RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*January 1, 2007
*ALST0701.01
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Long-tailed Duck
Magnificent Frigatebird
Franklin’s Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull (2 locations)
Sprague’s Pipit
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
Tundra Swan
WESTERN GREBE
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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: January 1, 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, January 1, 2007.
An immature TUNDRA SWAN continued through at least 12/26 at Limestone Bay on Wheeler
NWR. [DeAL 18-F5&G4][BGtA p. 240-244]
A 2nd winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen below Wilson Dam 1/1. [DeAL
17-C7][BGtA p. 213]
A WESTERN GREBE was seen again 12/29 on Lake Eufaula north of W.F. George Dam in
Henry County. The grebe was again very distant upstream from the dam. The best
vantage point to look for this rarity would 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]
The Gulf Shores CBC 12/30 had around 148 species reported at compilation. Unusual
finds were the male LONG-TAILED DUCK present since 12/28 on the southern edge of
Lake Shelby in Gulf SP [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34], a young MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD
soaring and pirating at Perdido Pass bridge [DeAL 64-E4][BGtA p. 31], and at least
four SPRAGUE’S PIPITS on a private grown-over sod field near the Foley Expressway.
A FRANKLIN’S (1st winter) and two LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS (adult and 3rd winter)
were seen 12/29 at the Magnolia Springs landfill. 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 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!
[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.
-End Transcript
*Alabama
*Statewide
*January 1, 2007
*ALST0701.01
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Long-tailed Duck
Magnificent Frigatebird
Franklin’s Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull (2 locations)
Sprague’s Pipit
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
Tundra Swan
WESTERN GREBE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: January 1, 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, January 1, 2007.
An immature TUNDRA SWAN continued through at least 12/26 at Limestone Bay on Wheeler
NWR. [DeAL 18-F5&G4][BGtA p. 240-244]
A 2nd winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen below Wilson Dam 1/1. [DeAL
17-C7][BGtA p. 213]
A WESTERN GREBE was seen again 12/29 on Lake Eufaula north of W.F. George Dam in
Henry County. The grebe was again very distant upstream from the dam. The best
vantage point to look for this rarity would 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]
The Gulf Shores CBC 12/30 had around 148 species reported at compilation. Unusual
finds were the male LONG-TAILED DUCK present since 12/28 on the southern edge of
Lake Shelby in Gulf SP [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34], a young MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD
soaring and pirating at Perdido Pass bridge [DeAL 64-E4][BGtA p. 31], and at least
four SPRAGUE’S PIPITS on a private grown-over sod field near the Foley Expressway.
A FRANKLIN’S (1st winter) and two LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS (adult and 3rd winter)
were seen 12/29 at the Magnolia Springs landfill. 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 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!
[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.
-End Transcript