RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*February 19, 2007
*ALST0702.19
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--- Species added since last report ---
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Ross’s Goose
Pacific Loon
ICELAND GULL
Lapland Longspur
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--- Species previously reported ---
White-winged Scoter
Lesser Black-backed Gull (new location)
NORTHERN WHEATEAR
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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 19, 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, February 19, 2007.
The Baldwin County NORTHERN WHEATEAR found 2/3, continued through at least 2/17 south of Foley near County 8 between AL 59 and the Foley Beach Expressway. From the expressway, turn west onto County 8 and then left (south) onto Royal Troon about half way down towards AL 59. Royal Troon is a semi-circular entrance road with a pond in the middle and actually connects to County 8 at both ends. The wheatear may still be favoring the western half Royal Troon down to the intersection at Augusta. The wheatear does spend enough time on the ground to be overlooked and tends to blend in if not sitting up or flying. It habitually perches on the stakes, cable boxes, conduit, and other low perches in the area. It has at times perched on and in short trees. Please note this is an active construction site and there can be significant traffic during weekdays. Park as near the curb as possible. [DeAL 64-E3]
A 1st winter ICELAND GULL was found 2/18 in extreme northeastern Lawrence County. This rarity was relocated late in the day on 2/19 with several thousand others gulls on a mud flat in Mallard-Fox Creek WMA. The gull was last seen at 5:10 flying north towards the main river channel. From AL 20, travel north on paved/gravel County 579 for 1.8 miles to several pullouts on the left that overlook the backwater mudflat. [DeAL 18-E2][BGtA p. 237][NABT stop #1]
A 2nd winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen below Wilson Dam 2/17. A ROSS’S GOOSE was just downstream of the dam 2/18 on a small island. [DeAL 17-C7][BGtA p. 213]
A PACIFIC LOON was found 2/15 out in the river from The Point at the mouth of Town Creek. [DeAL 17-C9][BGtA p. 210]
Several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were seen and heard with larks 2/18 around the observation platform on the Beaverdam Peninsula (west) side of the bay. [DeAL 18-F5&G4][BGtA p. 240-244]
Not one, but two WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS were found 2/18 on Lake Hutto in Guthrie Smith Park in Fayette County. To reach the lake, go about two miles north of downtown Fayette on U.S. 43. Look for the brown sign to Guthrie Smith Park, or turn right just past Mike Freeman Buick. Turn right again in a block and follow the park road as it curves left. Lake Hutto is on the east side of the park. [DeAL 28-B5]
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.
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*Alabama
*Statewide
*February 19, 2007
*ALST0702.19
=====================================
--- Species added since last report ---
=====================================
Ross’s Goose
Pacific Loon
ICELAND GULL
Lapland Longspur
=====================================
--- Species previously reported ---
White-winged Scoter
Lesser Black-backed Gull (new location)
NORTHERN WHEATEAR
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 19, 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, February 19, 2007.
The Baldwin County NORTHERN WHEATEAR found 2/3, continued through at least 2/17 south of Foley near County 8 between AL 59 and the Foley Beach Expressway. From the expressway, turn west onto County 8 and then left (south) onto Royal Troon about half way down towards AL 59. Royal Troon is a semi-circular entrance road with a pond in the middle and actually connects to County 8 at both ends. The wheatear may still be favoring the western half Royal Troon down to the intersection at Augusta. The wheatear does spend enough time on the ground to be overlooked and tends to blend in if not sitting up or flying. It habitually perches on the stakes, cable boxes, conduit, and other low perches in the area. It has at times perched on and in short trees. Please note this is an active construction site and there can be significant traffic during weekdays. Park as near the curb as possible. [DeAL 64-E3]
A 1st winter ICELAND GULL was found 2/18 in extreme northeastern Lawrence County. This rarity was relocated late in the day on 2/19 with several thousand others gulls on a mud flat in Mallard-Fox Creek WMA. The gull was last seen at 5:10 flying north towards the main river channel. From AL 20, travel north on paved/gravel County 579 for 1.8 miles to several pullouts on the left that overlook the backwater mudflat. [DeAL 18-E2][BGtA p. 237][NABT stop #1]
A 2nd winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was seen below Wilson Dam 2/17. A ROSS’S GOOSE was just downstream of the dam 2/18 on a small island. [DeAL 17-C7][BGtA p. 213]
A PACIFIC LOON was found 2/15 out in the river from The Point at the mouth of Town Creek. [DeAL 17-C9][BGtA p. 210]
Several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were seen and heard with larks 2/18 around the observation platform on the Beaverdam Peninsula (west) side of the bay. [DeAL 18-F5&G4][BGtA p. 240-244]
Not one, but two WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS were found 2/18 on Lake Hutto in Guthrie Smith Park in Fayette County. To reach the lake, go about two miles north of downtown Fayette on U.S. 43. Look for the brown sign to Guthrie Smith Park, or turn right just past Mike Freeman Buick. Turn right again in a block and follow the park road as it curves left. Lake Hutto is on the east side of the park. [DeAL 28-B5]
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.
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