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*Georgia statewide
*December 24, 2002
* GAGA0212.24
Birds reported-
Clay-colored Sparrow (possible)
Sage Thrasher (not seen)
Pacific Loon
Tundra Swan
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (not seen)
Calliope Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
White-winged Scoter
Surf Scoter
Bald Eagle
Redhead
American Wigeon
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 24, 2002 (9:41pm)
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 25, 2002 (9:46 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 24, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Larry Gardella reported a possible CLAY-COLORED SPARROW at the Charlie Elliot Nature Center. The SAGE THRASHER at Charlie Elliott Nature Center has not been seen since Friday. However, the TUNDRA SWANS continue at that location. (see previous transcriptions for directions). [DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]
As of Tuesday, a PACIFIC LOON continues at Plant Wansley in Carroll County (west part of the state) by Michael Beohm. Directions to the area (posted by Jim Flynn: Here is one way to get to Plant Wansley...from Atlanta, head west on I-20 to exit 34 (GA 5). Head south on GA 5 until you get to the community of Lowell (you will pass through Douglas Co., into Carroll Co., through the community of Whitesburg and its funky roundabout before you get to Lowell, close to 30 miles I would guess). In Lowell, turn left onto Liberty Church Rd. I believe there is a sign for Plant Wansley and a 4-way stop at this corner. Follow Liberty Church Rd. to Plant Wansley; you will see the reservoir on the right before you see the driveway on the right for the guard shack.
Pass under the railroad bridge to the first right, the road that leads to the guard shack. Plant Wansley contains the two large lakes pictured in DeLorme on page 25, grid F & G 6 on the Carroll & Heard Co. lines. Once you get to the plant directions from Michael are: 的t can be somewhat difficult for birders to get in, but here is what you need to do. Go to the main gate and tell the guard you are a "birdwatcher." Don't use the term "birder" since the guards are not used to this term. The guard will have to call his supervisor, which will take a few minutes, and then he will give you a waiver to sign. You may have to fill out some additional information. Vehicles are subject to search so don't enter with a firearm, ammo, or alcohol in the vehicle. You will receive a visitor痴 pass. Drive straight past the guard station until this road meets another paved road. Take a right and proceed over the railroad tracks. Take the first gravel road on the right after the tracks. This will take you to your first scanning point. After scanning here, keep going down this road, and you will cross another dam. After scanning here, keep going down this gravel/dirt road and every time you come to a fork in the road go to your right. You will drive through a creek and up a hill. There will be an open gate leading to a picnic area. If they happen to close the gate for some reason, just park and walk. This picnic area offers the best look at the lake." A SURF SCOTER was also seen in this area. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid F,G-6]
The CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD and RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD continue in Hiawassee, GA. The Calliope is a young male and the Rufous is an adult female. The birds are at the home of Klaus & Christine Osthoff (706)896-3779. They welcome visitors that would like to see the birds. You must call them to set up a time to see the birds if you are interested. The best view is when you are in the house. Then you can see both feeders at once. The Osthoff's live in Hiawassee, GA in Towns county, just south of the North Carolina border at about 2085' elevation. Directions: See Delorme Page 15 B-9. Traveling West on US76 go through Hiawassee on US76. Once through town, look for a pizza place on the left and take a left on the next road which is Ramey Mountain Rd. Follow this road a short distance and turn right on Forest View Drive and the Osthoff's live in the second house on the left at 1109 Forest View Drive.
The SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER previously reported in Cobb County has not been refound.
At Garden Lakes in Rome, Eran Tomer reported 4 REDHEAD and 85 AMERICAN WIGEON. [DeLorme: p. 18, grid C-4] Eran also reported the continuing presence of the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER at Carters Lake in SE Murray County [DeLorme: p. 13, grid G-10; Birding Georgia: p. 38]. He also found a BALD EAGLE at this location.
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*Georgia statewide
*December 23, 2002
* GAGA0212.23
Birds reported-
Sage Thrasher (not seen)
Pacific Loon
Tundra Swan
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tennessee Warbler
Osprey
Calliope Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 23, 2002 (7:30pm)
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 24, 2002 (3:35 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Monday, December 23, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The SAGE THRASHER at Charlie Elliott Nature Center has not been seen since Friday. However, the TUNDRA SWANS continue at that location. (see previous transcriptions for directions). [DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]
As of Monday, a PACIFIC LOON continues at Plant Wansley in Carroll County (west part of the state) by Michael Beohm. Directions to the area (posted by Jim Flynn: Here is one way to get to Plant Wansley...from Atlanta, head west on I-20 to exit 34 (GA 5). Head south on GA 5 until you get to the community of Lowell (you will pass through Douglas Co., into Carroll Co., through the community of Whitesburg and its funky roundabout before you get to Lowell, close to 30 miles I would guess). In Lowell, turn left onto Liberty Church Rd. I believe there is a sign for Plant Wansley and a 4-way stop at this corner. Follow Liberty Church Rd. to Plant Wansley; you will see the reservoir on the right before you see the driveway on the right for the guard shack. Pass under the railroad bridge to the first right, the road that leads to the guard shack.
Plant Wansley contains the two large lakes pictured in DeLorme on page 25, grid F & G 6 on the Carroll & Heard Co. lines. Once you get to the plant directions from Michael are: 的t can be somewhat difficult for birders to get in, but here is what you need to do. Go to the main gate and tell the guard you are a "birdwatcher." Don't use the term "birder" since the guards are not used to this term. The guard will have to call his supervisor, which will take a few minutes, and then he will give you a waiver to sign. You may have to fill out some additional information. Vehicles are subject to search so don't enter with a firearm, ammo, or alcohol in the vehicle. You will receive a visitors pass. Drive straight past the guard station until this road meets another paved road. Take a right and proceed over the railroad tracks. Take the first gravel road on the right after the tracks. This will take you to your first scanning point. After scanning here, keep going down this road, and you will cross another dam. After scanning here, keep going down this gravel/dirt road and every time you come to a fork in the road go to your right. You will drive through a creek and up a hill. There will be an open gate leading to a picnic area. If they happen to close the gate for some reason, just park and walk. This picnic area offers the best look at the lake." [DeLorme: p. 25, grid F,G-6]
The CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD and RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD continue in Hiawassee, GA. The Calliope is a young male and the Rufous is an adult female. The birds are at the home of Klaus & Christine Osthoff (706)896-3779. They welcome visitors that would like to see the birds. You must call them to set up a time to see the birds if you are interested. The best view is when you are in the house. Then you can see both feeders at once. The Osthoff's live in Hiawassee, GA in Towns county, just south of the North Carolina border at about 2085' elevation. Directions: See Delorme Page 15 B-9. Traveling West on US76 go through Hiawassee on US76. Once through town, look for a pizza place on the left and take a left on the next road which is Ramey Mountain Rd. Follow this road a short distance and turn right on Forest View Drive and the Osthoff's live in the second house on the left at 1109 Forest View Drive.
The Marietta CBC reported some good birds including a SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER, TENESSEE WARBLER, and OSPREY on Sunday Dec. 22nd. Although the SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER may be difficult to relocate, Karen Theodorou posted the following directions on GABO-L: "In the Marietta area (Cobb Co.), take Barrett Pkwy south from I-75 and Hwy. 41 to Burnt Hickory Rd. Turn left. Then take a quick right onto Mt. Calvary Rd. to the first left, which is Cannon Way. The next right is Unity Drive, which ends at Unity Trail. This intersection is where we had the bird flying about 10' over our vehicle."
The TENESSEE WARBLER is at the home of Bob and Deb Zaremba, and the OSPREY was seen by Pat Sully's team at Lake Allatoona.
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*Georgia statewide
*December 22, 2002
* GAGA0212.22
Birds reported-
Sage Thrasher (not seen)
Pacific Loon
Tundra Swan
White-crowned Sparrow
Calliope Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 22, 2002 (6:05pm)
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 23, 2002 (9:25 am.)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 22, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A SAGE THRASHER was seen Friday morning but not relocated Friday afternoon or Saturday at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Directions: I-20 to exit 98--GA Hwy 11 Monroe-Monticello. Go south for 10 miles through Mansfield; then about 3 miles to Marben Farms Rd. on the left. The bird was at the entrance on Marben Farms Road at the kiosk on the right. Just off GA 11. WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS have been seen in this location. [DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]
As of Sunday, a PACIFIC LOON continues at Plant Wansley in Carroll County (west part of the state) by Michael Beohm. Direction information posted to GABO-L from Michael follows: 的t can be somewhat difficult for birders to get in, but here is what you need to do. Go to the main gate and tell the guard you are a "birdwatcher." Don't use the term "birder" since the guards are not used to this term. The guard will have to call his supervisor, which will take a few minutes, and then he will give you a waiver to sign. You may have to fill out some additional information. Vehicles are subject to search so don't enter with a firearm, ammo, or alcohol in the vehicle. You will receive a visitors pass. Drive straight past the guard station until this road meets another paved road. Take a right and proceed over the railroad tracks. Take the first gravel road on the right after the tracks. This will take you to your first scanning point. After scanning here, keep going down this road, and you will cross another dam. After scanning here, keep going down this gravel/dirt road and every time you come to a fork in the road go to your right. You will drive through a creek and up a hill. There will be an open gate leading to a picnic area. If they happen to close the gate for some reason, just park and walk. This picnic area offers the best look at the lake." [DeLorme: p. 25, grid F,G-6]
As of Sunday the TUNDRA SWANS continue at Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center. Continue of Marben Farms Rd (past the Sage Thrasher area). The road turns to dirt. Take Motor Creek Rd to the right to the 2 lakes. The birds have been seen on both. [DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]
On Saturday Rusty Trump banded a CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD and a RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD in the same yard in Hiawassee, GA. The Calliope is a young male and the Rufous is an adult female. The birds are at the home of Klaus & Christine Osthoff (706)896-3779. They welcome visitors that would like to see the birds. You must call them to set up a time to see the birds if you are interested. The best view is when you are in the house. Then you can see both feeders at once. The Osthoff's live in Hiawassee, GA in Towns county, just south of the North Carolina border at about 2085' elevation.
Directions: See Delorme Page 15 B-9. Traveling West on US76 go through Hiawassee on US76. Once through town, look for a pizza place on the left and take a left on the next road which is Ramey Mountain Rd. Follow this road a short distance and turn right on Forest View Drive and the Osthoff's live in the second house on the left at 1109 Forest View Drive.
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*Georgia statewide
*December 21, 2002
* GAGA0212.21
Birds reported-
Sage Thrasher
Pacific Loon
Tundra Swan
Calliope Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 21, 2002
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 21, 2002 (6:54 pm.)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 21, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A SAGE THRASHER was seen Friday morning but not relocated Friday afternoon or Saturday morning at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Directions: I-20 to exit 98--GA Hwy 11 Monroe-Monticello. Go south for 10 miles through Mansfield; then about 3 miles to Marben Farms Rd. on the left. The bird was at the entrance on Marben Farms Road at the kiosk on the right. Just off GA 11. [DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]
As of Saturday afternoon, a PACIFIC LOON continues at Plant Wansley in Carroll County by Michael Beohm. Direction information posted to GABO-L from Michael follows: 的t can be somewhat difficult for birders to get in, but here is what you need to do. Go to the main gate and tell the guard you are a "birdwatcher." Don't use the term "birder" since the guards are not used to this term. The guard will have to call his supervisor, which will take a few minutes, and then he will give you a waiver to sign. You may have to fill out some additional information. Vehicles are subject to search so don't enter with a firearm, ammo, or alcohol in the vehicle. You will receive a visitors pass. Drive straight past the guard station until this road meets another paved road. Take a right and proceed over the railroad tracks. Take the first gravel road on the right after the tracks. This will take you to your first scanning point. After scanning here, keep going down this road, and you will cross another dam. After scanning here, keep going down this gravel/dirt road and every time you come to a fork in the road go to your right. You will drive through a creek and up a hill. There will be an open gate leading to a picnic area. If they happen to close the gate for some reason, just park and walk. This picnic area offers the best look at the lake." [DeLorme: p. 25, grid F,G-6]
As of Saturday afternoon the TUNDRA SWANS continue at Charlie Elliot Nature Center. Continue of Marben Farms Rd (past the Sage Thrasher area). The road turns to dirt. Take Motor Creek Rd to the right to the 2 lakes. The birds have been seen on both.
On Saturday Rusty Trump banded a CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD and a RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD in the same yard in Hiawassee, GA. The Calliope is a young male and the Rufous is an adult female. The birds are at the home of Klaus & Christine Osthoff (706)896-3779. They welcome visitors that would like to see the birds. You must call them to set up a time to see the birds if you are interested. The best view is when you are in the house. Then you can see both feeders at once. The Osthoff's live in Hiawassee, GA in Towns county, just south of the North Carolina border at about 2085' elevation.
Directions: See Delorme Page 15 B-9. Traveling West on US76 go through Hiawassee on US76. Once through town, look for a pizza place on the left and take a left on the next road which is Ramey Mountain Rd. Follow this road a short distance and turn right on Forest View Drive and the Osthoff's live in the second house on the left at 1109 Forest View Drive.
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*Georgia statewide
*December 20, 2002
* GAGA0212.20
Birds reported-
Sage Thrasher
Pacific Loon
Tundra Swan
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 20, 2002
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 20, 2002 (7:57 pm.)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Friday, December 20, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A SAGE THRASHER was seen Friday morning but not relocated Friday afternoon (nor Saturday - compiler's note) at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Directions:
I-20 to exit 98--GA Hwy 11 Monroe-Monticello. Go south for 10 miles through Mansfield; then about 3 miles to Marben Farms Rd. on the left. The bird was at the entrance on Marben Farms Road at the kiosk on the right. Just off GA 11.
[DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]
A PACIFIC LOON has been reported from Plant Wansley in Carroll County by Michael Beohm. (This bird was relocated on Saturday morning by several birders - compiler's note) Direction information posted to GABO-L from Michael follows: 的t can be somewhat difficult for birders to get in, but here is what you need to do. Go to the main gate and tell the guard you are a "birdwatcher." Don't use the term "birder" since the guards are not used to this term. The guard will have to call his supervisor, which will take a few minutes, and then he will give you a waiver to sign. You may have to fill out some additional information. Vehicles are subject to search so don't enter with a firearm, ammo, or alcohol in the vehicle. You will receive a visitors pass. Drive straight past the guard station until this road meets another paved road. Take a right and proceed over the railroad tracks. Take the first gravel road on the right after the tracks. This will take you to your first scanning point. After scanning here, keep going down this road, and you will cross another dam. After scanning here, keep going down this gravel/dirt road and every time you come to a fork in the road go to your right. You will drive through a creek and up a hill. There will be an open gate leading to a picnic area. If they happen to close the gate for some reason, just park and walk. This picnic area offers the best look at the lake."
[DeLorme: p. 25, grid F,G-6]
Two TUNDRA SWANS continue at Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center. (seen Sat. morning - compiler's note).
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*Georgia statewide
*December 17, 2002
* GAGA0212.17
Birds reported-
Cave Swallow
Tundra Swan
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 17, 2002
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 18, 2002 (9:03 p.m.)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, December 17, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Anne Waters reported a CAVE SWALLOW (of the SW or Mexican race) at the Merry Bros. Brickyard Ponds (see "BIRDING GEORGIA" for directions) near the top of a high clay mound off Mining Haul Rd. to the SW. The bird was seen on Saturday, Dec. 14, but not relocated on Sunday. [DeLorme: p. 31, grid F-7; Birding Georgia: p. 122]
On the Macon CBC on Dec. 14 Ty Ivey reported 1 TUNDRA SWAN, 1 NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW and 1 CAVE SWALLOW from the Brickyard Ponds (on private property).
Tim Keyes reported 2 possible CAVE SWALLOWS from the Cumberland Island CBC on Sat. Dec. 14. [DeLorme: p. 71, grid D-7; Birding Georgia: p. 207]
On Sunday Michael Beohm reported a single CAVE SWALLOW among the TREE SWALLOWS at the Altamaha WMA in McIntosh County. Directions: turn on the main road beside the offices and go on past the big pond toward the interstate bridge. You will see a fishing pier on the second big lake, on the left-hand side of the road. Walk out this pier and look toward the first grass island near the wood duck nest boxes. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid C-7; Birding Georgia: p. 192]
All these CAVE SWALLOWS are of the Mexican/SW race.
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*Georgia statewide
*December 15, 2002
* GAGA0212.15
Birds reported-
Cave Swallow
Nashville Warbler
Western Tanager
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
White-winged Scoter
Eared Grebe
Horned Grebe
American Wigeon
Mallard
Gadwall
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Northern Harrier
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Common Loon
Red-breasted Merganser
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 15, 2002
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 16, 2002 (12:00 p.m.)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Wednesday, December 15, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Anne Waters reported a CAVE SWALLOW (of the SW or Mexican race) at the Merry Bros. Brickyard Ponds (see "BIRDING GEORGIA" for directions) near the top of a high clay mound off Mining Haul Rd. to the SW. The bird was seen on Saturday, Dec. 14, but not relocated on Sunday. [DeLorme: p. 31, grid F-7; Birding Georgia: p. 122]
On Saturday's CBC, Jim Flynn reported a NASHVILLE WARBLER from Sugar Mill Park in St. Mary's in Camden County. [DeLorme: p. 71, grid C-6]
An adult male WESTERN TANAGER continues to be seen (as of Sunday Dec 15) in Powder Springs in Cobb Co. The homeowner's name is Laura Brown. Directions: 3418 Chatsworth Way. From the square in Marietta, go west on Whitlock Ave. Go past John Ward Rd. to the intersection of West Cobb Parkway, Turn left and go to the first traffic light and turn right on Villa Rica Rd. Go to the second 4-way stop and turn left on Friendship Church Rd. Look on the right for Chatford Crossing s/d and Chatsworth Way, a dead-end and look for a one-story gray stucco house at the end of that cul-de-sac. Photo at:
http://www.gos.org/sightings/weta-20021210-1.jpg
On Friday, Chuck Saleby had a nice collection of ducks at the upper end of Lake Acworth. MALLARD-100+, AMERICAN WIGEON-4, GADWALL-26, AMERICAN BLACK DUCK-7, NORTHERN PINTAIL-1 male, GREEN-WINGED TEAL-3, RING-NECKED DUCK-14. [DeLorme: p. 19, grid F-10]
On Saturday John Gatchet reported the following from the Reregulation Dam Area at Carters Lake. At the Powerhouse area he observed 1 WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, 1 EARED GREBE, 12 HORNED GREBE, 1 NORTHERN HARRIER and 1 SHARP-SHINNED HAWK. At the Dam there were, 2 AMERICAN BLACK DUCK 4 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER, and 1 COMMON LOON. [DeLorme: p. 13, grid G-10; Birding Georgia: p. 38]
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*Georgia statewide
*December 11, 2002
*GAGA0212.11
Birds reported-
WESTERN TANAGER
White-winged Scoter
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 11, 2002
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 11, 2002 ( 9:03 am.)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 11, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
An adult male WESTERN TANAGER has been reported to the RBA from Powder Springs in Cobb Co. The homeowner's name is Laura Brown 770-514-7572 and anyone wishing to visit needs to call her first. She saw the bird today at her feeder, at least 5 times. Directions: 3418 Chatsworth Way. From the square in Marietta, go west on Whitlock Ave. Go past John Ward Rd. to the intersection of East-West Connector, Turn left and go to the first traffic light and turn right on Villa Rica Rd. Go to the second 4-way stop and turn left on Friendship Church Rd. Look on the right for Chatford Crossing s/d and Chatsworth Way, a dead-end and look for a one-story gray stucco house at the end of that cul-de-sac.
The WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS at Carters Lake continue to be seen (as of Dec. 10). [DeLorme: p. 13, grid G-10; Birding Georgia: p. 38]
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* Georgia statewide
* December 7, 2002
* GAGA0212.07
Birds reported-
Blue-headed Vireo
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Wigeon
Gadwall
White-winged Scoter
Red-breasted Merganser
Bonaparte's Gull
Horned Grebe
Merlin
Fox Sparrow
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Common Loon
Canvasback
Green-winged Teal
Common Goldeneye
Forester's Tern
Purple Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 1, 2002
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 7, 2002 ( 6:30 p.m.)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, December 7, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Today (Dec. 7) John Gatchet reported a BLUE-HEADED VIREO, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, AMERICAN
WIGEON, and GADWALL from the entrance to Salacoa Park. The park is closed but you can park at the entrance and bird along the road. [DeLorme: p. 13, grid G-9]
He also reported 2 WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, along with 4 RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, 18 BONAPARTE'S GULLS AND 10 HORNED GREBES at the Reregulation Dam Recreation Area at Carter's Lake [DeLorme: p. 13, grid G-10; Birding Georgia: p. 38].
Mark Freeman had a MERLIN south of Watkinsville, perched atop a telephone pole on Colham Ferry Rd just north of Green Ferry Rd in Oconee County.
He also reported a HORNED GREBE from Bear Creek Reservoir in Jackson County (Dec. 6). [DeLorme: p. 22, grid G-1]
Jeff Sewell had 3 FOX SPARROWS at the Buford Fish Hatchery. [DeLorme: p. 21, grid E-6]
On Jekyll Island yesterday, Lydia Thompson reported YELLOW-CROWNED AND BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS at the Amphitheater Pond. She also had around 35 COMMON LOONS flying south just offshore. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid G-8; Birding Georgia: p. 203]
Giff Beaton and Deb Zaremba report the following from West Point Lake. 1 COMMON LOON, 15 HORNED GREBES, 1 AMERICAN WIDGEON, 2 CANVASBACK, 2 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, 8 COMMON GOLDENEYE, 35 BONAPARTE'S GULLS and 15 FORESTER'S TERNS. [DeLorme: p. 24, grid E/F-2; Birding Georgia: p. 64]
On Friday, Steve Holzman reported a PURPLE FINCH at his home in North High Shoals (Oconee County).
On Thursday Tim Keyes found a female RED-BREASTED MERGANSER on Bennet pond at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. He also reported 6 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW along the access road to the Charlie Elliott Visitors center. [DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]
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*Georgia statewide
*December 1, 2002
Birds reported-
Western Kingbird (not seen)
Long-billed Curlew
Parasitic Jaeger
Pomarine Jaeger
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
Greater Scaup
American Avocet
Roseate Spoonbill
Le Conte's Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
Glossy Ibis
Canvasback
Rufous Hummingbird
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Sandhill Crane
Clay-colored Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 1, 2002
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 1, 2002 (7:08 p.m.)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert for Sunday, December 1, 2002. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. To join the Georgia Ornithological Society, send a check to P.O. Box 5825, Valdosta, Ga. 31603. Dues are $20/year.) Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The WESTERN KINGBIRD seen at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge last week, was not observed on the weekend.
On Friday, Nov. 29 John Gatchet reported a LONG-BILLED CURLEW from behind the Visitor's Center on the Jekyll Island Causeway. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid G-7; Birding Georgia: p. 203] It was in the company of Willets. Attempts to relocate the bird this weekend were unsuccessful. He also reported PARASITIC and POMARINE JAEGERS from the north end of Jekyll Island. This is a great spot for spotting seabirds and sea ducks and can be found by going north along the ocean to a parking area just north of Villas by the Sea. Other birds seen from this area included SURF SCOTERS, GREATER SCAUP, and the usual BLACK SCOTERS. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid F-8; Birding Georgia: p. 203]
AMERICAN AVOCETS and ROSEATE SPOONBILLS are being seen from the Andrews Island Causeway. You can reach this spot by taking the Hwy 341 exit off I-95, going towards Brunswick and turning right on Homer Wilson Way. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid F-7; Birding Georgia: p. 200]
At Paulks Pasture (also in Glynn County), both LE CONTE'S and HENSLOW'S SPARROWS were seen over the weekend. You can reach Paulks by exiting on Hwy 341 off I-95 and going west towards Jesup. After 7-8 miles look for Waters Road, just beyond this will be the entrance to Paulks. Turn left and proceed to the power line cut. The birds are being seen in this power line cut on the east side of the road. A single Le Conte's was seen on Friday with 3 Henslow's; 16 Henslow's were seen on Saturday. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid C-6; Birding Georgia: p. 169]
At the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area south of Darien, duck numbers were low, but a GLOSSY IBIS was seen last weekend. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid C-7; Birding Georgia: p. 192]
A CANVASBACK was observed on Lake Seminole in SW Georgia.
Although numbers seem to be down this winter, RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRDS were observed in Dunwoody, Crawford County, and Evans County.
A BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER was seen at Henderson Park in Tucker.
Large numbers of SANDHILL CRANES were seen passing through Georgia over the weekend.
Earl Horn reported CLAY-COLORED and WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS along rural roads in Appling County in appropriate habitat.
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