RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*April 11, 2007
*ALST0704.11
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--- Species added since last report ---
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Upland Sandpiper
Marbled Godwit
Red Knot
RUFF
Gray Kingbird
Cave Swallow
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--- Species previously reported ---
White-winged Dove
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 11 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 – Wednesday, April 11, 2007.
An UPLAND SANDPIPER was seen 4/11 at the Gnat Pond sod farm. The location is east of Colbert County 61 (Gnat Pond Road) south of 6th Street and just north of the east-west RR track. There is a dirt road connecting County 61 with Marthaler Lane to the east and the sod can be easily viewed from the road. DO NOT walk or drive on the grass at this or any sod farm! Keep in mind the dirt road can be quite muddy and slick after a recent rain. [DeAL 17-D8][BGtA p. 211]
At nearby Town Creek Marsh later in the day, a REEVE (female RUFF) and five MARBLED GODWITS were discovered along with hundreds of other shorebirds. [DeAL 17-D9][BGtA p. 209]
Birding has been fairly active along the coast 4/9-11 with good numbers of migrants reported on both Dauphin Island and at Ft. Morgan. Around 500 individual birds were banded today at the Ft. Morgan HBSG stations. Many CAVE SWALLOWS remain in the general area of the fort where dozens were discovered last weekend. A GRAY KINGBIRD was banded at the middle ground station 4/7. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 23]
Five RED KNOTS were seen from the Dauphin Island fishing pier 4/6 on Pelican Island just to the south. [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p. 13]
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.
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*Alabama
*Statewide
*April 11, 2007
*ALST0704.11
=====================================
--- Species added since last report ---
=====================================
Upland Sandpiper
Marbled Godwit
Red Knot
RUFF
Gray Kingbird
Cave Swallow
=====================================
--- Species previously reported ---
White-winged Dove
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/)
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: April 11 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 – Wednesday, April 11, 2007.
An UPLAND SANDPIPER was seen 4/11 at the Gnat Pond sod farm. The location is east of Colbert County 61 (Gnat Pond Road) south of 6th Street and just north of the east-west RR track. There is a dirt road connecting County 61 with Marthaler Lane to the east and the sod can be easily viewed from the road. DO NOT walk or drive on the grass at this or any sod farm! Keep in mind the dirt road can be quite muddy and slick after a recent rain. [DeAL 17-D8][BGtA p. 211]
At nearby Town Creek Marsh later in the day, a REEVE (female RUFF) and five MARBLED GODWITS were discovered along with hundreds of other shorebirds. [DeAL 17-D9][BGtA p. 209]
Birding has been fairly active along the coast 4/9-11 with good numbers of migrants reported on both Dauphin Island and at Ft. Morgan. Around 500 individual birds were banded today at the Ft. Morgan HBSG stations. Many CAVE SWALLOWS remain in the general area of the fort where dozens were discovered last weekend. A GRAY KINGBIRD was banded at the middle ground station 4/7. [DeAL 64-B4][BGtA p. 23]
Five RED KNOTS were seen from the Dauphin Island fishing pier 4/6 on Pelican Island just to the south. [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p. 13]
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.
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