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Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for September, 1999
Next RBA Page: Alabama RBA for November, 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 Update -- Internet only (see full report for October 20)
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 30,1999
* ALST9910.30
- Birds mentioned
WHITE-FACED IBIS
Marbled Godwit
Red Knot
White-rumped Sandpiper
White-winged Dove
Clay-colored 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/
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Internet Update
Date: October 30, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
A WHITE-FACED IBIS was studied along the roadside ponds on the Blakeley Island road 10/28.
Please use caution when birding this area due to heavy traffic. Habitat in the main
Blakeley ponds, visited by permit only, was poor that day.
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was spotted 10/27 in the field south of Ft. Gaines on Dauphin Island,
and MARBLED GODWITS and RED KNOTS were again found on the nearby rock jetties.
At Ft. Morgan, a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was near the houses south of the fort 10/28.
At the ponds near the entrance to the Magnolia Springs landfill, a WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER
was seen 10/28. No gulls were at the landfill.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 20,1999
* ALST9910.20
- Birds mentioned
Brown Pelican
Wood Stork
King Rail
Sora
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Whimbrel
Marbled Godwit
Red Knot
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Long-billed Dowitcher
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Marsh Wren
Henslow's Sparrow
Clay-colored Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
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: October 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 Wednesday, October 20, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Brown Pelican, Wood Stork, Am. Golden-Plover, Marbled Godwit, Buff-breasted
Sandpiper, Henslow's
and Clay-colored sparrows, and Yellow-headed Blackbird.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
A BROWN PELICAN was a surprise 10/15 below Wilson Dam near Florence. [DeLorme 17-C7]
Shorebird conditions are excellent at Swan Creek WMA in Limestone County; on 10/9 these
included BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, AM. GOLDEN-PLOVER, and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER. From US
Alt 72 east of Decatur, go north on US 31 past the GM plant and turn left at the sign for
Swan Creek WMA. You will go west, then north, then west again, and before the small
bridges should turn left on a gravel road. Go one mile and turn right, continuing to
the gate at the end. Walk past the gate and turn right to reach the shore. [DeLorme
18-E4]
Many migrants were feeding in fruiting trees near the Birmingham zoo 10/16 at the group
picnic area reached from the entrance just south of the main zoo entrance. The trees
are adjacent to the cassowary enclosure. [DeLorme 31 E-6]
At the Woerner Turf Farm in Lowndes County, WOOD STORK, KING RAIL, SORA, and MARSH WREN
were seen 10/16. 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. [DeLorme
44-E4]
A HENSLOW'S SPARROW was seen near Ft. Gaines on Dauphin Island 10/12, and a CLAY-COLORED
SPARROW was there 10/13. Seven MARBLED GODWITS were on the rocks south of the fort
10/11, decreasing to one bird 10/13; both WHIMBREL and RED KNOTS were seen there
occasionally last week. Nearby at the US Coast Guard campground, an immature YELLOW-HEADED
BLACKBIRD was seen 10/12 but not subsequently. At the Dauphin Island airport, a WESTERN
KINGBIRD and a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER were spotted 10/12. [DeLorme 64 B-3/4]
Seven BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS were seen at a sod farm at the end of Baldwin Co. 8
southeast of Foley 10/16. [DeLorme 64 E-3]
A WESTERN KINGBIRD was at Ft. Morgan 10/16. [DeLorme 64 B-4]
The Sargents are banding now at Ft. Morgan and welcome visitors.
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson, 205/987-2855
Alabama Ornithological Society: Larry Gardella, 334/613-0690;
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;
Raptors: Joe Shelnutt, 334/844-6025.
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
* October 16,1999
* ALST9910.16
- Birds mentioned
Brown Pelican
Glossy Ibis
YELLOW RAIL
Black Rail
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Whimbrel
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Red Knot
Baird's Sandpiper
Long-billed Dowitcher
White-winged Dove
"Traill's" Flycatcher
Bewick's Wren
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Clay-colored Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
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/
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: October 16, 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, October 16, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Brown Pelican, Glossy Ibis, Yellow and Black rails, Marbled Godwit, Baird's
Sandpiper, White-winged Dove, Bewick's Wren, and Clay-colored, Lark, and Lincoln's
sparrows.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
A BROWN PELICAN was a surprise 10/15 below Wilson Dam near Florence. [DeLorme 17-C7]
A BEWICK'S WREN was discovered 10/2 at the TVA campground at Rose Trail on the eastern
shore of Bear Creek in western Colbert County. For information, call Ned Piper at
256/386-7551. [DeLorme 16-C3]
Shorebird conditions are excellent at Swan Creek WMA in Limestone County; on 10/9 these
included BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, AM. GOLDEN-PLOVER, and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER. From US
Alt 72 east of Decatur, go north on US 31 past the GM plant and turn left at the sign for
Swan Creek WMA. You will go west, then north, then west again, and before the small
bridges should turn left on a gravel road. Go one mile and turn right, continuing to
the gate at the end. Walk past the gate and turn right to reach the shore. [DeLorme
18-E4]
A LARK SPARROW was seen through 10/2 at Auburn. For information call Geoff Hill at
334/844-9269.
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Over the weekend of 10/8-10, the AOS meeting at Dauphin Island produced several
interesting birds.
There were repeated sightings by several observers of BLACK RAIL at the island airport; a
YELLOW RAIL was heard here at night as well. The Shell Mounds produced moderate
numbers of migrants, including "TRAILL'S" FLYCATCHER and BLACK-THROATED BLUE and
WILSON'S WARBLERS. [DeLorme 64-B3]
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was in the Dauphin Island campground. [DeLorme 64-B4]
Just beyond the new fence at the West End, single CLAY-COLORED and LINCOLN'S SPARROWS were
seen on two days. The rocks behind Ft. Gaines at the East End produced WHIMBREL,
MARBLED GODWIT, and RED KNOT. [DeLorme 64-B3/4]
The Bayou La Batre ponds had such species as BAIRD'S SANDPIPER and FRANKLIN'S GULL.
Just north of the drawbridge in Bayou La Batre, turn west on Little River Road. At
the second sharp left turn, continue straight on a dirt road to the ponds on the
right. Do not drive on the dikes or enter the ponds themselves. [DeLorme 62-H2]
The LONG-BILLED CURLEW is at the Battleship on the Mobile Causeway, and three FRANKLIN'S
GULLS were reported there. A GLOSSY IBIS was seen by the road on Blakeley Island on
several days, especially under the bridge at the north end. [DeLorme 62-C/D4]
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The Sargents are banding now at Ft. Morgan and welcome visitors.
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson, 205/987-2855
Alabama Ornithological Society: Larry Gardella, 334/613-0690;
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;
Raptors: Joe Shelnutt, 334/844-6025.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net.
Thank you. - End Transcript
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 13,1999
* ALST9910.13
- Birds mentioned
Glossy Ibis
YELLOW RAIL
Black Rail
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Whimbrel
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Red Knot
Baird's Sandpiper
Long-billed Dowitcher
White-winged Dove
"Traill's" Flycatcher
Warbling Vireo
Bewick's Wren
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Clay-colored Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
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
Date: October 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 Wednesday, October 13, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Glossy Ibis, Yellow and Black rails, Marbled Godwit, Baird's Sandpiper,
White-winged Dove, Warbling Vireo, Bewick's Wren, and Clay- colored, Lark, and Lincoln's
sparrows.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
A BEWICK'S WREN was discovered 10/2 at the TVA campground at Rose Trail on the eastern
shore of Bear Creek in west Colbert County. For information, call Ned Piper at
256/386-7551. [DeLorme 16-C3]
Shorebird conditions are excellent at Swan Creek WMA in Limestone County; on 10/9 these
included BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, AM. GOLDEN-PLOVER, and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER. From US
Alt 72 east of Decatur, go north on US 31 past the GM plant and turn left at the sign for
Swan Creek WMA. You will go west, then north, then west again, and before the small
bridges should turn left on a gravel road. Go one mile and turn right, continuing to
the gate at the end. Walk past the gate and turn right to reach the shore. [DeLorme
18-E4]
A LARK SPARROW was seen through 10/2 at Auburn. For information call Geoff Hill at
334/844-9269.
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Over the weekend the AOS meeting at Dauphin Island produced several interesting birds.
There were repeated sightings by several observers of BLACK RAIL at the island airport; a
YELLOW RAIL was heard here at night as well. The Shell Mounds produced moderate
numbers of migrants, including "TRAILL'S" FLYCATCHER, WARBLING VIREO, and
BLACK-THROATED BLUE and WILSON'S WARBLERS. [DeLorme 64-B3]
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was in the Dauphin Island campground. [DeLorme 64-B4]
Just beyond the new fence at the West End, single CLAY-COLORED and LINCOLN'S SPARROWS were
seen two days. The rocks behind Ft. Gaines at the East End produced WHIMBREL,
MARBLED GODWIT, and RED KNOT. [DeLorme 64-B3/4]
The Bayou La Batre ponds had such species as BAIRD'S SANDPIPER and FRANKLIN'S GULL.
Just north of the drawbridge in Bayou La Batre, turn west on Little River Road. At
the second sharp left turn, continue straight on a dirt road to the ponds on the
right. Do not drive on the dikes or enter the ponds themselves. [DeLorme 62-H2]
The LONG-BILLED CURLEW is at the Battleship on the Mobile Causeway, and three FRANKLIN'S
GULLS were reported there. A GLOSSY IBIS was seen by the road on Blakeley Island on
several days, especially under the bridge at the north end. [DeLorme 62-C/D4]
-------------------------
The Sargents are banding now at Ft. Morgan and welcome visitors.
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson, 205/987-2855
Alabama Ornithological Society: Larry Gardella, 334/613-0690;
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;
Raptors: Joe Shelnutt, 334/844-6025.
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
* October 8,1999
* ALST9910.8
- Birds mentioned
Glossy Ibis
Black-bellied Plover
Long-billed Curlew
Stilt Sandpiper
Long-billed Dowitcher
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Bewick's Wren
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: October 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 Friday, October 8, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Glossy Ibis, Bewick's Wren, and Lark Sparrow.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
A BEWICK'S WREN was discovered 10/2 at the TVA campground at Rose Trail on the eastern
shore of Bear Creek in west Colbert County. For information, call Ned Piper at
256/386-7551. [DeLorme 16-C3]
Shorebird conditions are excellent at Swan Creek WMA in Limestone County; recent birds
have included BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, STILT SANDPIPER, and LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER, and many
waterfowl are present as well. From US Alt 72 east of Decatur, go north on US 31
past the GM plant and turn left at the sign for Swan Creek WMA. You will go west,
then north, then west again, and before the small bridges should turn left on a gravel
road. Go one mile and turn right, continuing to the gate at the end. Walk past
the gate and turn right to reach the shore. [DeLorme 18-E4]
The first RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH of the year was noted 9/30 in north Shelby County.
A LARK SPARROW was seen through 10/2 at Auburn. For information call Geoff Hill at
334/844-9269.
The LONG-BILLED CURLEW is at the Battleship on the Mobile Causeway, and on 9/29 a GLOSSY
IBIS was seen by the road on Blakeley Island. [DeLorme 62 C/D4]
The AOS meeting is this weekend at Dauphin Island -- all are welcome. The Sargents
are banding now at Ft. Morgan.
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;
Raptors: Joe Shelnutt, 334/844-6025.
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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