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Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for January, 2005
Next RBA Page: Alabama RBA for March, 2005
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.
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*Statewide
*February
17, 2005
*ALST0502.17
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Species added since last report ---
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Lesser
Black-backed Gull
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Species previously reported ---
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Ross’s
Goose
Red-throated
Loon
Pacific
Loon
Glaucous
Gull (+ new location)
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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
Fax:
205/987-5167
Alabama
Ornithological Society website:
Alabama
RBA archives:
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Transcript
Hotline:
Date:
February 17, 2005
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
A
visit to the Magnolia Springs landfill in
The
1st winter GLAUCOUS GULL, found 2/12, continues to be
seen with many gulls at the large pond at Speigner in
Both
PACIFIC and RED-THROATED LOONS were seen 2/13 from the bridge on the
AL 69 causeway in Guntersville.
The Red-throated was south of the causeway and the Pacific
was located to the north. [DeAL
25-A10][BGtA p. 261]
The
following may be called for information:
Birding
in
Alabama
Breeding Bird Atlas project: Rick
West (800/707-4382 or 334/324-6477)
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:
Thank
you.
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Transcript
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*Statewide
*February
13, 2005
*ALST0502.13
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Species added since last report ---
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Ross’s
Goose
EURASIAN
WIGEON
Red-throated
Loon
Pacific
Loon
BRONZED
COWBIRD
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Species previously reported ---
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WESTERN
GREBE
Glaucous
Gull (2 new locations)
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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
Fax:
205/987-5167
Alabama
Ornithological Society website:
Alabama
RBA archives:
-
Transcript
Hotline:
Date:
February 13, 2005
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
A
male EURASIAN WIGEON was discovered the afternoon of 2/12 from the
Dusi Overlook at Eufaula NWR. The
wigeon was with most of the ducks present in a flooded area opposite
the main impoundment. [DeAL
54-B5][BGtA p. 84]
A
1st winter GLAUCOUS GULL was found 2/12 with many gulls
at the large pond at Speigner across the road from Draper Prison in
A
probable GLAUCOUS GULL was seen with many gulls 2/4 at Walker Pond
west of
Both
PACIFIC and RED-THROATED LOONS were seen 2/13 from the bridge on the
AL 69 causeway in Guntersville.
The Red-throated was south of the causeway and the Pacific
was located to the north. [DeAL
25-A10][BGtA p. 261]
The
last report I’ve seen for the Lawrence County WESTERN GREBE was
from 2/4, however, it could still be present.
The grebe has been present at the mouth of Spring Creek
northeast of Courtland. The
location is reached by following Lawrence County 150 north from
Courtland toward the paper mill.
In about 2.0 miles you will approach a large pine stand on
the right. Turn right
(east) onto County 400 just before these trees, cross the RR track,
and travel about 0.8 mile to a T-intersection.
Turn left here and continue on County 400 northeast for about
2.0 miles to the boat ramp and bridge at Spring Creek.
The grebe prefers the inlet on the left (north) side near the
A
male BRONZED COWBIRD was seen again the afternoon of 2/6 at the east
end of
The
following may be called for information:
Birding
in
Alabama
Breeding Bird Atlas project: Rick
West (800/707-4382 or 334/324-6477)
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:
Thank
you.
-End
Transcript
*
*Statewide
*February
6, 2005
*ALST0502.06
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Species added since last report ---
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CALIFORNIA
GULL (possible)
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Species previously reported ---
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CACKLING
GOOSE (new location)
WESTERN
GREBE
NORTHERN
GOSHAWK
Glaucous
Gull (new location)
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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
Fax:
205/987-5167
Alabama
Ornithological Society website:
Alabama
RBA archives:
-
Transcript
Hotline:
Date:
February 6, 2005
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
In my haste to get the RBA out last night I noted an incorrect location for the 2nd pond near Walker Pond where the Canada and Cackling Goose flock was seen 2/4. The pond is actually near County 2 on the left just before reaching Walker Pond on the right. You DO NOT travel a little farther and turn left to find the pond near the church.
A
light-plumaged gull present in Guntersville at least 2/2-4 possessed
features of both
The
Decatur ICELAND GULL was not reported again this past week following
its brief appearance 1/30 with many gulls in the large field across
US Alt 72-AL 20 from the landfill.
The dump is just west of
The
Birmingham NORTHERN GOSHAWK reappeared for several observers early
last week in the vicinity and on top of city hall downtown at the
intersection of
The
last report I’ve seen for the Lawrence County WESTERN GREBE was
from 1/30, however, it could still be present.
Up to that date the bird had been present at the mouth of
Spring Creek northeast of Courtland.
The location is reached by following Lawrence County 150
north from Courtland toward the paper mill.
In about 2.0 miles you will approach a large pine stand on
the right. Turn right
(east) onto County 400 just before these trees, cross the RR track,
and travel about 0.8 mile to a T-intersection.
Turn left here and continue on County 400 northeast for about
2.0 miles to the boat ramp and bridge at Spring Creek.
The grebe seems to prefer the inlet on the left (north) side
near the
Four
CACKLING GEESE were found 2/4 with a couple dozen Canada Geese near
Walker Pond in
The
following may be called for information:
Birding
in
Alabama
Breeding Bird Atlas project: Rick
West (800/707-4382 or 334/324-6477)
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:
Thank
you.
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Transcript
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