RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*INTERNET ONLY
*February 24, 2008
*ALST0802.24
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--- Species added since last report ---
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White-winged Scoter
Eared Grebe
NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL (banded)
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--- Species previously reported ---
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Red-throated Loon
Pacific Loon
WESTERN GREBE (gone?)
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Glaucous Gull (gone?)
Groove-billed Ani
ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD
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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@
Fax: 205/987-5167
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Alabama Ornithological Society website:
http://www.bham.
Alabama RBA archives:
http://www.tvas.
DeAL = DeLorme Alabama Atlas
BGtA = Birder’s Guide to Alabama (John F. Porter editor, University of Alabama
Press, 2001)
NABT = North Alabama Birding Trail (http://www.northala
ACBT = Alabama Coastal Birding Trail (http://www.alabamac
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: February 24, 2008
Phone number to leave messages about rare birds: 256/773-8560
Compiler: Steve W. McConnell
Email: swmavocet@aol.
Alabama Rare Bird Report – Sunday, February 24, 2008.
The last report of the Guntersville WESTERN GREBE was from 2/2. As before the
location was in Browns Creek south of AL 69. On 2/23 two male WHITE-WINGED
SCOTERS were cruising in this area among the many loons parallel to the
causeway. The RED-THROATED and two PACIFIC LOONS were seen again 2/23 also at
this location. The 1st winter GLAUCOUS GULL was seen again in the southern end
of the creek 2/15 but I’ve received no recent reports. At times the Glaucous
was seen lounging with other gulls on private docks along the embayment’s
western shore. The adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL continues to be regular on or
near the pilings at the south end of the US 431 bridge just north of town. [DeAL
26-A1][BGtA p. 259][NABT #35]
An EARED GREBE was discovered 2/23 with Horned Grebes off The Point at the mouth
of Town Creek in Colbert County. [DeAL 17-C9][BGtA p. 209][NABT #4]
The sixth NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL (!) for this winter season was banded 2/16 in a
private
yard in Clay northeast of Birmingham.
The last Magnolia Springs’ GROOVE-BILLED ANI report was from 2/2. From the
Baldwin County 49/12 intersection go about 1.0 mile north and turn left (west)
onto gravel Bay Road. The bird was about 0.25 miles down the road near the
culvert and slow stream. Look north of the road and about 200 yards west (count
off about four power poles) of the stream. Early morning and late afternoon may
be best. [DeAL 63-H7]
The female ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD banded 1/18 in Fairhope at the Gibson residence,
was seen again 2/2. I’ve received no recent reports so the current status of
this rarity is unknown. Birders have permission to come try for this beauty –
you do not need to call ahead of time. From the US 98-Scenic 98 split north of
town, follow main US 98 south for about 2.0 miles and turn left (east) at
Nichols Avenue. In a short distance turn right onto Boothe Road and then right
at Manor Blvd (third street). The address is 209 Manor Blvd. Take care to not
block the driveway. Walk down the driveway along the right side of the house
and enter the backyard through the wooden gate (make sure and close behind
you!). There are two feeders at the back of the house and two near a rose bush
– the bird uses all of them. It is not marked. [DeAL 63-F6]
The following may be called for information:
Alabama Ornithological Society: Linda Reynolds (256/582-2970)
Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline: (205/621-3333)
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be
submitted by email to:
swmavocet@aol.
Thank you.
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