Alabama (Statewide) RBA
March 10, 2010
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RBA
*Alabama
*Statewide
*INTERNET ONLY
*March 10, 2010
*ALST1003.10
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--- Species added since last report ---
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Long-tailed Duck
Great Cormorant (AL-GA line)
Red Crossbill
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--- Species previously reported ---
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BURROWING OWL
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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.aosbirds.org/
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: March 10, 2010
Phone number to leave messages about rare birds: 256/773-8560
Compiler: Steve W. McConnell
Email: swmavocet@aol.com
Alabama Rare Bird Report – Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
RED CROSSBILLS were heard and seen 2/20 at Talladega NF northeast of Anniston
where the species has been a regular treat for more than a decade. To reach the
site take the Heflin exit (AL 9) from I-20 and travel north 1.5 miles to US 78.
Turn right and follow US 78 east for 8.5 miles to Co. 61. Turn left and follow
Co. 61 for 7.5 miles to FS500 (the road becomes FS553 at the forest boundary).
Turn right and follow FS500 and signs for Lake Coleman to a fenced parking area
on the right in 1.5 miles. Search the surrounding area and the nearby Pinhoti
Trail. Early morning may be the best time to search and knowing the distinctive
crossbill calls will help. [DeAL 33-A8][BGtA p. 184]
A GREAT CORMORANT was seen 2/27 just across the stateline with Georgia below the
W.F. George Dam (Henry County, AL). Last winter an adult spent Nov-Feb at this
same location so this may be a repeat visit. That bird successfully fished in
the river below the dam but also was observed at least once flying north over
the dam into Alabama. To reach the best vantage point below the dam from the
Alabama bank, turn at the first access road east of the Henry County 46 & 97
intersection and travel east along the dam to a right turn downhill to the
fishing parking area. An aerial view of this location (and the AL-GA boundary
situation) may be seen at:
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/9-32oC1zm*9NCrUcdnAXNP
Since this cormorant may spend most of its time in Georgia, updates on it there
may also be found at: http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/GABO.html
[DeAL 54-G5][BGtA p. 95]
The BURROWING OWL discovered 12/12 on Dauphin Island near the golf course club
house complex continued to be seen through at least 2/20. There have been
reports of unsuccessful searches in recent weeks so the bird may have become
more difficult to locate. One area the owl seems to be found in repeatedly is
100-200 yards southwest of the building in the general vicinity of a USGS
marker, a washed-up telephone phone (rusty attachments), pieces of dock or
decking, and a small pine tree with a nearby bug trap. Updates on results of
searches is desired. [DeAL 64-B3][BGtA p. 6-12]
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was found 3/4 in the Bon Secour river near Billy’s Seafood
and seen again 3/9.
Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=billy's+seafood,+bon+secour,+al&sll=30.300723,-87.736988&sspn=0.027085,0.055661&ie=UTF8&hq=billy's+seafood,&hnear=Bon+Secour,+AL&ll=30.300464,-87.733727&spn=0.027086,0.055661&z=15
[DeAL 64-E2][ACBT #22]
The world-famous Hummer/Bird Study Group will be banding at Ft. Morgan March 27
– April 8. 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 16-18. For more information check the AOS website (link above) or
contact President Eric Soehren at number below.
The following may be called for information:
Alabama Ornithological Society: Eric Soehren (334/353-7996) or
eric.soehren@dcnr.alabama.gov
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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