RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*January 12, 2007
*ALST0701.12
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Black Scoter
Pacific Loon (2 locations)
Golden Eagle
ICELAND GULL
Clay-colored Sparrow
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
Long-tailed Duck
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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 12, 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 – Friday, January 12, 2007.
A first winter ICELAND GULL was discovered 1/12 at the Magnolia Springs landfill in
Baldwin County. To enter the landfill, park at the office on the left and walk
right 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 THE
VIEWING PLATFORM – DO NOT WANDER AROUND! The landfill is usually closed on
Sundays. [DeAL 63-G7][BGtA p. 37]
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW continued 1/6 just east of Ft. Morgan where one was seen on
the recent CBC 12/30. The location is reached from just west of mile marker 4 by
following the small, paved road north into a new housing development. Look for a
pile of trash and old truck on the right. The Clay-colored was in the weeds with
other sparrow species. [DeAL 64-B5]
The LONG-TAILED DUCK continued through at least 1/2 along the southern edge of Lake
Shelby in Gulf SP. [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34]
A BLACK SCOTER was found 1/1 north of Dauphin Island in Aloe Bay. The bird was with
other waterfowl at the end of DeSoto Street. [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p. 6-12]
An adult GOLDEN EAGLE was seen 1/3 feeding on a deer carcass adjacent to AL 41 at
the Dallas-Wilcox County line northeast of Camden. The bird was last seen flying
east over a treeline. [DeAL 50-A4]
A PACIFIC LOON was found 1/5 at Spring Creek embayment northeast of Courtland. The
location is reached by following Lawrence County 150 north from Courtland toward the
paper mill. In about 2.0 miles you will approach a large pine stand on the right.
Turn right (east) onto County 400 just before these trees, cross the RR track, and
travel a short distance to a T-intersection. Turn left here and continue on County
400 north and then east for about another 2.0 miles to the boat ramp and bridge at
Spring Creek. [DeAL 18-D1]
Two PACIFIC LOONS were seen 1/5 in the river channel north of Lurleen Wallace Drive
and the Kiwanas Pier between US 431 and AL 69 in Guntersville. [DeAL
25-A&B10][BGtA p. 258].
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 12, 2007
*ALST0701.12
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
Black Scoter
Pacific Loon (2 locations)
Golden Eagle
ICELAND GULL
Clay-colored Sparrow
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
Long-tailed Duck
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 12, 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 – Friday, January 12, 2007.
A first winter ICELAND GULL was discovered 1/12 at the Magnolia Springs landfill in
Baldwin County. To enter the landfill, park at the office on the left and walk
right 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 THE
VIEWING PLATFORM – DO NOT WANDER AROUND! The landfill is usually closed on
Sundays. [DeAL 63-G7][BGtA p. 37]
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW continued 1/6 just east of Ft. Morgan where one was seen on
the recent CBC 12/30. The location is reached from just west of mile marker 4 by
following the small, paved road north into a new housing development. Look for a
pile of trash and old truck on the right. The Clay-colored was in the weeds with
other sparrow species. [DeAL 64-B5]
The LONG-TAILED DUCK continued through at least 1/2 along the southern edge of Lake
Shelby in Gulf SP. [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34]
A BLACK SCOTER was found 1/1 north of Dauphin Island in Aloe Bay. The bird was with
other waterfowl at the end of DeSoto Street. [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p. 6-12]
An adult GOLDEN EAGLE was seen 1/3 feeding on a deer carcass adjacent to AL 41 at
the Dallas-Wilcox County line northeast of Camden. The bird was last seen flying
east over a treeline. [DeAL 50-A4]
A PACIFIC LOON was found 1/5 at Spring Creek embayment northeast of Courtland. The
location is reached by following Lawrence County 150 north from Courtland toward the
paper mill. In about 2.0 miles you will approach a large pine stand on the right.
Turn right (east) onto County 400 just before these trees, cross the RR track, and
travel a short distance to a T-intersection. Turn left here and continue on County
400 north and then east for about another 2.0 miles to the boat ramp and bridge at
Spring Creek. [DeAL 18-D1]
Two PACIFIC LOONS were seen 1/5 in the river channel north of Lurleen Wallace Drive
and the Kiwanas Pier between US 431 and AL 69 in Guntersville. [DeAL
25-A&B10][BGtA p. 258].
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