Rare Bird Report Form

Reports of birds seen in Southeastern Vancovuer Island that area shown as accidental or not listed in the current Victoria & Southeastern Vancouver Island Checklist of Birds, or that occur outside of the date ranges shown in the checklist, may be made by submitting this electronic form. Printed forms are available for those who prefer to use them.

Please include sufficient details that an independent observer, on reading your report, would likely come to the same conclusion as you have regarding species. In other words, what were the features and/or behaviour that determined the identification for you? Only include details that you actually observed, not that you "assume" based on reference guides or your personal knowledge of the species.

Species

Number of individuals/sex/age/plumage

Date and Time

Your Name, Full Address and Phone Number

E-mail Most Frequently Checked

Names of other observers

Location where bird was seen

Optical equipment used

Light Conditions/Distance of bird/ Duration of Observations

Detailed Description of your observation

Vocalizations

Actions and behaviours

Did the bird associate with other species? Provide details.

 

Habitat 

 

Similar species and your reasons for eliminating them

Previous experience with this and other species
List Field guides/references used to identify the bird
Were field notes made during/after observation? If after, how long after?
Were photos obtained? If so, provide the name and address of the photographer or email the photos to .

Thank You For Submitting a Rare Bird Report!