RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*April 5, 2007
*ALST0704.05
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--- Species added since last report ---
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none
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--- Species previously reported ---
White-winged Scoter
White-winged Dove
NORTHERN WHEATEAR (gone?)
Clay-colored Sparrow
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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: April 5, 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 – Thursday, April 5, 2007.
The last successful search report seen for the Baldwin County NORTHERN WHEATEAR was from 3/18. Several folks have reported looking after that date and NOT finding the bird. If you still want to try, the location is south of Foley off 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 seemed to favor the western half Royal Troon down to the intersection at Augusta. The wheatear did spend enough time on the ground to be overlooked and tended to blend in if not sitting up or flying. It habitually perched on the stakes, cable boxes, conduit, and other low perches in the area. At times it 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. Updates on the status of this bird are highly desired. [DeAL 64-E3]
At least one WHITE-WINGED SCOTER continued through 3/13 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]
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW continues to be a regular visitor to a private feeder near Fairhope in Baldwin County. Several WHITE-WINGED DOVES also come for dinner here. For information call Bill Summerour at 251/945-3188.
The world-famous Hummer/Bird Study Group is banding at Ft. Morgan through April 13. 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 April 20-22.
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
*April 5, 2007
*ALST0704.05
=====================================
--- Species added since last report ---
=====================================
none
=====================================
--- Species previously reported ---
White-winged Scoter
White-winged Dove
NORTHERN WHEATEAR (gone?)
Clay-colored Sparrow
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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: April 5, 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 – Thursday, April 5, 2007.
The last successful search report seen for the Baldwin County NORTHERN WHEATEAR was from 3/18. Several folks have reported looking after that date and NOT finding the bird. If you still want to try, the location is south of Foley off 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 seemed to favor the western half Royal Troon down to the intersection at Augusta. The wheatear did spend enough time on the ground to be overlooked and tended to blend in if not sitting up or flying. It habitually perched on the stakes, cable boxes, conduit, and other low perches in the area. At times it 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. Updates on the status of this bird are highly desired. [DeAL 64-E3]
At least one WHITE-WINGED SCOTER continued through 3/13 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]
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW continues to be a regular visitor to a private feeder near Fairhope in Baldwin County. Several WHITE-WINGED DOVES also come for dinner here. For information call Bill Summerour at 251/945-3188.
The world-famous Hummer/Bird Study Group is banding at Ft. Morgan through April 13. 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 April 20-22.
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