner County, Latilong 1.
The written descriptions and excellent photographs leave no doubt that the identification is correct
Eastern
Phoebe - (Surnia ulula) -- #28-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
10 June 2006 - Muldoon Creek near Muldoon, Blaine County, Latilong 20.
The description of voice, plumage,
and behavior was convincing and similar species were eliminated
Cassin's
Kingbird - (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) -- #: 7-B-00
VOTE:
6-1 (1st Round
VOTE: 6-1 (2nd Round
Written report: Brian Cooper
19 July 2000 - Council, south of, Adams County, Latilong 11.
The majority of the Committee felt that the field marks were adequately described and similar species eliminated by an observer familiar with the species. In the first round of voting, there was some concern about the throat of Cassin's Kingbird being described as white. However, after discussion and further research, it was determined the problem was a difference in terminology. C. Weisse, in doing some research, found a reference in which the malar is referred to as the "throat" (Identification Guide to North American Birds, Peter Pyle).
In the second round of voting, a different Committee member voted not to accept. This time the concern was about the amount of detail the observer claims to have seen from a moving vehicle. Also in each sighting, upon stopping, the bird flew off, not affording careful study. This Committee member felt that there should be a more solid sighting for a bird that has only been recorded twice previously in the state.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - (Melanerpes carolinus) -- #: 18-B-98
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report and photograph: Dave Trochlell
20 September and 9-14 October 1998 and 11 November 1998 -
American Falls Hatchery (west of), Power County, Latilong 27.
An excellent written description and adequate photographs confirm this identification.
Yellow-throated
Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) --
#: 16-B-00
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report and photograph: Cliff Weisse
29 May 29 2005 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21
The report included an excellent description and a good supporting photograph.
Blue-headed
Vireo (Vireo solitarius) --
#: 7-A-00
*First
Accepted State Record*
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Jay Carlisle
Photograph: Ryan Brady
23 September 2000 - Idaho Bird Observatory, Ada County, Latilong 17
The photograph and description leave little doubt that this recently split vireo species is the Blue-headed.
In the viewing the photograph, one can clearly see the field marks, "bluish-gray head contrasting markedly with the bright green back, the pure white throat, the bright green flanks and distinct white webbing on the outer trail feathers", that Jay lists in his description. This is our first solid record.
Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) -- #:
83-B-06
VOTE: 1ST Round
6-1
2nd Round 5-2
Written report: Kathleen Cameron
Sketch: Poo Wright-Pullium
29 September 2004 - Little Wood River, Carey - Kathleen
Cameron, Jean Seymour and Poo Wright-Pullium
Between
Kathleen's description and Poo's sketch, there was enough detail to satisfy the
majority of the Committee. Kathleen
included the following in her description: the bluish gray head with the bold
white "spectacles" and distinct white throat, the greenish
mantle/back, yellowish flank and the 2 dull yellowish wing bars. One concern was that there was no mention
of the white tail edge, the contrast of nape and mantle, the contrast between
the flanks and belly, and the extent of yellow or greenish flanks.
Blue-headed
Vireo (Vireo solitarius) --
#: 38-B-06 &
Blue-headed
Vireo (Vireo solitarius) --
#: 39-B-06
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Jay Carlisle
13 September 2005 Idaho Bird Observatory, Ada County, Latilong 17
23 September 2005 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21
These birds were captured, banded and released during banding operations. Jay describes the same diagnostic head/back contrast, white throat and colorful flanks that he observed in Report #: 7-A-00.
Philadelphia
Vireo (Vireo
philadelphicus) -- #: 13-B-02
VOTE:
7- 0
31 August 2002 - Fremont County, Latilong 16
Written report: Cliff Weisse
The
Committee was impressed with Cliff's very thorough description including the
field marks he used in eliminating other species. Comments
from Committee members included: the
rarity of the species in the state, that it may well be overlooked in Idaho
because of its similarity to the Warbling Vireo, and the need for caution on a
difficult identification.
Philadelphia Vireo - (Vireo philadelphicus)
-- #: 14-B-02
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report:
Charles Trost
2-6 June 2002 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
The description of a yellow throat
and lack of wing bars was adequate and its response to a recording was
supportive.
Purple
Martin (Progne
subis) -- #: 2-B-76
VOTE: 6-1 (1st Round)
VOTE: 7- 0 (2nd
round)
Photographs and letter: Tom Fulton
13-14 July 1974 - Mica Bay,
Coeur d'Alene Lake, Kootenai County, Latilong 2
Although there is no written description the Committee thought the photos sufficient to confirm the ID of Purple Martin. However, there was a question about the documentation offered. Shirley Sturts provided additional information which cleared up the question of who took the photographs and where they were taken. Copies of these slides were sent to the Purple Martin Conservation Assoc. % James R. Hill, III, Edenboro Univ. of Penn, Edinboro Penn. One of photographs appeared in an article in the journal 'Purple Martin Update" Vol. 6(1), Spring 1995. The article is written by Roger D. Woodruff from Spokane and is titled "Purple Martins In the Inland Northwest".
Brown Thrasher - (Toxostoma rufum)
-- #:
70-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
1st Observed: Craig Fosdick June 22, 2005
27 July - 28 August 2005 (and presumably the same bird first seen by Craig at the refuge bunkhouse on 6-22-05) - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
A well written and convincing description of a Brown Thrasher.
Brown Thrasher - (Toxostoma rufum)
-- #:
46-B-07
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report: James Cleaver
13-14 June 2007 - ID Nat. Laboratory, Butte County, Latilong 21.
This excellent written description includes field marks that confirm the identification. Details of the bird’s behavior seemed typical of thrashers. There have been several previous reports of Brown Thrashers stopping at INEEL in years past.
Brown Thrasher - (Toxostoma rufum)
-- #:
38-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
Photographs: Carlos Valeris
27 May 2007 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
A well-written description of an
easily identifiable species. The
supporting photograph is of poor quality but it shows the general shape of a
Brown Thrasher.
Brown Thrasher - (Toxostoma rufum)
-- #:
40-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
24 May 2007 Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
The description includes diagnostic field marks and the Long-billed Thrasher is
eliminated. Carlisle feels that this is
likely a different individual that than #: 38-B-07.
Brown Thrasher - (Toxostoma rufum)
-- #:
48-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
3 June 2007 Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
The description is diagnostic and eliminates the Long-billed Thrasher. There is a possibility that records #: 38-B-07, #: 40-B-07, and #48-B-07 are the same bird. One Committee member made the following comment: "Without a clear identifying mark or feature, the likelihood that several Brown Thrashers showing up in a very specific area, during a period of only 2 weeks, seems unlikely. These records (38-B-07, 40-B-07, & 48-B-07) should probably be considered as a single."
Curve-billed
Thrasher - (Toxostoma curvirostre) -- 78-B-07
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report: Harry Krueger
27 July 2007 - Indian Creek Reservoir, Ada County, Latilong 17.
The report included a detailed description including the bird's "whit-wheet" call. Krueger adequately eliminated the similar Bendire's Thrasher.
Tennessee
Warbler - (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 4-B-93
VOTE: 7- 0
Written Report: Kas Dumroese
5 July 1993 - Saint Maries Sewage Ponds, Latilong 2.
A detailed description of bird and its song confirm the identification. The similar Orange-crowned was eliminated.
Tennessee
Warbler - (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 8-B-97
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report and Photographs: Jay Carlisle, Sarah Hamilton Photographs: D. Barnard
1 September 1997 - Boise Ridge Hawk Watch, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Description and photos consistent with Tennessee
Warbler.
Tennessee
Warbler - (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 8-B-03
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report Jay Carlisle
Photographs: Ryan Brady
31 August 2003 - Idaho Bird Observatory, Lucky Peak, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Description and photos include field marks that confirm the
identification of Tennessee Warbler.
Tennessee Warbler - (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 75-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report Jay Carlisle
Photographs: Matt Gracey
13 September 2006 - (banded and released) - Lucky Peak IBO, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Written description and photographs
of bird in hand show diagnostic white under tail coverts.
Tennessee
Warbler - (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 77-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report Jay Carlisle
Photographs: E. Kiely
25 August 2006 - (banded and released) - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
A well-written report. The photographs comparing this bird with an Orange-crowned Warbler were helpful.
Tennessee
Warbler - (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 43-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report and Photographs: Jay Carlisle
6 October 2005 - (1 female, banded and released) Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
The description includes diagnostic field marks plus excellent photographs of bird in hand.
Tennessee
Warbler
- (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 84-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report Jay Carlisle
Photographs: Joselynn Plank
31 August 2001 - Idaho Bird Observatory, Lucky Peak, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Although the color balance on the photographs was bad, the description along with the photographs supported the identification of this bird as a Tennessee Warbler.
Tennessee
Warbler - (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 85-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report Jay Carlisle
Photographs: Frederic Van Hove
1 August 2000 - Idaho Bird Observatory, Lucky Peak, Ada County, Latilong 17.
This report includes diagnostic field
marks w/photographic support
Northern Parula - (Parula americana)
-- #: 7-B-01
VOTE: 7-0
Written Reports: Cliff Weisse, Charles Trost
Photograph: Cliff Weisse
24-26
May 2001 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
In the two reports, diagnostic field marks were noted and the similar Tropical Parula eliminated. A photograph supports the identification.
Northern Parula - (Parula americana)
-- #: 15-B-02
VOTE: 7-0
Written
Report: Jeff Marks
9 June 2000 - Howe, Butte County, Latilong 20.
This well written report included field marks
that eliminated all other similar species.
Northern Parula - (Parula americana)
-- #: 5-B-03
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report and Photograph: Stacy Peterson
30 May 2003 - Mountain Home, Elmore County, Latilong 18.
This report includes a good
description with supporting photographs.
Northern Parula - (Parula americana)
-- #: 58-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
13. 26 May 2007 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County - Latilong 21.
The bird was well described and photographed.
In addition, the maroon spots described on #71-B-07 and visible in photos of
that individual, are clearly absent on this individual making it a different
bird than #71-B-07.
Northern Parula - (Parula americana)
-- #: 71-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
13. 27 May 2007 -
Camas NWR, Jefferson County - Latilong 21.
The description and photographs are convincing and
confirm this bird as a Northern Parula. In addition, the maroon spots on
the sides of the breast, visible in the photograph, are absent on
#58-B-07. This confirms that the two
these two birds are different individual.
Chestnut-sided
Warbler - (Dendroica pensylvanica) -- #17-B-05
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
29 May-1 June 2005 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
The written report and photographs support the identification.
Chestnut-sided
Warbler - (Dendroica pensylvanica) -- #: 24-B-05
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
30 May 2006 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21
The bird was well described and similar species eliminated.
Chestnut-sided
Warbler - (Dendroica pensylvanica) -- #: 74-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
Photographs: E. Kiely
22 August 2006 - (1 banded immature male) - Camas JWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21
The description and photographs of
a mist netted, banded and released bird confirm the identification.
Chestnut-sided
Warbler - (Dendroica pensylvanica) -- #: 13-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
Photographs: Ryan Brady
3
September 2001 - Lucky Peak / IBO, Ada County, Latilong 17.
The description and photograph are diagnostic.
Magnolia Warbler - (Dendroica magnolia) -- #: 2-B-86
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Charles Trost
14
September 1986 - American Falls Reservoir, Power County?, Latilong 27
The description is sufficient to
confirm the identification of Magnolia Warbler. The yellow breast and white wing bars eliminate similar species.
Magnolia
Warbler - (Dendroica magnolia) -- #: 6-B-02
VOTE: 7-0
Photograph only: Ryan Brady (caught during banding operation)
2 September 2002 - Idaho Bird Observatory, Lucky Peak, Ada County, Latilong 17.
Although there was no formal report, the excellent photograph of the bird in hand supported the identification.
Magnolia
Warbler - (Dendroica magnolia) -- #: 40-B-05
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
5-6 June 1999 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong
The description fits that of a Magnolia Warbler.
Magnolia
Warbler - (Dendroica magnolia) -- #: 41-B-05
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report and Photographs: Cliff Weisee
1-2 October 2004 - Henry's Fork of the Snake River north of Saint Anthony, Fremont County, Latilong 22.
The report included a good
description and supporting photographs.
Magnolia
Warbler - (Dendroica magnolia) -- #: 39-B-07
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Jay Carlisle
Photographs: Carlos Valeris
Banded at IBO
28 May 2007 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
The documentation for this record very thorough and included supporting photographs
Blackburnian Warbler - (Dendroica fusca) 11-B-03
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report: Dave Trochlell
12 October 2002 - Boise, Ada County, Latilong 17.
An excellent description included
all the important field marks, including the streaked mantle. Similar species were eliminated
Blackburnian Warbler - (Dendroica fusca) 21-B-05
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report and Photographs: Cliff Weisse
3 June 2005 - Market Lake WMA, Jefferson County, Latilong 21
The written and photographic documentation easily supports
the identification.
Blackburnian Warbler - (Dendroica fusca) 40-B-06
VOTE: 7-0
Written Report and Photographs: Jay Carlisle
7 September 2005 - (netted and banded) Idaho Bird Observatory, Lucky Peak, Ada County, Latilong 17.
The description includes diagnostic field marks that are
confirmed by in-hand photographs.
Pine Warbler - (Dendroica pinus)
-- #: 15-B-04
vote: 7-0
Written report: Cliff Weisse
30 September 2004 - Henry's Fork, down stream from Ashton, Fremont County, Latilong 16.
An excellent description of the bird and careful elimination of similar warblers and vireos supported the identification of a Pine Warbler.
Worm-eating
Warbler - (Helmitheros
vermivora) -- #: 4-A-04
*First Accepted
State Records*
VOTE: 5-2 (1st Round)
VOTE: 7-0 (2ND Round)
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
Post First Round addition: Darren Clark
26 September 2004 - Camas National Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
There was sufficient description
given to identify this bird as a Worm-eating Warbler. The stripped head of this
species is very distinctive and thus hard to confuse with other species. However,
in the first round of votes, Committee members expressed a need for
additional documentation for a first state record; even though there were
multiple experienced observers. The Committee
appreciates the efforts of Cliff Weisse for putting together this difficult
report that was prepared 3 1/2 years after the observation. With Darren Clark's corroborating report,
the vote to accept was unanimous in the 2nd round of voting. Diagnostic field marks were well described.
Connecticut
Warbler (Oporornis
agilis) #: 5-A-05 #:
6-A-05
*First
Accepted State Records*
VOTE:
7- 0
Written report: Jay Carlisle
30 August 2005 - 1 banded and released - Camas NWR, Jefferson County Latilong 21
14 September 2005 - 1 banded and released -Camas NWR, Jefferson County Latilong 21
Both 5-A (30 August) and 6-A (14 September) were mist netted, photographed, banded and released. Jay gave an excellent description of all relevant field marks and the photographs confirmed the identification. One Committee member commented, " this species was destined to be discovered in Idaho some day, given that there are records from all of the states surrounding Idaho, except perhaps Washington. Since this species is usually secretive (like all Oporornis warblers) in dense cover and is superficially similar to MacGillivray's Warbler, it's easy to imagine them being overlooked in the past."
Jay indicated that both 5-A and 6-A were hatch-year immature based on incomplete skull ossification and plumage. 5-A was determined to be a female based on the solid brown coloration and 6-A was possibly a male based on a few bluish-gray feathers on the neck.
Mourning
Warbler - (Oporornis
philadelphia) -- #: 2-A-07
*First
Accepted State Record*
VOTE: 5-2 (1st Round)
VOTE: 7-0 (2ND
Round)
Written Report: Cliff Weisse
Post First Round additions: Charles Trost, Darren Clark
22 May 2003 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21.
There was sufficient description
given to identify this bird as a Mourning Warbler. The lack of eye crescents
was enough to eliminate McGillivray's in this species group. However, on the
first round of voting, Committee members expressed a need for corroborating
notes or a second report from one of the other observers to meet the
documentation requirements for a first state record. Additional reports were submitted by Charles Trost and Darren
Clark and the record was accepted unanimously in the 2nd round of
voting.
Hooded
Warbler (Wilsonia citrina) #: 11-B-05
vote: 7- 0
Written report: Cliff Weisse
1 June 2004 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong 21
The Committee felt the description was sufficient to identify this easily recognized warbler.
Baltimore
Oriole (Icterus galbula) -- #:
13-B-03
VOTE:
7-0
Written report and
photographs: Robert Bond
A good report with supporting
photograph that shows diagnostic all-black head and orange extending onto the
shoulder. There was no sign of hybridization with Bullock's Oriole.
Baltimore
Oriole (Icterus galbula)
-- #: 23-B-05
VOTE:
7-0
Written reports Cliff Weisse, Larry Barnes
Photograph:
Larry Barnes
An
excellent report with photographs provides accurate documentation for the
species. There was no evidence that it
was a hybrid. There was some discussion
about the worn tail feather in Larry's photo and the possibility of it having
spent time in a cage. However, there
was consensus of opinion among those commenting that this would not be abnormal
because the feathers would be about 10 months old by then.
Brambling - (Fringilla
montifringilla) -- #: 2-B-06
VOTE:
7-0
Written report and photographs: Kathleen Cameron
8 - 16 April 2006 - Bellvue, Blaine County, Latilong 19
The description and excellent photographs are conclusive
REPORTS
NOT ACCEPTED
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #:2-B-05
VOTE:
3- 4 (1st Round)
VOTE: 1- 6 (2nd Round
30 April 2005 - Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Latilong 21
Although the Committee felt that this was likely a minima Cackling Goose because of its size, there was nothing in the description of the bird's head and bill that differentiated it from an atypically small Canada Goose.
It was also questioned by some on
its origin (wild or escapee) because it was appeared to be tame, and it was
eating bread.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #: 5-B-07
VOTE: 3-4 (1st Round)
VOTE: 2-5
(2nd Round)
23 December 2006 - C.J. Striker Reservoir, Owyhee Latilong 24.
The majority of the Committee felt
there was not enough detail in the report to support the identification.
Cackling
Goose - (Branta hutchinsii) -- #: 41-B-06
VOTE: 6-1 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 3-4 (2nd
Round)
VOTE: 3-4 (3rd Round)
9 March 2006 - Genesee Sewage Ponds, Latah, Latilong 4.
The Committee had a difficult time with this report. Some thought the description and photo were consistent with this species. Others thought this bird could be Cackling Goose but felt the photograph was not sharp or large enough to clearly show the necessary details of bill/head structure to confirm the identification. Also, the description did not support the identification by itself. By the third round of voting, (as one member commented) "There is too much doubt about the identification to accept this record".
Brant (Branta
bernicla) --
#: 24-B-07
VOTE:
5-2 (1st Round)
VOTE:
0-7 (2nd Round)
15 March 2007 - Camas NWR, Jefferson County, Latilong
21
As two observant Committee members
noted, "The pale tail and black centered tertials with white edges are
typical of blue morph Snow Goose and wrong for Brant". The partial white
ring around the neck mentioned in the observer's description fits that of the
Brant but it was pointed out in the Committee discussion that what appears to be
a partial white neck ring of the bird in the photograph is actually a grass
stem. This may be what confused the observer as well as those members of the
Committee voting to accept the record in the first round.
Whooper
Swan
(Cygnus cygnus) --
#: 2-A-05
VOTE:
2- 5 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 1-6
(2nd Round)
12 December 2005 - Hagerman Area, Gooding County - Latilong 24
The
Committee had several problems with this report. It was questioned both on its origin (wild or escapee) and on being
correctly identified. Some points that
were made: 1. The Hagerman Valley is a
location where free-flying, exotic birds are frequently reported. 2. In two of the photographs, the bird in
question appears to be noticeably smaller than the nearby immature Trumpeter;
National Geographic has them being the same size. 3. Concern that, from its size, it could be a hybrid or a juvenile
Bewick's. 4. It has characters that are not consistent with the identification
of Whooper Swan; for example, the extent of yellow on the bill and the short
and very thin neck. 5. And as one
Committee member wrote: " Perhaps
this record can be resurrected with new information on variability in the Asian
Whooper population that would be the most likely source of a vagrant in Idaho,
but at present, too many doubts exist to accept this as a first state
record".
Mandarin Duck #: 4-A-07
VOTE:
0-7
18-22 April 2007 - Eagle, Ada County, Latilong 17.
The Committee accepted this as a
Mandarin Duck drake but as being most likely an escaped captive-raised
bird.
Yellow-billed
Loon - (Gavia
adamsii) #:
2-B-99
VOTE: 1-6 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 0-7 (2nd Round
12 April 1995 - (1 adult, 1 immature) Oxbow Reservoir, Adams County, Latilong 11
The Committee felt that these birds may have been Yellow-billed Loons, but the report does not contain sufficient description to support the identification.
Brown
Pelican - (Pelecanus occidentalis) #: 5-A-07
[CURRENT STATUS: This species is
not on the official Idaho Checklist, as no accepted records exist for the
state.]
VOTE: 0-7
23 May 2007 - Nampa, Canyon County, Latilong 17.
The Committee found this to be an
interesting report, and they felt the observer may have seen a Brown
Pelican. Unfortunately, the
description is lacking the field marks that would allow it to be considered for
a first state record. For example, it
doesn't eliminate other large birds that tuck their heads back such as Great
Blue Heron, or perhaps a juvenile White Pelican in poor light.
Harris's
Hawk - (Parabuteo
unicuntus) 4-A-01
[CURRENT STATUS: This species is
not on the official Idaho Checklist. The committee has one older record that's
being recirculated.]
VOTE: 3-3 (1st Round)
VOTE: 2-5 (2ND
Round)
3OTE: 1-6 (3rd Round)
11 and 13 June 2001 - Tammany Creek south of Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Latilong 4.
The reports and photos identify an
adult Harris's Hawk. It is possible for
this to be a true vagrant.
However, the case against its natural occurrence convinced the majority
of the Committee to vote against acceptance.
1) There are several falconers and breeders in the Palouse area. There were no jesses or bands but according
a local falconer these would fall off after a couple days in the wild. 2) It is unlikely that a bird so far out of
range would have stayed in the same small area for such a long period of
time. 3) Despite some evidence of an
expanding range, there are no recent confirmed records of the species in the
Pacific Northwest
Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) -- #: 22-B-06
VOTE: 2- 5 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 0- 7 ( 2ND
Round)
1 May 2006 - Morman Reservoir, Camas County, Latilong 19
The case against this being a Red-shouldered was best expressed by one of the Committee members in their comments as follows:
"The photos are of a bird that is clearly not a Red-shouldered Hawk and likely a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk. Points against Red-shouldered include shape and the belly is more heavily streaked than the breast. All plumages of Red-shouldered have breast more heavily streaked than belly. In addition the pale panels in the wings are described as "v-shape" is consistent with what's expected in a molting bird, not the crescent shaped panels of Red-shouldered Hawk." In the second round of voting, all members agreed with this review of the documentation.
Broad-winged Hawk - (Buteo platypterus) -- #: 16-B-07
VOTE: 1-6 (1ST Round)
VOTE: 0-7 ( 2ND
Round)
February 2007 - Boise, Ada County, Latilong 17.
The Committee agreed that the
account did not rule out an accipiter.
They felt description matched that of a small accipiter based on
behavior and date - probably an immature Sharp-shinned or a Cooper's.
Snowy Plover - (Charadrius alexandrinus) -- #: 5-B-91
VOTE: 2-5 (1ST
Round)
VOTE: 2-5( 2ND
Round
28 October 1991 - Sandpoint City Beach, Bonner County, Latilong 1.
This was a difficult decision for
Committee members. The report came from
an excellent birder who is familiar with the species, and this could likely
have been a Snowy Plover. However,
there was a general feeling, among the majority of Committee members, that the
description was too brief and did not eliminate Sanderling as a
possibility. Also, the date was later
than other records for Snowy Plover in the Northwest. Sanderling is much more likely at such a late date.
Mountain
Plover (Charadrius montanus)
-- #: 1-A-73
VOTE: 0 - 7
29 May 1973 - Mulky Bar, Little Lost River, Butte County, Latilong 14
While the observer is experienced,
and may well have correctly identified this bird as a Mountain Plover, it is
unfortunate he did not provide a single detail on plumage and size. The running around behavior described is
consistent with that of plovers, but the documentation as a whole does not meet
the criteria for a first Idaho record
Parasitic
Jaeger - (Stercorarius parasiticus) -- #: 8-B-90
VOTE: 0-7
2 and 14 November 1989 - Sandpoint, Bonner County, Latilong 1.
The Committee felt that this was possibly a Parasitic Jaeger but the observer's brief description does not give enough details of plumage or structure. Also, one Committee member commented it was "suspiciously late for a jaeger in Idaho, since virtually all of our records have occurred in August and September."
Lesser Black-backed Gull - (Larus
fuscus) #: 33-B-06
VOTE: 5-2 (1st
Round)
VOTE: 2-5 (2ND Round)
Written Report: Lisa Hardy
2
January 2005 -Indian Mountain CBC (2004-2005), Harrison Marina, Kootenai
County, Latilong 2.
The following comment from one
Committee member during the first round of voting sums up the reasons for the
Committee not accepting this record.
"I regret that I couldn't accept this record, because I believe
that the observer saw an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull. But the main problem
with the observation was that the gull's leg color was not certain because of
the distance, and this factor is essential for the identification of Lesser
Black-backed Gulls. Secondly, I was disappointed that the description did not
consider the possibility of a California Gull here. There have been many
occasions when reflected light (from ice, water, or an overcast sky) has made
the upper parts of California Gulls appear very dark, in fact, about as dark as
a Lesser Black-backed Gull. Finally, I was a little troubled that the
description stated that the candidate gull was about the size of a nearby
Herring Gull. Lesser Black-backed Gulls should appear to be distinctly smaller
than Herring Gulls and are about the size and shape of a large California
Gull."
Ancient
Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus) --
#: 4-B-88
VOTE : 0-7
1978-1987 - Wallace area, Shoshone County, Latilong 3 - between these years I have had three of this species turned in after they landed on dry ground and could not take flight again; released again in water -
The Committee felt that these were very likely Ancient Murrelets, but the report did not have exact dates or any kind of description. As one member commented: "…these birds certainly fit the 'pattern' of inland appearance of this species (land or wet roadways), but this report lacks critical details." If additional information could be found and submitted to the Committee, we would gladly revisit this record.
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 19-B-06
VOTE: 3-4
(1st Round)
VOTE: 0-7 (2nd Round)
6
June 2006 - Hwy 44, Caldwell, Canyon
County, Latilong 17
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 10-B-06
VOTE: 4-3
(1st Round)
VOTE: 0-7 (2nd Round)
21 May 2006 - Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Latilong 21.
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 20-B-05
VOTE: 4-3
(1st Round)
VOTE: 1-6 (2nd Round)
30
May 2005 - near American Falls, Power County, Latilong 27.
Eurasian Collared-Dove - (Streptopelia decaocto)
-- #: 44-B-05
VOTE: 3-4
(1st Round)
VOTE: 0-7 (2nd Round)
4 August 2005 - Salmon, Lemhi County, Latilong 10.
Costa's
Hummingbird - (Calypte costa) -- #: 2-B-96
VOTE: 0-7
Written
Reports: Barbara Dorrell, Dan Svingen,
Susan Weller, Dale Goble and numerous correspondence from those submitting
reviews of the photographs.
Photographs:
Barbara Dorrell, Susan Weller
May 1996 -
Squaw Bay, Coeur d'Alene Lake - Kootenai County, Latilong 2
The Committee did not accept the identification of this being a pure Costa's based on evaluation of the photographs and the mixed opinions of experts; both those submitting 1st hand reports and those evaluating the photographs and documentation.
Red-headed
Woodpecker (Melanerpes
erythrocephalus) -- #: 11-B-99
VOTE:
3-4 (1st Round)
VOTE:
2-5 (2nd Round)
5 September 1999 - Salmon area, Lemhi County, Latilong 10
The observer had a brief view of this bird in flight and describes seeing a "t" like pattern of the white wing patches and tail. This pattern is shown only by the Red-headed Woodpecker but there was no mention of a red head. The Committee felt that there was strong possibility the bird was a Red-headed Woodpecker, but the majority thought the view was too brief and the details too thin.
Vermilion Flycatcher - (Cynanthus latirostris)
-- #: 4-A-05
[CURRENT STATUS: This species is
not on the official Idaho Checklist, pending committee action]
VOTE:
3-4 (1st Round)
VOTE:
0-7(2nd Round)
25 January 2005 - North Bench, Boundary County, Latilong 1.
On the second round of voting, all
members of the Committee agreed that there was not enough detail (such as size
and shape of the bill or the color of the back and tail) to rule out other
species. Also, the appearance of 2 adult males together would be highly
unusual. The Identification may have
been correct but there wasn't enough information to support a first state
record.
Tennessee
Warbler - (Vermivora peregrina) - #: 9-B-89
VOTE: 0-7
July 1977 and 17 May 1981 - Moscow, Latah County, Latilong 4.
This could have been a Tennessee
Warbler but the description lacked field marks and the Orange-crowned was not
eliminated.
