Reason Observation is Unusual:

Because your observation is significant, please provide us with as much information as possible for the permanent file of Minnesota bird records. If you have photos, tape recordings of vocalizations, sketches, written or taped field notes, please include them with this form. It would also be appreciated if you could incorporate this information into a Note of Interest for possible inclusion in The Loon. Thank you for your cooperation!

I. Description of the bird as it appeared in the field. Please type if possible, and attach extra sheets if necessary. In addition to the bird’s appearance, also describe its size, any vocalizations heard, and include any relevant information on its behavior.

II. Species similar to this bird and how eliminated from consideration.

III. Your experience with this and similar species.

Other Observers - if they have additional information regarding this record, please include with this report, or list their addresses so they can be contacted.

IV. Check applicable statements:

	You were aware at the time of the observation that this record was unusual
	Photos or tape recordings were taken of bird (Please attach to this report.)
	Field guides were not used nor needed to make identification
	Field notes or sketch made during observation, field guide was consulted (Please attach to this report.)
	Field notes or sketch made after observation,
	Identification made by consulting field guides while bird was in view
	Identification made from memory after consulting field guides later

Field guides and other references consulted:

V. Light conditions; bird-observer-sun orientation; time of day

Length of observation: Distance from bird:
Optics used:
Habitat:

VI. Supporting Materials

VII. Name and address of person completing this form