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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 334/382-2680; 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; about the Tennessee Valley Audubon Society in Huntsville, Ruby Norman at 256/773-4369; about the Coastal Birding Association, Venetia Friend at 334/928-4437.
RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* July 24,1999
* ALST997.24
- Birds mentioned
Anhinga
Tricolored Heron
Glossy Ibis
Wood Stork
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Purple Martin
Horned Lark
Swainson's Warbler
Lark Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Dickcissel
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: July 24, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Saturday, July 24, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Glossy Ibis, Wood Stork, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Swainson's Warbler,
and Lark Sparrow.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
A good place for viewing DICKCISSEL and GRASSHOPPER SPARROW is at the Alabama A&M farm
north of Huntsville. Go north on US 231 and turn east at the light at Walker Road;
turn right into the farms in about a half-mile. Please get permission to bird first
by calling Mr. Nall at 256/828-0270 or through Ken Ward at 256/837-5646.
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS were seen here 7/7, on the west side of US 231in oaks near the
entry gate (just south of Walker Road). [DeLorme 19-B8]
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was spotted 6/29 along the road to the Huntsville Airport from
I-565. [DeLorme 19-E6]
Huge numbers of roosting PURPLE MARTINS can be seen now at the Decatur marina east of town
on the US Alt 72 causeway. [DeLorme 18-F4]
At least two pairs of LARK SPARROWS have been found near Decatur. From AL 67 at a
traffic light in Priceville turn north on Bethel Road. Cross Upper River Road at a
stop sign and continue north on Bethel Road. Turn right (east) on Truck Trail, going east
to the second 90-degree bend in road to left. Look along the road within 50 yards
after the bend; two pairs appear to be present in this general area. This is also a
good spot for DICKCISSELS. [DeLorme 18-G5]
A pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS has been on Bethel Road, about a mile north of the AL
67 traffic light in Priceville. [DeLorme 18-G5]
A pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS has returned to Finley Island Road off US Alt
72 west of Decatur. They are well past the railroad tracks on the chain link fence
at the Amoco Corporation main building. [DeLorme 18-E3]
LARK SPARROWS have returned to the Red Bank area south of Wheeler Dam, near Mt. Zion
Church. [DeLorme 17-D10]
A TRICOLORED HERON was seen 7/18 in Valley Creek in Bessemer looking north from the 15th
Street Bridge. Many large waders were found at this bridge and at the 13th and 19th
Street bridges. [DeLorme 30-F4]
A WOOD STORK was seen in flight 7/5 on I-20 at the Warrior River bridge just south of
Tuscaloosa. [DeLorme 35-B9]
SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have returned to a site in Bibb County. They are on a dirt
county road just east of Pondville, along Blue Girth Creek between AL 25 and Bibb County
80, 0.6 miles north of Co. 80. [DeLorme 36-E3]
A LARK SPARROW was seen 7/21 in Lake Land Farms near Marion. It was in the central
part of the farms along the main road, near the hay barn/maintenance shed complex.
From Marion, take AL 5 south about a mile to an angled right turn at a small traffic
island with a sign for Marion Institute. Take the next paved left at a sign for the
farms and drive about 2 1/2 miles to an obvious gravel road leading to the left (well past
the large white house). This road leads to the center of the farms. [DeLorme
43-A/B7]
WOOD STORKS have been seen recently south of Greensboro, especially at Rocking R Farms on
the west side of AL 25 just north of Hale Co. 10. Forty-six storks were counted here
7/10, and 30 were noted 7/21. It's probably best to observe these birds from AL 25;
most have been at the north end of the north lake, easily seen from the shoulder of the
highway. [DeLorme 42-B5]
Two SWAINSON'S WARBLERS were found recently in southeast Montgomery County. They are
located one mile east of US 231 along a 0.4 mile stretch of Co. 074 at the Dry Creek
crossing. [DeLorme 45-H10]
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER was located 5/22 on Autauga Co. 66, where it crosses Bridge Creek in
the Autauga County WMA about 1.5 miles from the intersection of Co. 57 & Co. 66.
Another bird was located on Co. 66 about 1.3 miles farther east, at the base of a
hill just before a clear cut to the south. [DeLorme 44-A5].
Another SWAINSON'S WARBLER was found 5/22 on Autauga Co. 61 about 0.6 miles north of the
intersection with Co. 66, along a small creek. [DeLorme 45-A6]
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER is on Autauga Co. 8, 0.2 miles east of the intersection with Co. 1.
[DeLorme 44-B3]
Eight DICKCISSELS were in a field near Autaugaville 5/16. Take AL 14 west from
Prattville to Autaugaville. Turn left onto Autauga Street. The field will be on the
right in 0.8 miles. [DeLorme 44-D4]
Two ANHINGAS have been found nesting on Elmore Co. 4 near Montgomery. >From US 231 take
Co. 8 one mile to a right turn on Co. 4, just past the new Alabama River bridge. [DeLorme
45-D9]
Thousands of PURPLE MARTINS are being seen in Montgomery near dusk at Shakespeare Park.
[DeLorme 45-E8]
An adult male ANHINGA is in the swamp in front of Pete Peterson Lodge in Lagoon Park in
Montgomery. [DeLorme 45-?]
WOOD STORKS have been seen recently at and near the Woerner Turf Farm in Lowndes County,
and nesting HORNED LARKS continue here. This can be an excellent spot for large
waders and shorebirds. Take Co. 29 through Lowndesboro from US 80. At 4.8
miles from US 80 turn right at the sign for the farm. In 3.0 miles the paved road becomes
dirt. In another 1.5 miles you reach the farm entrance on the left at a 90-degree
right turn. Please do not walk or drive on the grass at this or any sod farm.
[DeLorme 44-E4]
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was seen 6/13 in Lee County near Auburn. Call Barbara
Ballantine at 334/826-7911 for information. [DeLorme 46-A5?]
Good numbers of shorebirds and a GLOSSY IBIS were seen recently at Blakeley Island near
Mobile. They were in Lake 5A, on the left when entering by the entrance near the
foot of the bridge. Visitation at Blakely Island requires a permit and notification
of the State Docks; rules must be followed closely, particularly concerning not leaving
the dikes. For information, call Greg Jackson at 205/987-2855 or John Porter at
334/861-2120. [DeLorme 62-C4]
Many PURPLE MARTINS have been seen recently at the usual roost along the Dauphin Island
Causeway near Cedar Point. [DeLorme 64-A3]
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson, 205/987-2855;
Alabama Ornithological Society: Charles Kennedy, 334/382-2680;
Birmingham Audubon Society: Ann Miller, 205/879-7709;
Shoals Audubon Society (n.w. Alabama): Bill Rogers, 256/766-5738;
Tennessee Valley Audubon Society (Huntsville): Ruby Norman, 256/773-4369;
Coastal Birding Association: Venetia Friend, 334/928-4437.
Please leave messages about new birds, as well as feedback on reported species, after the
tone. 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
today
* Alabama
* Statewide
* July 18, 1999
* ALST997.18b
- Birds mentioned
Tricolored Heron
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Supplement
Date: July 18,1999 (supplement)
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Internet: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
A TRICOLORED HERON was seen this morning in Valley Creek in Bessemer looking north from
the 15th Street Bridge. Many large waders were found at this bridge and at the 13th
and 19th Street bridges.
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RBA
* Alabama
* Statewide
* July 18,1999
* ALST997.18
- Birds mentioned
Anhinga
Wood Stork
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Purple Martin
Horned Lark
Swainson's Warbler
Lark Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Dickcissel
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: July 18, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Sunday, July 18, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Wood Stork, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Swainson's Warbler, and Lark
Sparrow.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
A good place for viewing DICKCISSEL and GRASSHOPPER SPARROW is at the Alabama A&M farm
north of Huntsville. Go north on US 231 and turn east at the light at Walker Road;
turn right into the farms in about a half-mile. Please get permission to bird first
by calling Mr. Nall at 256/828-0270 or through Ken Ward at 256/837-5646.
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS were seen here 7/7, on the west side of US 231in oaks near the
entry gate (just south of Walker Road). [DeLorme 19-B8]
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was spotted 6/29 along the road to the Huntsville Airport from
I-565. [DeLorme 19-E6]
At least two pairs of LARK SPARROWS have been found near Decatur. From AL 67 at a
traffic light in Priceville turn north on Bethel Road. Cross Upper River Road at a
stop sign and continue north on Bethel Road. Turn right (east) on Truck Trail, going east
to the second 90-degree bend in road to left. Look along the road within 50 yards
after the bend; two pairs appear to be present in this general area. This is also a
good spot for DICKCISSELS. [DeLorme 18-G5]
A pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS has been on Bethel Road, about a mile north of the AL
67 traffic light in Priceville. [DeLorme 18-G5]
A pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS has returned to Finley Island Road off US Alt
72 west of Decatur. They are well past the railroad tracks on the chain link fence
at the Amoco Corporation main building. [DeLorme 18-E3]
LARK SPARROWS have returned to the Red Bank area south of Wheeler Dam, near Mt. Zion
Church. [DeLorme 17-D10]
SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have returned to a site in Bibb County. They are on a dirt
county road just east of Pondville, along Blue Girth Creek between AL 25 and Bibb County
80, about 0.25 miles north of Co. 80. [DeLorme 36-E3]
Two SWAINSON'S WARBLERS were found recently in southeast Montgomery County. They are
located one mile east of US 231 along a 0.4 mile stretch of Co. 074 at the Dry Creek
crossing. [DeLorme 45-H10]
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER was located 5/22 on Autauga Co. 66, where it crosses Bridge Creek in
the Autauga County WMA about 1.5 miles from the intersection of Co. 57 & Co. 66.
Another bird was located on Co. 66 about 1.3 miles farther east, at the base of a
hill just before a clear cut to the south. [DeLorme 44-A5].
Another SWAINSON'S WARBLER was found 5/22 on Autauga Co. 61 about 0.6 miles north of the
intersection with Co. 66, along a small creek. [DeLorme 45-A6]
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER is on Autauga Co. 8, 0.2 miles east of the intersection with Co. 1.
[DeLorme 44-B3]
Eight DICKCISSELS were in a field near Autaugaville 5/16. Take AL 14 west from
Prattville to Autaugaville. Turn left onto Autauga Street. The field will be on the
right in 0.8 miles. [DeLorme 44-D4]
Two ANHINGAS have been found nesting onElmore Co. 4 near Montgomery. >From US 231
take Co. 8 one mile to a right turn on Co. 4, just past the new Alabama River bridge.
[DeLorme 45-D9]
Thousands of PURPLE MARTINS are being seen in Montgomery near dusk at Shakespeare Park.
[DeLorme 45-E8]
An adult male ANHINGA is in the swamp in front of Pete Peterson Lodge in Lagoon Park in
Montgomery. [DeLorme 45-?]
WOOD STORKS have been seen recently at and near the Woerner Turf Farm in Lowndes County,
and nesting HORNED LARKS continue here. This can be an excellent spot for large
waders and shorebirds. Take Co. 29 through Lowndesboro from US 80. At 4.8
miles from US 80 turn right at the sign for the farm. In 3.0 miles the paved road becomes
dirt. In another 1.5 miles you reach the farm entrance on the left at a 90-degree
right turn. Please do not walk or drive on the grass at this or any sod farm.
[DeLorme 44-E4]
WOOD STORKS have also been seen south of Greensboro this month, including 46 near the
junction of AL 25 and Hale Co. 10 on 7/10. [DeLorme 42-B4/5]
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was seen 6/13 in Lee County near Auburn. Call Barbara
Ballantine at 334/826-7911 for information. [DeLorme 46-A5?]
Many PURPLE MARTINS have been seen recently at the usual roost along the Dauphin Island
Causeway near Cedar Point. [DeLorme 64-A3]
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson, 205/987-2855;
Alabama Ornithological Society: Charles Kennedy, 334/382-2680;
Birmingham Audubon Society: Ann Miller, 205/879-7709;
Shoals Audubon Society (n.w. Alabama): Bill Rogers, 256/766-5738;
Tennessee Valley Audubon Society (Huntsville): Ruby Norman, 256/773-4369;
Coastal Birding Association: Venetia Friend, 334/928-4437.
Please leave messages about new birds, as well as feedback on reported species, after the
tone. 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
* July 1,1999
* ALST997.1
- Birds mentioned
Common Loon
BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK
Anhinga
Mississippi Kite
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Purple Martin
Swainson's Warbler
Lark Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Dickcissel
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.
Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/
- Transcript
Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert
Date: July 1, 1999
Number: 205/987-2730
Compiler: Greg D. Jackson
Email: greg-debi.jackson@prodigy.net
Hello, this is the Alabama Rare Bird Report for Thursday, July 1, 1999.
HIGHLIGHTS: Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Swainson's
Warbler, and Lark Sparrow.
NOTE: When possible, blocks from the DeLorme Alabama Atlas will be given after the
site description, with the page number followed by the block.
A BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK has been seen recently in Montgomery. It has been
moving back and forth between the lake in front of the Shakespeare Theater and the lake
beside the Fine Arts Museum. Origin of the bird is unknown; they are kept in the
Montgomery Zoo. On 6/25, a COMMON LOON was in the lake by the Fine Arts Museum, but
has not been seen subsequently. [DeLorme 45-E8]
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was spotted 6/29 along the road to the Huntsville Airport from
I-565. [DeLorme 19-E6]
At least two pairs of LARK SPARROWS continued through 5/31 near Decatur. From AL 67
at a traffic light in Priceville turn north on Bethel Road. Cross Upper River Road
at a stop sign and continue north on Bethel Road. Turn right (east) on Truck Trail, going
east to the second 90-degree bend in road to left. Look along the road within 50
yards after the bend; two pairs appear to be present in this general area. This is
also a good spot for DICKCISSELS. [DeLorme 18-G5]
A pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS continues on Bethel Road, about a mile north of the
AL 67 traffic light in Priceville. [DeLorme 18-G5]
A pair of SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS has returned to Finley Island Road off US Alt
72 west of Decatur. They are well past the railroad tracks on the chain link fence
at the Amoco Corporation main building. [DeLorme 18-E3]
LARK SPARROWS have returned to the Red Bank area south of Wheeler Dam, near Mt. Zion
Church. [DeLorme 17-D10]
A good place for viewing DICKCISSEL and GRASSHOPPER SPARROW is at the Alabama A&M farm
north of Huntsville. Go north on US 231 and turn east at the light at Walker Road;
turn right into the farms in about a half-mile. Please get permission to bird first
by calling Mr. Nall at 256/828-0270 or through Ken Ward at 256/837-5646. [DeLorme 19-B8]
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS have returned nearby to nest. Go back across US 231 on the road
now called Grimwood Road. Continue until just before reaching the 4-way stop in about 3.5
miles at Murphy Road. [DeLorme 19-B7]
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was seen 6/13 on Blount Co. 36, six miles north of Oneonta.
[DeLorme 25-F9]
A COMMON LOON was at Oak Mountain SP 6/8 on the Upper Fishing Lake. [DeLorme 31-G7]
MISSISSIPPI KITES can be found along the Warrior River south of Tuscaloosa. [DeLorme
35-C9]
SWAINSON'S WARBLERS have returned to a site in Bibb County. They are about 0.25
miles before the intersection with Bibb County 80, on a dirt county road just east of
Pondville, along Blue Girth Creek between AL 25 and Bibb County 80. [DeLorme 36-E3]
Two SWAINSON'S WARBLERS were found recently in southeast Montgomery County. They are
located one mile east of US 231 along a 0.4 mile stretch of Co. 074 at the Dry Creek
crossing. [DeLorme 45-H10]
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER was located 5/22 on Autauga Co. 66, where it crosses Bridge Creek in
the Autauga County WMA about 1.5 miles from the intersection of Co. 57 & Co. 66.
Another bird was located on Co. 66 about 1.3 miles farther east, at the base of a
hill just before a clear cut to the south. [DeLorme 44-A5].
Another SWAINSON'S WARBLER was found 5/22 on Autauga Co. 61 about 0.6 miles north of the
intersection with Co. 66, along a small creek. [DeLorme 45-A6]
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER is on Autauga Co. 8, 0.2 miles east of the intersection with Co. 1.
[DeLorme 44-B3]
Eight DICKCISSELS were in a field near Autaugaville 5/16. Take AL 14 west from
Prattville to Autaugaville. Turn left onto Autauga Street. The field will be on the
right in 0.8 miles. [DeLorme 44-D4]
Thousands of PURPLE MARTINS are being seen in Montgomery near dusk at Shakespeare Park.
[DeLorme 45-E8]
An adult male ANHINGA is in the swamp in front of Pete Peterson Lodge in Lagoon Park in
Montgomery. [DeLorme 45-?]
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was seen 6/13 in Lee County near Auburn. Call Barbara
Ballantine at 334/826-7911 for directions. [DeLorme 46-A5?]
Many PURPLE MARTINS have been seen recently at the usual roost along the Dauphin Island
Causeway near Cedar Point. [DeLorme 64-A3]
The following may be called for information:
Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson, 205/987-2855;
Alabama Ornithological Society: Charles Kennedy, 334/382-2680;
Birmingham Audubon Society: Ann Miller, 205/879-7709;
Shoals Audubon Society (n.w. Alabama): Bill Rogers, 256/766-5738;
Tennessee Valley Audubon Society (Huntsville): Ruby Norman, 256/773-4369;
Coastal Birding Association: Venetia Friend, 334/928-4437.
Please leave messages about new birds, as well as feedback on reported species, after the
tone. 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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