RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*February 4, 2007
*ALST0702.04
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
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HARLEQUIN DUCK (not relocated)
Surf Scoter
NORTHERN WHEATEAR
Clay-colored Sparrow
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
Tundra Swan
Lapland Longspur
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/)
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: February 4, 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 – Sunday, February 4, 2007.
Alabama’s 4th NORTHERN WHEATEAR was found 2/3 in Baldwin County south of Foley and
was seen and photographed by many birders on 2/4. The location is off County 8
between AL 59 and the Foley Beach Expressway. From the expressway end, turn west
onto County 8 and then left (south) onto Royal Troon about half way down towards AL
59. This road leads to what appears to be a future subdivision. Currently there
are a few mounds of dirt and stakes/pipes placed around the grassy habitat. It is
not known how much construction activity is taking place at this spot during
weekdays. The bird was observed mostly around 200 yards from the turn off County 8
and frequently perched up when not feeding. Updates on this ultra-rarity would be
much appreciated. [DeAL 64-E3]
A female HARLEQUIN DUCK was seen and closely studied 1/24 by an experienced duck
hunter out in Bon Secour Bay a mile or so west of Pelican Point. Subsequent
searches have failed to relocate this rarity. However, during these searches 1/25,
a raft of 15-16 SURF SCOTERS was discovered off Point Clear just south of Fairhope
and a single SURF SCOTER was found off Pelican Point. [DeAL 64-E2].
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW has been coming to a private feeder near Fairhope in Baldwin
County. For information call Bill Summerour at 251/945-3188.
A LONG-TAILED DUCK continued through at least 1/27 along the southern edge of Lake
Shelby in Gulf SP. [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34]
An immature TUNDRA SWAN was seen again 1/24 at Limestone Bay on Wheeler NWR. On
that day the swan was on the north end of the bay. Several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were
seen and heard with larks 2/2 around the observation platform on the Beaverdam
Peninsula (west) side of the bay. [DeAL 18-F5&G4][BGtA p. 240-244]
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
*February 4, 2007
*ALST0702.04
====================================--- Species added since last report ---
====================================
HARLEQUIN DUCK (not relocated)
Surf Scoter
NORTHERN WHEATEAR
Clay-colored Sparrow
====================================--- Species previously reported ---
Tundra Swan
Lapland Longspur
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: February 4, 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 – Sunday, February 4, 2007.
Alabama’s 4th NORTHERN WHEATEAR was found 2/3 in Baldwin County south of Foley and
was seen and photographed by many birders on 2/4. The location is off County 8
between AL 59 and the Foley Beach Expressway. From the expressway end, turn west
onto County 8 and then left (south) onto Royal Troon about half way down towards AL
59. This road leads to what appears to be a future subdivision. Currently there
are a few mounds of dirt and stakes/pipes placed around the grassy habitat. It is
not known how much construction activity is taking place at this spot during
weekdays. The bird was observed mostly around 200 yards from the turn off County 8
and frequently perched up when not feeding. Updates on this ultra-rarity would be
much appreciated. [DeAL 64-E3]
A female HARLEQUIN DUCK was seen and closely studied 1/24 by an experienced duck
hunter out in Bon Secour Bay a mile or so west of Pelican Point. Subsequent
searches have failed to relocate this rarity. However, during these searches 1/25,
a raft of 15-16 SURF SCOTERS was discovered off Point Clear just south of Fairhope
and a single SURF SCOTER was found off Pelican Point. [DeAL 64-E2].
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW has been coming to a private feeder near Fairhope in Baldwin
County. For information call Bill Summerour at 251/945-3188.
A LONG-TAILED DUCK continued through at least 1/27 along the southern edge of Lake
Shelby in Gulf SP. [DeAL 64-F3][BGtA p.34]
An immature TUNDRA SWAN was seen again 1/24 at Limestone Bay on Wheeler NWR. On
that day the swan was on the north end of the bay. Several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were
seen and heard with larks 2/2 around the observation platform on the Beaverdam
Peninsula (west) side of the bay. [DeAL 18-F5&G4][BGtA p. 240-244]
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