The Alabama RBA

November 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
* November 26, 2000
* ALST0011.26

- Birds mentioned

Pacific Loon
American White Pelican
Brown Pelican
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
LIMPKIN
[Whooping Crane -- Tennessee]
Short-eared Owl
[Green-breasted Mango -- North Carolina]
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD
HARRIS'S SPARROW
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
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: November 26, 2000
Number 205/987-2855
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Sunday, November 26, 2000.

HIGHLIGHT:  Pacific Loon, Surf and Black scoters, Limpkin, Short-eared Owl, Calliope Hummingbird, Harris's Sparrow, and Lapland Longspur.

NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the site description, with the page number followed by the block.  It would be helpful if reports are accompanied by these coordinates.

Alabama's first LIMPKIN continues at Smith Lake Park west of Cullman.  Take the Good Hope exit (# 304) of I-65 and follow the brown road signs to the park.  The bird often feeds along the shore within a few hundred yards of the boat ramp, but may also be seen on the opposite shore.  [DeLorme 24-E4]

A HARRIS'S SPARROW was seen twice today west of Florence near Key Cave NWR.  Go west from town on AL 20 towards Savannah and turn left on Gunwaleford Rd.  In 4.0 miles turn left on Co. 223 and go 1.5 miles south to Co. 204.  Turn left (east) on Co. 204 and travel one half mile where you will see a "farm" road on the right. The entrance to this road is flanked by two yellow signs that read "Walk-In Use Invited."  This road leads south to an upland portion of Seven Mile Island WMA.   Park along Co. 204 here.  Down this road a short distance you will see a large northern red oak tree that marks the beginning of a wide, thick hedgerow that parallels the "farm" road on the right side.  The bird has been seen from the oak to about 250 yards beyond the tree.  It has also been seen in an isolated strip of Johnson grass just west of the hedgerow. The Harris's Sparrow has consistently been in the company of a small flock of Dark-eyed Juncos.  Also seen today was a flock of at least 40 LAPLAND LONGSPURS in the cotton field  just north of the "farm" road entrance. [DeLorme 17-D6]

A SHORT-EARED OWL has returned to Key Cave NWR. Follow the directions just given for the Harris's Sparrow, but turn
right on Co. 204 and go 0.6 miles. It was seen in the field immediately west of the western parking lot. [DeLorme 17-D6]

Two PACIFIC LOONS were seen 11/25 in the Tennessee River near the Lake Guntersville State Park campground. [DeLorme 26-A1]

An immature male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD is in Pinson northeast of Birmingham.  The homeowner welcomes visitors with advance notice.  Parking is very limited in the driveway of the residence, so please park on the road in front of the home.  The bird is feeding  and hawking insects mostly in the front yard, where a feeder also is located. To visit call Sue Adams at 205/681-4141, who will also give directions to the home.

Another CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD was banded recently near Montgomery.  Call Fred Bassett at 334/244-0227
for information.

Two AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were seen 11/19 at the lake near the prison at Speigner just off AL 143 in Elmore County.  [DeLorme 45-B7]

Single SURF and BLACK SCOTERS were seen recently at West Point Dam just over the line in Georgia.  [DeLorme 40-E4]

A BROWN PELICAN continues at Walter F. George Dam. [DeLorme 54-G5]

Amazing birds farther afield, a WHOOPING CRANE was discovered today in Greene County in northeast Tennessee, and a Green-breasted Mango continues north of Charlotte, North Carolina!

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
* November 17, 2000
* ALST0011.17

- Birds mentioned

LIMPKIN
Baird's Sandpiper
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
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: November 17, 2000
Number 205/987-2855
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net

Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Friday, November 17, 2000.

HIGHLIGHT:  Limpkin, Baird's Sandpiper, and Short-eared Owl.

NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the site description, with the page number followed by the block.  It would be helpful if reports are accompanied by these coordinates.

Alabama's first LIMPKIN continues at Smith Lake Park west of Cullman.  Take the Good Hope exit (# 304) of I-65 and follow the brown road signs to the park.  The bird often feeds along the shore within a few hundred yards of the boat ramp, but may also be seen on the opposite shore.  [DeLorme 24-E4]

A SHORT-EARED OWL has returned to Key Cave NWR west of Florence. It was seen in the field immediately west of the western parking lot. Go west from town on AL 20 towards Savannah and turn left on Gunwaleford Rd.  In 4.0 miles turn left on Co. 223 and go 1.5 miles south to Co. 204.  Turn right and go 0.6 miles. [DeLorme 17-D6]

A late BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was seen 11/11 at Church Pond west of Florence.  Go northwest on AL 20 from Florence and turn west on Gunwaleford Road.  When the large Walker Pond is visible on the right, turn left to the pond near the church.  [DeLorme 17-C6]

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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