RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*September 16, 2006
*ALST0609.16
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Franklin’s Gull
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
“Trail’s” Flycatcher
====================================--- 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/)
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: September 16, 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 – Saturday, September 16, 2006.
Up to 30 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS have been seen in recent days at the
Sunbelt Sod Farm in Shelby County. To reach the farm from US 280 in Harpersville,
turn south on AL 25 and travel 4.7 miles to the farm on the left. Remember not
to drive or walk on the grass at this or any sod farm. DO NOT drive on wet,
muddy roads at this site. Remember there are now gates on all entrance roads
and these are only be open during farm working hours – typically weekdays.
Birders are still welcome to enter through open gates and bird but must leave
prior to gate closure in late afternoon to avoid being locked-in! DO NOT
TRESPASS ONTO THIS PRIVATE PROPERTY WHEN THE GATES ARE CLOSED! In addition, birding
group size must be limited to three cars! Please follow these guidelines to
the letter to avoid all of us losing access to this good birding site. [DeAL
31-H9][BGtA p. 164]
A FRANKLIN’S GULL was seen 9/13 above Wilson Dam near Florence. [DeAL
17-C7][BGtA p. 213] A morning walk at the nearby TVA Wetlands trail 9/15 produced a
nice collection of migrants including “TRAIL’S” and YELLOW-BELLIED
FLYCATCHER. To reach this location from AL 43, turn right on in front of the state
trooper’s office onto Reservation Road at the sign for Wilson Dam. In about 1.0
mile, turn at the second right toward the IFDC (or complex F) buildings and
then right again in front of the wetlands lab. Park in the lot and walk the
abandoned road behind the gate to the right past the wetlands and into the wooded
area. The trail runs for around 0.5 miles to the old greenhouse area. [DeAL
17-D7]
The world-famous Hummer/Bird Study Group will be banding at Ft. Morgan
October 7-20. 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 October 13-15.
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.
-End Transcript
*Alabama
*Statewide
*September 16, 2006
*ALST0609.16
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Franklin’s Gull
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
“Trail’s” Flycatcher
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
none
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: September 16, 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 – Saturday, September 16, 2006.
Up to 30 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS have been seen in recent days at the
Sunbelt Sod Farm in Shelby County. To reach the farm from US 280 in Harpersville,
turn south on AL 25 and travel 4.7 miles to the farm on the left. Remember not
to drive or walk on the grass at this or any sod farm. DO NOT drive on wet,
muddy roads at this site. Remember there are now gates on all entrance roads
and these are only be open during farm working hours – typically weekdays.
Birders are still welcome to enter through open gates and bird but must leave
prior to gate closure in late afternoon to avoid being locked-in! DO NOT
TRESPASS ONTO THIS PRIVATE PROPERTY WHEN THE GATES ARE CLOSED! In addition, birding
group size must be limited to three cars! Please follow these guidelines to
the letter to avoid all of us losing access to this good birding site. [DeAL
31-H9][BGtA p. 164]
A FRANKLIN’S GULL was seen 9/13 above Wilson Dam near Florence. [DeAL
17-C7][BGtA p. 213] A morning walk at the nearby TVA Wetlands trail 9/15 produced a
nice collection of migrants including “TRAIL’S” and YELLOW-BELLIED
FLYCATCHER. To reach this location from AL 43, turn right on in front of the state
trooper’s office onto Reservation Road at the sign for Wilson Dam. In about 1.0
mile, turn at the second right toward the IFDC (or complex F) buildings and
then right again in front of the wetlands lab. Park in the lot and walk the
abandoned road behind the gate to the right past the wetlands and into the wooded
area. The trail runs for around 0.5 miles to the old greenhouse area. [DeAL
17-D7]
The world-famous Hummer/Bird Study Group will be banding at Ft. Morgan
October 7-20. 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 October 13-15.
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.
-End Transcript