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Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for March, 2006
Next RBA Page: Alabama RBA for May, 2006
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
*April 20, 2006
*ALST0604.20
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--- Species added since last report ---
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Brown Booby (possible)
Franklin’s Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Marbled Godwit
Red Knot
Baird’s Sandpiper
Black-whiskered Vireo
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--- Species previously reported ---
none
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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 ABRC section) for forms and suggestions on how to submit your sightings of these species to the state database.
Written details, photos, recordings, etc. are highly desired for ABRC Review List species and should be sent to:
Greg D. Jackson
2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244
g_d_jackson@bellsouth.net
Fax: 205/987-5167
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Alabama Ornithological Society website:
http://www.bham.net/aos/
Alabama RBA archives:
http://www.tvas.org/rba.htm
NABT = North Alabama Birding Trail (http://www.northalabamabirdingtrail.com/)
ACBT = Alabama Coastal Birding Trail (http://www.alabamacoastalbirdingtrail.com/)
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 20, 2006
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.
Alabama Rare Bird Report – Thursday, April 20, 2006.
A cooperative BLACK-WHISKERED VIREO was present on the south side of the Dauphin Island Shell Mounds from 4/12 to at least 4/17. An immature GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen 4/15 on the sand berm at the mouth of the ferry channel on the east end. An adult “dark-backed” gull was seen on one of the Little Dauphin Island sandbars 4/15. A MARBLED GODWIT continued to be seen on the beach and rock jetties west of Ft. Gaines. An alternate plumage RED KNOT was found 4/15 near the end of Bienville Blvd. on the west end across from Vargas Street. Look on the north (sound) side for a large hurricane-formed pool where many plovers and other shorebirds were seen all last weekend. [DeAL 64-B3&4][BGtA p. 6-12]
A possible BROWN BOOBY, that may be injured, was reported to be near the ferry landing and fishing pier on Ft. Morgan 4/19. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 23]
An alternate plumage FRANKLIN’S GULL was found 4/17 on the pilings at the south end of the US 431 bridge north of Guntersville. [DeAL 26-A1][BGtA p.258]
Three BAIRD’S SANDPIPERS were seen 4/13 at the Bayou La Batre pond. To reach the ponds from downtown Bayou La Batre, follow AL 188 north over the large drawbridge to the first traffic signal at Little River Road. Turn left (west) and travel 1.1 miles to the second sharp left turn. Go straight ahead onto a dirt road and in about 0.2 miles you will reach the diked ponds on the right. DO NOT attempt to drive on the dikes. [DeAL 62-H2][BGtA p.18]
The next meeting of the Alabama Ornithological Society will be held on Dauphin Island April 21-23.
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855)
Alabama Ornithological Society: Stan Hamilton (205/951-5630)
Alabama Breeding Bird Atlas project: Rick West (800/707-4382 or 334/324-6477)
Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline: (205/621-3333)
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
*April 10, 2006
*ALST0604.10
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--- Species added since last report ---
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Cave Swallow (2 locations)
TOWNSEND’S WARBLER (probable)
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--- Species previously reported ---
None
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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 ABRC section) for forms and suggestions on how to submit your sightings of these species to the state database.
Written details, photos, recordings, etc. are highly desired for ABRC Review List species and should be sent to:
Greg D. Jackson
2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244
g_d_jackson@bellsouth.net
Fax: 205/987-5167
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Alabama Ornithological Society website:
http://www.bham.net/aos/
Alabama RBA archives:
http://www.tvas.org/rba.htm
NABT = North Alabama Birding Trail (http://www.northalabamabirdingtrail.com/)
ACBT = Alabama Coastal Birding Trail (http://www.alabamacoastalbirdingtrail.com/)
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 10, 2006
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.
Alabama Rare Bird Report – Monday, April 10, 2006.
A probable male TOWNSEND’S WARBLER was discovered 4/8 in the Audubon Sanctuary on Dauphin Island. This distinctive bird was observed for around 5 minutes before it drifted north with an active migrant flock. The location was along the trail between the D.I. campground and the sanctuary banding area. Subsequent searches have so far failed to relocate this potential 1st state record. A probable CAVE SWALLOW was seen with Cliffs on the island 4/7. [DeAL 64-B3&4][BGtA p. 6-12]
A CAVE SWALLOW was banded 4/8 at Ft. Morgan by the Hummer/Bird Study Group. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 23] Banding operations will continue through April 15. All visitors are welcome! Please note: this banding effort takes place on fort property so expect to pay the standard fort entrance fee. In the interest of maintaining a positive birder image with those administrating the fort, PLEASE be sure you pay your way!!!
The next meeting of the Alabama Ornithological Society will be held on Dauphin Island April 21-23.
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855)
Alabama Ornithological Society: Stan Hamilton (205/951-5630)
Alabama Breeding Bird Atlas project: Rick West (800/707-4382 or 334/324-6477)
Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline: (205/621-3333)
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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