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Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for February, 2002
Next RBA Page: Alabama RBA for April, 2002
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.
*Alabama *Statewide *March 26, 2002 *ALST0203.26
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White-faced Ibis (GA/AL stateline) Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Black-headed Grosbeak
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Please note: Species CAPITALIZED above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee review list. Check the AOS website (address below - look in Alabama Bird Record Committee section) for forms and suggestions on how to submit your sightings of these species to the state database. Please send observations 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/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: March 26, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com
NOTE: Where possible, DeLorme Alabama Atlas coordinates [DeAL xx-xx]are provided following each site description. Page references to the AOS Birder's Guide to Alabama [BGtA p. xx] will also be included for birding locations sites described therein. See the AOS website for information on how to obtain this bird finding guide.
Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Tuesday, March 26, 2002.
A migration report from Dauphin Island 3/24 included a sighting of four SWALLOW-TAILED KITES over the Shell Mound Park. Small numbers of early season migrants are also appearing." [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p. 10]
A WHITE-FACED IBIS was confirmed last week at the Bradley Unit (across stateline in Georgia) of Eufaula NWR and continued to be seen through at least 3/25. The bird has recently been associating with both Glossy and White Ibis and was seen at least once flying west toward refuge property in Alabama (but was not relocated on the ground there). The GA RBA number is 770-493-8862. [DeAL 54-B5][BGtA p. 80]
The female BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK continued through 3/23 in west Mobile. This winter the grosbeak has been a regular visitor to feeders at the Culberson home (115 Hilltop Court). Call 251/344-7250 to arrange a visit. [DeAL 62-D3]
The next meeting of the Alabama Ornithological Society will be April 19-21 on Dauphin Island.
A "Big Day" birding competition is planned for April 12-20 to celebrate the completion of the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail.
The world famous Hummer/Bird Study Group will be banding at Ft. Morgan April 6-20. Visitors are welcome!
The following may be called for information: Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855) Alabama Ornithological Society: Allen Tubbs (251/345-1012) Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline: (205/320-6189)
Please leave messages about new birds and feedback on reported species after the tone. Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be submitted by email to: swmavocet@aol.com
Thank you.
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*Alabama *Statewide *March 18, 2002 *ALST0203.18
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Golden Eagle RUFF WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL COMMON REDPOLL
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Ross's Goose BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD (gone?) CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER Black-headed Grosbeak
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Please note: Species CAPITALIZED above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee review list. Check the AOS website (address below - look in Alabama Bird Record Committee section) for forms and suggestions on how to submit your sightings of these species to the state database. Please send observations 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/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: March 18, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com
NOTE: Where possible, DeLorme Alabama Atlas coordinates [DeAL xx-xx]are provided following each site description. Page references to the AOS Birder's Guide to Alabama [BGtA p. xx] will also be included for birding locations sites described therein. See the AOS website for information on how to obtain this bird finding guide.
Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Monday, March 18, 2002.
A white, rufous, and black-spangled RUFF was discovered 3/17 at the Woerner Turf Farm near Lowndesboro west of Montgomery. The bird was seen from about 7-8 am with yellowlegs in a small pool under the high-voltage power line crossing at the northeast corner of the farm. Intensive searching during the rest of the day failed to refind the bird. If you want to try you can reach the farm by following Lowndes Co. 29 north from US 80 through Lowndesboro. At 4.8 miles from US 80 turn right at the sign for the farm just past the RR track. 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. Remember: do not drive or walk on the grass at this or any sod farm and avoid driving on wet, muddy roads at this location. [DeAL 44-E4]
Two sightings in this report certainly qualify for the "brief but startling" award! Last week, a female WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL made a single appearance at a home feeder near Trussville. Then on 3/17 an apparent female COMMON REDPOLL made a 10 minute visit to a backyard feeder in Tuscaloosa. Neither bird has been seen again despite frequent feederwatching. Look carefully through your flocks of late winter thistle-eaters - all may not be siskins or goldfinches!
An immature GOLDEN EAGLE was noted 3/15 soaring over Wyeth Mountain at Guntersville. The location is south of AL227 east of the intersection with US431. The mountain overlooks Ridgefield Subdivision and Spring Creek. [DeAL 26-A1]
A ROSS'S GOOSE has been seen recently at a pond in Baldwin County south of Foley. The directions are: follow County Road 10 west from AL59 for around 3.0 miles to County 19 at a T-intersection. Turn left and in about 0.7 miles right onto Carver Road. The goose is at the first house on the right with a large gateway and the name "Cleve-land". You may park out-of-the-way in the driveway and walk back to a wooden fence to view the pond. [DeAL 64-E2]
Both CALLIOPE and BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRDS continue near the coast at the Dickerson home in Lillian. The address is 10537 County Road 99 South; phone 251/961-3000. Please call prior to visiting this location. [DeAL 63-H10]
The female BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER, present this winter in Montrose, was seen again several times this past weekend. The BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD previously at the same location has not been seen for several days and may be gone. Please call Venetia Friend at 251/928-4437 for directions and further information. [DeAL 62-E5]
The female BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK continued through this morning in west Mobile. This was the first sighting in several days so the bird will likely depart soon. This winter the grosbeak was a regular visitor to feeders at the Culberson home (115 Hilltop Court). Call 251/344-7250 to arrange a visit. [DeAL 62-D3]
The following may be called for information: Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855) Alabama Ornithological Society: Allen Tubbs (251/345-1012) Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline: (205/320-6189)
Please leave messages about new birds and feedback on reported species after the tone. Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be submitted by email to: swmavocet@aol.com
Thank you.
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*Alabama *Statewide *March 8, 2002 *ALST0203.08
===============--- Species added since last report --- ===============
Ross's Goose
===============--- Species previously reported --- ===============
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD (gone?) CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER Black-headed Grosbeak
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Please note: Species CAPITALIZED above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee review list. Check the AOS website (address below - look in Alabama Bird Record Committee section) for forms and suggestions on how to submit your sightings of these species to the state database. Please send observations 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/ Alabama RBA archives: rba.htm
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: March 8, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com
NOTE: Where possible, DeLorme Alabama Atlas coordinates [DeAL xx-xx]are provided following each site description. Page references to the AOS Birder's Guide to Alabama [BGtA p. xx] will also be included for birding locations sites described therein. See the AOS website for information on how to obtain this bird finding guide.
Alabama Rare Bird Report -- Friday, March 8, 2002.
A ROSS'S GOOSE has been seen recently at a pond in Baldwin County south of Foley. The directions are: follow County Road 10 west from AL59 for around 3.0 miles to County 19 at a T-intersection. Turn left and in about 0.7 miles right onto Carver Road. The goose is at the first house on the right with a large gateway and the name "Cleve-land". You may park out-of-the-way in the driveway and walk back to a wooden fence to view the pond. [DeAL 64-E2]
Alabama's first BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD, present for many weeks in Mobile, has not been seen since 2/20 and is likely gone.
Both CALLIOPE and BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRDS continue near the coast at the Dickerson home in Lillian. The address is 10537 County Road 99 South; phone 251/961-3000. Multiple Rufous Hummingbirds have also been present here. Please call prior to visiting this location. [DeAL 63-H10]
The female BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER, present this winter in Montrose, was seen again 2/24. The BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD at the same location continues. Please call Venetia Friend at 251/928-4437 for directions and further information. [DeAL 62-E5]
A female BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK continues to winter in west Mobile. The bird is a regular visitor to feeders at the Culberson home. The address is 115 Hilltop Court located just north of Old Shell Road and east of University Boulevard. Call 251/344-7250 to arrange a visit. [DeAL 62-D3]
The following may be called for information: Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855) Alabama Ornithological Society: Allen Tubbs (251/345-1012) Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline: (205/320-6189)
Please leave messages about new birds and feedback on reported species after the tone. Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be submitted by email to: swmavocet@aol.com
Thank you.
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