Tennessee Valley Audubon Society

The Alabama RBA

October 2002

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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 *October 28, 2002 *ALST0210.28

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LITTLE GULL Lincoln's Sparrow

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none

--------------------------- 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: October 28, 2002 Number: 256/751-4788 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, October 28, 2002.

A 1st winter LITTLE GULL was discovered late in the afternoon on 10/27 near Mobile Point at Fort Morgan. The bird was with many terns around 1/4 mile east of the point near some pilings in the water. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 24]

A LINCOLN'S SPARROW was found 10/27 with other sparrows at the Birmingham Botanical Garden. The feeding flock was on the grass under fruit trees adjacent to the vegetable garden on the north side of the complex. [DeAL 31-E6][BGtA p. 170]

The following may be called for information: Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855) Alabama Ornithological Society: Allen Tubbs (251/345-1012) Alabama Breeding Bird Atlas project: Rick West (800/707-4382 or 334/324-6477) 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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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *October 24, 2002 *ALST0210.24

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Black-chinned Hummingbird Vermilion Flycatcher

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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Western Kingbird

--------------------- 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: October 24, 2002 Number: 256/751-4788 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report - Thursday, October 24, 2002.

CORRECTION: Please note that the Swainson's Warbler listed by the 10/15 edition of this report on the Wetlands Trail near Florence was in reality a Swainson's Thrush.

Both birding and banding have been very active at Ft. Morgan during the past 7-10 days. Species seen recently near the fort and banding areas include a female VERMILION FLYCATCHER, up to six WESTERN KINGBIRDS, and a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER. The Hummer/Bird Study Group continued to increase their banding totals with around 2,500 individuals of 75 or so species ringed through 10/23 including an immature male BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD on 10/20. Their fall session is scheduled to end 10/26. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 24]

Thank you.

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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *October 15, 2002 *ALST0210.15

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Eared Grebe ROSEATE SPOONBILL Whimbrel Long-billed Curlew (2 locations) Marbled Godwit Red Knot LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL Great Black-backed Gull White-winged Dove Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (2 locations) Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Western Kingbird Swainson's Warbler

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Clay-colored Sparrow

-------------------- 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: October 15, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 (until October 22; 256/751-4788 after October 22) Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

PLEASE NOTE: EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 22 THE ALABAMA RBA PHONE NUMBER WILL BE CHANGED TO 256/751-4788. PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF IT.

Alabama Rare Bird Report - Tuesday, October 15, 2002.

An immature ROSEATE SPOONBILL, originally found at the Dauphin Island airport 10/6, continued through at least 10/13. The bird has frequently been seen roosting with other waders in pine trees along Omega Street and also on the white sand bar just west of the airport in Heron Bayou. Other species of note seen on the island during AOS weekend 10/11-13 included: WHIMBREL, LONG-BILLED CURLEW, MARBLED GODWIT, RED KNOT (8+), LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, and GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (all on Pelican Island located just south of the fishing pier); WHITE-WINGED DOVE (3, Chaumont St. just east of airport) ; YELLOW-BELLIED and SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS (Shell Mound Park). [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p.5]

An EARED GREBE was seen 10/10 at pond #5 in the Mud Lakes Disposal Area on Blakeley Island in Mobile. Please remember that a signed release MUST be sent in prior to visiting this area, a permit MUST be displayed in vehicles parked on the property, and prior notification of your visit MUST be given to State Docks security personnel. Failure to follow these requirements will likely endanger future access for everyone. For details on these requirements call Steve McConnell (256/340-5378) or visit the AOS website at: http://www.bham.net/aos/ [DeAL 62-C4][BGtA p. 43]

At nearby Battleship Park, a LONG-BILLED CURLEW was seen again 10/10 on the large lawn. [DeAL 62-D4][BGtA p. 41]

Two WESTERN KINGBIRDS were found 10/13 on power lines behind Ft. Morgan. A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was seen again 10/12 near the old landing strip just east of the fort. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 24]

On 10/12 a SWAINSON'S WARBLER and YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER were found among many migrants along the Wetlands Trail on the TVA Reservation near Wilson Dam. [DeAL 17-D7]

The Hummer/Bird Study Group will continue their fall banding session at Ft. Morgan through October 26 - visitors are welcome! On October 14 the crew banded an incredible 717 individual birds.

Thank you.

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RBA

*Alabama *Statewide *October 4, 2002 *ALST0210.04

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WHITE-FACED IBIS Bell's Vireo Clay-colored Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow

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Baird's Sandpiper

------------------- 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: October 4, 2002 Number: 205/661-2220 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report - Friday, October 4, 2002.

An adult WHITE-FACED IBIS in non-breeding plumage was seen 10/1 south of Bessemer just west of Smithson. The location is reached from I-459 by taking exit #6 and following County 52 south for a short distance to Greenmor. Turn right and go around 1.6 miles to the Lindsay Loop Road intersection. Continue ahead on Lindsay Loop for around 2.3 miles to a bridge over Shades Creek. The ibis was seen in the flooded hay field on the right (north) side of the road just before reaching the bridge. [DeAL 30-H4]

A BELL'S VIREO was discovered 9/28 in Shelby County near Lay Lake. From Columbiana go south on County 47 through the town of Shelby to County 46 on the left. Follow County 46 east to around 1.5 miles past AL 145. Turn left on County 71 and then right onto Bethlehem Church Road in about 0.2 miles. Follow this road to the church on a peninsula surrounded by Lay Lake. The vireo was in the overgrown woods beyond a fence at the end of the church parking lot. [DeAL 37-C10]

A LINCOLN'S SPARROW was seen 9/28 near Argo in eastern Jefferson County. The bird was near a swampy area south of Advent Circle road between US 11 and I-59. [DeAL 31-C8]

A BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was seen again 9/29 with a few other shorebirds in puddles along the middle ground and old landing strip at Ft. Morgan. 1-2 CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS were reported near the fort 9/28: one was around the oleanders on the east fort slope and possibly another was seen in a scrub area at the east end of the landing strip across the main road from the old stable area. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 24]

The fall meeting of the Alabama Ornithological Society will be 10/11-13 on Dauphin Island. The Hummer/Bird Study Group will be banding at Ft. Morgan 10/12-26 - visitors are welcome!

Thank you.

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