Tennessee Valley Audubon Society

The Alabama RBA

July 2003

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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 *July 28, 2003 *ALST0307.28

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Upland Sandpiper

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Wood Stork (+ new location)

------------------------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: July 28, 2003 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, July 28, 2003.

Migrating shorebirds are beginning to show at the Woerner Turf Farm in Lowndes County west of Montgomery. On 7/20 four UPLAND SANDPIPERS were present. Six WOOD STORKS were found there 7/27. To reach the farm from US 80, follow Co. 29 north through Lowndesboro. At 4.8 miles from US 80 turn right onto County 40 at the sign for the farm just past a 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 not to drive or walk on the grass at this or any sod farm and yield right-of-way to farm and irrigation equipment. Also avoid slick, muddy roads at this site. [DeAL 44-E4]

WOOD STORKS continue to be easily found at various locations in Hale and Perry Counties. On 7/20 over 750 were seen from AL 25 at the Williamson Cattle Company just south of both mile marker 38 and Hale County 12. Look only from AL 25 - do not enter this private farm. [DeAL 42-B5 & 43-B6]

A deepwater gulf pelagic trip is being planned for Thursday, October 9, 2003. The trip will depart from Orange Beach, AL, and is just prior to fall AOS weekend. For more information contact Steve McConnell at 256/340-5378 or swmavocet@aol.com.

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 *July 7, 2003 *ALST0307.07

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Willet Black-billed Cuckoo CAVE SWALLOW

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Wood Stork Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

-------------- 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: July 7, 2003 Number: 256/751-4788 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report - Monday, July 7, 2003.

The passage of tropical storm Bill remnants last week produced few unusual bird reports in our state. Certainly the most exciting was the CAVE SWALLOW seen 7/1 near the Walter George Lock and Dam just west of Ft. Gaines, Georgia. The Cave was picked out of a large mixed swallow flock feeding over the sod farm fields just north of the Henry County 46 and AL 37/10 intersection. The bird was also seen sitting on the power line bordering the powerhouse entrance road at the dam. A single WILLET was also found on the wet fields. [DeAL 54-G5]

A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO was heard repeatedly 6/28 just west of Arab in Marshall County. From US 231 in Arab, follow AL 69 west for 1.5 miles to a water tank on the right. Turn right here onto Hulaco Road and then veer right again in 0.3 miles onto Hog Jaw Road. Follow Hog Jaw northwest for 1.5 miles to pullout at a rusty metal gate on the left (this is just past the turn for the Arab landfill). The bird was calling from the thicket and tree grove just south of this spot (GPS coordinates for pullout: N 34d 19.831' ; W 86d 33.226'. [DeAL 25-B8]

WOOD STORKS continue to be easily found at various locations in Hale and Perry Counties. On 7/5 large flocks were seen at the following locations: Rockin' R Fish Farm located on AL 25 0.7 mile north of Hale County 10; farther south on AL 25 at the Williamson Cattle Company Fish Farm; and finally along AL 183 southwest of Marion at both mile markers 6 and 7. [DeAL 42-B5 & 43-B6]

At least one SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER continued 7/5 near Priceville in Morgan County. From AL67 in Priceville, follow Bethel Road north for around 0.5 mile or so and check the fences and power lines in this and nearby areas. [DeAL 18-G5]

Thank you.

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