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The Alabama RBA
October, 1998
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Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at
205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-5737;
about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at 205/879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon
Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 205/766-5738.
RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 31, 1998
* ALST9810.31
- Birds mentioned
WHITE-FACED IBIS
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Bald Eagle
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
American Avocet
Franklin's Gull
Red Crossbill
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: October 31, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Saturday, October 31, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: White-faced Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, Franklin's Gull, and Red Crossbill.
At least eight RED CROSSBILLS continue not far from Coleman Lake in Talladega NF east of
Anniston. Go east from Anniston on I-20 and take the Heflin exit, going north to US
78 where you should turn east. In about eight miles turn north on County 61, going
about eight miles to a sign for Coleman Lake. Follow the signs to the lake area.
You need to continue beyond the lake and go west on FS 500. On the left is a
trailhead parking lot with a small fence, where you should park. Go back to FS 500
and walk east a short distance to where the Pinhoti Trail leads north. Walk about
200 yards up a slope on the trail, and look for the birds in the large pines at the crest,
especially to the right of the trail. At dawn on 10/30, two crossbills were seen at
the parking area, and another six were in the trail area. Very early morning (6-7
AM) is highly recommended, as these birds become very quiet later and have been missed
several times this week by parties not going at that time.
Three Plegadis ibis, including two identified by iris color as WHITE-FACED IBIS, were seen
10/27 at Blakelely I. near Mobile. Two unidentified Plegadis were seen there 10/29.
These birds have been in Lake # 1 of the State Docks complex. Access restrictions
apply, and permits and advance notification are required. See the AOS website at
<http://www.bham.net/aos/> for visitation
rules and permit procedures, or call Greg Jackson at 205/987-2855, or John Porter at
334/861-2120.
Two ROSEATE SPOONBILLS were seen 10/21 in Polecat Bay on the east side of Blakeley Island,
viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 at the last exit before the tunnel.
An immature FRANKLIN'S GULL was seen at Walter F. George Dam 10/30. Eleven birds
were spotted today on the Georgia side of the lake at Cotton Creek Public Use Area.
A single ROSEATE SPOONBILL was relocated 10/18 at the Rudder Road ponds at Hope Hull.
Go south from Montgomery on I-65 and turn left on US 31 at the Hope Hull exit.
Go about a half mile to a right turn on Rudder Road.
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS continued through 10/25 at Beulah Bay in
Swan Creek WMA near Decatur. Go north on US 31 from US Alt 72 east of the Tennessee
River, and turn left at the WMA sign just beyond the GM plant. After the sharp right
and left turns, take the dirt road to the left just before the small bridge. Go one
mile and turn right, parking at the gate at the road end. Walk beyond the gate and
take the first trail right to the bay. An AMERICAN AVOCET was seen here 10/16, but not
subsequently.
The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at
205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-2680;
about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at 205/879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon
Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 256/766-5738.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to <greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net>.
Thank you.
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RBA Supplemental Update (Internet Only) -- see full report
10-26-98
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 29, 1998
* ALST9810.29
- Birds mentioned
WHITE-FACED IBIS
Red Crossbill
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Supplement
Date: October 29, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Three Plegadis ibis, including two identified by iris color as WHITE-FACED IBIS, were seen
10/27 at Blakelely I. near Mobile. Two unidentified Plegadis were seen there today.
These birds have been in Lake # 1 of the State Docks complex. Access restrictions
apply, and permits are required. See the AOS website at <http://www.bham.net/aos/> for visitation rules and
permit procedures.
At least six RED CROSSBILLS were seen again yesterday morning and this morning in the
Talladega NF just northwest of Coleman Lake, where the Pinhoti Trail leaves FS 500 heading
north. Early morning is the best time, and a telescope is useful for a good study of
the birds in the tops of the tall pines.
Continued feedback would be appreciated on both species. Thank you.
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RBA Supplemental Update (Internet Only) -- see full report
10-26-98
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 27, 1998
* ALST9810.27
- Birds mentioned
WHITE-FACED IBIS
Red Crossbill
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Supplement
Date: October 27, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Three Plegadis ibis, including two identified by iris color as WHITE-FACED IBIS, were seen
today in the South Pond on Blakelely I. near Mobile. Access restrictions apply, and
permits are required. See the AOS website at http://www.bham.net/aos/
for visitation rules and permit procedures.
Seven RED CROSSBILLS were seen this morning in Talladega NF at the site where four were
discovered yesterday. However, none were seen this afternoon.
Feedback would be appreciated on both species. Thank you.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 26, 1998
* ALST9810.26
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Bald Eagle
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
jaeger sp.
White-winged Dove
Bell's Vireo
Henslow's Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Red Crossbill
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: October 26, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Monday, October 26,
1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Roseate Spoonbill, Long-billed Curlew, Marbled Godwit,
jaeger sp., White-winged Dove, Bell's Vireo, Henslow's and Lincoln's sparrows, and Red
Crossbill.
A pair of RED CROSSBILLS feeding recently-fledged young was discovered today not far from
Coleman Lake in Talladega NF east of Anniston. Go east from Anniston on I-20 and
take the US 431 exit. Go north and soon turn east on US 78. At the overpass
for the Scenic Byway (AL 49), turn left and cross over to a gravel road where the pavement
"T's." This is FS 500, which you will follow about 15 miles, passing Pine
Glen campground. The road will become paved again, and soon you should take a paved
road left, then turn right again on the paved FS 500 going east. On the right is a
trailhead parking lot with a small fence, where you should park. Go back to FS 500
and walk east a short distance to where the Pinhoti Trail leads north. Walk about
200 yards up a slope on the trail, and look for the birds in the large pines at the crest,
especially to the right of the trail.
At Ft. Morgan, an unidentified JAEGER was seen three times last week near Mobile Point.
A BELL'S VIREO was repeatedly recaptured, and occasionally seen, through 10/23 at
the Middle Ground banding station. A HENSLOW'S SPARROW was banded in the Middle
Ground 10/24. Several LINCOLN'S SPARROWS were banded in the last week. The Sargents'
banding session finished 10/24.
On Dauphin Island, four MARBLED GODWITS continued on the jetties south of Fort Gaines
10/17. Three WHITE-WINGED DOVES were near the Shell Mounds that day.
Two EARED GREBES continued 10/17 at the Bayou la Batre ponds. Just north of the
drawbridge in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. Where the road turns
sharply left the second time, take the dirt road about a half mile to the diked ponds.
Do not drive on the dikes. The grebes have been in the western pond.
Two ROSEATE SPOONBILLS were seen 10/21 in Polecat Bay on the east side of Blakely Island,
viewed from the exit ramp area of I-10 at the last exit before the tunnel. The
LONG-BILLED CURLEW continues on the Battleship lawn.
A single ROSEATE SPOONBILL was relocated 10/18 at the Rudder Road ponds at Hope Hull.
Go south from Montgomery on I-65 and turn left on US 31 at the Hope Hull exit.
Go about a half mile to a right turn on Rudder Road.
Seven BALD EAGLES were seen 10/17 at and near Marion. Three were at the Heiberger
catfish ponds, one was at the intersection of AL 5 and AL 183, and three were nearby in
Lake Land Farms.
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS continued through 10/25 at Beulah Bay in
Swan Creek WMA near Decatur. Go north on US 31 from US Alt 72 east of the Tennessee
River, and turn left at the WMA sign just beyond the GM plant. After the sharp right
and left turns, take the dirt road to the left just before the small bridge. Go one
mile and turn right, parking at the gate at the road end. Walk beyond the gate and
take the first trail right to the bay.
The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at
205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-2680;
about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at 205/879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon
Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 256/766-5738.
Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be transmitted by
e-mail to
<greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net>.
Thank you.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 19, 1998
* ALST9810.19
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Wood Stork
Bald Eagle
Golden Eagle
Merlin
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
jaeger sp.
Laughing Gull
White-winged Dove
Western Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Clay-colored Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: October 19, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Monday, October 19,
1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Golden Eagle, Long-billed Curlew,
Marbled Godwit, jaeger sp., White-winged Dove, Western Kingbird, Bell's Vireo,
Clay-colored and Lincoln's sparrows, and Yellow-headed Blackbird.
At Fort Morgan, a GOLDEN EAGLE was seen again 10/18, flying east. An unidentified jaeger
was seen in the mouth of the Bay from the fort that day as well. One WESTERN KINGBIRD was
on the wires just east of the entrance gate today. A BELL'S VIREO has been repeatedly
recaptured through 10/18 at the Middle Ground banding station. A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was
banded in the Stables 10/17, and a LINCOLN'S SPARROW was south of the fort today. A
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD was seen south of the fort 10/14-15, but not subsequently.
On Dauphin Island, four MARBLED GODWITS continued on the jetties south of Fort Gaines
10/17. Three WHITE-WINGED DOVES were near the Shell Mounds that day.
Two EARED GREBES continued 10/17 at the Bayou la Batre ponds. Just north of the drawbridge
in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. Where the road turns sharply west
the second time, take the dirt road about a half mile to the diked ponds. Do not drive on
the dikes. The grebes have been in the western pond.
Three ROSEATE SPOONBILLS were seen 10/10 in Pinto Pass near the Battleship on the Mobile
Causeway. The LONG-BILLED CURLEW continues on the Battleship lawn. On 10/8, a MARBLED
GODWIT was on the flats east of the Battleship.
A single ROSEATE SPOONBILL was relocated 10/18 at the Rudder Road ponds at Hope Hull. Go
south from Montgomery on I-65 and turn left on US 31 at the Hope Hull exit. Go about a
half mile to a right turn on Rudder Road.
Seven BALD EAGLES were seen 10/17 at and near Marion. Three were at the Heiberger catfish
ponds, one was at the intersection of AL 5 and AL 183, and three were nearby in Lake Land
Farms.
A WOOD STORK was seen in Blount County 10/3. For directions, call Paul Franklin at
205/647-3655.
A MERLIN was spotted 10/10 at Lake Purdy southeast of Birmingham.
A BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, seven AM. GOLDEN-PLOVERS, and
two LAUGHING GULLS were seen 10/18 at Beulah Bay in Swan Creek WMA near Decatur. Go north
on US 31 from US Alt 72 east of the Tennessee River, and turn left at the WMA sign just
beyond the GM plant. After the sharp right and left turns, take the dirt road to the
left just before the small bridge. Go one mile and turn right, parking at the gate at the
road end. Walk beyond the gate and take the first trail right to the bay.
The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at
205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-2680;
about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at 205/879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon
Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 256/766-5738.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 14, 1998
* ALST9810.14
- Birds mentioned
Eared Grebe
CORY'S SHEARWATER
Masked Booby
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Wood Stork
Golden Eagle
Merlin
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
BRIDLED TERN
Sooty Tern
White-winged Dove
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
ALDER FLYCATCHER
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Bewick's Wreen
Nashville Warbler
Lincoln's Sparrow
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: October 14, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Wednesday, October 14, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Eared Grebe, Cory's Shearwater, Masked Booby, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork,
Golden Eagle, Long-billed Curlew, Marbled Godwit, Bridled and Sooty terns, White-winged
Dove,Yellow-bellied, Alder, and Scissor-tailed flycatchers, Bell's Vireo, Bewick's Wren,
Nashville Warbler, and Lincoln's Sparrow.
On Dauphin Island, up to nine MARBLED GODWITS were on the jetties south of Fort Gaines
last weekend. A LINCOLN'S SPARROW was in the weedy area south of the fort 10/10, and
another was seen 10/9 at the Shell Mounds. A YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was seen 10/9 at
the Shell Mounds, and an ALDER FLYCATCHER was present, sometimes calling, all weekend. A
WHITE-WINGED DOVE was near the Gulf Breeze Motel 10/11, and a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER
was seen last weekend near the Estuarium.
At Fort Morgan 10/8-9, a WHITE-WINGED DOVE was south of the fort. Three SCISSOR-TAILED
FLYCATCHERS were near the airfield 10/8, and another was at mile five; two Scissor-taileds
were present 10/10. A BELL'S VIREO was banded in the Stables, but not subsequently seen,
on 10/10, and a GOLDEN EAGLE was reported flying over the Stables that day. A NASHVILLE
WARBLER was in the Stables 10/9. A ROSEATE SPOONBILL was at the marsh at Fort Morgan 10/4,
but was not seen subsequently.
Three ROSEATE SPOONBILLS were seen 10/10 in Pinto Pass near the Battleship on the Mobile
Causeway. The LONG-BILLED CURLEW continues on the Battleship lawn. On 10/8, a MARBLED
GODWIT was on the flats east of the Battleship.
Two EARED GREBES were seen last weekend at the Bayou la Batre ponds. Just north of the
drawbridge in Bayou La Batre, go west on Little River Road. Where the road turns
sharply west the second time, take the dirt road about a half mile to the diked ponds. Do
not drive on the dikes. The grebes were in the western pond. A BEWICK'S WREN was seen
10/10 along the westernmost dike, but could not be relocated 10/11.
An Alabama deepwater pelagic trip 10/4 produced a CORY'S SHEARWATER, three MASKED BOOBIES,
17+ BRIDLED TERNS, and two SOOTY TERNS.
On East McClean Road in Montgomery, 78 WOOD STORKS were seen 10/4. The four Roseate
Spoonbills appear to have left Hope Hull.
A WOOD STORK was seen in Blount County 10/3. For directions, call Paul Franklin at
205/647-3655.
A MERLIN was spotted 10/10 at Lake Purdy southeast of Birmingham.
The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at
205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-2680;
about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at 205/879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon
Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 256/766-5738.
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RBA Update (supplemental)
Internet only, not on RBA tape
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 5, 1998
* ALST9810.5
- Birds mentioned
CORY'S SHEARWATER
Masked Booby
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
BRIDLED TERN
Sooty Tern
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Internet Update
Date: October 5, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
NOTE: Hurricane Georges did extensive damage to parts of the Alabama coast last week. I
have been informed the roads to both Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan are now open to
traffic. The AOS meeting October 9-11 at Dauphin Island is still scheduled to occur.
An Alabama deepwater pelagic trip 10/4 produced a CORY'S SHEARWATER, three MASKED BOOBIES,
17+ BRIDLED TERNS, and two SOOTY TERNS.
A ROSEATE SPOONBILL was at the marsh at Fort Morgan 10/4.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* October 1, 1998
* ALST9810.1
- Birds mentioned
Brown Pelican
Magnificent Frigatebird
ROSEATE SPOONBILL
Wood Stork
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Wilson's Phalarope
jaeger sp. (probably Pomarine)
Laughing Gull
Royal Tern
BRIDLED TERN
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Warbling Vireo
Note: Species capitalized above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee Review List.
Please send records with appropriate details to: Greg D. Jackson, 2220 Baneberry Drive,
Birmingham, AL 35244.
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: October 1, 1998
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Thursday, October 1, 1998.
HIGHLIGHTS: Magnificent Frigatebird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Marbled Godwit,
Wilson's Phalarope, jaeger sp. (probably Pomarine), Bridled Tern, Yellow-bellied
Flycatcher, and Warbling Vireo.
REQUESTS: Information on sightings of GRAY KINGBIRD would be appreciated.
NOTE: Hurricane Georges did extensive damage to parts of the Alabama coast earlier this
week. The outer coast at Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores should be open to travel soon,
though. The road to Ft. Morgan may be closed for a longer period. The AOS meeting October
9-11 at Dauphin Island is still scheduled to occur.
A ROSEATE SPOONBILL and two MARBLED GODWITS were seen 9/29 along the south shore of Lake
Shelby in Gulf SP.
A ROSEATE SPOONBILL was seen 9/25 on the mudflats east of the Battleship on the Mobile
Causeway. The LONG-BILLED CURLEW continued that day on the Battleship lawn.
Four ROSEATE SPOONBILLS continued 9/29 near Montgomery in a pond on Rudder Road. From the
Hope Hull exit on I-65, go south on US 31 to Rudder Road on the right a little less
than a mile from I-65. The spoonbills usually are in the pond to the right after turning
on Rudder Road. Many WOOD STORKS are often seen here.
A MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD and an unidentified JAEGER, very likely a POMARINE, were seen
9/29 at Big Creek Lake dam west of Mobile.
A MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD, a BRIDLED TERN, and a BLACK SKIMMER were seen 9/30 from Walter
F. George Dam south of Eufaula. At a sod farm south of the dam, a WILSON'S PHALAROPE was
seen that day.
A BROWN PELICAN, six MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRDS, a LAUGHING GULL, and a ROYAL TERN were
noted at Miller's Ferry on the Alabama River 9/29.
A WARBLING VIREO and a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER were at Muscle Shoals 9/27 at the IFDC
area near the TVA Greenhouse, just east of US 43 north of Second Street.
The following may be called for information: on birding in Alabama, Greg Jackson at
205/987-2855; about the Alabama Ornithological Society, Charles Kennedy at 334/382-2680;
about the Birmingham Audubon Society, Ann Miller at 205/879-7709; about the Shoals Audubon
Society in n.w. Alabama, Bill Rogers at 256/766-5738.
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