Georgia (Statewide) RBA
February 24, 2010
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:01:24 -0500
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From: Stephen Barlow <stephen.barlow@CHEMISTRY.GATECH.EDU>
Subject: [BIRDEAST] GA RBA 20 Feb 10 [and corrections to 19 Feb report]
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(1) The following was inadvertantly omitted from the previously
posted (http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=37807) transcription of the 19 Feb report:
"
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE has been visiting a feeder in Darien. For details
see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R11933&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R12667&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R13048&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
"
In addition, 19 Feb was, of course, Friday, not Wednesday.
Also, note that the address for GOS has changed - see the bottom of
the current report for the correct address
(2) The latest report:
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Sat 20 Feb 2010, 8:19pm
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned: VIRGINIA'S WARBLER, White-winged Scoter (inland),
Canvasback, Common Goldeneye, other duck spp., Tundra Swan, Sandhill
Cranes, WHITE-WINGED DOVE
Georgia's 2nd VIRGINIA'S WARBLER continues to visit a feeder in
Valdosta, Lowndes Co. The homeowner can be contacted at
swiderskij@BELLSOUTH.NET.
For many posts in January and February:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind1001&L=gabo-l#6
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind1002&L=gabo-l
5 WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, along with 5 CANVASBACK, found 19 Feb
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-l&P=R15965
continue at Lake Varner (aka Cornish Creek Reservoir, Walton / Newton
Co's). A male COMMON GOLDENEYE was also seen by some observers. A
scope is likely needed to see these birds well. Other ducks present
include Ring-necked and Ruddy Ducks, Gadwall, GW Teal, Lesser Scaup.
Redhead have also been seen here recently.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R14861&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R16662&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
Note that a female Goldeneye was seen here 14 Feb
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R13359&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
Two TUNDRA SWANS were present 20 Jan at Merry Brothers Brickyard
ponds in Augusta, with a REDHEAD also present on another part of this
site
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R16345&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
Remember to check in at the fishing shack before before birding this
site
Another TUNDRA SWAN, 1st seen 15 Jan, presumably continues at Georgia
Highlands College, Rome, Floyd Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R11963&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
See multiple posts in January:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind1001&L=gabo-l#6
including some with directions
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R15906
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11972
Many SANDHILL CRANES are moving northwards through the state with
more-than-usual numbers being reported from the metro Atlanta area
No recent reports on the WHITE-WINGED DOVE in Darien
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R11933&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R12667&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R13048&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
For the previous RBA see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1002&L=gabo-
l&P=R18259&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
This concludes the current edition of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert.
For information about the Georgia Ornithological Society, see
www.gos.org, or email us at information AT gos.org. To join GOS, send
a check for $20 to GOS Membership, 108 W. 8th St., Louisville, GA 30434.
--
Stephen Barlow,
Principal Research Scientist,
School of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Georgia Institute of Technology,
Atlanta GA 30332-0400, USA
phone: 404-385-6053
fax: 404-894-5909
email: stephen.barlow@chemistry.gatech.edu
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