The Alabama RBA

June 2004

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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 *June 21, 2004 *ALST0406.21

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WILLOW FLYCATCHER

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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

--------------------------- Please note: Species CAPITALIZED above are on the Alabama Bird Records Committee review list. Check the AOS website (address below - look in Alabama Bird Record Committee section) for forms and suggestions on how to submit your sightings of these species to the state database. Please send observations with appropriate details to:

Greg D. Jackson 2220 Baneberry Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 g_d_jackson@bellsouth.net  Fax: 205/987-5167

Alabama Ornithological Society website: http://www.bham.net/aos/ Alabama RBA archives: http://fly.hiwaay.net:8000/~pgibson/tvas/link.cgi?file=rba 

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Hotline: Alabama Ornithological Society Rare Bird Alert Date: June 21, 2004 Number: 256/751-4788 Compiler: Steve W. McConnell Email: swmavocet@aol.com 

NOTE: Where possible, DeLorme Alabama Atlas coordinates [DeAL xx-xx]are provided following each site description. Page references to the AOS Birder's Guide to Alabama [BGtA p. xx] will also be included for birding locations sites described therein. See the AOS website for information on how to obtain this bird finding guide.

Alabama Rare Bird Report - Monday, June 21, 2004.

Singing WILLOW FLYCATCHERS were found earlier this month on Wheeler NWR and are probably nesting. On June 16 three birds were found in the same location west of Limestone Bay in the White Springs Dewatering Unit. To reach the spot from I-65, follow I-565 east for a short distance and take exit #2 south into Mooresville. Turn right at the stop onto old AL 20. After crossing the bridges turn left on the gravel road towards Arrowhead Landing. At the boat ramp continue on following the shoreline road and bear right at the first gated refuge road. In a short distance this road crosses under I-65. Park off the road here. Warning: this is an isolated area and car break-ins have occurred - take the normal precautions. Walk or bike south on the road between the I-65 causeways to the second dirt road in about 1.25 miles. Turn right (west) and go around 0.75 miles to an area with extensive willow on both sides of the road, just before a large wet area. The birds have been active on the left side of the road. It can be a hot, buggy area in summer so come prepared. [DeAL 18-F4] [BGtA p. 244].

SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHERS were seen this month building a nest near Priceville in Morgan County. This is the same general location breeding has occurred in recent years. From AL67 in town follow Bethel Road north for around 0.5 mile and check fences and power lines for these birds. [DeAL 18-G5]

The following may be called for information: Birding in Alabama: Greg Jackson (205/987-2855) Alabama Ornithological Society: Bob Reed (334/283-5886) Alabama Breeding Bird Atlas project: Rick West (800/707-4382 or 334/324-6477) Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center hotline: (205/320-6189)

Please leave messages about new birds and feedback on reported species after the tone. Sighting information, and requests for regular email transcripts, can be submitted by email to: swmavocet@aol.com 

Thank you.

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