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Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for March, 1999
Next RBA Page: Alabama RBA for May, 1999
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 334/382-2680; 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; about the Tennessee Valley Audubon Society in Huntsville, Ruby Norman at 256/773-4369; about the Coastal Birding Association, Venetia Friend at 334/928-4437.
RBA Supplemental Update (Internet Only) -- see full report 4/19
* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 24, 1999
* ALST994.24
- Birds mentioned
BULLOCK'S ORIOLE
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 Supplement
Date: April 24,1999 (supplement)
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
A male BULLOCK'S ORIOLE was seen twice this afternoon at the Sargents' birdbath in Clay
east of Birmingham. Call 205/681-2888 for information (please call before visiting).
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 19,1999
* ALST994.19
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
Ross's Goose
Black Rail
Upland Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Wilson's Phalarope
ICELAND GULL
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Black-whiskered Vireo
"Brewster's" Warbler
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 19, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Monday, April 19, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Ross's Goose, Black Rail, Upland and Buff-breasted
sandpipers, Wilson's Phalarope, Iceland Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, Scissor-tailed
Flycatcher, Black-whiskered Vireo, "Brewster's" Warbler, and Red Crossbill.
The AOS meeting this weekend at the coast produced large numbers of migrants and several
interesting species. Rarest of the lot were two gulls, unfortunately only seen by
their discoverers. A BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was spotted at the point at Ft.
Morgan 4/14, but was not seen later despite many attempts. A first-year ICELAND GULL
was reported from the Dauphin I. - Ft. Morgan ferry by one party 4/16 both in the morning
and afternoon, but could not be located subsequently. Further reports of either of
these species would be appreciated.
The ROSS'S GOOSE continued this weekend at Fairhope in the small pond at the municipal
beach park.
A BLACK RAIL was reported from the Dauphin Island airport marsh, and a SCISSOR-TAILED
FLYCATCHER was at this site 4/16. Among the many warblers at the Dauphin I. Shell
Mounds was a "BREWSTER'S." There were scattered reports of BLACK-WHISKERED
VIREO.
Five UPLAND SANDPIPERS were at Ft. Morgan 4/15.
Three BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS were spotted 4/14 at the Baldwin Co. 12 sod farms east of
AL 59. Do not walk or drive on the grass at this or any sod farm.
Many shorebirds and waterfowl were in the western Bayou La Batre pond this weekend,
including an EARED GREBE and two WILSON'S PHALAROPES. Just north of the drawbridge in
Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. Where the road turns sharply left the
second time, take the dirt road straight about a half mile to the diked ponds. Do not
drive on the dikes.
RED CROSSBILLS are nesting in Talladega NF. Call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730 for
details.
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson, 205/987-2855;
Alabama Ornithological Society: Charles Kennedy, 334/382-2680;
Birmingham Audubon Society: Ann Miller, 205/879-7709;
Shoals Audubon Society (n.w. Alabama): Bill Rogers, 256/766-5738;
Tennessee Valley Audubon Society (Huntsville): Ruby Norman, 256/773-4369;
Coastal Birding Association: Venetia Friend, 334/928-4437.
Please leave messages about new birds, as well as feedback on reported species, after the
tone. 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 4/13
* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 15, 1999
* ALST994.15
- Birds mentioned
Ross's Goose
Upland Sandpiper
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE (not present)
White-winged Dove
Black-whiskered Vireo (not present)
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 Supplement Date: April 15,1999
(supplement)
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
The first-year BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE discovered at Ft. Morgan at Mobile Point 4/14 was
not seen later that day nor today. The BLACK-WHISKERED VIREO evidently has left the
stables area. A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was banded 4/14 but not seen today. Five
UPLAND SANDPIPERS were present just southeast of the fort today.
The ROSS'S GOOSE continued through today at Fairhope. It is at the municipal park
beach in the small pond with feral waterfowl.
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RBA Supplemental Update (Internet Only) -- see full report 4/13
* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 14, 1999
* ALST994.14
- Birds mentioned
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE
Black-whiskered Vireo
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 Supplement
Date: April 14,1999 (supplement)
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
A first-year BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was seen at Ft. Morgan at Mobile Point today. A
BLACK-WHISKERED VIREO continued in the Stable Woods at Ft. Morgan through 4/13.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 13,1999 Second Report
* ALST994.13B
- Birds mentioned
Red-throated Loon
Eared Grebe
Wood Stork
Ross's Goose
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk (near albino)
Upland Sandpiper
Western Kingbird
Black-whiskered Vireo
"Northern" Oriole
Lark Sparrow
Lincoln'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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 13, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the second Alabama Rare Bird Report for Tuesday, April 13, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Red-throated Loon, Eared Grebe, Wood Stork, Ross's Goose, Upland
Sandpiper, Western Kingbird, Black-whiskered Vireo, Lark and Lincoln's sparrows, and Red
Crossbill.
A ROSS'S GOOSE has been present recently near the shore at Fairhope, in the park at the
lake.
A WOOD STORK was reported 4/7 west of Helena flying along Shelby Co. 13 near the horse
farm between Co. 52 and Co. 93.
A RED-THROATED LOON was seen 4/8 at Guntersville on the east side of Brown's Creek north
of the AL 69 causeway, near the school. A female "Northern" Oriole, species
unknown, has been present at a feeder in Guntersville for over a month. Call Linda
Reynolds at 256/571-5445 or 582-2970 for information.
At the Marthaler Lane ponds near Leighton in eastern Colbert County, an alternate-plumaged
EARED GREBE and many other waterfowl continued 4/8 . Go west from Leighton on Co. 22
and turn north in a couple of miles on Marthaler Lane. Go about a mile to the ponds
along the road beyond the RR track.
At Red Bank in n.w. Lawrence County, a LARK SPARROW was seen 4/4 in the usual breeding
area near Co. 270.
A near-albino RED-TAILED HAWK has been present recently about four miles north of
Blountsville on US 231.
RED CROSSBILLS are nesting in Talladega NF. Call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730 for
details.
An UPLAND SANDPIPER was seen at Lake Land Farms near Marion 4/3. It was in the
central portion of the farms. Go south from Marion on AL 5 and turn west on AL 183.
Just beyond the angled junction with Co. 72, turn right on a gravel road.
This leads to the farms in a mile or two. WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS were still present,
and an immature BALD EAGLE was seen.
An alternate-plumaged EARED GREBE was discovered 3/25 in the bay beside the Shell Mounds
on Dauphin Island. It was seen again 3/31, but not subsequently.
The LONG-BILLED CURLEW is still at the Battleship. Blakeley Island had few birds
3/25.
Many shorebirds were seen in the western Bayou La Batre pond 3/25. Just north of the
drawbridge in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. Where the road turns
sharply left the second time, take the dirt road straight about a half mile to the diked
ponds. Do not drive on the dikes.
Unusual birds at Ft. Morgan 4/6-8 included Western Kingbird, Black-whiskered Vireo, and
Lincoln's Sparrow.
The next AOS meeting is 4/16-18 at Dauphin Island. At Ft. Morgan, the Sargents are
currently banding and welcome visitors.
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; about the Tennessee Valley Audubon
Society in Huntsville, Ruby Norman at 256/773-4369; about the Coastal Birding Association,
Venetia Friend at 334/928-4437.
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
* April 13,1999
* ALST994.13
- Birds mentioned
Red-throated Loon
Eared Grebe
Wood Stork
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk (near albino)
Upland Sandpiper
Western Kingbird
Black-whiskered Vireo
"Northern" Oriole
Lark Sparrow
Lincoln'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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 13, 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, April 13, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Red-throated Loon, Eared Grebe, Wood Stork, Upland Sandpiper, Western
Kingbird, Black-whiskered Vireo, Lark and Lincoln's sparrows, and Red Crossbill.
A WOOD STORK was reported 4/7 west of Helena flying along Shelby Co. 13 near the horse
farm between Co. 52 and Co. 93.
A RED-THROATED LOON was seen 4/8 at Guntersville on the east side of Brown's Creek north
of the AL 69 causeway, near the school. A female "Northern" Oriole, species
unknown, has been present at a feeder in Guntersville for over a month. Call Linda
Reynolds at 256/571-5445 or 582-2970 for information.
At the Marthaler Lane ponds near Leighton in eastern Colbert County, an alternate-plumaged
EARED GREBE and many other waterfowl continued 4/8 . Go west from Leighton on Co. 22
and turn north in a couple of miles on Marthaler Lane. Go about a mile to the ponds
along the road beyond the RR track.
At Red Bank in n.w. Lawrence County, a LARK SPARROW was seen 4/4 in the usual breeding
area near Co. 270.
A near-albino RED-TAILED HAWK has been present recently about four miles north of
Blountsville on US 231.
RED CROSSBILLS are nesting in Talladega NF. Call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730 for
details.
An UPLAND SANDPIPER was seen at Lake Land Farms near Marion 4/3. It was in the
central portion of the farms. Go south from Marion on AL 5 and turn west on AL 183.
Just beyond the angled junction with Co. 72, turn right on a gravel road.
This leads to the farms in a mile or two. WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS were still present,
and an immature BALD EAGLE was seen.
An alternate-plumaged EARED GREBE was discovered 3/25 in the bay beside the Shell Mounds
on Dauphin Island. It was seen again 3/31, but not subsequently.
The LONG-BILLED CURLEW is still at the Battleship. Blakeley Island had few birds
3/25.
Many shorebirds were seen in the western Bayou La Batre pond 3/25. Just north of the
drawbridge in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. Where the road turns
sharply left the second time, take the dirt road straight about a half mile to the diked
ponds. Do not drive on the dikes.
Unusual birds at Ft. Morgan 4/6-8 included Western Kingbird, Black-whiskered Vireo, and
Lincoln's Sparrow.
The next AOS meeting is 4/16-18 at Dauphin Island. At Ft. Morgan, the Sargents are
currently banding and welcome visitors.
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; about the Tennessee Valley Audubon
Society in Huntsville, Ruby Norman at 256/773-4369; about the Coastal Birding Association,
Venetia Friend at 334/928-4437.
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
today
* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 8, 1999 (second message)
* ALST994.8B
- Birds mentioned
Black-whiskered Vireo
Lincoln's 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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Supplement
Date: April 8,1999 (supplement)
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
A BLACK-WHISKERED VIREO was banded in the Stable Woods this morning at Ft. Morgan, and was
seen several times later in the day. A LINCOLN'S SPARROW was spotted 4/7 on the
south side of the fort.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 8,1999
* ALST994.8
- Birds mentioned
Red-throated Loon
Eared Grebe
White-winged Scoter
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk (near albino)
Upland Sandpiper
"Northern" Oriole
Lark 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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 8, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Thursday, April 8, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Red-throated Loon, Eared Grebe, Upland Sandpiper, Lark Sparrow, and Red
Crossbill.
A RED-THROATED LOON was seen today at Guntersville on the east side of Brown's Creek north
of the AL 69 causeway, near the school. A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER had been found at this
spot 4/2 but was not reported today. Also on 4/2 an EARED GREBE was south of the AL
69 causeway near the beach area on Sunset Drive. A female "Northern"
Oriole, species unknown, has been present at a feeder in Guntersville for over a month.
Call Linda Reynolds at 256/571-5445 or 582-2970 for information.
At the Marthaler Lane ponds near Leighton in eastern Colbert County, an alternate-plumaged
EARED GREBE and many other waterfowl continued 4/8 . Go west from Leighton on Co. 22
and turn north in a couple of miles on Marthaler Lane. Go about a mile to the ponds
along the road beyond the RR track.
At Red Bank in n.w. Lawrence County, a LARK SPARROW was seen 4/4 in the usual breeding
area near Co. 270.
A near-albino RED-TAILED HAWK has been present recently about four miles north of
Blountsville on US 231.
RED CROSSBILLS are nesting in Talladega NF. Call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730 for
details.
An UPLAND SANDPIPER was seen at Lake Land Farms near Marion 4/3. It was in the
central portion of the farms. Go south from Marion on AL 5 and turn west on AL 183.
Just beyond the angled junction with Co. 72, turn right on a gravel road.
This leads to the farms in a mile or two. WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS were still present,
and an immature BALD EAGLE was seen.
An alternate-plumaged EARED GREBE was discovered 3/25 in the bay beside the Shell Mounds
on Dauphin Island. It was seen again 3/31, but not subsequently.
The LONG-BILLED CURLEW is still at the Battleship. Blakeley Island had few birds
3/25.
Many shorebirds were seen in the western Bayou La Batre pond 3/25. Just north of the
drawbridge in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. Where the road turns
sharply left the second time, take the dirt road straight about a half mile to the diked
ponds. Do not drive on the dikes.
The next AOS meeting is 4/16-18 at Dauphin Island. At Ft. Morgan, the Sargents are
currently banding and welcome visitors.
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; about the Tennessee Valley Audubon
Society in Huntsville, Ruby Norman at 256/773-4369; about the Coastal Birding Association,
Venetia Friend at 334/928-4437.
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
* April 3,1999
* ALST994.3
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
White-winged Scoter
Am. Golden-Plover
"Northern" Oriole
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 3, 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, April 3, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, White-winged Scoter, Am. Golden-Plover, Short-eared Owl,
and Red Crossbill.
An EARED GREBE and a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER were discovered 4/2 on the east side of Brown's
Creek at Guntersville. The grebe was south of the AL 69 causeway near the beach area
on Sunset Drive, and the scoter was north of the causeway between the school and the
Rotary cabin. A female "Northern" Oriole, species unknown, has been
present at a feeder in Guntersville for over a month. Call Linda Reynolds at
256/571-5445 or 582-2970 for information.
At the Marthaler Lane ponds near Leighton in eastern Colbert County, an EARED GREBE and 14
AM. GOLDEN-PLOVERS were seen 3/28. Go west from Leighton on Co. 22 and turn north in
a couple of miles on Marthaler Lane. Go about a mile to the ponds along the road
beyond the RR track.
A minimum of 237 AM. GOLDEN-PLOVERS was seen 3/21 at the Woerner Turf Farm in Lowndes
County. Take Co. 29 through Lowndesboro from US 80. At 4.8 miles from US 80
turn right at the sign for the farm. In 3.0 miles the paved road becomes dirt. In
another 1.5 miles you reach the farm entrance on the left at a 90-degree right turn.
Please do not walk or drive on the grass at this or any sod farm.
Seven AM. GOLDEN-PLOVERS were seen 3/22 at Ft. Morgan near the fort.
An alternate-plumaged EARED GREBE was discovered 3/25 in the bay beside the Shell Mounds
on Dauphin Island.
The LONG-BILLED CURLEW is still at the Battleship, and four AM. GOLDEN-PLOVERS were seen
3/25. Blakeley Island had few birds 3/25.
Many shorebirds were seen in the western Bayou La Batre pond 3/25. Just north of the
drawbridge in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. Where the road turns
sharply left the second time, take the dirt road straight about a half mile to the diked
ponds. Do not drive on the dikes.
RED CROSSBILLS are nesting in Talladega NF. Call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730 for
details.
The next AOS meeting is 4/16-18 at Dauphin Island.
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; about the Tennessee Valley Audubon
Society in Huntsville, Ruby Norman at 256/773-4369; about the Coastal Birding Association,
Venetia Friend at 334/928-4437.
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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