* Georgia statewide
* February 22, 2003
* GAGA0302.22

- Birds Reported
RAZORBILL
Red Phalarope
Peregrine Falcon
MANX SHEARWATER
Purple Sandpiper
Ruddy Turnstone
Piping Plover
Red-breasted Merganser
American Oystercatcher
Red Knot
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Northern Gannet
Mottled Duck
Marbled Godwit
American Avocet
Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Seaside Sparrow
Western Kingbird
American Bittern
Canvasback
Fox Sparrow
White-winged Scoter

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: February 25, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: February 22, 2003
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Carol Lambert

This is the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcription of the Saturday evening report, February 22, 2003. This RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the compiler and voice of the telephone reports (770-493-8862). Note: Further information on sites mentioned in this RBA (such as DeLorme Atlas coordinates and "Birding Georgia" page number, if applicable) are available on the GOS web site, www.gos.org/rbas.html. Click on the date of the RBA. Directions will be given on this transcript only for those sites that are new or not recently listed.

A pelagic birding trip went out of Savannah on 2/21/03 to about 30 miles offshore for birds on the middle shelf between the coast and Gulf Stream. The trip was organized and led by Giff Beaton. The highlights were 37 RAZORBILLS, 900-1000 RED PHALAROPES, 1 PEREGRINE FALCON and 6 small shearwaters, thought to be either AUDUBON'S or MANX SHEARWATERS. Transcription Note: Post-trip examination of photographs of these shearwaters by experts (Brian Patteson and David Sibley) have determined these birds to have been MANX SHEARWATERS.

From the north end of Tybee Island on 2/22, Jeff Sewell, Malcolm Hodges and Bill Lotz reported 9 PURPLE SANDPIPERS up on the beach at high tide, with a flock of about 50 RUDDY TURNSTONES. They also had 3 PIPING PLOVER, RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS and 9 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS at this location. On 2/20, they reported 25 RED KNOTS at the rock jetty closer to the Tybee Lighthouse. From the Tybee Island pier on 2/22 the group had 1 RED-THROATED LOON, 2 COMMON LOONS and 5 NORTHERN GANNETS. [DeLorme: p. 39, grid B-10; Birding Georgia: p. 179]

On 2/22 Jim Flynn and Earl Horn found 3 MOTTLED DUCKS at the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area in McIntosh Co. They were in the back corner of the largest impoundment. This area is south of Darien on the the east side of US 17 near the observation tower which is visible from the highway. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid C-7; Birding Georgia: p. 192] They also reported 14 MARBLED GODWITS and 40 AMERICAN AVOCETS behind the Jekyll Island Visitors Center in Glynn Co., but did not find the Whimbrel or Long-billed Curlew that have been there sporadically over the past two months. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid G-7; Birding Georgia: p. 203] From the Andrews Island Causeway in Brunswick, they reported 3-4 SALTMARSH SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS and several SEASIDE SPARROWS. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid F-7; Birding Georgia: p. 200] On Jekyll Island they were able to find one WESTERN KINGBIRD, a rare but probably annual visitor to Georgia. The bird was just north of the Convention Center in a grassy area just past the picnic area on the right side of the road. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid F-8; Birding Georgia: p. 203]

Jerry Brunner reports that the AMERICAN BITTERN continues to be be seen at the South Peachtree Creek Nature Preserve in north DeKalb Co. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid A-4]

From Notteley Lake in Union Co., Betty Balenger reports 5 CANVASBACKS on 2/21 at the dam. DeLorme p. 15, grid B-6. Following the road to the dam, pull off and park at the dam for viewing.

Tim Keyes reports on 2/22 that he had 5 FOX SPARROWS at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Jasper Co. The birds were located at Shepherd Road and Shepherd Pond Road on the southern part of the property. Call the CEWC for directions 770-784-3059. [DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]

From Carters Lake in Murray Co., John Gatchet reports that the WHITE-WINGED SCOTER is still present in the re-regulation dam lake. [DeLorme: p. 13, grid G-10; Birding Georgia: p. 38]

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* Georgia statewide
* February 15, 2003
* GAGA0302.15

- Birds Reported

Sandhill Crane
WHOOPING CRANE
Brown Creeper
American Bittern
Canvasback
American Wigeon
Northern Pintail
Gadwall
Wilson's Snipe
Greater Yellowlegs
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Dunlin
Purple Martin
Bald Eagle
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Whimbrel
American Avocet
ROSS'S GOOSE
Snow Goose

- Transcript

hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: February 16, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: February 15, 2003
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Carol Lambert

This is the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcription of the Saturday evening report, February 15, 2003. This RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the compiler and voice of the telephone reports (770-493-8862). Note: Further information on sites mentioned in this RBA (such as DeLorme Atlas coordinates and "Birding Georgia" page number, if applicable) are available on the GOS web site, www.gos.org/rbas.html. Click on the date of the RBA. Directions will be given on this transcript only for those sites that are new or not recently listed.

There have been many reports this week of large numbers of SANDHILL CRANES moving through all parts of Georgia. One WHOOPING CRANE was spotted with a flock of Sanhills over Brooks Co. by Debbie Grimes on 2/15 at 10:30 am. This was about 7 miles north of the Florida line; and this bird is, no doubt, one of birds trained to this migration route by following an ultra-light. It's very exciting to see this species moving with the Sandhills on its own.

It seems that BROWN CREEPERS are having a good year, resulting in many reports from around the state.

Plant Wansley, the site of so many good waterfowl this winter, is now closed to the public for security reasons during the current national "alert" status. It is assumed that it will remain inaccessible through the remainder of the winter waterfowl season.

Calvin Zippler and others report an AMERICAN BITTERN at the Phinizy Swamp near Augusta on 2/15. They also had 2 AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS, 30 NORTHERN PINTAIN, 20 AMERICAN WIGEON, 2 GADWALL, 9 WILSON'S SNIPE and 4 GREATER YELLOWLEGS. [DeLorme: p. 31, grid G-7]

From Skidaway Island, Russ Wigh reports 1 male COMMON GOLDENEYE, along with 120 HOODED MERGANSERS on "Goldeneye Pond."

Doris Cohrs reports the following birds from Sapelo Island in McIntosh Co. on 2/11: 1 LONG-BILLED CURLEW, 22 MARBLED GODWITS and 200 DUNLIN, all wintering species on the Georgia coast. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid B-9; Birding Georgia: p. 188]

PURPLE MARTINS have started showing up around the state, with reports from Phinizy Swamp, Fort Benning and Glynn Co.

From Jekyll Island, Lydia Thompson reports 2 BALD EAGLES on 2/14, one seen at the Amphitheater Pond scaring the YELLOW-CROWNED AND BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid G-8; Birding Georgia: p. 203] She also found a WHIMBREL behind the Visitor's Center, where Tim Keyes also reported several AMERICAN AVOCETS earlier in the week. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid G-7; Birding Georgia: p. 203]

On 2/14 Jim Greenway relocated the ROSS'S GOOSE and 4 SNOW GEESE at the intersection of Bell's Ferry & Old Bell's Ferry Roads in Floyd Co. Directions: Coming in from the east or north, drive south on Hwy 53 or west on Hwy 140 to the intersection of 53/140. The road leading west from that intersection is Turkey Mtn Rd. Bells Ferry Road is a couple miles west of the 53/140 intersection. The geese are 1.8 miles south of Turkey Mtn Rd. [DeLorme: p. 19, grid B-6]

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* Georgia statewide
* February 9, 2003
* GAGA0302.09

- Birds Reported

WESTERN TANAGER
ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK
Red Crossbill
Greater White-Fronted Goose
American Black Duck
PACIFIC LOON
Long-tailed Duck
Common Goldeneye
Bald Eagle

- Transcript

hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: February 11, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: February 9, 2003
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Carol Lambert

This is the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcription of the Sunday evening report, February 9, 2003. This RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the compiler and voice of the telephone reports (770-493-8862). Note: Further information on sites mentioned in this RBA (such as DeLorme Atlas coordinates and "Birding Georgia" page number, if applicable) is available on the GOS web site, www.gos.org/rbas.html. Click on the date of the RBA. Directions will be given on this transcript only for those sites that are new or not recently listed.

The WESTERN TANAGER that appeared at the Cobb Co. home of Laura Brown in early December, was again seen several times during the day on 2/8. Birders who tried to find the bird on the morning of 2/9 were not successful. Ms. Brown says that birders are welcome to look for this bird, and we ask that anyone seeing the bird report it to the RBA and GABO. 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.

Dan Roper reports that he has again seen a ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK today in a field on the east side of Floyd Springs Road about 1 mile north of the intersection with Ga. Highway 140 (this is 10 miles north of Rome in northern Floyd County). Delorme: p. 18, grid A-5. This site is about 5 miles south of where he reported the same species on 1/24.

On 2/8 Pierre Howard and Tom Egan located RED CROSSBILLS in several areas of Pine Log WMA in Bartow Co. near White, GA. [DeLorme: p. 19, grid C-10; Birding Georgia: p. 38]

Several GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE continue to be observed south of Columbus at the Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center in Muscogee Co. They have also been reported at the nearby land application field of the Columbus Waterworks, which is accessible from Oxbow Meadows via a foot/bike path. [DeLorme: p. 40, grid E-2]

The AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS seen earlier in the week at Chicopee Woods Lake in Hall Co. are still present. Sharon Walz reports seeing 3 today. This site is part of the Elachee Nature Science Center, but is not located close to the building. Directions: I-85 N to I-985 N to exit 16 (Oakwood). Turn right onto Mundy Mill Rd/Hwy 53. Go to the light at the top of the hill (Atlanta Hwy.) Turn left and go the first light. Turn right onto Poplar Springs Rd. Follow Poplar Springs Rd. to Poplar Springs Church Rd. Turn left. Follow Poplar Springs Church Rd. to Calvary Church Rd. Turn left. The lake is on the left side of the road, with a parking lot surrounded by a white fence. [DeLorme: p. 21, grid C-8]

Today from Georgia Power's Plant Wansley in Carroll and Heard counties, Mary Ann and Sam Teal report seeing the PACIFIC LOON, 4 LONG-TAILED DUCKS, 4 COMMON GOLDENEYES, and a BALD EAGLE along with more common species. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid F,G-6]

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* Georgia statewide
* February 5, 2003
* GAGA0302.05

- Birds Reported

SPRAGUE'S PIPIT
Dickcissel
Red Crossbill
Brown Creeper
Long-tailed Duck
Eared Grebe
Northern Pintail
King Rail
Virginia Rail
Le Conte's Sparrow
Rusty Blackbird
American Black Duck
Gadwall
Redhead
PACIFIC LOON
Surf Scoter
Common Goldeneye
Canvasback
Lesser Scaup
Greater Scaup
Fox Sparrow
American Bittern (not seen)
Snow Goose
ROSS'S GOOSE
Greater White-fronted Goose
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD
ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD
Black-chinned Hummingbird

- Transcript

hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: February 9, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: February 5, 2003
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Carol Lambert

This is the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcription of the Wednesday evening report, February 5, 2003. This RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the compiler and voice of the telephone reports (770-493-8862). Note: Further information on sites mentioned in this RBA (such as DeLorme Atlas coordinates and "Birding Georgia" page number, if applicable) are available on the GOS web site, www.gos.org/rbas.html. Click on the date of the RBA.

Marion Dobbs reports today that she and Giff Beaton found a SPRAGUE'S PIPIT in Floyd Co. near Rome. Unfortunately, the bird was on private property and further access is denied by the owner. However, this is an exciting species to have been found, and birders should be looking for it in that part of the state.

A young male DICKCISSEL has been reported today by Karen Theodorou at the Birdwatcher's Supply Company in Gwinnett Co. The bird is coming to a feeder behind the store, which is located on Pleasant Hill Road, near the Gwinnett Place Mall and I-85. Call the store at 770-497-9709 for directions and updates on the bird.

On 2/2 Bob and Deb Zaremba reported 10 RED CROSSBILLS and 2 BROWN CREEPERS from Pine Log WMA in Bartow Co. near White, GA. [DeLorme: p. 19, grid C-10; Birding Georgia: p. 38]

A field trip to Rum Creek WMA and Plant Sherer in Jones Co. on 2/1 produced 2 LONG-TAILED DUCKS and 15 EARED GREBE. Remember that Georgia Power's Plant Sherer is not accessible to the public.

From the Bradley Unit of the Eufaula NWR in Stewart Co. on 2/3, Walt Chambers found 8 NORTHERN PINTAILS, 5 KING RAILS, 2 VIRGINIA RAILS, 1 LE CONTE'S SPARROW and 50+ RUSTY BLACKBIRDS. [DeLorme: p. 48, grid B-1; Birding Georgia: p. 131]

On 2/3 Mark Freeman birded the new Bear Creek Reservoir in Jackson Co. and found 2 AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS, 2 NORTHERN PINTAIL and 5 GADWALL. Freeman reports that "most of the ducks were in the center of the lake or near the inlet off Old Savage Rd. When birding this lake, make sure to check this small inlet. Many times there are large numbers of birds resting there that are not visible from the dam or from Hwy 330." Directions: This new reservoir is not shown on the Delorme map; but is located in the southernmost corner of Jackson county, Delorme p. 22, on the south side of Hwy 330 where it crosses the boundary between grid G1 & G2. From Atlanta, take 316 to GA 211 at Statham, go north to GA 330, and then right (east) on 330. The lake will be on the right. From Athens and US 129 north of Athens, take Hwy 330 west for 2.5 miles, the lake will be visible on the left at a roadside pull-off where the road makes a sharp right curve. To reach the dam, double back on 330, go half a mile, turn right onto Savage Rd. Follow this road across the dam, park on the other side (well off the dam), and walk back to bird from the dam. Finally, continue down Savage Rd a very short distance, turn right onto Old Savage Rd, an inlet will appear on the right at the bottom of the hill. Often there are large numbers of birds here in the late afternoons. (Savage Rd and Old Savage Rd were re-routed when the lake was built and thus are not shown correctly in the Delorme.)

A great collection of waterfowl continue at Georgia Power's Plant Wansley in Carroll/Heard counties. On 2/2 Bill Lotz and Dan Vickers relocated the 4 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (females) near the dam on the ash pond. They also had a male REDHEAD, 8 AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS, 1 SURF SCOTER, LESSER & GREATER SCAUP, 2 CANVASBACKS and 1 PACIFIC LOON. On 2/5 Tim Keyes and Jim Hanna found the PACIFIC LOON, as well as the 4 LONG-TAILED DUCKS, SURF SCOTER, COMMON GOLDENEYE, LESSER & GREATER SCAUP and 1 EARED GREBE. Remember that when birding at this site, any birders found in prohibited areas will result in a permanent ban from the plant. For directions to Plant Wansley, check the GABO Archives, most recently, the 2/1/03 RBA transcript. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid F,G-6]

Jeff Sewell reports a FOX SPARROW at the South Peachtree Creek Nature Preserve in north DeKalb Co. on 2/2. He did not find the AMERICAN BITTERN seen there over the past few weeks. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid A-4]

There continue to be reports of SNOW GOOSE, ROSS'S GOOSE and GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE around the state. In Floyd Co. on 2/3, Marion Dobbs observed 1 ROSS'S GOOSE and 4 SNOW GEESE feeding in the field in the V formed by the intersection of Bell's Ferry and Old Bell's Ferry Rds. These birds are at the same location reported by Bill Harbin in late January, at which time he also had a GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. Directions: From the intersection of the Rome Bypass and Bells Ferry Rd., head north on Bells Ferry Rd. to Old Bells Ferry Rd. Head north on Old Bells Ferry Rd. 1/10 of a mile to a pond on the left. Look for the geese here, but if they are not here, return to the intersection of Bells Ferry Rd. and Old Bells Ferry Rd. and head north 4/10 of a mile on Bells Ferry Rd. Look for the geese in a pond in this area. [DeLorme: p. 19, grid B-6].

One SNOW GOOSE, or possible SNOW-ROSS'S hybrid, continues to be seen at the E.L. Huie ponds in Clayton County. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid F-3; Birding Georgia: p. 85]

Several good winter hummingbird species continue to delight birders in the Athens area. Teresa Hartz and others observed the male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD and male ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD in the yard of Walter and Emily Sanders. Call the Sanders to arrange a viewing time at 706-543-0519. Directions: Traveling east on GA316 towards Athens until the road becomes Epps Bridge. Once it becomes Epps Bridge you will want to make a right on Timothy Road. Go about a mile and make a right on Xavier Drive. The Sanders live in the 3rd house on the left.

A female BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD continues to be seen in another Athens yard, at the home of Kelly and Beth Kuppersmith. They ask that you call them first at (706)316-3345 to arrange a time to view the bird.

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* Georgia statewide
* February 1, 2003
* GAGA0102.03

- Birds Reported

Canvasback
Tricolored Heron
Rusty Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Long-tailed Duck
Bald Eagle
Pacific Loon
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Eared Grebe
Horned Grebe
American Black Duck
Common Goldeneye
Greater Scaup
Bonaparte's Gull
Lapland Longspur
Snow Goose
Calliope Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Black-chinned Hummingbird

- Transcript

hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: February 1, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: February 1, 2003
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Carol Lambert

This is the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcription of the Saturday evening report, February 1, 2003. This RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the compiler and voice of the telephone reports (770-493-8862). Note: Further information on sites mentioned in this RBA (such as DeLorme Atlas coordinates and "Birding Georgia" page number, if applicable) is available on the GOS web site, www.gos.org/rbas.html. Click on the date of the RBA.


Michael Bell reports 30 CANVASBACKS at Lake Seminole in Seminole Co. in southwest Georgia. The birds were seen from Sealy Point on the north side of the lake (Delorme: p. 64, grid C-2). This is off GA Highway 253, but birders should check other view points around the lake. He also found a TRICOLORED HERON in a small pond nearby, which is unusual inland in winter.

From south Cobb County, Chris Loudermilk reports 50+ RUSTY BLACKBIRDS and 30+ BREWER'S BLACKBIRDS, seen on Wednesday 1/29. The birds were part of a huge mixed flock of blackbirds at a marsh. Directions: I-20 west to the Thornton Road exit. Turn right and go 2-3 miles to Maxim Road. Turn right and go 5-7 miles (3rd traffic light) to Perkinson Mill Road. Go 1 miles to Sweetwater Creek. Most of the birds were on the right.

Georgia Power Plant Wansley in Carroll/Heard counties continues to be a hotspot for waterfowl. This morning Bruce Dralle and Traci Brown relocated the 4 LONG-TAILED DUCKS in the ash pond seen earlier in the week. They also saw a BALD EAGLE, a species known to nest in that area. John Gatchet birded the area this afternoon and added the following species, seen mostly from the picnic area: the PACIFIC LOON (the bird moves around and is sometimes not seen), 1 RED-THROATED LOON, 2 EARED GREBES, many HORNED GREBES and many COMMON LOONS. He also reported 4 AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS, 5 COMMON GOLDENEYE, 2 GREATER SCAUP and 11 BONAPARTE'S GULLS. Remember that when birding at this site, any birders found in prohibited areas will result in a permanent ban from the plant. Directions: 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 go to the main gate and tell the guard you are a "birdwatcher" 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's pass. Drive straight past the guard station until this road meets another paved road. Take a right and proceed over the railroad tracks. The ash pond will be on the left side of the dam or dike; and then continue around the road to the picnic area.

John Gatchet also found 1 LAPLAND LONGSPUR near the Legacy Sod Farm, southwest of Cartersville in Bartow Co. this afternoon. This bird was not at the church where some were found last week, but were off Douthit Ferry Road. Directions: From I-75 north of Atlanta, take the Emerson exit (Exit 283). Turn left and proceed back over I-75 and under US-41. Just as you pass the US-41 overpass, turn left on Old Alabama Rd. Proceed along Old Alabama Rd. through Emerson to Douthit Ferry Rd. Turn right on Douthit Ferry Rd., over the Etowah River, to a gravel parking lot [DeLorme: p. 19, grid E-8,9].

A flock of SNOW GEESE was reported by Bobby Cox in Walton County. The birds were in a pond on the Walton/Morgan counties line. He can be reached at 770-267-4728 for more information. One SNOW GOOSE continues at the E.L. Huie ponds in Clayton County (since 1/14) and was seen today by Atlanta Audubon birders.

Several good winter hummingbird species continue to delight birders in the Athens area. Teresa Hartz and others observed the male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD and male ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD in the yard of Walter and Emily Sanders. Call the Sanders to arrange a viewing time at 706-543-0519. Directions: Traveling east on GA316 towards Athens until the road becomes Epps Bridge. Once it becomes Epps Bridge you will want to make a right on Timothy Road. Go about a mile and make a right on Xavier Drive. The Sanders live in the 3rd house on the left.

A female BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD continues to be seen in another Athens yard, at the home of Kelly and Beth Kuppersmith. They ask that you call them first at (706)316-3345 to arrange a time to view the bird.

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