RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*February 21, 2006
*ALST0602.21
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
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TRUMPETER / Tundra SWAN
Red-necked Grebe
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Western Tanager (probable)
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
HARRIS’S HAWK
COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD
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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.
BIRDERS BEWARE!
Identifications for birds listed within this RBA are believed to be correct
but obviously cannot be guaranteed. The origin or “wildness” of sometimes
exotic, captive, or reintroduced birds may be difficult to determine and no
guarantees are made or should be inferred for birds included on this report.
Bottomline: birds listed within this RBA are not endorsed by the ABRC in any way
and will not be added to the AOS Alabama state bird list prior to undergoing
the rigorous review process described by the ABRC bylaws.
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/)
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: February 21, 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 – Tuesday, February 21, 2006.
Two immature swans, origin unknown, were found 2/17 in a field pond south of
Opelika. These birds have apparently been present at this location for around
one month and possess several features indicative of TRUMPETER. The pond is
located on the west side of AL 51 about 2.0 miles south of Marvyn (at US 80)
near the Lee/Russell County line. This is private property – observe only from
the highway! The birds continued to be seen through 2/21 and video was taken
to help solve the i.d. puzzle. [DeAL 47-D7]
The Dauphin Island HARRIS’S HAWK, origin unknown, was refound and seen twice
2/20 near Omega Street facing the airport marsh. Both times the bird was in
open, piney lots near the water’s edge. An extensive search 2/21 failed to
relocate this hawk. [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p. 11]
The last report I’ve seen on Alabama’s 1st COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD was from
2/10. At that time this male’s gorget and helmet had filled-out and the bird was
likely getting eager to travel! Birders are welcome to come and try for this
bird but MUST NOT ENTER THE BACKYARD OR BOTHER THE HOSTS! The feeder can
easily be seen from the alley behind the home. Directions: from I-85 in
Montgomery, take exit #6 and turn south on East Blvd (aka US 80). In about 2.0 miles
turn east (left) onto Calmar Drive. Igor's Restaurant is on that corner. In
a short distance turn right onto Gas Light Curve at the Liberty service
station. In a bit turn left onto Lazy Brook Lane and then take an immediate right
into an unmarked alley. There is a large mail box at the entrance to the
alley. Go the fifth backyard on the right. It is the only backyard that does not
have a fence fronting the alley. The backyard also has a metal shed. The
feeder is on the wooden fence on the right side of the yard. You can easily see
the feeder from your vehicle. Feedback would be appreciated on whether this
bird is still present or not. [DeAL 45-E8]
A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen 2/19 in both Alabama and Georgia waters above
W.F. George Dam south of Eufaula in Barbour County. Check to see if the west
access gate is open (County 202) since it allows the best view from the middle of
the dam. [DeAL 54-G5][BGtA p. 95]
A probable male WESTERN TANAGER was seen briefly 2/20 in east Tuscaloosa near
Breckenridge Apartments on AL 215. This bird has not been relocated so far.
[DeAL 36-A1]
Two LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS (one adult, one 1st winter) were seen 2/17
among several thousand gulls at the Magnolia Springs landfill in Baldwin County.
To enter the landfill, park at the office on the left and walk right over 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 new viewing location is located on top of the embankment –
a wooden platform should be visible. There is currently a gravel road to
the top you are welcome to drive up and a parking area is provided next to the
platform. IMPORTANT: once you have arrived on top, BIRD ONLY FROM INSIDE THE
VIEWING PLATFORM – DO NOT WANDER AROUND! [DeAL 63-G7][BGtA p. 37]
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
*February 21, 2006
*ALST0602.21
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
TRUMPETER / Tundra SWAN
Red-necked Grebe
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Western Tanager (probable)
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
HARRIS’S HAWK
COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
BIRDERS BEWARE!
Identifications for birds listed within this RBA are believed to be correct
but obviously cannot be guaranteed. The origin or “wildness” of sometimes
exotic, captive, or reintroduced birds may be difficult to determine and no
guarantees are made or should be inferred for birds included on this report.
Bottomline: birds listed within this RBA are not endorsed by the ABRC in any way
and will not be added to the AOS Alabama state bird list prior to undergoing
the rigorous review process described by the ABRC bylaws.
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/)
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: February 21, 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 – Tuesday, February 21, 2006.
Two immature swans, origin unknown, were found 2/17 in a field pond south of
Opelika. These birds have apparently been present at this location for around
one month and possess several features indicative of TRUMPETER. The pond is
located on the west side of AL 51 about 2.0 miles south of Marvyn (at US 80)
near the Lee/Russell County line. This is private property – observe only from
the highway! The birds continued to be seen through 2/21 and video was taken
to help solve the i.d. puzzle. [DeAL 47-D7]
The Dauphin Island HARRIS’S HAWK, origin unknown, was refound and seen twice
2/20 near Omega Street facing the airport marsh. Both times the bird was in
open, piney lots near the water’s edge. An extensive search 2/21 failed to
relocate this hawk. [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p. 11]
The last report I’ve seen on Alabama’s 1st COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD was from
2/10. At that time this male’s gorget and helmet had filled-out and the bird was
likely getting eager to travel! Birders are welcome to come and try for this
bird but MUST NOT ENTER THE BACKYARD OR BOTHER THE HOSTS! The feeder can
easily be seen from the alley behind the home. Directions: from I-85 in
Montgomery, take exit #6 and turn south on East Blvd (aka US 80). In about 2.0 miles
turn east (left) onto Calmar Drive. Igor's Restaurant is on that corner. In
a short distance turn right onto Gas Light Curve at the Liberty service
station. In a bit turn left onto Lazy Brook Lane and then take an immediate right
into an unmarked alley. There is a large mail box at the entrance to the
alley. Go the fifth backyard on the right. It is the only backyard that does not
have a fence fronting the alley. The backyard also has a metal shed. The
feeder is on the wooden fence on the right side of the yard. You can easily see
the feeder from your vehicle. Feedback would be appreciated on whether this
bird is still present or not. [DeAL 45-E8]
A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen 2/19 in both Alabama and Georgia waters above
W.F. George Dam south of Eufaula in Barbour County. Check to see if the west
access gate is open (County 202) since it allows the best view from the middle of
the dam. [DeAL 54-G5][BGtA p. 95]
A probable male WESTERN TANAGER was seen briefly 2/20 in east Tuscaloosa near
Breckenridge Apartments on AL 215. This bird has not been relocated so far.
[DeAL 36-A1]
Two LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS (one adult, one 1st winter) were seen 2/17
among several thousand gulls at the Magnolia Springs landfill in Baldwin County.
To enter the landfill, park at the office on the left and walk right over 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 new viewing location is located on top of the embankment –
a wooden platform should be visible. There is currently a gravel road to
the top you are welcome to drive up and a parking area is provided next to the
platform. IMPORTANT: once you have arrived on top, BIRD ONLY FROM INSIDE THE
VIEWING PLATFORM – DO NOT WANDER AROUND! [DeAL 63-G7][BGtA p. 37]
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