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* Georgia statewide
* November 27, 2004
* GAGA0411.27
- Birds Reported
BRANT
Snow Goose
Black Rail
Yellow Warbler
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Parasitic Jaeger
Pomarine Jaeger
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 27, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 27, 2004 (9:00 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
Highlights of this report include BRANT, SNOW GOOSE, and PARASITIC and POMARINE
JAEGERS on Jekyll Island; SNOW GOOSE on Little Cumberland Island; BLACK RAIL at
Phinizy Swamp Nature Center; Augusta; and a couple of late migrants at the Merry
Brothers Brickyard Ponds, also in Augusta.
The two juvenile BRANT found this morning by Sterling Blanchard off of South
Beach Jekyll Island and a little later at the near-by soccer fields by Earl Horn
were seen by many observers throughout the day with a SNOW GOOSE at the latter
location until late this afternoon. Earl checked the fields around dusk and all
of the geese had departed, most likely heading to roost somewhere. [DeLorme: p.
63, grid H-7; Birding Georgia: p. 203]
Also at Jekyll Island today, Earl Horn reported a PARASITIC and POMARINE JAEGER
off of the old picnic area north of Villas by the Sea [DeLorme: p. 63, grid F-8;
Birding Georgia: p. 203]. He also observed two SNOW GEESE on Little Cumberland
Island, seen from Jekyll Island South Beach. All of these areas on Jekyll Island
are detailed in Giff Beaton’s Birding Georgia.
From the Augusta area, Eric Beohm reported via GABO that he and Michael Beohm
heard a BLACK RAIL at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park today. Directions to Phinizy
Swamp Nature Park: Take exit 196A off I-20 to the Bobby Jones Expressway
(I-520); take exit 10 (Doug Barnard Parkway/Bush Field Airport) off of I-520.
Turn right, toward airport. Travel just under 1 mile until you see the
Wastewater Treatment Plant on your left. Turn left just past the Plant onto Lock
& Dam Road. Travel just under ½ mile until you see a small house on the left.
Just past the house, look for the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park entrance sign on
your left. Turn left, drive 200 feet, parking area on left. According to Eric’s
email, from the parking lot, proceed across the bridge toward the new education
buildings and continue on the constructed wetland trail, take the first left,
maybe 100 yards, and continue down this loop of the trail. Listen for the rail
in the marshy wetland cells. [DeLorme: p. 31, grid G-7]
Eric also reported finding a couple of late migrants at the Merry Brothers
Brickyard Ponds. He and Michael found a male YELLOW WARBLER along Mining Haul
Rd. and three NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOWS at the Brickyard Ponds. There have
been several late reports of NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW in the state this
year. YELLOW WARBLERS are extremely rare this time of year as well, with only a
couple of recent winter records of 17 Jan 2000 in Atlanta and 20 Feb 2003 on
Skidaway Island. Merry Brothers Brickyard Ponds are detailed in Giff Beaton’s
Birding Georgia. [DeLorme: p. 31, grid F-7; Birding Georgia: p. 122]
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* Georgia statewide
* November 27, 2004
* GAGA0411.27
- Birds Reported
BRANT
Snow Goose
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 27, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 27, 2004 (12:30 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
Only one species will be highlighted on this report. Two juvenile BRANT were
observed off of the beach in the water near the wreck off of the South Beach of
Jekyll Island at 7:45 AM by Sterling Blanchard. The birds left the area after
about six or seven minutes, heading northerly. Just a little bit later, Earl
Horn independently found them feeding with a SNOW GOOSE on the soccer fields on
the southern end of Jekyll Island. I believe that this is the first report for
this species in Georgia since one was photographed on Jekyll Island in November
2000. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid H-7; Birding Georgia:
p. 203]
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* Georgia statewide
* November 26, 2004
* GAGA0411.26
- Birds Reported
THAYER'S GULL
Parasitic Jaeger
Purple Sandpiper
Glaucous Gull (possible)
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Black-necked Stilt
Glossy Ibis
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
Whimbrel
Common Nighthawk
Wilson's Plover
Barn Owl
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 26, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 26, 2004 (11:59 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.
Highlights of this report include THAYER'S GULL at West Point Dam; PARASITIC
JAEGER, PURPLE SANDPIPER and a mystery gull (possibly a GLAUCOUS or GLAUCOUS x
HERRING GULL hybrid) on Tybee Island near Savannah; a YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD
along the Andrews Island Causeway in Brunswick; BLACK-NECKED STILT and GLOSSY
IBIS at the Altamaha State Waterfowl Management Area near Darien; a nice count
of 22 WILSON'S PLOVERS at Jekyll Island; SURF and BLACK SCOTERS, WHIMBREL and
COMMON NIGHTHAWK at Jekyll Island; and a BARN OWL in Austell, Cobb Co.
Bill Lotz and Dan Vickers reported that the first year THAYER'S GULL appeared
again at West Point Dam this afternoon. Bill reported via GABO-L that the bird
spent most of its time roosting on a concrete all on the lower side of the dam.
[DeLorme: p. 24, grid E/F-2; Birding Georgia: p. 64]
Yesterday morning, Thursday, Steve Barlow reported a PARASITIC JAEGER off of
Tybee Island and a couple of PURPLE SANDPIPERS on the rocks near the Tybee
Lighthouse Beach. Steve also reported seeing a large gull resembling a GLAUCOUS
GULL on Tybee, but was not convinced that it could possibly have been a GLAUCOUS
x HERRING GULL hybrid, as lost referred to as a "Nelson's Gull." Steve tried to
locate the gull later morning and early afternoon, but the gull had departed.
[DeLorme: p. 39, grid B-10; Birding Georgia: p.
179]
Earl Horn, Bob Zaremba and Lex Glover had 4 PURPLE SANDPIPERS on Tybee Island
this morning.
Ellery McClintock called in a report of a YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD along the
Andrews Island Causeway this morning at around 8 AM. Ellery did not leave any
other details concerning the bird.and this is a good place to remind everyone to
leave a number that they can be reached so that the RBA compiler can contact the
reporter in case additional information is needed.
[DeLorme: p. 63, grid F-7; Birding Georgia: p. 200]
Earl Horn, Bob Zaremba and Lex Glover located a BLACK-NECKED STILT at the
Altamaha State Waterfowl Management Area this morning. According to the latest
Annotated Checklist of Georgia Birds, published last year, this would be a new
late date for Georgia by 13 days. They also had 6 GLOSSY IBIS here. [DeLorme: p.
63, grid C-7; Birding Georgia: p. 192]
Earl also reports that he had 1 SURF SCOTER and 50 BLACK SCOTERS off of the
north end of Jekyll Island this morning, just north of Villas by the Sea.
Earl also had two WHIMBRELS behind the Jekyll Island Visitors Center and 3
COMMON NIGHTHAWKS this evening flying over South Beach Jekyll Island. The latter
would tie the fall departure late date for this species in Georgia.
Sterling Blanchard reported that he counted 22 WILSON'S PLOVERS along Jekyll
Island's South Beach this morning. That is a pretty nice count for this time of
year. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid H-7; Birding Georgia: p. 203]
Chris Loudermilk reported that a BARN OWL stopped in his yard this morning in
Austell. Chris was alerted to the presence of the bird by mobbing crows.
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Georgia statewide
November 23, 2004
GAGA0411.23
Birds Reported
Snow Goose
Black Scoter
American White Pelican
Krider's Red-tailed Hawk
Golden Eagle
Bald Eagle
THAYER'S GULL ++
Vermilion Flycatcher
White-winged Dove
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
++ Details requested by the GOS Records Committee.
Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 23, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 23, 2004 (10:13 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell ( lambertsewell@mindspring.com )
transcriber: Bob Zaremba ( bobzarem@prodigy.net )
The following is the transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Tuesday
evening telephone report, November 23, 2004. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The last report was on November 20, 2004.
The THAYER'S GULL reported by Eric and Michael Beohm was seen again today by
Lorna West below the dam. The bird was originally seen on November 12th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=21958
Directions: Take I-85 South from the Atlanta area towards Columbus, continue
exit 2, Take GA18 to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on to Hiway 29 towards
LaGrange, in about 3 miles you will see the entrance to the West Point Dam on
your left. The dam road is not open until 8am but the parking area before the
dam road is open earlier. The bird was seen from the viewing area below the dam.
A White-winged Dove was seen again at the home Marjorie Clark on Jekyll Island
at 4 Porter Lane. The Snow Goose on the soccer fields was seen again as well.
Marjorie has allowed birders to visit without having to call her, the feeder is
viewable from the front of her property and the bird usually approaches from
across the street.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=23098
A male Vermilion Flycatcher was seen last Saturday on private property in Lee
county north of Albany. Anyone interested in viewing the bird would need to
contact Christine Gibson at 229-436-9230 or Alan Ashley at 229-439-8232
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=18189
The Golden Eagle reported from Griifin was not relocated this week.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=21743
Joshua Spence reported an immature Golden Eagle from the western overlook at
Cloudland Canyon State Park on the 20th in Walker County. The next day he found
a "Krider's" Red-tailed Hawk, a light phased western sub-species, in Murray
County, Delorme page
13 C-9
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=22676
At Lake Horton in Fayette County, Patrick Brisse reported finding a female Black
Scoter and Bald Eagle. Please be aware of the $10 Parking fee now in effect for
those people not a resident of Fayette County.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=22571
Three American White Pelicans were seen at the Lake Walter F. George Dam by Jim
Flynn and Earl Horn on Sunday.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=23312
A Black-throated Blue Warbler was coming to a suet feeder in the yard of Zelia
Lebeau in Cobb County.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=22480
A Rose-breasted Grosbeak was seen coming to a feeder in Oconee by Lynn Schlup.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=24284
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Georgia statewide
November 20, 2004
GAGA0411.20
Birds Reported
Snow Goose
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
THAYER'S GULL ++
Western Kingbird (Not seen)
Vermilion Flycatcher
White-winged Dove
++ Details requested by the GOS Records Committee.
Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 20, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 20, 2004 (7:11 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell ( lambertsewell@mindspring.com )
transcriber: Bob Zaremba ( bobzarem@prodigy.net )
The following is the transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert
(RBA) Saturday evening telephone report, November 20, 2004. The RBA is a service
of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The last report was on November 19, 2004.
The THAYER'S GULL reported by Eric and Michael Beohm last Friday was seen again
today and photographed by many observers at the West Point Lake Dam. The bird
was seen below the dam.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=21958
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=20148
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=20604
Directions: Take I-85 South from the Atlanta area towards Columbus, continue
exit 2, Take GA18 to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on to Hiway 29 towards
LaGrange, in about 3 miles you will see the entrance to the West Point Dam on
your left. The dam road is not open until 8am but the parking area before the
dam road is open earlier. The bird was seen from the viewing area below the dam.
[DeLorme: p. 24, grid E/F-2; Birding Georgia: p. 64]
A White-winged Dove was seen again at the home Marjorie Clark on Jekyll Island
at 4 Porter Lane. The Snow Goose on the soccer fields was seen again today
however the Western Kingbird was not seen on the causeway today. [DeLorme: p.
63, grid H-7; Birding Georgia: p. 203]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=21431
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=21214
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=20381
A male Vermilion Flycatcher was seen today on private property in Lee County
north of Albany. Anyone interested in viewing the bird would need to contact
Christine Gibson at 229-436-9230 or Alan Ashley at 229-439-8232
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=18189
Three American White Pelicans were seen over GA Highway 39 today just north of
the Bradley Unit of the Eufala National Wildlife Refugee. There were 14 more at
the Florence Marina State Park. [DeLorme: p. 48, grid A-1; Birding Georgia: p.
131]
Jack Caruso reported seeing a Bald Eagle in Sandy Springs flying over the
Atlanta Area.
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Georgia statewide
November 19, 2004
GAGA0411.19
Birds Reported
Snow Goose
Golden Eagle
THAYER'S GULL ++
Western Kingbird
White-winged Dove
++ Details requested by the GOS Records Committee.
Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 19, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 19, 2004 (8:19 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell ( lambertsewell@mindspring.com )
transcriber: Bob Zaremba ( bobzarem@prodigy.net )
The following is the transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert
(RBA) Friday evening telephone report, November 19, 2004. The RBA is a service
of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The last report was on November 16, 2004.
The THAYER'S GULL reported by Eric and Michael Beohm last Friday was seen again
today by Michael and Walt Chambers at the West Point Lake Dam. The bird was seen
below the dam and photographed.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=20148
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=20604
Directions: Take I-85 South from the Atlanta area towards Columbus, continue
exit 2, Take GA18 to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on to Highway 29
towards LaGrange, in about 3 miles you will see the entrance to the West Point
Dam on your left. The dam road is not open until 8am but the parking area before
the dam road is open earlier. The bird was seen from the viewing area below the
dam. [DeLorme: p. 24, grid E/F-2; Birding Georgia: p. 64]
A White-winged Dove was seen again at the home Marjorie Clark on Jekyll Island.
She also reported that a visiting birder reported seeing a Snow Goose on the
soccer fields and a Western Kingbird on the causeway. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid H-7;
Birding Georgia: p. 203]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=20381
Eric Beohm reported a Golden Eagle near Griffin on Tuesday.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=18322
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* Georgia statewide
* Noverber 16, 2004
* GAGA0411.16
- Birds Reported
THAYER'S GULL (not seen)
Vermillion Flycatcher
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Winter Wren
Common Loon
American White Pelican
-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 16, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 16, 2004 (9:17 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Holzman
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Tuesday evening
telephone report, November 16, 2004. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The THAYER'S GULL reported by Eric and Michael Beohm at West Point Dam has not
been refound.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15230
Christine Gibson has reported a male VERMILLION FLYCATCHER on private land just
north of Albany. You will have to make arrangements with her (229-436-9230) or
Alan Ashley (229-439-8232) to see the bird.
She also reported AMERICAN AVOCETS (11/3) and BLACK-NECKED STILTS
(10/30) from the Holding Pond at the Albany airport.
On Tuesday, Mark Davis reported 3 WINTER WRENS at the Cochran Shoals section of
the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=17848
Leo Virant (on 11/14) reported 500 COMMON LOONS at Carters Lake (North of the
Marina) in Gilmer County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=17599
Carol Lambert reported 2 BLACK-NECKED STILTS at EL Huie Land Application
Facility in Clayton County (11/16).
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=17948
Doris Cohrs reported one AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN in Doboy Sound while returning
from Sapelo Island.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=17128
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Georgia statewide
November 14, 2004
GAGA0411.14
Birds Reported
American Wigeon
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Canvasback
Redhead
Greater Scaup
Common Loon
American White Pelican
Cattle Egret
Plegadis sp.
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Golden Eagle (Not Seen)
Dunlin
Laughing Gull
Franklin's Gull
THAYER'S GULL ++
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD ++
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
CAVE SWALLOW ++
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Cape May Warbler
BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER ++
Clay-colored Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Henslow's Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Pine Siskin
++ Details requested by GOS Records Committee
Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 14, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 14, 2004 (7:57 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell ( lambertsewell@mindspring.com )
transcriber: Bob Zaremba ( bobzarem@prodigy.net )
The following is the transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Sunday
evening telephone report, November 14, 2004. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA. The last report was
on Saturday, November 13, 2004.
Eric Beohm reported that he and Michael Beohm found a juvenile THAYER'S GULL at
West Point Lake on Friday morning but not seen since the original sighting. They
also saw ten Laughing Gulls at Lake Walter F. George and 8 Bald Eagles.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15230
Eric also reported from Saturday at Lake Seminole finding a BLACK-THROATED GRAY
WARBLER off Booster Club Road, also seen were Yellow-headed Blackbird, 8
Clay-colored Sparrows along Dresser Farm road, 2 miles north of Seminole State
Park on GA 39. They also saw two Plegadis type ibis flying over. The report
included Cattle Egret, Henslow's Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow,
Bald Eagle, Pine Siskin, Brown Creeper, Canvasback, Redhead, American Wigeon,
Greater Scaup, Northern Pintail, Common Loon.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15547
Michael Bell reported from Birdsong Nature Center in Grady County, that he found
two Henslow's Sparrows and three Grasshopper Sparrows.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=14488
An American White Pelican was seen again by Anne Waters at the Merry Brothers
Brickyard Ponds in Augusta, in one of the older ponds north of Innerplant Road.
An adult Cape May Warbler was seen as well.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=14233
Turkey Vultures are migrating in large numbers over the state, 200 were seen
near Carter's Lake while looking for the Golden Eagle on Saturday. The Golden
Eagle was not seen.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=14958
From the coast, two Pine Siskins were seen at the home of Beth Roth in Savannah
for a new early arrival date for the coast.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15138
From Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Al Mercer reported a White-crowned Sparrow
at the entrance to the Teal Pond dove fields.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15690
Located on GA11 in Jasper County, south of I-20.
At Lake Blue Ridge, 166 Common Loons reported yesterday by Jim Flynn, along with
one American Black Duck and American Wigeon.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=14730
Paul Sykes found two CAVE SWALLOW at the south end of Jekyll Island at south
beach. Paul also reported finding a Franklin's Gull at Tybee Island on Saturday.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15445
A report from EL Huie by Mark Davis included 12 Dunlin with the expected mix of
ducks.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15354
Patricia White reported six Purple Finches at her feeders yesterday in Decatur.
She has had Red-breasted Nuthatch and a CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD in her yard this
fall.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=13620
Stacy Zarpentine reported seeing a Northern Rough-winged Swallow yesterday at
the Chattahoochee Nature Center.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=13278
Cathy Green of North Augusta, SC reported seeing 100's of Turkey Vultures headed
south over the Savannah River on November 7th.
Please remember that the mention of a bird on the RBA is not confirmation that
the species was actually seen. Many of these birds that are extremely rare will
require a report to filed with the records committee for the Georgia
Ornithological Society to review before they become accepted records.
All observers are encouraged to submit records to the committee on a timely
basis for review.
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Georgia statewide
November 13, 2004
GAGA0411.13
Birds Reported
Surf Scoter
Red-breasted Merganser
Horned Grebe
Golden Eagle
Bonaparte's Gull
Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 13, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 13, 2004 (2:05 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell ( lambertsewell@mindspring.com )
transcriber: Bob Zaremba ( bobzarem@prodigy.net )
The following is the transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Saturday
afternoon telephone report, November 13, 2004. The RBA is a service of the
Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA. The last
report was on Tuesday, November 9, 2004.
Jim Flynn called in a report of an immature GOLDEN EAGLE from Carter's Lake,
north of Atlanta. The bird was seen at 10:30AM near the power station over
looking the re-regulation lake. The bird was seen soaring over the mountain and
the lake. Jim also found a female Surf Scoter, Red-breasted Mergansers, and
Bonaparte’s Gulls. Directions from Atlanta area, take I-75 North to the 411 exit
towards Chatsworth. Follow 411 to GA Highway 136, turn right on 136 and go
across the railroad tracks, follow the signs to the Lake. [DeLorme: p. 13, grid
G-10; Birding Georgia: p. 38].
Chris Loudermilk reported from Sweetwater Creek State Park, 30 Red-breasted
Merganser, 4 Horned Grebe, 2 Bonaparte's Gull, located in Douglas County south
of Douglasville. [DeLorme: p. 25, grid B-10; Birding Georgia: p. 67].
Jim Flynn also reported from north Georgia in LaFayette, Walker County at the
Queen City reservoir, 3 immature Surf Scoter, 18 Bonaparte's Gulls, 3 Horned
Grebes. DeLorme page 12 E-4. [DeLorme: p. 12, grid E-4]
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Georgia statewide
November 9, 2004
GAGA0411.09
Birds Reported
Northern Pintail
Eared Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Peregrine Falcon
Whooping Crane
Sandhill Crane
LONG-TAILED JAEGER (late report)
American Golden-Plover
Franklin's Gull
White-winged Dove
Common Ground-Dove
Monk Parakeet
Chimney Swift
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Lincoln's Sparrow
Purple Finch
Pine Siskin
Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 9, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 9, 2004 (8:01 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell ( lambertsewell@mindspring.com )
transcriber: Bob Zaremba ( bobzarem@prodigy.net )
The following is the transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert
(RBA) Tuesday evening telephone report, November 9, 2004. The RBA is a service
of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The last report was on Saturday, November 6, 2004.
A LONG-TAILED JAEGER reported by Michael Beohm from Lake Walter F. George on
October 28th would be only the second record for the state if submitted and
accepted by the records committee. [DeLorme: p. 48, grid G-1; Birding Georgia:
p. 131]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0410&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=25955
Noah Kahn reported finding a Monk Parakeet near EL. Huie on the 9th of November
as well as a good number of ducks. He also reported finding a Lincoln's Sparrow
at the Wetlands Center. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid F-3; Birding Georgia: p. 85]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=9393
A report of two Whooping Cranes seen on Sunday near Columbus was passed on by
Jim Ozier.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=9122
Marion Dobbs reported that the flock of Whooping Cranes have left their summer
grounds and are headed our way.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=9299
Jim Ozier reported seeing 35 Sandhill Cranes over Lamar County on November 8th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=8951
Eran Tomer reported having 70 Turkey Vultures on November 8th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=7723
A report of Red-breasted Nuthatch from Watkinsville by Kelly Bettinger.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=8650
Noah Kahn also reported seeing a late Chimney Swift and a Northern Harrier at
the Cochran Shoals Unit of the CRNRA on November 8th. [DeLorme: p. 20, grid H-2;
Birding Georgia: p. 79]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=8549
Eric Beohm reported that he had seen Red-breasted Nuthatch, and that Michael had
seen Eared Grebe, Northern Pintail and Peregrine Falcon at Rum Creek. Also seen
were a Franklin's Gull and two American Golden-Plover at West Point Lake.
[DeLorme: p. 24, grid E/F-2; Birding Georgia: p. 64] A Common Ground-Dove and 10
Sandhill Cranes were seen near Jackson.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=8351
A report of Purple Finch and Pine Siskin from Dawson County by Yvonne
Bombardier.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=8238
Marion Dobbs and Denny Mclure both reported unusual sightings of Double-crested
Cormorants from Carroll County and near Rome.
Phil Hardy reported a WHITE-WINGED DOVE from Americus. The bird was seen at a
feeder in Clive Rainey's yard at 301 East Church Street in Americus.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&P=R2657
Karen Theodorou reported finding a Common Ground-Dove in Duluth.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&P=R2164
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Georgia statewide
November 6, 2004
GAGA0411.06
Birds Reported
American White Pelican
Snow Goose
Greater Scaup
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Merlin
Long-billed Curlew
Purple Sandpiper
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Gull-billed Tern
Sandwich Tern
White-winged Dove
LONG-EARED OWL (Not Seen)
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
CAVE SWALLOW
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Seaside Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Purple Finch
Pine Siskin
Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: November 6, 2004
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: November 6, 2004 (7:59 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell ( lambertsewell@mindspring.com )
transcriber: Bob Zaremba ( bobzarem@prodigy.net )
The following is the transcription of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert
(RBA) Saturday evening telephone report, November 6, 2004. The RBA is a service
of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The last report was on Friday, November 5, 2004.
The Long-eared Owl seen and photographed by Steve Wagner on Tybee Island
yesterday was not seen today.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=4302
Jim Flynn and Earl Horn did find a White-winged Dove while searching for the
owl; the dove was near the large water tower after the big turn on Tybee Island.
Steve Wagner reported seeing two White-winged Doves on 8th Street earlier last
weekend. Bob and Deb Zaremba reported finding two birds later in the day near
the intersection of Butler Ave and 18th Street behind the Wisteria Apartments.
Debbie Grimes reported from Brooks County a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher seen
yesterday. Directions are: take 333 (Madison Hwy) south from Hwy 84 in Quitman,
proceed approx. 5 mi, turn west at Pineview Station (convenience store) onto Old
Madison Hwy. The Flycatcher was about 0 .6 mi. from the intersection of Old and
New Madison Hwys.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=3577
A Snow Goose was found in northeast Cobb County in a sub-division pond by Judy
Yost.
Walt Chambers reported seeing 50 White Pelican over Sandy Creek Park on Lake
Walter F. George. Walt also had a Merlin and a Lincoln Sparrow in the Bradley
Unit of Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge in Stewart County. [DeLorme: p. 48,
grid B-1; Birding Georgia: p. 131]
Another White Pelican was reported by Lois Stacey from Merry Brothers Brickyards
in Augusta. One bird was seen in the big pond just before you get to the Bobby
Jones Expressway. Please be sure to check in with Bill Gibson at the Fishing
shack and thank him for allowing birders access to the ponds. [DeLorme: p. 31,
grid F-7; Birding Georgia: p. 122]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=5171
Sterling Blanchard reported that he found a White-winged Scoter and a Surf
Scoter among the large raft of Black Scoter at the north end of Jekyll Island.
The best viewing area is the pull-off just past Villas by the Sea on the right
side of the road. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid F-8; Birding Georgia: p. 203]
Brandon Noel reported finding a Long-billed Curlew and Gull-billed Tern along
with a large number of other shorebirds at Little St. Simon Island. Brandon also
reported seeing scoters moving south along the coast. [DeLorme: p. 63, grid D-9]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=4509
Jim Flynn and Earl Horn also reported two Purple Sandpipers at the rock jetty on
the north end of Tybee near the lighthouse [DeLorme: p. 39, grid B-10; Birding
Georgia: p. 179], as well as a Red-breasted Nuthatch near Steve Wagner's house
on 2nd Avenue between 7th and 8th streets on Tybee I. They also had Lesser
Black-backed Gulls, Sandwich Terns, and Greater Scaup. From Fort Pulaski they
found Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow and Seaside
Sparrow. [DeLorme: p. 39, grid B-10; Birding Georgia: p. 179] Jim and Earl also
found a CAVE SWALLOW and a Western Kingbird at the large field as you enter Lake
Pamona at the corner of Camp Viking Road and Lakeside Drive. From I-95, take
exit 76 and follow GA 38 east towards the coast. Turn left on Camp Viking Road
towards Lake Pamona. [DeLorme: p. 55, grid F-9; Birding Georgia: p. 183]
Patricia White reported that the Calliope Hummingbird has returned to her feeder
in Decatur.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0411&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=4858
Red-breasted Nuthatches, Purple Finches and Pine Siskins are being reported from
many locations around the state.
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