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Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for December, 1999
Next RBA Page: Alabama RBA for February, 2000
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
* January 31, 2000
* ALST001.31
- Birds mentioned
Pacific Loon
RED-NECKED GREBE
Eared Grebe
Greater White-fronted Goose
Ross's Goose
TRUMPETER SWAN (origin questionable)
Greater Scaup
Sandhill Crane
ICELAND GULL
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Short-eared Owl
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD
BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD
Vermilion Flycatcher
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: January 31, 2000
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Monday, January 31, 2000.
HIGHLIGHTS: Pacific Loon, Red-necked and Eared grebes, Ross's Goose, Iceland, Lesser
Black-backed, and Great Black-backed gulls, Buff-bellied, Calliope, and Broad-tailed
hummingbirds, and Vermilion Flycatcher.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
Birding at West Point Dam on the Alabama-Georgia border 1/31 produced several rarities,
some of which may be seen at times in Alabama territory (though the dam and most of the
lake is in Georgia). Reports included an adult RED-NECKED GREBE and first-year
ICELAND, LESSER BLACK-BACKED, and GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULLS. Feedback would be appreciated.
[DeLorme 40-E4]
A WHITE-WINGED SCOTER was at Colbert Ferry Park on the Natchez Trace Parkway 1/23.
[DeLorme 16-C4]
Several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were seen again 1/22 in the fields near 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 and go 1.5 miles south to Co. 204.
[DeLorme 17-D6]
An adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was discovered 1/6 at Wilson Dam, and was seen through
1/18 at Shoal Creek Marina north of the river on US 72 near Killen. [DeLorme 17-C8]
Just to the east at Wheeler Dam, a PACIFIC LOON was seen irregularly through 1/8 in the
river below the dam. A first-year LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was found at the
dam 1/16. [DeLorme 17-C10]
At least two ROSS'S GEESE were found again 1/6 in the large goose flock on Limestone Bay
in Wheeler NWR; one Ross's was seen here 1/17, as were 13 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE and
45 SANDHILL CRANES. [DeLorme 18-F5]
At least 44 LAPLAND LONGSPURS were noted again at the Calhoun College golf practice field
1/16. From US Alt 72, go north on US 31 to the light and turn right. Drive
about a half mile and look at the short grass field on the left between the ball fields.
[DeLorme 18-E4]
The EARED GREBE was seen again 1/8 from the AL 69 causeway at Guntersville. Over 150
GREATER SCAUP were at Guntersville 1/15. [DeLorme 25-A10]
A TRUMPETER SWAN continues at the pond near the nursery on Valleydale Road in north Shelby
County, west of US 280. This bird has appeared previously, and may be from the
reintroduction programs in the Upper Midwest or from a local collection. [DeLorme
31-G6]
At least two SHORT-EARED OWLS continued 1/22 in Autauga County at dusk. The birds
are on Autauga Co. 21 just east of Autaugaville. Go south on Co. 21 for about three
miles where a model airplane field is on the left. The owls have been seen
just south of the field, and fly across the road and along a tree line west of the
road. [DeLorme 44-D4]
At Eufaula NWR, 27 SANDHILL CRANES and the male VERMILION FLYCATCHER continued through
1/21 at the Julian Dusi overlook platform. Birders are asked to not go beyond the
platform but to look from the platform itself. [DeLorme 54-B5]
An adult female BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD is at the home of Ann Biggs-Williams in Brewton
(phone: 334/867-2445). [DeLorme 57-F10]
A second-year male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD is at the home of Sarah Whitfield in Mobile, at
400 Pine Court in the Ravine Woods subdivision. The bird can be viewed from the back
deck; you do NOT need to call for permission. [DeLorme 62-D3]
A second-year male BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD is at the home of Laurie Bailey in Mobile, at
27 Kingsway Drive off Bit and Spur Road. It is being seen in the garden to the right
of the house. Please do NOT call prior to visiting. [DeLorme 62-D3].
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
* January 20, 2000
* ALST001.20
- Birds mentioned
Pacific Loon
Eared Grebe
Greater White-fronted Goose
Ross's Goose
TRUMPETER SWAN (origin questionable)
Greater Scaup
Sandhill Crane
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Short-eared Owl
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD
BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD
Vermilion Flycatcher
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: January 20, 2000
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Thursday, January 20, 2000.
HIGHLIGHTS: Pacific Loon, Eared Grebe, Ross's Goose, Lesser Black-backed Gull,
Buff-bellied, Calliope, and Broad-tailed hummingbirds, and Vermilion Flycatcher.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
An adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was discovered 1/6 at Wilson Dam, and was seen through
1/18 at Shoal Creek Marina north of the river on US 72 near Killen. [DeLorme 17-C8]
Just to the east at Wheeler Dam, a PACIFIC LOON has been seen irregularly through 1/8 in
the river below the dam. A first-year LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was found at
the dam 1/16. [DeLorme 17-C10]
At least two ROSS'S GEESE were found again 1/6 in the large goose flock on Limestone Bay
in Wheeler NWR; one Ross's was seen here 1/17, as were 13 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE and
45 SANDHILL CRANES. [DeLorme 18-F5]
At least 44 LAPLAND LONGSPURS were noted again at the Calhoun College golf practice field
1/16. From US Alt 72, go north on US 31 to the light and turn right. Drive
about a half mile and look at the short grass field on the left between the ball fields.
[DeLorme 18-E4]
The EARED GREBE was seen again 1/8 from the AL 69 causeway at Guntersville. Over 150
GREATER SCAUP were at Guntersville 1/15. [DeLorme 25-A10]
A TRUMPETER SWAN was seen again recently at the pond near the nursery on Valleydale Road
in north Shelby County, west of US 280. This bird has appeared previously, and may
be from the reintroduction programs in the Upper Midwest or from a local collection.
[DeLorme 31-G6]
At least two SHORT-EARED OWLS were located 1/14-16 in Autauga County at dusk. The
birds are on Autauga Co. 21 just east of Autaugaville. Go south on Co. 21 for about
three miles where a model airplane field is on the left. The owls have been seen
just south of the field, and fly across the road and along a tree line west of the
road. [DeLorme 44-D4]
At Eufaula NWR, a male VERMILION FLYCATCHER continued through 1/16 at the Julian Dusi
overlook platform. Birders are asked to not go beyond the platform but to look from
the platform itself. [DeLorme 54-B5]
An adult female BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD is at the home of Ann Biggs-Williams in Brewton
(phone: 334/867-2445). [DeLorme 57-F10]
A second-year male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD is at the home of Sarah Whitfield in Mobile, at
400 Pine Court in the Ravine Woods subdivision. The bird can be viewed from the back
deck; you do NOT need to call for permission. [DeLorme 62-D3]
A second-year male BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD is at the home of Laurie Bailey in Mobile, at
27 Kingsway Drive off Bit and Spur Road. It is being seen in the garden to the right
of the house. Please do NOT call prior to visiting. [DeLorme 62-D3].
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
* January 18, 2000
* ALST001.18
- Birds mentioned
Pacific Loon
Eared Grebe
Greater White-fronted Goose
Ross's Goose
Greater Scaup
Sandhill Crane
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Short-eared Owl
Vermilion Flycatcher
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: January 18, 2000
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Tuesday, January 18, 2000.
HIGHLIGHTS: Pacific Loon, Eared Grebe, Ross's Goose, Lesser Black-backed Gull, and
Vermilion Flycatcher.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
An adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was discovered 1/6 at Wilson Dam, and was seen through
1/10 at Shoal Creek Marina north of the river on US 72 near Killen. [DeLorme 17-C8]
Just to the east at Wheeler Dam, a PACIFIC LOON has been seen irregularly through 1/8 in
the river below the dam. A first-year LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was found at
the dam 1/16. [DeLorme 17-C10]
At least two ROSS'S GEESE were found again 1/6 in the large goose flock on Limestone Bay
in Wheeler NWR; one Ross's was seen here 1/17, as were 13 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE and
45 SANDHILL CRANES. [DeLorme 18-F5]
Four LAPLAND LONGSPURS were noted again at the Calhoun College golf practice field 1/16.
From US Alt 72, go north on US 31 to the light and turn right. Drive about a
half mile and look at the short grass field on the left between the ball fields.
[DeLorme 18-E4]
The EARED GREBE was seen again 1/8 from the AL 69 causeway at Guntersville. Over 150
GREATER SCAUP were at Guntersville 1/15. [DeLorme 25-A10]
At least two SHORT-EARED OWLS were located 1/14-16 in Autauga County at dusk. The
birds are on Autauga Co. 21 just east of Autaugaville. Go south on Co. 21 for about
three miles where a model airplane field is on the left. The owls have been seen
just south of the field, and fly across the road along a tree line west of the road.
[DeLorme 44-D4]
At Eufaula NWR, a male VERMILION FLYCATCHER continued through 1/16 at the Julian Dusi
overlook platform. Birders are asked to not go beyond the platform but to look from
the platform itself. [DeLorme 54-B5]
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
* January 7, 2000
* ALST001.7
- Birds mentioned
Pacific Loon
Red-tailed Hawk (albino and dark morph)
Solitary Sandpiper
Spotted Sandpiper
jaeger sp.
Franklin's Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Vermilion Flycatcher
Le Conte'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: January 7, 2000
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Friday, January 7, 2000.
HIGHLIGHTS: Pacific Loon, jaeger sp., Franklin's Gull, and Vermilion Flycatcher.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
An adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was discovered 1/6 at Wilson Dam. A SPOTTED SANDPIPER
was seen at this site 1/2-3. [DeLorme 17-C7]
Just to the east at Wheeler Dam, a PACIFIC LOON was seen 12/26 and 1/2, but has not been
seen in the last few days. It has been in the river below the dam.
[DeLorme17-C10]
A dark morph RED-TAILED HAWK was seen 12/30 at Courtland. It was on the east side of
AL 33 just south of US Alt 72 at the railroad crossing. [DeLorme 18-E1]
An albino RED-TAILED HAWK continued 12/31 just east of the AL 91 exit of I-65 near
Hanceville. [DeLorme 24-G5]
At Eufaula NWR a male VERMILION FLYCATCHER continued through 12/29 at the Julian Dusi
overlook platform. Birders are asked to not go beyond the platform but to look from
the platform itself. [DeLorme 54-B5]
The Gulf Shores CBC 1/1 produced several interesting birds, including PACIFIC LOON
(Perdido Pass), SOLITARY SANDPIPER (sewage lagoons), JAEGER SP. (Gulf SP pier), FRANKLIN'S
GULL (near Perdido Pass), several lingering warblers, and three LE CONTE'S SPARROWS (field
at the intersection of Roscoe and Russian Roads between Co. 4 and Co. 12).
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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