Tennessee Valley Audubon Society

The Alabama RBA

November 2003

Brought to you courtesy of Greg Jackson and Steve McConnell:

11/8

11/20

Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for October, 2003

Next RBA Page: Alabama RBA for December, 2003

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 20, 2003 *ALST0311.20

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Greater White-fronted Goose Ross's Goose (2 locations) EURASIAN WIGEON Sandhill Crane (2 locations) CALIFORNIA GULL

===========--- Species previously reported --- ===========

American White Pelican (new location) LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL

----------- 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 g_d_jackson@bellsouth.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: November 20, 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 - Thursday, November 20, 2003.

A male EURASIAN WIGEON was discovered 11/13 at the "willow pool" near the Houston unit observation tower on Eufaula NWR. Subsequent trips have failed to relocate this rarity. [DeAL 54-B5][BGtA p. 84]

The crane and goose gathering at Limestone Bay on Wheeler NWR is well underway. On 11/15, 14 SANDHILL CRANES were seen from the viewing platform on Beaverdam Peninsula east of the bay. Six ROSS'S GEESE and 25 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were seen on the bay itself. Up to 11 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were also seen during the last week on the bay. [DeAL 18-F5][BGtA p. 244]

A 1st winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL continued 11/16 at Wilson Dam in Lauderdale County. An immature CALIFORNIA GULL was seen above the dam 11/14. [DeAL 17-C7][BGtA p. 213]

12 SANDHILL CRANES were found 11/20 near Tallassee. From I-85 take exit #26 (Tallassee) and follow AL 229 north across the Tallapoosa River. At about 2.0 miles from the interstate turn left. Go another 2.0 miles and turn right at the first paved road. Look in the wet weather area on the right about 50 yards from the road. [DeAL 46-C1]

Two ROSS'S GEESE were observed 11/16 in a flock with Snow's east of Pond 5 at the Mud Lake disposal area on Blakeley Island in Mobile. This location is reached by traveling north on AL90 and parking at the last gated entrance on the right before starting to cross Cochrane Bridge. Walk up the hill past a white CO2 tank and continue straight east along the south edge of pond #5. Once past pond 5 continue down the hill to ponds at a lower elevation near a natural marsh. Remember all trips onto the State Docks property at this and other locations must be preceeded by a signed release form and notification phone call. Walk only on diked roads and display your permit in your vehicle. Failure to follow these requirements may 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]

The following may be called for information: Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855) Alabama Ornithological Society: Bob Reed (334/283-5886) 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 *November 8, 2003 *ALST0311.08

============--- Species added since last report --- ============

American White Pelican (2 locations) Baird's Sandpiper LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL (2 locations) Great Black-backed Gull LESSER NIGHTHAWK (possible)

============--- Species previously reported --- ============

Franklin's Gull

---------------------- 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 g_d_jackson@bellsouth.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: November 8, 2003 Number: 256/751-4788 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com

Alabama Rare Bird Report - Saturday, November 8, 2003.

AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS have been noted recently several inland locations. Late this week up to eight were on the Town Creek embayment adjacent to the Point Restaurant just west of the Lawrence/Colbert county line. [DeAL 17-D9][BGtA p. 209]

On 11/1, 168 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were found actively feeding in Beulah Bay at Swan Creek WMA. A BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was also noted that morning on the mudflat with many shorebirds. [DeAL 18-E4][BGtA p. 248]

Both adult GREAT and LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS were seen in recent days on Pelican Island just south of Dauphin Island. On 11/6 a possible LESSER NIGHTHAWK was flushed off the beach on Pelican Island. [DeAL 64-B3]

A 1st winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was at Wilson Dam in Lauderdale County 10/29. An adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED was on a buoy above the dam 11/4. On 11/2 seven FRANKLIN'S GULLS were seen. [DeAL 17-C7][BGtA p. 213]

Thank you.

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