I'm not sure if this is tongue in cheek, but from what I understand the evidence was pointing toward a possible hybrid, which would be even more remarkable even though it's not "listable". I was there the same day as several other Ohio birders took the ferry to see it. I spent quite a bit of time looking at it with Kenn and Kim, as well as others. I got great photos. I believe Kenn got a recording of its interesting "song". I do recall it responded to the Couch's song. I also believe that Tom Bartlett was able to collect a feather that was submitted for DNA analysis, but I've not heard of any results from that. The last time I inquired it was in June.
Regardless of what may or may not be determined about its species, it was a fun bird to watch, although somewhat heartbreaking to know it was unlikely to ever leave the island alive.
Jon Cefus
Carroll Co.
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> On Aug 30, 2016, at 10:36 AM, Steve Jones <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I wonder if they have decided on the Couch's Kingbird yet. :-D
>
>> On Aug 30, 2016 10:29 AM, "Alex Eberts" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> I heard a couple of weeks ago via Vic Fazio that the OBRC has a new
>> secretary, Jack Stenger, who is finally getting the ball rolling on things.
>> The Kelp Gull was indeed accepted, and they are voting on other rarities
>> now, so I'm sure there will be an official announcement soon once they
>> clear a bit of the backlogged submissions.
>>
>> Alex Eberts
>>
>>> On Aug 30, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Jeff Harvey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>>> Does anyone know what is the status of this committee and where it is in
>> reviewing records? Did the Kelp Gull ever get accepted?
>>> Is it still necessary to send in sighting reports?
>>> An official announcement would be nice.
>>> Jeff HarveyMahoning County
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