RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*December 2, 2005
*ALST0512.02
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
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Greater White-fronted Goose
Ross’s Goose
Black Scoter
King Rail
Sandhill Crane
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Red Crossbill
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
RED-NECKED GREBE
Vermilion Flycatcher
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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
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
ACBT = Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: December 2, 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 Alabama [BGtA p. xx] will also be included for birding locations sites
described therein.
Alabama Rare Bird Report – Friday, December 2, 2005.
A RED-NECKED GREBE continued through at least 11/26 on Limestone Bay at
Wheeler NWR. To reach a good viewing location follow the gravel Arrowhead Landing
road to the boat ramp scan the bay. This is NABT stop #23. At least three
ROSS’S and several GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE along with many SANDHILL CRANES
have now returned to winter on the bay. [DeAL 18-F5][BGtA p. 244]
A male VERMILION FLYCATCHER continued through at least 11/30 on White Springs
Dike road at Wheeler NWR. The location is near an osprey platform about
1.0-1.5 mile southeast of the gate on US Alt 72 just past its split from US 31.
There is a North Alabama Birding Trail stop at this gate. The flycatcher may
be more dependable in late morning based on recent reports. Also just east of
the osprey platform 11/19 was a KING RAIL in a small stream running parallel
to the river. [DeAL 18-F4][BGtA p. 244]
A female BLACK SCOTER was found 12/1 off Signal Point Road in Guntersville.
To reach this location follow AL 227 east from US 431 past the grain silos and
turn left on Signal Point Road. Follow the road north until you leave the
industrial area until you reach spots to scan the water. The scoter was near a
large flock of gulls when found. [DeAL 26-A1][BGtA p. 258]
1-2 RED CROSSBILLS were found 11/26 at Talladega NF northeast of Anniston
where the species has been a regular treat for several years now. To reach the
site take the Heflin exit (AL 9) from I-20 and travel north 1.5 miles to US 78.
Turn right and follow US 78 east for 8.5 miles to Co. 61. Turn left and
follow Co. 61 for 7.5 miles to FS500 (the road becomes FS553 at the forest
boundary). Turn right and follow FS500 and signs for Lake Coleman to a fenced
parking area on the right in 1.5 miles. Check the trees in the parking area and the
nearby Pinhoti Trail. [DeAL 33-A8][BGtA p. 184]
On 11/19 a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was noted on power wires adjacent to
Breman Road in Baldwin County. The location was south of US 98 a mile or so east
of Elberta. Breman is the next paved road east of County 87. [DeAL 63-G9]
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.
-End Transcript
*Alabama
*Statewide
*December 2, 2005
*ALST0512.02
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Greater White-fronted Goose
Ross’s Goose
Black Scoter
King Rail
Sandhill Crane
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Red Crossbill
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
RED-NECKED GREBE
Vermilion 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
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
ACBT = Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: December 2, 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 Alabama [BGtA p. xx] will also be included for birding locations sites
described therein.
Alabama Rare Bird Report – Friday, December 2, 2005.
A RED-NECKED GREBE continued through at least 11/26 on Limestone Bay at
Wheeler NWR. To reach a good viewing location follow the gravel Arrowhead Landing
road to the boat ramp scan the bay. This is NABT stop #23. At least three
ROSS’S and several GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE along with many SANDHILL CRANES
have now returned to winter on the bay. [DeAL 18-F5][BGtA p. 244]
A male VERMILION FLYCATCHER continued through at least 11/30 on White Springs
Dike road at Wheeler NWR. The location is near an osprey platform about
1.0-1.5 mile southeast of the gate on US Alt 72 just past its split from US 31.
There is a North Alabama Birding Trail stop at this gate. The flycatcher may
be more dependable in late morning based on recent reports. Also just east of
the osprey platform 11/19 was a KING RAIL in a small stream running parallel
to the river. [DeAL 18-F4][BGtA p. 244]
A female BLACK SCOTER was found 12/1 off Signal Point Road in Guntersville.
To reach this location follow AL 227 east from US 431 past the grain silos and
turn left on Signal Point Road. Follow the road north until you leave the
industrial area until you reach spots to scan the water. The scoter was near a
large flock of gulls when found. [DeAL 26-A1][BGtA p. 258]
1-2 RED CROSSBILLS were found 11/26 at Talladega NF northeast of Anniston
where the species has been a regular treat for several years now. To reach the
site take the Heflin exit (AL 9) from I-20 and travel north 1.5 miles to US 78.
Turn right and follow US 78 east for 8.5 miles to Co. 61. Turn left and
follow Co. 61 for 7.5 miles to FS500 (the road becomes FS553 at the forest
boundary). Turn right and follow FS500 and signs for Lake Coleman to a fenced
parking area on the right in 1.5 miles. Check the trees in the parking area and the
nearby Pinhoti Trail. [DeAL 33-A8][BGtA p. 184]
On 11/19 a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was noted on power wires adjacent to
Breman Road in Baldwin County. The location was south of US 98 a mile or so east
of Elberta. Breman is the next paved road east of County 87. [DeAL 63-G9]
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.
-End Transcript