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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 334/382-2680; 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
* Alabama
* Statewide
* May 22,1999
* ALST995.22
- Birds mentioned
Mississippi Kite
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Swainson's Warbler
Mourning Warbler
Lark Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Dickcissel
Bobolink
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: May 22, 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, May 22, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Olive-sided and Scissor-tailed flycatchers, Swainson's and Mourning
warblers, and Lark Sparrow.
When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the site
description, with the page number followed by the block.
An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was seen 5/20 on the west slope of Sand Mountain near
Scottsboro. On the south side of the river, take AL 40 about halfway up the slope to
the power line crossing. The bird was feeding from the top of a dead tree about 150
yards down the power line cut. [DeLorme 20-E4]
A MOURNING WARBLER was heard 5/18 on the Dancy Bottoms Road in Wheeler NWR near Decatur.
Take AL 67 northwest from I-65 and just before the bridges turn left on a gravel
road with a gate. The warbler was found about a mile down this road, near the second
sharp right turn. [DeLorme 18-G4]
A pair of LARK SPARROWS continued through 5/18 near Decatur. From AL 67 at a traffic
light in Priceville turn north on Bethel Road. Cross Upper River Road at a stop sign
and continue north on Bethel Road. They were last seen in a corn field before Bethel
Road intersects Truck Trail at the refuge boundary. Earlier one or two birds were
found by turning right (east) on Truck Trail, going east to the second 90-degree bend in
road to left. Look along the road within 50 yards after the bend; two pairs may be
present in this general area. [DeLorme 18-G5]
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was discovered 5/18 near the Lark Sparrow spot. After
Bethel Road leaves AL 67, turn right on Upper River Road, go about 1/2 mile, and take the
gravel Old Branch Road on the left. The flycatcher was perched on the telephone
wires about 100 yards from Upper River Road. [DeLorme 18-G5]
LARK SPARROWS have returned to the Red Bank area south of Wheeler Dam, near Mt. Zion
Church. [DeLorme 17-D10]
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER has returned to the woods beside the Wheeler NWR headquarters
building off AL 67 northwest of I-65. [DeLorme 18-G4]
A MISSISSIPPI KITE was seen 5/8 at the Collier Peninsula on the refuge south of the
Tennessee River. From Upper River Road take Mussel Camp Road toward the river.
At the first intersection, take Truck Trail east to the first cable barricade on
right. Park at the cable and walk north toward the river. In about 100 yards is an
open field where the bird was soaring over the field and the surrounding woods. [DeLorme
18-G5]
A pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS has returned to Finley Island Road off US Alt
72 west of Decatur. They are well past the railroad tracks on the chain link fence
at the Amoco Corporation main building. [DeLorme 18-E3]
Two pairs of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS have returned north of Huntsville. Go north
on US 231 and go west on Grimwood Road at the light. Continue until just before reaching
the 4-way stop in about 3.5 miles at Murphy Road. The birds have been seen north of
the road, and a new nest appears to be under construction on a power pole. [DeLorme 19-B7]
A good place for viewing DICKCISSEL and GRASSHOPPER SPARROW is nearby at the Alabama
A&M farm. Go east from US 231 at the light (road is called Walker Road in this
direction) and turn right into the farms in about a half-mile. Please get permission
to bird first by calling Mr. Nall at 256/828-0270 or through Ken Ward at 256/837-5646.
About 20 BOBOLINKS were seen at the farm 5/15. [DeLorme 19-B8]
A MOURNING WARBLER was singing at a private residence in Mountain Brook 5/16.
[DeLorme 31-E6]
SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have returned to the B,E,&K trail in Hoover. Take the Acton
Road exit on I-459 east of I-65 and soon park in the day care center parking lot on the
right. From the south side of the lot is a gravel road. Walk past the gate and
bird the trail along the river. [DeLorme 31-F6]
SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have returned to a site in Bibb County. They are about 0.25
miles before the intersection with Bibb County 80, on a dirt county road between AL 25 and
Bibb County 80. [? DeLorme 36-F2]
Two SWAINSON'S WARBLERS were found recently in southeast Montgomery County. They are
located one mile east of US 231 along a 0.4 mile stretch of Co. 074 at the Dry Creek
crossing. [DeLorme 45-H10]
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
* Alabama
* Statewide
* May 13,1999
* ALST995.13
- Birds mentioned
Mississippi Kite
King Rail
White-rumped Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Swainson's Warbler
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: May 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 Thursday, May 13,
1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Lark Sparrow, and Red
Crossbill.
Shorebirds 5/7 at Town Creek Marsh southwest of Wheeler Dam included WHITE-RUMPED and
STILT SANDPIPERS.
KING RAILS continue to be found at Oakland Marsh west of Florence.
LARK SPARROWS have returned to the Red Bank area south of Wheeler Dam, near Mt. Zion
Church.
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER has returned to the woods beside the Wheeler NWR headquarters
building off AL 67 northwest of I-65. A MISSISSIPPI KITE was seen 5/8 at the Collier
Peninsula on the refuge south of the Tennessee River. From Upper River Road take
Mussel Camp Road toward the river. At the first intersection, take Truck Trail east
(left) to the first cable barricade on right. Park at the cable and walk north
toward the river. In about 100 yards is an open field where the bird was soaring
over the field and the surrounding woods.
A pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS has returned to Finley Island Road off US Alt
72 west of Decatur. They are well past the railroad tracks on the chain link fence
at the Amoco Corporation main building.
A LARK SPARROW was seen 5/8 near Decatur. From U.S. 67 at a traffic light in
Priceville turn north on Bethel Road. Cross Upper River Road at a stop sign and
continue north on Bethel Road. At the refuge boundary turn right (east) on Truck
Trail. Go east to the second 90-degree bend in road to left. The bird was seen
along the road within 50 yards after the bend.
A MISSISSIPPI KITE was spotted 5/5 at Guntersville.
SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have returned to the B,E,&K trail in Hoover. Take the Acton
Road exit on I-459 east of I-65 and soon park in the day care center parking lot on the
right. From the south side of the lot is a gravel road. Walk past the gate and
bird the trail along the river.
RED CROSSBILLS are nesting in Talladega NF. Call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730 for
details.
SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have returned to a site in Bibb County. They are about 0.25
miles before the intersection with Bibb County 80, on a dirt county road between AL 25 and
Bibb County 80.
The Bayou La Batre ponds had good numbers of shorebirds 5/7. Just north of the
drawbridge in town, take Little River Road west. At the second sharp left turn, go
straight on a dirt road a short distance to the ponds on the right. Do not drive on
the dikes.
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.
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
* May 4,1999
* ALST995.4
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
Anhinga
Glossy Ibis
Ross's Goose
White-rumped Sandpiper
Nashville Warbler
Cerulean Warbler
Swainson'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/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: May 4, 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, May 4,
1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Anhinga, Glossy Ibis, Ross's Goose, and Red Crossbill.
An EARED GREBE and two ANHINGAS were seen today east of Lake Guntersville SP at the Murphy
Hill TVA site. Call Linda Reynolds at 256/582-2970 or 571-5444 for information.
Many migrants were seen and heard 5/2 at Monte Sano SP at Huntsville, including a
NASHVILLE and two CERULEAN WARBLERS.
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER has returned to the woods beside the Wheeler NWR headquarters
building off AL 67 northwest of I-65.
The Solutia (formerly Monsanto) pond at Decatur was in poor condition for shorebirds 5/2.
RED CROSSBILLS are nesting in Talladega NF. Call Bill Summerour at 256/435-4730 for
details.
SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have returned to a site in Bibb County. They are about 0.25
miles before the intersection with Bibb County 80, on a dirt county road between AL 25 and
Bibb County 80.
The ROSS'S GOOSE continued through 5/1 at Fairhope in the small pond at the municipal
beach park.
A GLOSSY IBIS was spotted 5/1 at Pinto Pass adjacent to the Battleship on the Mobile
Causeway.
Four WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS were seen in the small ponds along the main Blakeley Island
road 5/1; please be careful of traffic if attempting to bird from the road here. The
main diked ponds on Blakelely were in poor condition that day, with few birds seen.
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.
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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