RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*March 17, 2006
*ALST0603.17
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Eared Grebe
Great Black-backed Gull
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Bachman’s Sparrow
Western Meadowlark (gone?)
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Red Crossbill
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
TRUMPETER SWAN (gone)
HARRIS’S HAWK
COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD (gone?)
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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/)
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: March 17, 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 – Friday, March 17, 2006.
A WESTERN MEADOWLARK was heard, seen, and photographed, in late February at
the Dauphin Island airport. The location was generally north of the parking
lot in the bushes left of the runway. The last positive report I have was from
2/28. Nearby, a HARRIS’S HAWK, origin unknown, continued to be seen through
at least 3/11. This wary bird appears to favor the area bordered by Octavia
and Narvaez although it has also been found at times a couple blocks away.
An immature GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was found 3/11 on a sandbar near the
fishing pier. Also on the island recently, a female-type YELLOW-HEADED
BLACKBIRD was found ¾ associating with a cowbird flock on the east end near the
campground entrance. [DeAL 64-B3&4][BGtA p. 6-12]
An alternate-plumage EARED GREBE was found 3/13 on the Tennessee River at the
mouth of Town Creek. The location is north of the boat ramp and former Point
Restaurant. [DeAL 17-C9][BGtA p. 209]
At least four RED CROSSBILLS (including one juvenile) were observed 3/15 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. BACHMAN’S
SPARROWS were also singing along the trail that day and a RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER was
found farther east toward Lake Coleman. [DeAL 33-A8][BGtA p. 184]
The two immature TRUMPETER SWANS, present for at least a month on a pond
south of Opelika, apparently departed around 3/8. Also, Montgomery’s wintering
COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD was last reported around 2/19 and is likely gone.
The world-famous Hummer/Bird Study Group will be banding at Ft. Morgan April
1-15. Visitors are welcome! Please note: this banding operation 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.
-End Transcript
*Alabama
*Statewide
*March 17, 2006
*ALST0603.17
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Eared Grebe
Great Black-backed Gull
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Bachman’s Sparrow
Western Meadowlark (gone?)
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Red Crossbill
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
TRUMPETER SWAN (gone)
HARRIS’S HAWK
COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD (gone?)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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/)
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: March 17, 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 – Friday, March 17, 2006.
A WESTERN MEADOWLARK was heard, seen, and photographed, in late February at
the Dauphin Island airport. The location was generally north of the parking
lot in the bushes left of the runway. The last positive report I have was from
2/28. Nearby, a HARRIS’S HAWK, origin unknown, continued to be seen through
at least 3/11. This wary bird appears to favor the area bordered by Octavia
and Narvaez although it has also been found at times a couple blocks away.
An immature GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL was found 3/11 on a sandbar near the
fishing pier. Also on the island recently, a female-type YELLOW-HEADED
BLACKBIRD was found ¾ associating with a cowbird flock on the east end near the
campground entrance. [DeAL 64-B3&4][BGtA p. 6-12]
An alternate-plumage EARED GREBE was found 3/13 on the Tennessee River at the
mouth of Town Creek. The location is north of the boat ramp and former Point
Restaurant. [DeAL 17-C9][BGtA p. 209]
At least four RED CROSSBILLS (including one juvenile) were observed 3/15 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. BACHMAN’S
SPARROWS were also singing along the trail that day and a RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER was
found farther east toward Lake Coleman. [DeAL 33-A8][BGtA p. 184]
The two immature TRUMPETER SWANS, present for at least a month on a pond
south of Opelika, apparently departed around 3/8. Also, Montgomery’s wintering
COSTA’S HUMMINGBIRD was last reported around 2/19 and is likely gone.
The world-famous Hummer/Bird Study Group will be banding at Ft. Morgan April
1-15. Visitors are welcome! Please note: this banding operation 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.
-End Transcript