Common NameNorthern Gannet
Scientific NameMorus bassanus
Type of ReportRare Species
Date of Observation12/20/2021
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Number Observed1
Reporting Observer's NameN/A N/A
Mailing Address149 Natures Way
Quechee, VT 05059
United States
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Date Completed01/19/2022
Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)43.98276572959238
Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)-72.12064879080957
Place NameUS 5
TownshipBradford
CountyOrange
Time of Day12:00 AM
Length of Time ObservedN/A
Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)N/A
Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)N/A
Optical Equipment Used for Observation

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Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species

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Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation

Bird found down on the side of the road near J&M landscaping. Did not fly when approached. Rescued and transported to VINS. Presented w/ weight loss, and weakness/lethargy. Exam and x-ray revealed no obvious injuries. Bird at VINS for three days before care transferred to Center for Wildlife in Neddick ME. Bird released in ME on Dec 27th.

IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different?

Second hand report submitted on behalf of rehab staff about bird in care from 2019. Provided with photo documentation but was not present during identification process and species elimination process.

This report was written from notes taken:Written from Memory