Alabama (Statewide) RBA
August 2, 2008
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RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
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*August 2, 2008
*ALST0808.02
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--- Species added since last report ---
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Anhinga
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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--- Species previously reported ---
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None
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--- Farther afield ---
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Jabiru, 7/31, west of Baton Rouge, LA
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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
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.northalabamabirdingtrail.com/)
ACBT = Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
(http://www.alabamacoastalbirdingtrail.com/)
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: August 2, 2008
Phone number to leave messages about rare birds: 256/773-8560
Compiler: Steve W. McConnell
Email: swmavocet@aol.com
Alabama Rare Bird Report – Saturday, August 2, 2008.
A survey of northwest Alabama birding spots 8/1 found most of the favorite
shorebirds locations in poor (dry) condition with few birds. An exception was
Church Pond located west of Florence where nine species were found including an
early BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER. From AL 20 follow County 2 (Gunwaleford Road)
west for about 3.0 miles to County 204 and a sign for a church. Turn left
and in a short distance the pond will appear on the right across from the
church. [DeAL 17-C6]
Three ANHINGA were seen 7/31at Saginaw swamp in Shelby County just east of
I-65. From Birmingham, follow I-65 south to the Shelby County airport exit
(#234). Turn left (east) onto County 87 and follow this road as it turns back
north. Check the dead trees in the swamp and the skies for perched or soaring
bird
s. [DeAL 37-A8]
Farther afield, an adult JABIRU was discovered 7/31 at Sherburne WMA located
about 20 miles west of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This super-rare tropical stork
was seen in the company of other waders but flew soon after being found. It
has yet to be relocated. For directions and latest information check the LA
listserve at: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/LOUI.html
Photos may be enjoyed at:
http://www.losbird.org/bulletin/seymour/jabiru.html
Interestingly another Jabiru was found in Mississippi during August 2007. Same
bird?
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.com
Thank you.
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