The Alabama RBA

April, 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
* April 25, 2000
* ALST004.25

- Birds mentioned

Glossy Ibis
Marbled Godwit
VAUX'S SWIFT
Black-whiskered Vireo
Clay-colored Sparrow
SHINY COWBIRD

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
greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 25, 2000
Number 205/987-2855
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Tuesday, April 25, 2000.

HIGHLIGHTS: Vaux's Swift, Black-whiskered Vireo, Clay-colored Sparrow, and Shiny Cowbird.

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 large fallout of migrants was noted yesterday at Ft. Morgan. [DeLorme 64-B4]

Three unidentified shearwaters were seen yesterday from the Gulf SP pier. [DeLorme 64-F3]

The AOS meeting at Dauphin Island this weekend produced good numbers of migrants, and several rarities.  The latter included reports of a MARBLED GODWIT (Sea Pointe reached from Albright), two VAUX'S SWIFTS (Shell Mounds), several BLACK-WHISKERED VIREOS (various locations), a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW (field at entrance to airport), and a SHINY COWBIRD (feeder on Albright).  [DeLorme 64-B/3&4]

Four GLOSSY IBIS were seen 4/22 at the Battleship on the Mobile Causeway. These may be the same four that were noted last week in the roadside ponds along  Blakeley Island Road, which continued to be good for shorebirds this weekend.  Please be careful of heavy traffic if stopping on the roadside on the Blakeley Island Road.  [DeLorme 62-C&D4]

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 submitted by email to greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net.
Thank you.

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RBA

* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 17, 2000
* ALST004.17

- Birds mentioned

Eared Grebe
Common Merganser
Upland Sandpiper
CURLEW SANDPIPER (FLORIDA)
CAVE SWALLOW

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
greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 17, 2000
Number 205/987-2855
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Monday, April 17, 2000.

HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Common Merganser, Cave Swallow, and in Florida, Curlew Sandpiper.

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

Four alternate-plumaged EARED GREBES were seen 4/8 at the sewage ponds at Guin. [DeLorme 22-G4]

CAVE SWALLOWS continued at Ft. Morgan through at least 4/12, when two were seen. [DeLorme 64-B4]

A male COMMON MERGANSER was seen 4/7 at Dauphin Island in the bay north of the Shell Mounds. [DeLorme 64-B4]

Five UPLAND SANDPIPERS were spotted 4/5 at the sod farms along Baldwin Co. 12 east of AL 59. Please do not walk or drive on the grass at any sod farm. [DeLorme 64-E3]

A CURLEW SANDPIPER was discovered 4/12 in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, at the "Mama Rosa" ponds. This site is at the end of Roberts Road, adjacent to the Mama Rosa Restaurant. The gate is usually locked on weekends.

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 submitted by email to greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net. Thank you.

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RBA

* Alabama
* Statewide
* April 7, 2000
* ALST004.7

- Birds mentioned

Long-tailed Jaeger (FL)
CAVE SWALLOW
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
Date: April 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, April 7, 2000.

HIGHLIGHTS:  Cave Swallow, Black-whiskered Vireo, and in Florida, Long-tailed Jaeger.

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

Five CAVE SWALLOWS were discovered 4/4 at Ft. Morgan near the fort and airstrip.  Two were seen 4/5, and three continued 4/6.  Three BLACK-WHISKERED VIREOS were banded at Ft. Morgan 4/3, but have not been relocated.  [DeLorme 64-B4]

One to two CAVE SWALLOWS were seen 4/4 at the Battleship on the Mobile Causeway.   [DeLorme 62-D4]

A LONG-TAILED JAEGER was spotted 4/4 at Battery Langdon at Ft. Pickens near Pensacola.

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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Alabama RBA Update 4/4/00 Internet Only
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Five CAVE SWALLOWS were seen at Ft. Morgan today.

One to two CAVE SWALLOWS were at the Battleship on the Mobile Causeway late this afternoon.

Three BLACK-WHISKERED VIREOS were banded at Ft. Morgan 4/3, but were not found today.

A LONG-TAILED JAEGER was seen at Ft. Pickens, FL, today.
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