The Alabama RBA

March, 2000

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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
* March 30, 2000
* ALST003.30

- Birds mentioned

SOOTY SHEARWATER

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: March 30, 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, March 30, 2000.

HIGHLIGHT:  Sooty Shearwater.

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 SOOTY SHEARWATER was spotted from shore yesterday just east of Perdido Pass in Baldwin County.  [DeLorme 64-E4]

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.

PSighting 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
* March 18, 2000
* ALST003.18

- Birds mentioned

Pacific Loon
Oldsquaw
Purple Sandpiper (FL)
RED PHALAROPE
Short-eared Owl

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: March 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 Saturday, March 18, 2000.

HIGHLIGHTS:  Pacific Loon, Purple Sandpiper, and Red Phalarope.

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 RED PHALAROPE was seen most of the day 3/17 at Twin Pines Conference Center near Vandiver in Shelby County.  This is off Co. 45, best reached from Birmingham by US 280 then Co. 43.  The bird was on the main lake, and tended to move about the lake frequently when last seen.  This probably was just prior to departure, though, as searches in late afternoon 3/17 and early this morning were not successful.  Feedback would be appreciated if the bird is relocated.  [DeLorme 31-F8 -- "L. Lauralee"]

An OLDSQUAW was spotted in late afternoon 3/14 at the Oak Mountain SP upper fishing lake, but was not present the following afternoon. [DeLorme 31-G7]

Three SHORT-EARED OWLS continued 3/7 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]

A PACIFIC LOON was seen 3/4 at Perdido Pass east of Gulf Shores. [DeLorme 64-E4]

A PURPLE SANDPIPER continued through at least 3/14 at the Gulf Breeze end of the Pensacola Three Mile Bridge; it has also been seen at the Gulf Breeze Fishing Pier.

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 Update 3-17-00

A RED PHALAROPE was seen today at Twin Pines Conference Center near Vandiver in Shelby County.  Go south from Birmingham on US 280 and turn left on Co. 43.  Go 10-15 miles and turn right on Co.  45 at the Twin Pines sign, turning right again in about a mile at another sign for the center.  The bird has been on the main lake on the left.  It moves periodically to different parts of the lake, so waiting on the near shore likely will produce a close sighting.

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RBA

* Alabama
* Statewide
* March 11, 2000
* ALST003.11

- Birds mentioned

Pacific Loon
Purple Sandpiper (FL)
Short-eared Owl
White-winged Crossbill (TN)

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: March 11, 2000
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net

Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Saturday, March 11, 2000.

HIGHLIGHTS:  Pacific Loon, Purple Sandpiper, and White-winged Crossbill.

NOTE:  When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the site description, with the page number followed by the block.

Three SHORT-EARED OWLS continued 3/7 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]

A PACIFIC LOON was seen 3/4 at Perdido Pass east of Gulf Shores. [DeLorme 64-E4]

A male WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL has been seen recently at  feeders on Signal Mountain, Hamilton County, TN.  For directions call the Chattanooga RBA at 423/877-1129.

A PURPLE SANDPIPER continued through at least 3/1 at the Gulf Breeze end of the Pensacola Three Mile Bridge; it has also been seen at the Gulf Breeze Fishing Pier.

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.

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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