Are there any “regular”unusual birds for which we don have to write a description?
When the compiler enters a species into the NAS database he/she has the option of checking the box indicating that the species is “unusual”. The system will AUTOMATICALLY flag this entry as possibly needing further details. But many locally unusual species are not regionally unusual and therefore DO NOT require details. These species are considered sufficiently regular and/or easy to identify that descriptions are no longer required for acceptance anywhere in the region: Green Heron, Eared Grebe, White Pelican, American Bittern, Eurasian Wigeon, Wild Turkey, Eurasian Collared Dove, Barred Owl, Scrub Jay, Townsend’s Solitaire, Orange-crowned Warbler, Savannah Sparrow, Harris’ Sparrow and White-throated Sparrow. Local compilers may still ask for details if they wish, but the regional editor will not. See the following list for more detailed guidelines.
