The Alabama RBA
February, 1999
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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
* February 20, 1999
* ALST992.20
- Birds mentioned
Tundra/Trumpeter Swan
Greater White-fronted Goose
Common Merganser
Sanderling
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
Glaucous Gull (Georgia)
Short-eared Owl
Cape May Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Le Conte's Sparrow
Lapland Longspur
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: February 20, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Saturday, February 20, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Tundra/Trumpeter swan, Gr. White-fronted Goose, Common Merganser, Lesser
Black-backed Gull, Cape May and Wilson's warblers, and Lapland Longspur.
The adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen again 2/16 at Wilson Dam.
At Key Cave NWR west of Florence, three LE CONTE'S SPARROWS were noted again 2/7. 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; check the field near the pond. Up to two SHORT-EARED OWLS were
seen again 2/15-16 from the parking lot midway along the northern boundary of the refuge.
The male CAPE MAY WARBLER continues east of Florence. Call Shirley Wayland at
256/757-2467 for information.
Two COMMON MERGANSERS were seen again 2/16 in the Tennessee River a couple of miles east
of Waterloo.
Five LAPLAND LONGSPURS continued at the golf practice field of Calhoun College 2/6.
From US Alt 72 northeast of Decatur, go north on US 31. Turn right at the
light near the Hardee's and drive about a half mile to the golf practice field on the left
between two ball fields.
Two SANDERLINGS continued 2/6 at Beulah Bay in Swan Creek WMA, and a female WILSON'S
WARBLER was spotted that day. One LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen here 2/5. From the light
at Calhoun College, go north on US 31 and take a left at the WMA sign. The road will turn
sharply right and then left, then you should take the dirt road left just before a small
bridge. Go one mile and turn right, parking at the gate at the road end. The
warbler was near the gate. Go beyond the gate and take the first trail right to the bay
for shorebirds and waterfowl.
Two GR. WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were seen again 2/14 at the Marion Fish Hatchery in Perry
County. North of Marion, take AL 175 southeast from AL 5 to the hatchery.
A first-winter GLAUCOUS GULL was seen 2/6 at West Point Dam just across the line in
Georgia, but was not seen 2/7. On 2/6, a TUNDRA/TRUMPETER SWAN was spotted in the
bay just north of CR 222 in the Rocky Point area.
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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PLEASE DISREGARD THE PRIOR INCOMPLETE REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 9,
1999.
SORRY!
RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* February 9, 1999
* ALST992.9b
- Birds mentioned
Tundra/Trumpeter Swan
Greater White-fronted Goose
Rough-legged Hawk (possible)
Sanderling
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL
Glaucous Gull (Georgia)
Short-eared Owl
Cape May Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Le Conte's Sparrow
Lapland Longspur
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: February 9, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Tuesday, February 9, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Tundra/Trumpeter swan, Gr. White-fronted Goose, Lesser Black-backed
Gull, Cape May and Wilson's warblers, and Lapland Longspur.
The adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen again 2/8 at Wilson Dam, and a possible
first-year bird was also noted.
At Key Cave NWR west of Florence, three LE CONTE'S SPARROWS were noted again 2/7. 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; check the field near the pond. This has been a good spot for
SHORT-EARED OWL this winter. A possible ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK was also seen here 2/7.
The male CAPE MAY WARBLER continues east of Florence. Call Shirley Wayland at
256/757-2467 for information.
Five LAPLAND LONGSPURS continued at the golf practice field of Calhoun College 2/6.
From US Alt 72 northeast of Decatur, go north on US 31. Turn right at the light near
the Hardee's and drive about a half mile to the golf practice field on the left between
two ball fields.
Two SANDERLINGS continued 2/6 at Beulah Bay in Swan Creek WMA, and a female WILSON'S
WARBLER was spotted that day. One LAPLAND LONGSPUR was seen here 2/5. From the light
at Calhoun College, go north on US 31 and take a left at the WMA sign. The road will turn
sharply right and then left, then you should take the dirt road left just before a small
bridge. Go one mile and turn right, parking at the gate at the road end. The
warbler was near the gate. Go beyond the gate and take the first trail right to the bay
for shorebirds and waterfowl.
Two GR. WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were seen 2/6 at the Marion Fish Hatchery in Perry County.
North of Marion, take AL 175 southeast from AL 5 to the hatchery.
A first-winter GLAUCOUS GULL was seen 2/6 at West Point Dam just across the line in
Georgia, but was not seen 2/7. On 2/6, a TUNDRA/TRUMPETER SWAN was spotted in the
bay just north of CR 222 in the Rocky Point area.
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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