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Previous RBA Page : Alabama RBA for January, 2007
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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
*February 19, 2007
*ALST0702.19
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--- Species added since last report ---
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Ross’s Goose
Pacific Loon
ICELAND GULL
Lapland Longspur
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--- Species previously reported ---
White-winged Scoter
Lesser Black-backed Gull (new location)
NORTHERN WHEATEAR
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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: February 19, 2007
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, February 19, 2007.
The Baldwin County NORTHERN WHEATEAR found 2/3, continued through
at least 2/17 south of Foley near County 8 between AL 59 and the
Foley Beach Expressway. From the expressway, turn west onto County
8 and then left (south) onto Royal Troon about half way down towards
AL 59. Royal Troon is a semi-circular entrance road with a pond
in the middle and actually connects to County 8 at both ends. The
wheatear may still be favoring the western half Royal Troon down
to the intersection at Augusta. The wheatear does spend enough time
on the ground to be overlooked and tends to blend in if not sitting
up or flying. It habitually perches on the stakes, cable boxes,
conduit, and other low perches in the area. It has at times perched
on and in short trees. Please note this is an active construction
site and there can be significant traffic during weekdays. Park
as near the curb as possible. [DeAL 64-E3]
A 1st winter ICELAND GULL was found 2/18 in extreme northeastern
Lawrence County. This rarity was relocated late in the day on 2/19
with several thousand others gulls on a mud flat in Mallard-Fox
Creek WMA. The gull was last seen at 5:10 flying north towards the
main river channel. From AL 20, travel north on paved/gravel County
579 for 1.8 miles to several pullouts on the left that overlook
the backwater mudflat. [DeAL 18-E2][BGtA p. 237][NABT stop #1]
A 2nd winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen below Wilson Dam
2/17. A ROSS’S GOOSE was just downstream of the dam 2/18 on
a small island. [DeAL 17-C7][BGtA p. 213]
A PACIFIC LOON was found 2/15 out in the river from The Point at
the mouth of Town Creek. [DeAL 17-C9][BGtA p. 210]
Several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were seen and heard with larks 2/18 around
the observation platform on the Beaverdam Peninsula (west) side
of the bay. [DeAL 18-F5&G4][BGtA p. 240-244]
Not one, but two WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS were found 2/18 on Lake Hutto
in Guthrie Smith Park in Fayette County. To reach the lake, go about
two miles north of downtown Fayette on U.S. 43. Look for the brown
sign to Guthrie Smith Park, or turn right just past Mike Freeman
Buick. Turn right again in a block and follow the park road as it
curves left. Lake Hutto is on the east side of the park. [DeAL 28-B5]
The following may be called for information:
Alabama Ornithological Society: Stan Hamilton (205/951-5630)
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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RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*February 13, 2007
*ALST0702.13
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--- Species added since last report ---
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White-winged Scoter
WESTERN GREBE (AL/GA line)
Rufous Hummingbird
Allen’s Hummingbird
WESTERN MEADOWLARK (possible)
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--- Species previously reported ---
Lesser Black-backed Gull
NORTHERN WHEATEAR
Clay-colored Sparrow
Long-tailed Duck
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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: February 13, 2007
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 – Tuesday, February 13, 2007.
The Baldwin County NORTHERN WHEATEAR found 2/3, continued through
2/13 south of Foley near County 8 between AL 59 and the Foley Beach
Expressway. From the expressway, turn west onto County 8 and then
left (south) onto Royal Troon about half way down towards AL 59.
Royal Troon is a semi-circular entrance road with a pond in the
middle and actually connects to County 8 at both ends. The wheatear
appears to favor the western half Royal Troon down to the intersection
at Augusta. The wheatear does spend enough time on the ground to
be overlooked and tends to blend in if not sitting up or flying.
It habitually perches on the stakes, cable boxes, conduit, and other
low perches in the area. It has at times perched on and in short
trees. Please note this is an active construction site and there
can be significant traffic during weekdays. Park as near the curb
as possible and be on your best birding behavior. On 2/11 a possible
WESTERN MEADOWLARK was heard but not seen well before it flew away.
The location was near Royal Troon around the trellises. [DeAL 64-E3]
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW has been coming to a private feeder near
Fairhope in Baldwin County. For information call Bill Summerour
at 251/945-3188.
Both male RUFOUS and ALLEN’S HUMMINGBIRDS are present at a
private yard in Fairhope. The Allen’s was banded last November.
Contact David Dortch by e-mail at downbythebay@bellsouth.net for
directions.
A LONG-TAILED DUCK continued through 2/7 along the southern edge
of Lake Shelby in Gulf SP. [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34]
Up to three LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS of several plumages have been
present recently at the Magnolia Springs landfill in Baldwin County.
To enter the landfill, park at the office on the left and walk right
to the scale check-in building to ask permission and receive latest
information. DO NOT PARK ON OR DRIVE OVER THE SCALES AND DO NOT
BLOCK LANDFILL TRAFFIC IN ANY WAY! After checking-in, drive around
the scales and straight ahead to the T-intersection. The viewing
location is on top of the embankment straight ahead – a wooden
platform should be visible. There is currently a gravel road to
the top you are welcome to drive up. Be sure to park out of the
road near the viewing platform. IMPORTANT: once you have arrived
on top, BIRD ONLY FROM INSIDE THE VIEWING PLATFORM – DO NOT
WANDER AROUND! The landfill is usually closed on Sundays. [DeAL
63-G7][BGtA p. 37]
A WESTERN GREBE was seen again 2/6 near the AL/GA stateline on Lake
Eufaula north of W.F. George Dam in Henry County where one has been
present since last December. The grebe was seen near the Georgia
shoreline but at times apparently wanders into Alabama waters. The
best vantage point to look for this rarity may be from the west
side of the dam itself. The access road is the first road east of
the County 97 and 46 intersection. The road widens a bit right before
the turn down to the fishing access and there is room to park. If
the gate to this road happens to be closed, you can also see most
of the lake from the dam's Georgia side by traveling east through
Ft. Gaines and then north on GA 39 to the east side access road.
Updates on this bird would be appreciated. [DeAL 54-G5][BGtA p.
95]
A female WHITE-WINGED SCOTER was discovered 2/13 on Lake Hutto in
Guthrie Smith Park in Fayette County. To reach the lake, go about
two miles north of downtown Fayette on U.S. 43. Look for the brown
sign to Guthrie Smith Park, or turn right just past Mike Freeman
Buick. Turn right again in a block and follow the park road as it
curves left. Lake Hutto is on the east side of the park. [DeAL 28-B5]
The following may be called for information:
Alabama Ornithological Society: Stan Hamilton (205/951-5630)
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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RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*February 7, 2007
*ALST0702.07
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--- Species added since last report ---
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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--- Species previously reported ---
NORTHERN WHEATEAR
Clay-colored Sparrow
Long-tailed Duck
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: February 7, 2007
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 – Wednesday, February 7, 2007.
The Baldwin County NORTHERN WHEATEAR found 2/3, continued through
2/7 south of Foley near County 8 between AL 59 and the Foley Beach
Expressway. From the expressway end, turn west onto County 8 and
then left (south) onto Royal Troon about half way down towards AL
59. Royal Troon is a semi-circular entrance road with a pond in
the middle and actually connects to County 8 at both ends. The wheatear
appears to favor the western half Royal Troon down to the intersection
at Augusta. The birds also appears to most consistently found here
in morning although it has been in this general area at other times
of the day. More similar habitat is nearby so it might payoff to
search here if the bird cannot be found on Royal Troon. The wheatear
does spend enough time on the ground to be overlooked and tends
to blend in if not perched up or flying. It habitually perches up
on the stakes, cable boxes, conduit, and other low perches in the
area. Please note this is an active construction site and there
can be significant traffic during weekdays. Park as near the curb
as possible and be on your best birding behavior. [DeAL 64-E3]
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW has been coming to a private feeder near
Fairhope in Baldwin County. For information call Bill Summerour
at 251/945-3188.
A LONG-TAILED DUCK continued through 2/7 along the southern edge
of Lake Shelby in Gulf SP. [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34]
Up to three LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS of several plumages have been
present recently at the Magnolia Springs landfill in Baldwin County.
To enter the landfill, park at the office on the left and walk right
to the scale check-in building to ask permission and receive latest
information. DO NOT PARK ON OR DRIVE OVER THE SCALES AND DO NOT
BLOCK LANDFILL TRAFFIC IN ANY WAY! After checking-in, drive around
the scales and straight ahead to the T-intersection. The viewing
location is on top of the embankment straight ahead – a wooden
platform should be visible. There is currently a gravel road to
the top you are welcome to drive up. Be sure to park out of the
road near the viewing platform. IMPORTANT: once you have arrived
on top, BIRD ONLY FROM INSIDE THE VIEWING PLATFORM – DO NOT
WANDER AROUND! The landfill is usually closed on Sundays. [DeAL
63-G7][BGtA p. 37]
The following may be called for information:
Alabama Ornithological Society: Stan Hamilton (205/951-5630)
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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RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*February 4, 2007
*ALST0702.04
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--- Species added since last report ---
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HARLEQUIN DUCK (not relocated)
Surf Scoter
NORTHERN WHEATEAR
Clay-colored Sparrow
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--- Species previously reported ---
Tundra Swan
Lapland Longspur
Long-tailed Duck
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: February 4, 2007
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 – Sunday, February 4, 2007.
Alabama’s 4th NORTHERN WHEATEAR was found 2/3 in Baldwin County
south of Foley and was seen and photographed by many birders on
2/4. The location is off County 8 between AL 59 and the Foley Beach
Expressway. From the expressway end, turn west onto County 8 and
then left (south) onto Royal Troon about half way down towards AL
59. This road leads to what appears to be a future subdivision.
Currently there are a few mounds of dirt and stakes/pipes placed
around the grassy habitat. It is not known how much construction
activity is taking place at this spot during weekdays. The bird
was observed mostly around 200 yards from the turn off County 8
and frequently perched up when not feeding. Updates on this ultra-rarity
would be much appreciated. [DeAL 64-E3]
A female HARLEQUIN DUCK was seen and closely studied 1/24 by an
experienced duck hunter out in Bon Secour Bay a mile or so west
of Pelican Point. Subsequent searches have failed to relocate this
rarity. However, during these searches 1/25, a raft of 15-16 SURF
SCOTERS was discovered off Point Clear just south of Fairhope and
a single SURF SCOTER was found off Pelican Point. [DeAL 64-E2].
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW has been coming to a private feeder near
Fairhope in Baldwin County. For information call Bill Summerour
at 251/945-3188.
A LONG-TAILED DUCK continued through at least 1/27 along the southern
edge of Lake Shelby in Gulf SP. [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34]
An immature TUNDRA SWAN was seen again 1/24 at Limestone Bay on
Wheeler NWR. On that day the swan was on the north end of the bay.
Several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were seen and heard with larks 2/2 around
the observation platform on the Beaverdam Peninsula (west) side
of the bay. [DeAL 18-F5&G4][BGtA p. 240-244]
The following may be called for information:
Alabama Ornithological Society: Stan Hamilton (205/951-5630)
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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