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The Alabama RBA
November, 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 Supplemental Update (Internet Only) -- see full report
11-23-98
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 28, 1998
* ALST9811.28
- Birds mentioned
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Laughing Gull
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
Short-eared Owl
Western Kingbird
Bewick's Wren
White-crowned 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 Supplement
Date: November 28, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
A boat trip on Wilson Lake this morning produced two SURF SCOTERS and an adult LAUGHING
GULL below Wheeler DAM, and a first-year LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL in the river east of
Florence.
Eight to ten SURF SCOTERS were seen this morning at Walter F. George Dam.
Eight SURF SCOTERS were seen this week at South Sauty Creek.
Three SHORT-EARED OWLS were seen at dusk 11/21 east of Decatur, but were not seen the
following evening. They were on Bibb Garrett Road, which goes north about a half
mile west of I-65 north of the river.
RED CROSSBILLS continue in the Coleman Lake area of Talladega NF.
The BEWICK'S WREN was seen again today at the same spot in the northwest part of Lake Land
Farms near Marion. Many WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS were also seen again here today.
Two flocks of WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS totaling 23 birds were seen flying by Mobile Point at
Ft. Morgan 11/26. A WESTERN KINGBIRD was at the fort that day as well.
A single ROSEATE SPOONBILL continued in Polecat Bay east of Blakelely Island 11/24.
This spot is viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 W at the last exit before the tunnel.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 22, 1998
* ALST9811.22
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
Glossy Ibis
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Greater White-fronted Goose
EURASIAN WIGEON
Bald Eagle
Sandhill Crane
Long-billed Curlew
Franklin's Gull
White-winged Dove
Short-eared Owl
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Bewick's Wren
Le Conte's Sparrow
White-crowned 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: November 22, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Monday, November 22, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Roseate Spoonbill, Greater White-fronted and Ross's geese,
Eurasian Wigeon, Franklin's Gull, Short-eared Owl, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Bewick's
Wren, and Red Crossbill.
INFORMATION REQUEST: Reports of Tundra Swan, White-winged Scoter, and Rough-legged
Hawk would be appreciated.
Six FRANKLIN'S GULLS were seen again today on Brown's Creek in Guntersville. From
the AL 69 causeway west of town, drive south along the east shore of the lake. The
birds were near the water treatment plant.
An adult male EURASIAN WIGEON was seen through 11/15, but not found 11/21, at the Wheeler
NWR Observation Building, reached by AL 67. At least 20 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, four
ROSS'S GEESE, and 20 SANDHILL CRANES were seen 11/21 at Limestone Bay in the refuge.
Take I-565 east from I-65 and take the first exit at Mooresville. Turn right twice
and drive west on the old highway to the left turn at the boat ramp sign. Drive
about a mile to a gate on the left. Walk to the shore and look for the geese.
White Springs Dike had few birds 11/21, with little water in the impoundments.
A BEWICK'S WREN was located 11/17 at Lake Land Farms near Marion, as were two BALD EAGLES
and several WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS. Go south on AL 5 from the overpass in Marion 1.6 miles
to a right turn with a triangle and a sign for Marion Academy. Take the next left at the
sign for the farms and drive about two miles to a large white house on the left.
Continue about a half mile to a dirt road leading left, just before a very small
bridge. Drive 1/4 mile and park on the left at a corral with a red gate. Just
past the corral entrance on the dirt road is a telephone cable marker on the right; the
Bewick's was in the brush behind the marker. Many White-crowned Sparrows also can be
seen along this road, and the Bald Eagles soared over this area.
A SHORT-EARED OWL was seen at dusk 11/15 at Key Cave NWR west of Florence. Go west
from town on AL 20 towards Savannah and turn left on Co. 2 (Gunwaleford Rd.).
In 4.0 miles turn left on Co. 223 (just past Bubba's Grocery) and go 1.5 miles south to
Co. 204. Turn right and go 0.6 miles to a small parking lot on the left overlooking
a pond.
A FRANKLIN'S GULL was spotted 11/21 at Sea Pointe on Dauphin Island. Go west from
the ferry landing and take the first right on Albright. Turn left at the
"T" intersection and go to the circle at the end. Look at the sandbars to
the west and north.
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was at Ft. Morgan 11/21, and a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was present
11/22.
Four ROSEATE SPOONBILLS continued 11/14 in Polecat Bay on the east side of Blakeley
Island, viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 at the last exit before the tunnel.
Another spot to look for these birds is Pinto Pass from the boardwalk at the
Battleship. Large numbers of geese, including 200 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, were
seen flying over the Battleship area that day. A LONG-BILLED CURLEW continues to be
seen on the Battleship lawn. A GLOSSY IBIS was spotted 11/14 below the Nautilus
Restaurant in Spanish Fort.
An EARED GREBE was seen 11/13 on Lake # 5 of the State Docks complex on Blakeley Island.
Access restrictions apply, and permits and advance notification are required. See
the AOS website at <http://www.bham.net/aos/>
for visitation rules and permit procedures, or call Greg Jackson at 205/987-2855, or John
Porter at 334/861-2120.
A LE CONTE'S SPARROW was seen 11/11 near Gulf Shores in the field where many were present
last winter. Go east from AL 59 on Baldwin Co. 4 and near the end of the road in
about four miles turn north on the dirt Roscoe Road. Make two large left-right
zigzags, and from a long north-south stretch of Roscoe a large dirt road, formerly signed
as Russian Road, will lead east. Park here and bird the field on the northwest
corner of the intersection.
Two EARED GREBES continued 11/14 at the Bayou La Batre ponds. Just north of the drawbridge
in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. At the second sharp left turn,
where Powell goes to the left, continue straight on a dirt road. The ponds are on
the right. Please do NOT drive on the dikes.
RED CROSSBILLS continued through 11/18 not far from Coleman Lake in Talladega NF east of
Anniston. Go east from Anniston on I-20 and take the Heflin exit, going north to US
78 where you should turn east. In about eight miles turn north on County 61 (east of
Heflin), going about eight miles to a sign for Coleman Lake. Turn at another sign
for the lake onto FS 500. On the south side of the road is a trailhead parking lot
with a small fence, where you should park. Go back to FS 500 and walk east a short
distance to where the Pinhoti Trail leads north. Walk about 200 yards up a slope on
the trail, and look for the birds in the large pines at the crest, especially to the right
of the trail. Very early morning (6-7 AM) is highly recommended, as these birds become
very quiet later and have been missed several times by parties not going early. Be
careful when hunts are in progress. For updates, call Bill Summerour at
256/435-4730.
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.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to <greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net>.
Thank you.
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RBA Supplemental Update (Internet Only) -- see full report
11-17-98
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 21, 1998
* ALST9811.21
- Birds mentioned
Franklin's Gull
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.
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Supplement
Date: November 21, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
A first-winter FRANKLIN'S GULL was seen this afternoon at Sea Pointe on Dauphin Island.
Go north on Albright Drive just west of the ferry landing. Turn left at the
T-intersection and drive west as far as possible, looking at the shore and small sand
flats.
Five or six FRANKLIN'S GULLS were seen 11/19 along the east shore of Brown's Creek at
Guntersville, but were not seen 11/20. They were south of the AL 69 causeway, west
of town.
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RBA Supplemental Update (Internet Only) -- see full report
11-17-98
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 20, 1998
* ALST9811.20
- Birds mentioned
Franklin's Gull
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.
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Supplement
Date: November 20, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Five or six FRANKLIN'S GULLS were seen 11/19 along the east shore of Brown's Creek at
Guntersville, but were not seen late this afternoon. They were south of the AL 69
causeway, west of town.
Feedback would be appreciated on further sightings of this species. Thank you.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 17, 1998
* ALST9811.17
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
Glossy Ibis
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Greater White-fronted Goose
EURASIAN WIGEON
Bald Eagle
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
White-winged Dove
Short-eared Owl
ALDER FLYCATCHER
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Bewick's Wren
Nashville Warbler
Lark Sparrow
Le Conte's Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Bobolink
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.
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: November 17, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Tuesday, November 17, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Roseate Spoonbill, Greater White-fronted Goose, Eurasian
Wigeon, Short-eared Owl, Alder and Scissor-tailed flycatchers, Bewick's Wren, Lark
Sparrow, and Red Crossbill.
INFORMATION REQUEST: Reports of Tundra Swan, White-winged Scoter, Rough-legged Hawk,
and Franklin's Gull would be appreciated.
A BEWICK'S WREN was located this morning at Lake Land Farms near Marion, as were two BALD
EAGLES and several WHITE- CROWNED SPARROWS. Go south on AL 5 from the overpass in Marion
1.6 miles to a right turn with a triangle and a sign for Marion Academy. Take the next
left at the sign for the farms and drive about two miles to a large white house on the
left. Continue about a half mile to a dirt road leading left, just before a very
small bridge. Drive 1/4 mile and park on the left at a corral with a red gate.
Just past the corral entrance on the dirt road is a telephone cable marker on the
right; the Bewick's was in the brush behind the marker. Many White-crowned Sparrows
also can be seen along this road, and the Bald Eagles soared over this area.
An adult male EURASIAN WIGEON continued 11/14 at the Wheeler NWR Observation Building,
reached by AL 67. Twelve GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were seen 11/15 at Limestone
Bay in the refuge. Take I-565 east from I-65 and take the first exit at Mooresville.
Turn right twice and drive west on the old highway to the left turn at the boat ramp sign.
Drive about a mile to a gate on the left. Walk to the shore and look for the
geese.
A SHORT-EARED OWL was seen at dusk 11/15 at Key Cave NWR west of Florence. Go west
from town on AL 20 towards Savannah and turn left on Co. 2 (Gunwaleford Rd.).
In 4.0 miles turn left on Co. 223 (just past Bubba's Grocery) and go 1.5 miles south to
Co. 204. Turn right and go 0.6 miles to a small parking lot on the left overlooking
a pond.
Four ROSEATE SPOONBILLS continued 11/14 in Polecat Bay on the east side of Blakeley
Island, viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 at the last exit before the tunnel.
Another spot to look for these birds is Pinto Pass from the boardwalk at the
Battleship. Large numbers of geese, including 200 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, were
seen flying over the Battleship area that day. A LONG-BILLED CURLEW continues to be
seen on the Battleship lawn. A GLOSSY IBIS was spotted 11/14 below the Nautilus
Restaurant in Spanish Fort.
An EARED GREBE was seen 11/13 on Lake # 5 of the State Docks complex. Access restrictions
apply, and permits and advance notification are required. See the AOS website at
<http://www.bham.net/aos/> for visitation
rules and permit procedures, or call Greg Jackson at 205/987-2855, or John Porter at
334/861-2120.
Two WHITE-WINGED DOVES, two SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS, a NASHVILLE WARBLER, a LARK
SPARROW, and a BOBOLINK were at Ft. Morgan 11/11.
A LE CONTE'S SPARROW was seen 11/11 near Gulf Shores in the field where many were present
last winter. Go east from AL 59 on Baldwin Co. 4 and near the end of the road in
about four miles turn north on the dirt Roscoe Road. Make two large left-right
zigzags, and from a long north-south stretch of Roscoe a large dirt road, formerly signed
as Russian Road, will lead east. Park here and bird the field on the northwest
corner of the intersection.
MARBLED GODWITS continued 11/10 on the jetties south of Ft. Gaines on Dauphin Island, and
a late singing ALDER FLYCATCHER was found just south of the fort that day as well.
Two EARED GREBES continued 11/14 at the Bayou La Batre ponds. Just north of the drawbridge
in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. At the second sharp left turn,
where Powell goes to the left, continue straight on a dirt road. The ponds are on
the right. Please do NOT drive on the dikes.
RED CROSSBILLS continued through 11/12 not far from Coleman Lake in Talladega NF east of
Anniston. Go east from Anniston on I-20 and take the Heflin exit, going north to US
78 where you should turn east. In about eight miles turn north on County 61, going
about eight miles to a sign for Coleman Lake. Turn at another sign for the lake onto
FS 500. On the south side of the road is a trailhead parking lot with a small fence,
where you should park. Go back to FS 500 and walk east a short distance to where the
Pinhoti Trail leads north. Walk about 200 yards up a slope on the trail, and look
for the birds in the large pines at the crest, especially to the right of the trail. Very
early morning (6-7 AM) is highly recommended, as these birds become very quiet later and
have been missed several times by parties not going early. Be careful when hunts are
in progress. For updates, call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730.
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.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to <greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net>.
Thank you.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 15, 1998
* ALST9811.15
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
Glossy Ibis
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Greater White-fronted Goose
EURASIAN WIGEON
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
White-winged Dove
ALDER FLYCATCHER
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Nashville Warbler
Lark Sparrow
Bobolink
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.
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: November 15, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Sunday, November 15, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Roseate Spoonbill, Greater White-fronted Goose, Eurasian Wigeon,
Alder and Scissor-tailed flycatchers, Lark Sparrow, and Red Crossbill.
An adult male EURASIAN WIGEON continued 11/14 at the Wheeler NWR Observation Building,
reached by AL 67.
Four ROSEATE SPOONBILLS continued 11/14 in Polecat Bay on the east side of Blakeley
Island, viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 at the last exit before the tunnel. Another
spot to look for these birds is Pinto Pass from the boardwalk at the Battleship. Large
numbers of geese, including 200 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, were seen flying over the
Battleship area that day. A LONG-BILLED CURLEW continues to be seen on the Battleship
lawn. A GLOSSY IBIS was spotted 11/14 below the Nautilus Restaurant in Spanish Fort.
An EARED GREBE was seen 11/13 on Lake # 5 of the State Docks complex. Access restrictions
apply, and permits and advance notification are required. See the AOS website at < http://www.bham.net/aos/ > for visitation rules and
permit procedures, or call Greg Jackson at 205/987-2855, or John Porter at 334/861-2120.
Two WHITE-WINGED DOVES, two SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS, a NASHVILLE WARBLER, a LARK
SPARROW, and a BOBOLINK were at Ft. Morgan 11/11.
MARBLED GODWITS continued 11/10 on the jetties south of Ft. Gaines on Dauphin Island, and
a late singing ALDER FLYCATCHER was found just south of the fort that day as well.
Two EARED GREBES continued 11/14 at the Bayou La Batre ponds. Just north of the drawbridge
in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. At the second sharp left turn, where
Powell goes to the left, continue straight on a dirt road. The ponds are on the right.
Please do NOT drive on the dikes.
RED CROSSBILLS continued through 11/12 not far from Coleman Lake in Talladega NF east of
Anniston. Go east from Anniston on I-20 and take the Heflin exit, going north to US 78
where you should turn east. In about eight miles turn north on County 61, going about
eight miles to a sign for Coleman Lake. Turn at another sign for the lake onto FS 500. On
the south side of the road is a trailhead parking lot with a small fence, where you should
park. Go back to FS 500 and walk east a short distance to where the Pinhoti Trail leads
north. Walk about 200 yards up a slope on the trail, and look for the birds in the large
pines at the crest, especially to the right of the trail. Very early morning (6-7 AM) is
highly recommended, as these birds become very quiet later and have been missed several
times by parties not going early. Be careful when hunts are in progress. For updates, call
Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730.
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.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to < greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
>. Thank you.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 14, 1998
* ALST9811.14
- Birds mentioned
Glossy Ibis
WHITE-FACED IBIS
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
EURASIAN WIGEON
Marbled Godwit
White-winged Dove
ALDER FLYCATCHER
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Nashville Warbler
Lark Sparrow
Bobolink
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.
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: November 14, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Saturday, November 14, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: White-faced Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, Eurasian Wigeon, Alder and
Scissor-tailed flycatchers, Lark Sparrow, and Red Crossbill.
A EURASIAN WIGEON was spotted the afternoon of 11/13 at the Wheeler NWR Observation
Building, reached by AL 67.
Two WHITE-FACED IBIS and a GLOSSY IBIS were seen again 11/2 at Blakelely I. near Mobile,
though were not found 11/8. These birds have been in Lake # 1 of the State Docks complex.
Access restrictions apply, and permits and advance notification are required. See
the AOS website at <http://www.bham.net/aos/>
for visitation rules and permit procedures, or call Greg Jackson at 205/987-2855, or John
Porter at 334/861-2120.
Four ROSEATE SPOONBILLS were seen 11/8 in Pinto Pass from the boardwalk at the Battleship.
Another spot to look for these birds is Polecat Bay on the east side of Blakeley
Island, viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 at the last exit before the tunnel.
Two WHITE-WINGED DOVES, two SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS, a NASHVILLE WARBLER, a LARK
SPARROW, and a BOBOLINK were at Ft. Morgan 11/11.
MARBLED GODWITS continued 11/10 on the jetties south of Ft. Gaines on Dauphin Island, and
a late singing ALDER FLYCATCHER was found just south of the fort that day as well.
RED CROSSBILLS continued through 11/12 not far from Coleman Lake in Talladega NF east of
Anniston. Go east from Anniston on I-20 and take the Heflin exit, going north to US
78 where you should turn east. In about eight miles turn north on County 61, going
about eight miles to a sign for Coleman Lake. Turn at another sign for the lake onto
FS 500. On the south side of the road is a trailhead parking lot with a small fence,
where you should park. Go back to FS 500 and walk east a short distance to where the
Pinhoti Trail leads north. Walk about 200 yards up a slope on the trail, and look
for the birds in the large pines at the crest, especially to the right of the trail. Very
early morning (6-7 AM) is highly recommended, as these birds become very quiet later and
have been missed several times by parties not going early. Be careful when hunts are
in progress. For updates, call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730.
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.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to <greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net>.
Thank you.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 5, 1998
* ALST9811.5
- Birds mentioned
Glossy Ibis
WHITE-FACED IBIS
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Franklin's Gull
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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.
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: November 5, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Thursday, November 5, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: White-faced Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, Franklin's Gull, Western Kingbird,
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Lark Sparrow, and Red Crossbill.
Two WHITE-FACED IBIS and a GLOSSY IBIS were seen again 11/2 at Blakelely I. near Mobile.
These birds have been in Lake # 1 of the State Docks complex. Access restrictions apply,
and permits and advance notification are required. See the AOS website at
<http://www.bham.net/aos/> for visitation rules and permit procedures, or call Greg
Jackson at 205/987-2855, or John Porter at 334/861-2120.
Three ROSEATE SPOONBILLS were seen again 11/3 in Polecat Bay on the east side of Blakeley
Island, viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 at the last exit before the tunnel.
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE, two to three SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS, and a LARK SPARROW were at
Ft. Morgan 11/2. On 11/3, seven White-winged Doves, two WESTERN KINGBIRDS, and eight
Scissor-taileds were found. Six Scissor-taileds and one Western Kingbird remained at Ft.
Morgan 11/4.
An immature FRANKLIN'S GULL was seen at Walter F. George Dam 10/30; eleven birds were
spotted 10/31 on the Georgia side of the lake at Cotton Creek Public Use Area. None were
seen here 11/1.
At least 12 RED CROSSBILLS continued through 11/1 not far from Coleman Lake in Talladega
NF east of Anniston. Go east from Anniston on I-20 and take the Heflin exit, going north
to US 78 where you should turn east. In about eight miles turn north on County 61, going
about eight miles to a sign for Coleman Lake. Turn at another sign for the lake onto FS
500. On the south side of the road is a trailhead parking lot with a small fence, where
you should park. Go back to FS 500 and walk east a short distance to where the Pinhoti
Trail leads north. Walk about 200 yards up a slope on the trail, and look for the birds in
the large pines at the crest, especially to the right of the trail. Very early morning
(6-7 AM) is highly recommended, as these birds become very quiet later and have been
missed several times by parties not going early.
An adult FRANKLIN'S GULL was seen 11/1 at Wheeler Dam.
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS continued through 10/25 at Beulah Bay in
Swan Creek WMA near Decatur. Go north on US 31 from US Alt 72 east of the Tennessee River,
and turn left at the WMA sign just beyond the GM plant. After the sharp right and
left turns, take the dirt road to the left just before the small bridge. Go one mile and
turn right, parking at the gate at the road end. Walk beyond the gate and take the first
trail right to the bay.
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.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to < greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
>. Thank you.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* November 4, 1998
* ALST9811.4
- Birds mentioned
Glossy Ibis
WHITE-FACED IBIS
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Franklin's Gull
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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.
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: November 4, 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, November 4,
1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: White-faced Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, Franklin's Gull, Western Kingbird,
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Lark Sparrow, and Red Crossbill.
Two WHITE-FACED IBIS and a GLOSSY IBIS were seen again 11/2 at Blakelely I. near Mobile.
These birds have been in Lake # 1 of the State Docks complex. Access restrictions apply,
and permits and advance notification are required. See the AOS website at
<http://www.bham.net/aos/> for visitation rules and permit procedures, or call Greg
Jackson at 205/987-2855, or John Porter at 334/861-2120.
Three ROSEATE SPOONBILLS were seen again 11/3 in Polecat Bay on the east side of Blakeley
Island, viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 at the last exit before the tunnel.
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE, two to three SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS, and a LARK SPARROW were at
Ft. Morgan 11/3. On 11/4, seven White-winged Doves, two WESTERN KINGBIRDS, and eight
Scissor-taileds were found. Six Scissor-taileds and one Western Kingbird remained at Ft.
Morgan 11/5.
An immature FRANKLIN'S GULL was seen at Walter F. George Dam 10/30; eleven birds were
spotted 10/31 on the Georgia side of the lake at Cotton Creek Public Use Area. None were
seen here 11/2.
A single ROSEATE SPOONBILL was relocated 10/18 at the Rudder Road ponds at Hope Hull. Go
south from Montgomery on I-65 and turn left on US 31 at the Hope Hull exit. Go about a
half mile to a right turn on Rudder Road.
At least 12 RED CROSSBILLS continued through 11/1 not far from Coleman Lake in Talladega
NF east of Anniston. Go east from Anniston on I-20 and take the Heflin exit, going north
to US 78 where you should turn east. In about eight miles turn north on County 61, going
about eight miles to a sign for Coleman Lake. Turn at another sign for the lake onto FS
500. On the south side of the road is a trailhead parking lot with a small fence, where
you should park. Go back to FS 500 and walk east a short distance to where the Pinhoti
Trail leads north. Walk about 200 yards up a slope on the trail, and look for the birds in
the large pines at the crest, especially to the right of the trail. Very early morning
(6-7 AM) is highly recommended, as these birds become very quiet later and have been
missed several times by parties not going early.
An adult FRANKLIN'S GULL was seen 11/1 at Wheeler Dam.
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS continued through 10/25 at Beulah Bay in
Swan Creek WMA near Decatur. Go north on US 31 from US Alt 72 east of the Tennessee River,
and turn left at the WMA sign just beyond the GM plant. After the sharp right and
left turns, take the dirt road to the left just before the small bridge. Go one mile and
turn right, parking at the gate at the road end. Walk beyond the gate and take the first
trail right to the bay.
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.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to < greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
>. Thank you.
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