The Alabama RBA
June, 1998
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Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at
205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-5737;
about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at 205/879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon
Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 205/766-5738.
RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* June 24, 1998
* ALST986.24
- Birds mentioned
Black-necked Stilt
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Warbling Vireo
Swainson's Warbler
Bachman's Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Red Crossbill
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: June 24, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Wednesday, June 24, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Black-necked Stilt, Warbling Vireo, Lark Sparrow, and Red Crossbill.
Up to seven RED CROSSBILLS have been in north Cleburne County for the last two weeks. They
were last seen 6/21, with searches 6/22 & 6/23 unsuccessful. The birds may still be
present in this large area, though; very early morning has been best. From I-20 take the
Heflin exit and go north on AL 9. Turn right on US 78 and drive east past Fruithurst. Turn
north on Co. 49 and drive 9.1 miles to a left turn on the dirt Co. 205. Go 1.7 miles to a
logging lane on the left (not the lane at 1.4 miles). Park here and look for the birds in
this area and down the logging lane. Several pairs of BACHMAN'S SPARROWS are easy to
find in this area. Feedback on attempts to see the crossbills would be appreciated.
A pair of LARK SPARROWS is in Perry County. Go south on AL 61 from Greensboro. Before
reaching Newberg, turn east on Co. 48. Travel 3.2 miles and turn south on an unmarked road
a short distance past Reynold's Chapel Church. The birds are in the area with a fallow
field on one side and a pasture on the other, 1.1 miles from the turn from Co. 48.
BACHMAN'S SPARROW has been reliable in Bibb County. From US 82 turn south on Bibb Co. 1;
this intersects US 82 at the Tuscaloosa-Bibb County line. Travel approximately 1.5 miles
to the top of a hill and take the first right on Forest Service Road 737. There are two
intersections on FS 737 after leaving Bibb Co. 1; keep to the left at both. The birds are
1.3 miles from the intersection of FS 737 and Bibb Co. 1, usually on the east side of the
road on a south-facing slope. This location is near active RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER nest
trees.
Two singing SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have been on a dirt county road in Bibb County that runs
between AL 25 and Bibb Co. 80. This unmarked dirt road intersects AL 25 on the left about
one mile before reaching Pondville traveling south on AL 25. The birds are about 0.2 miles
before the intersection with Bibb Co. 80.
SWAINSON'S WARBLER has returned to Trussville in the woods behind the old First
Presbyterian Church on US 11.
SWAINSON'S WARBLER also can be found in Blount County. On AL 79 a few miles north of the
junction with US 231 is a Tyson plant. Just north of the plant is a road to the right
leading to a creek; the woods in this area are reliable for Swainson's.
WARBLING VIREOS have returned to nest at Waterloo in western Lauderdale County. The birds
are on the north side of Co. 14 just after crossing the bridge over Second Creek (near the
road into a parking area). Last year a pair nested near the parking area.
A nesting pair of BLACK-NECKED STILTS continues at the Marthaler Lane ponds in eastern
Colbert County . Go west on Co. 22 from Leighton and turn north on Marthaler Lane. Drive
about a mile to the large ponds on both sides of the road.
A pair of LARK SPARROWS continued through 5/27 at Belle Mina east of Decatur. From the
Mooresville exit on I-565 go north on Mooresville Road for about four miles and turn left
onto Boseck Road. Drive west to a T-intersection with the gravel Fenell Road in about one
mile. Turn right and go north for 0.3 miles, looking for the birds in the cotton fields
near the road. Please DO NOT LEAVE THE ROAD HERE.
LARK SPARROWS have returned to the Red Bank area of n.w. Lawrence County. From Town Creek
go north on AL 101 and turn east on Co. 270. Turn left 0.3 miles past the junction with
Co. 407 onto an unmarked paved road adjacent to a house with a wooden fence. Go 0.7 miles
and look for the birds near the brushpile on the right.
The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at
205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-2680;
about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at (205) 879-7709; about the Shoals
Audubon Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 256/766-5738.
Please leave messages about new birds, as well as feedback on reported species, after the
tone. Sighting information also can be transmitted by e-mail to <greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net>. Thank
you.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* June 3, 1998
* ALST986.3
- Birds mentioned
WILSON'S STORM-PETREL
BAND-RUMPED STORM-PETREL
Black-necked Stilt
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE
POMARINE JAEGER
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Warbling Vireo
Swainson's Warbler
Bachman's Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: June 3, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Wednesday, June 3, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Wilson's and Band-rumped storm-petrels, Black-necked Stilt, Red-necked
Phalarope, Pomarine Jaeger, Warbling Vireo, and Lark Sparrow.
A deepwater pelagic trip 5/23 off Baldwin County produced four WILSON'S STORM-PETRELS, 8-9
BAND-RUMPED STORM-PETRELS, three unidentified storm-petrels, four RED-NECKED (and six
probable Red-necked) PHALAROPES, and a POMARINE JAEGER.
A pair of LARK SPARROWS is in Perry County. Go south on AL 61 from Greensboro. Before
reaching Newberg, turn east on Co. 48. Travel 3.2 miles and turn south on an unmarked road
a short distance past Reynold's Chapel Church. The birds are in the area with a fallow
field on one side and a pasture on the other, 1.1 miles from the turn from Co. 48.
BACHMAN'S SPARROW has been reliable recently in Bibb County. From US 82 turn south on Bibb
Co. 1; this intersects US 82 at the Tuscaloosa-Bibb County line. Travel approximately 1.5
miles to the top of a hill and take the first right on Forest Service Road 737. There are
two intersections on FS 737 after leaving Bibb Co. 1; keep to the left at both. The birds
are 1.3 miles from the intersection of FS 737 and Bibb Co. 1, usually on the east side of
the road on a south-facing slope. This location is near active RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER
nest trees.
Two singing SWAINSON'S WARBLERS are on a dirt county road in Bibb County that runs between
AL 25 and Bibb Co. 80. This unmarked dirt road intersects AL 25 on the left about one mile
before reaching Pondville traveling south on AL 25. The birds are about 0.2 miles before
the intersection with Bibb Co. 80.
SWAINSON'S WARBLER has returned to Trussville in the woods behind the old First
Presbyterian Church on US 11.
SWAINSON'S WARBLER also can be found in Blount County. On AL 79 a few miles north of the
junction with US 231 is a Tyson plant. Just north of the plant is a road to the right
leading to a creek; the woods in this area are reliable for Swainson's.
WARBLING VIREOS have returned to nest at Waterloo in western Lauderdale County. The birds
are on the north side of Co. 14 just after crossing the bridge over Second Creek (near the
road into a parking area). Last year a pair nested near the parking area.
The Marthaler Lane ponds in eastern Colbert County may still be worth checking for
shorebirds. A nesting (!) pair of BLACK-NECKED STILTS has been present in the last few
weeks. Go west on Co. 22 from Leighton and turn north on Marthaler Lane. Drive about a
mile to the large ponds on both sides of the road.
SWAINSON'S WARBLER was heard frequently last month behind the headquarters buildings of
Wheeler NWR. This area is on the right as you travel away from I-65 on AL 67.
A pair of LARK SPARROWS continued through 5/27 at Belle Mina east of Decatur. From the
Mooresville exit on I-565 go north on Mooresville Road for about four miles and turn left
onto Boseck Road. Drive west to a T-intersection with the gravel Fenell Road in about one
mile. Turn right and go north for 0.3 miles, looking for the birds in the cotton fields
near the road. A nest was found in the grass along the roadside, but unfortunately the
grass was cut and the eggs destroyed. Please DO NOT LEAVE THE ROAD HERE, as the birds
appear to be renesting; visitation should be brief.
LARK SPARROWS have returned to the Red Bank area of n.w. Lawrence County. From Town Creek
go north on AL 101 and turn east on Co. 270. Turn left 0.3 miles past the junction with
Co. 407 onto an unmarked paved road adjacent to a house with a wooden fence. Go 0.7 miles
and look for the birds near the brushpile on the right.
The following may be called for information: about the Alabama Ornithological Society,
Charles Kennedy at 334/382-2680; about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at (205)
879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 256/766-5738.
Beginning Friday, June 3, please leave messages about new birds, as well as feedback on
reported species, with Ann Miller at 205/879-7709, or Steve McConnell at 256/353-2009.
Thank you.
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