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* Georgia statewide
* December 30, 2003
* GAGA0312.30
- Birds Reported
Yellow-billed Loon
Common Loon
Rough-legged Hawk (not seen)
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 31, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 30, 2003 (7:29pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Tuesday evening
telephone report, December 31, 2003. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Eric Beohm discovered a YELLOW-BILLED LOON on Lake Horton, Fayette Co., this
morning, in the company of a COMMON LOON. The bird was observed again later in
the day by Michael Beohm. Directions: From Fayetteville, take GA 85/GA 92 south,
staying on GA 92 when it splits (left hand turn) from GA 85. Take a right onto
Antioch Rd. (look for the Antioch Baptist Church) and follow it until it ends at
Lake Horton. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid H-2; Birding Georgia: p. 91]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=22411
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=23688
The Rough-legged Hawk reported on Sunday in Carroll Co. off of GA 166 near the
Douglas Co. line has not been seen since.
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* Georgia statewide
* December 28, 2003
* GAGA0312.28
- Birds Reported
Rough-legged Hawk
Ross’s Goose
Snow Goose
Sandhill Crane
Calliope Hummingbird
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 30, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 28, 2003 (7:56pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Sunday evening
telephone report, December 28, 2003. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Denny and Pam McClure report seeing a light morph adult ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK at
around 3:30pm in a power line cut/pasture area off of GA 166 in Carroll Co.,
just inside the Carroll/Douglas Co. line. The bird was not seen later in the day
when they returned to the area. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid D-7]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=20620
Yvonne Bombadier observed the ROSS’S and four SNOW GEESE at the pond near the
community of Coal Mountain in northern Forsyth Co. Jim Flynn also reported
seeing the birds later in the day. [DeLorme: p. 21, grid C-6]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=20208
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=20099
Johnny Parks reports seeing SANDHILL CRANES heading north on Saturday over
Gordon Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=19891
The CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD continues to be seen at the home of Pat White in
Decatur, GA. Pat’s address is 2210 Fairoaks Rd.
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* Georgia statewide
* December 27, 2003
* GAGA0312.27
- Birds Reported
Common Moorhen
Barn Owl
Canvasback
Yellow-throated Warbler
Greater Yellowlegs
Ross’s Goose
Common Goldeneye
Greater Scaup
American Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Bald Eagle
Common Loon
Sandhill Crane
Northern Pintail
Eared Grebe
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 30, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 27, 2003 (8:48pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Saturday evening
telephone report, December 27, 2003. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Steve Slaton reports seeing a COMMON MOORHEN at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife
Center, Jasper Co. on Saturday. The bird was seen on Fox Lake. From Atlanta,
head east on I-20 to exit 98 (GA 11). Head south on GA 11 and watch for the sign
for the Wildlife Center after you pass through Mansfield. [DeLorme: p. 27, grid
F-9]
Steve and others also report seeing the family of BARN OWLS (an adult and four
young) on the square in Monroe, Walton Co.
Today, Lois Stacey reports a female or eclipse male CANVASBACK, a
YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, and three GREATER YELLOWLEGS at Phinizy Swamp Nature
Park in Augusta. [DeLorme: p. 31, grid G-7]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=19557
On Friday, Eric Beohm reported that a ROSS’S GOOSE continues at Lake Horton, as
well as a COMMON GOLDENEYE, two CANVASBACKS, six GREATER SCAUP, one AMERICAN
WIGEON, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, a BALD EAGLE and five COMMON LOONS. [DeLorme: p. 26,
grid H-2; Birding Georgia: p. 91]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=19130
Today, Carol Lambert, Jeff Sewell and Dan Vickers observed the ROSS’S GOOSE at
Lake Horton, as well as a possible Snow Goose, two CANVASBACKS, two COMMON LOONS
and the AMERICAN WIGEON, but no Common Goldeneye, Greater Scaup or Bald Eagle.
From Fayetteville, take GA 85/GA 92 south, staying on GA 92 when it splits (left
hand turn) from GA 85. Take a right onto Antioch Rd. (look for the Antioch
Baptist Church) and follow it until it ends at Lake Horton
SANDHILL CRANES are still being reported in good numbers heading south through
the Atlanta area. Two small flocks were reported in Bartow Co. on Saturday by
Helen Dezell, and a larger flock was reported by Eric Beohm at Lake Horton.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=19645
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=19130
One NORTHERN PINTAIL and an EARED GREBE continue to be seen at EL Huie Land
Application Facility, both seen today by Carol Lambert, Jeff Sewell and Dan
Vickers. The EARED GREBE was seen in the pump station pond, while the NORTHERN
PINTAIL was in the big south pond. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid F-3; Birding Georgia:
p. 85]
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* Georgia statewide
* December 24, 2003
* GAGA0312.24
- Birds Reported
Ross’s Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
Red-throated Loon
Parasitic Jaeger
Pomarine Jaeger
Whip-poor-will
Purple Finch
Pine Siskin
Calliope Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Fox Sparrow
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 25, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 24, 2003 (8:52pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is the summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Wednesday
evening telephone report, December 24, 2003. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The ROSS’S GOOSE in northern Forsyth Co. discovered by Andy Kinsey was observed
by Stewart Arey. Stewart provides the following refinement to the directions
[DeLorme: p. 21, grid C-6]:
1) Take GA 400 North to the first traffic light past exit 17 (Hwy 369).
2) Turn left (west) and travel about 1 mile to the first traffic light.
3) Turn right (north) and travel about 0.2 miles to Coal Mt. Drive on your left
immediately past the cemetery.
4) Turn left on Coal Mountain Dr.
5) You will see the pond on your right.
Giff Beaton, Jim Flynn, Malcolm Hodges and Earl Horn reported seeing the
following species during a Big Day attempt on Monday: 6 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED
GEESE in Burke Co.; 150 BLACK SCOTERS, 15 SURF SCOTERS, 2 RED-THROATED LOONS, 1
POMARINE JAEGER and 4 PARASITIC JAEGERS off of the north picnic area near Villas
by the Sea on Jekyll Island; 1 PARASITIC JAEGER off of the boardwalk at the
Soccer Complex on Jekyll Island; and 1 WHIP-POOR-WILL on the south end of Jekyll
Island. Details are available in the
GABO-L
Archives.
Lynn Schlup reports more than 50 PURPLE FINCHES visiting her feeders in Oconee
Co., as well as two PINE SISKINS. Details are available in the
GABO-L
Archives.
Pat White reports that the adult male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD continues to visit
her feeder in Decatur. Her address is 2210 Fairoaks Rd., Decatur, GA.
Details are available in the
GABO-L
Archives.
Carol Lambert and Jeff Sewell report that an immature male RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD
continues to visit their feeder in Tucker, GA.
Jeff Sewell reports three FOX SPARROWS observed at the South Peachtree Creek
Nature Preserve, Dekalb Co., on Sunday. These birds have been present at this
location for about two weeks. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid A-4]
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* Georgia statewide
* December 21, 2003
* GAGA0312.21
- Birds Reported
Barn Owl
Sandhill Crane
Vesper Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Fox Sparrow
Ross’s Goose
Snow Goose
Rufous Hummingbird
Wilson’s Warbler
Greater White-fronted Goose
Tundra Swan
Barn Swallow
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 23, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 21, 2003 (9:31pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Sunday
evening telephone report, December 21, 2003. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A family of BARN OWLS was discovered in Monroe, Walton Co. Bobby Cox reports
that there are at least two half-grown young in a nesting hole in a bid oak tree
on the town square in Monroe. The best time to see these birds is at dusk.
There were several recent SANDHILL CRANE reports on Saturday: a flock of 18
south of Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., by Iain Stephenson; a flock of 100 in south
Cobb Co. by Pam Moore; and a flock 60 in west Cobb Co. by Victor Williams on
Saturday. Details are available in the GABO-L Archives:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15566
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15473
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15021
On Saturday, Tim Keyes reported 30 VESPER SPARROWS and 10 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS
at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Jasper Co. Most of these birds were seen
at the south end of the property in fields at the north end of Heron Pond and
Teal Pond. Maps are available at the Wildlife Center. [DeLorme: p. 27, grid F-9]
Details are available in the
GABO-L Archives.
Jeff Sewell reports three FOX SPARROWS observed at the South Peachtree Creek
Nature Preserve, Dekalb Co., on Sunday. These birds have been present at this
location for about two weeks. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid A-4]
Andy Kinsey and Jim Flynn report a ROSS’S GOOSE and three SNOW GEESE at a pond
in northern Forsyth Co. [DeLorme: p. 21, grid C-6] Details are available in the
GABO-L Archives.
Jim Flynn reports seeing the resident ROSS’S GOOSE located near Ila, Madison
Co., on Friday. [DeLorme: p. 22, grid D-3]
A repeat of a previous report: Chris Lowdermilk reports that there may be a
Ross’s Goose at a pond along GA 166 in Douglas Co. The bird was far off of the
road, so a scope is necessary to look for this bird. Directions: Take I-20 to
Exit 36 (Chapel Hill Rd.); head south on Chapel Hill Rd. until it dead-ends at
GA 166. Turn right on GA 166 and proceed approximately 2 miles until you see a
farm pond on the left. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid D-9]
Carol Lambert and Jeff Sewell report that an immature male RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD
continues to visit their feeder in Tucker, GA. Contact Jeff or Carol at
770-939-7668 (home) or 770-908-8005 (work).
There have been no recent reports (positive or negative) concerning the male
Calliope Hummingbird in Decatur.
Calvin Zippler reports that a WILSON’S WARBLER was seen near Merry Brothers
Brickyard Ponds on the Augusta CBC on Saturday. Details are available in the
GABO-L Archives.
Lois Stacey reports that she and Anne Waters observed fifteen SNOW GEESE, one
GREATER-WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE, a BARN SWALLOW and one TUNDRA SWAN at the Merry
Brothers Brickyard Ponds during the Augusta CBC. Details are available in the
GABO-L Archives.
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* Georgia statewide
* December 17, 2003
* GAGA0312.17
- Birds Reported
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Wood Duck
Sandhill Crane
White-winged Scoter
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
Greater Scaup
Bufflehead
Ross’s Goose
Redhead
Red-breasted Merganser
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 17, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 17, 2003 (9:31pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA)
Wednesday evening telephone report, December 17, 2003. The RBA is a service of
the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Mark Davis reports today that a NORTHERN PINTAIL, GREEN-WINGED TEAL and WOOD
DUCKS were seen today in the flooded field behind the restrooms at the Cochran
Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, located just outside
of I-285 on the northwest side of Atlanta. [DeLorme: p. 20, grid H-2; Birding
Georgia: p. 79] Details are available in the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Vicki DeLoach reports that approximately 215 SANDHILL CRANES in several flocks
passed over her house on Sweat Mt., Cobb Co., this afternoon. Details are
available in the GABO-LISTSERV archives:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=12815
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=12912
Yesterday, Gene Keferl reported 2 WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS, 4 SURF SCOTERS, 125
BLACK SCOTERS, 5 GREATER SCAUP and a BUFFLEHEAD off of the north end of Jekyll
Island. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid F-8; Birding Georgia: p. 203] Details are
available in the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Also yesterday, Eric Beohm reported a flock of at least 7 ROSS’S GEESE at Lake
Horton, Fayette Co. The birds were observed on the island toward the right side
of the lake as you are standing on Antioch Rd. facing the lake. Also observed
were 4 GREATER SCAUP, 1 REDHEAD, 2 RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, and 9 GREEN-WINGED
TEAL. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid H-2; Birding Georgia: p. 91] Details are available
in the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
A repeat of Sunday’s report (12/14): Chris Lowdermilk reports that there may be
a ROSS’S GOOSE at a pond along GA 166 in Douglas Co. The bird was far off of the
road, so a scope is necessary to look for this bird. Directions: Take I-20 to
Exit 36 (Chapel Hill Rd.); head south on Chapel Hill Rd. until it dead-ends at
GA 166. Turn right on GA 166 and proceed approximately 2 miles until you see a
farm pond on the left. The bird was with CANADA GEESE. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid
D-9]
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* Georgia statewide
* December 14, 2003
* GAGA0312.14
- Birds Reported
Swainson’s Thrush
Reddish Egret
Redhead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Snow Goose
Ruddy Duck
Lesser Scaup
Hooded Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Bonaparte’s Gull
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
ROSS’S GOOSE (possible)
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 16, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 14, 2003 (7:55pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Sunday
evening telephone report, December 14, 2003. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Pierre Howard located a remarkably late SWAINSON’S THRUSH on 12/13 on St.
Catherines Island. Also, a REDDISH EGRET was found on the St. Catherines I.
Christmas Bird Count.
Chris Lowdermilk reports that two REDHEAD, one COMMON GOLDENEYE, and two
RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS were observed at Sweetwater Creek SP, Douglas Co. on
Sunday, as well as the SNOW GOOSE that was discovered in November, RUDDY DUCK,
LESSER SCAUP, and HOODED MERGANSER. On Saturday, Chris observed ten REDHEAD,
RING-BILLED GULLS and a BONAPARTE’S GULL at this location. On Friday, 12/12,
Chris observed a NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW at Sweetwater Creek, a new state
late date. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid B-10; Birding Georgia: p. 67]
Chris also reports that there may be a ROSS’S GOOSE at a pond along GA 166 in
Douglas Co. The bird was far off of the road, so a scope is necessary to look
for this bird. Directions: Take I-20 to Exit 36 (Chapel Hill Rd.); head south on
Chapel Hill Rd. until it dead-ends at GA 166. Turn right on GA 166 and proceed
approximately 2 miles until you see a farm pond on the left. The bird was with
CANADA GEESE. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid D-9]
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- RBA
* Georgia
* Georgia statewide
* December 10, 2003
* GAGA0312.10
- Birds Reported
Calliope Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Tundra Swan
White-crowned Sparrow
Red-throated Loon
Snow Goose
Indigo Bunting
Wilson’s Warbler
American Black Duck
Horned Lark
Northern Pintail
Eared Grebe
Horned Grebe
Lapland Longspur
Canvasback
Green-winged Teal
Sora
Bald Eagle
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 13, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 10, 2003 (9:22pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA)
Wednesday evening telephone report, December 10, 2003. The RBA is a service of
the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
An adult male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD continues at the home of Patricia White. You
must email Patricia prior to visiting her residence to look for the bird and to
receive directions to her house. Her email address is patriciawhite AT
mindspring.com. Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Carol Lambert and Jeff Sewell report an immature male RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD coming
to their feeder in Tucker, GA. Please contact Carol at work (770-603-5603) if
you wish to see this bird. Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
On 12/7, Jim Flynn and Earl Horn report that the TUNDRA SWAN continues at the
Merry Brothers Brickyard Ponds in Augusta. [DeLorme: p. 31, grid F-7; Birding
Georgia: p. 122] Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Jim and Earl also report a flock of 25 WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS near Harts,
Glascock Co. [DeLorme p. 30, grid H1] Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Russ Wigh reports a RED-THROATED LOON observed from Skidaway Island in the
Wilmington River on 12/9. He also observed a SNOW GOOSE, the second of the
season for Skidaway. Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
On 12/8, Karen Theodorou reported a male INDIGO BUNTING in her yard in
Lawrenceville. A male WILSON’S WARBLER also continues to be seen in her yard.
Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Three AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS were reported at Robinson Nature Preserve by Ian
Stephenson on 12/8. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid A-2] Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
From E.L. Huie Land Application Facility in Clayton Co., Eric and Michael Beohm
report 20 HORNED LARKS and one NORTHERN PINTAIL, and that the EARED GREBE and
HORNED GREBE, both present for several weeks, continue to be seen at the ponds.
[DeLorme: p. 26, grid F-3; Birding Georgia: p. 85] Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Steve Barlow reports that the WILSON’S WARBLER he discovered on 12/3 continues
on the Georgia Tech campus. Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
On 12/9, Eric Beohm reported two LAPLAND LONGSPURS, two MUTE SWANS, two AMERICAN
BLACK DUCKS, one CANVASBACK, nine GREEN-WINGED TEAL, one SORA and a BALD EAGLE
on private property along the J.W. Smith Reservoir. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid G-3;
Birding Georgia: p. 91] Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Earl Horn reports two male NORTHERN PINTAIL at the new reservoir along US 19
near Dahlonega on 12/6. [DeLorme: p. 15, grid G7] Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Earl also reports three AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS at Woody Lake near Suches.
[DeLorme: p. 15, grid E-6,7] Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0312&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=7702
Four AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS were also seen by Earl on a pond along US 76 in Towns
Co. This pond is across from a volunteer fire department. [DeLorme: p. 15, grid
B-10] Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
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* Georgia statewide
* December 5, 2003
* GAGA0312.05
- Birds Reported
Calliope Hummingbird
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Eared Grebe
Horned Grebe
Snow Goose
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Wilson’s Warbler
Common Goldeneye
Bald Eagle
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: December 6, 2003
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: December 5, 2003 (8:19pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Friday
evening telephone report, December 5, 2003. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Highlights of this report include CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD in Decatur, GA;
BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD in Roswell, GA; EARED and HORNED GREBE and SNOW GOOSE
at E.L. Huie, Jonesboro, GA; ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK sightings this winter;
COMMON GOLDENEYE on Skidaway I.; WILSON’S WARBLER at Georgia Tech; and a couple
of BALD EAGLE sightings, including one at E.L Huie.
An adult male CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD has been coming to a feeder at the home of
Patricia White and has been banded by Rusty Trump in Dekalb Co. You must email
Patricia prior to visiting her residence to look for the bird and to receive
directions to her house. Her email address is patriciawhite AT mindspring.com.
Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Rusty also banded an immature male BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD in Roswell, GA. The
residents that are hosting this hummingbird have not granted permission yet for
birders to see this bird. Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Carol Lambert reports that the EARED GREBE and the HORNED GREBE are still being
seen at the E.L. Huie Land Application Facility. Carol also reports a white
morph SNOW GOOSE at this location. Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
[DeLorme: p. 26, grid F-3; Birding Georgia: p. 85]
There have been four recent reports of ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKS coming to feeders
around the state.
Russ Wigh reports that a male COMMON GOLDENEYE has returned to a lagoon on
Skidaway I. Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Steve Barlow reports a female WILSON’S WARBLER on 12/3 on the Georgia Tech
campus, Atlanta. Details are available on the
GABO-LISTSERV archives.
Robert Calhoun reports a BALD EAGLE in Toombs Co. along GA 152.
Carol Lambert received a second hand report that a BALD EAGLE has been seen for
two days at Lake Blalock, Henry Co.
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