* Georgia statewide
* June 29, 2007
* GAGA0706.29

- Birds Reported

SOUTH POLAR SKUA
Magnificent Frigatebird
Gray Kingbird
Willow Flycatcher

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: June 29, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: June 29, 2007 (7:38 AM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.

A secondhand report was received that the SOUTH POLAR SKUA was observed on 6/28 off of the Doll Mountain Recreation Area; located on the east side of Carters Lake, Gilmer Co. Other areas to search for the skua are the marina, the Damsite Recreation Area, Northbank Park, Harris Branch Recreation Area, and Woodring Branch Recreation Area.

On 6/18, a MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD was observed over Jekyll Island, Glynn Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=18856

A pair of GRAY KINGBIRDS has fledged 3 or 4 young in downtown Savannah, Chatham Co. The fledglings were being fed in the oak trees in the median of Oglethorpe Ave. near the intersection of Fahm St.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=19274

On 6/24, a WILLOW FLYCATCHER was seen in a marsh at the southwest corner of Rock Creek Park, Dawson Co. Head north on GA 9 from the Dawson/Forsyth Co. line until you cross the Etowah River; watch for Bannister Rd. (dirt road) on the left; turn onto Bannister Rd. and turn left into the park a short ways down Bannister Rd. Once at the park, proceed to the southwest corner. Go through a brushy/woody area to a marsh were the WILLOW FLYCATCHER was seen.

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* Georgia statewide
* June 26, 2007
* GAGA0706.26

- Birds Reported

SOUTH POLAR SKUA
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
American Kestrel
Dickcissel
LIMPKIN
BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK
Black-necked Stilt
Glossy Ibis
Swallow-tailed Kite
Mississippi Kite
Snow Goose (possible)

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: June 28, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: June 26, 2007 (9:38 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.

There have been no reports (positive or negative) of the SOUTH POLAR SKUA at Carters Lake since Sunday, 6/24. Best viewing opportunities have been from the marina, the Damsite Recreation Area, Northbank Park and Harris Branch Recreation Area on the south side of the lake, and Woodring Branch Recreation Area on the north side of the lake. An adult HORNED GREBE and several COMMON LOONS have also been reported on the lake.

On 6/21, an AMERICAN KESTREL, possibly two, was observed in northwest Murray Co. A DICKCISSEL was also observed in Murray Co. along Carlton Petty Rd.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15865\

On 6/23, a COMMON LOON was seen on Long Pond, Lowndes Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=16903

On 6/23, a LIMPKIN was seen at the Chickasawhatchee WMA near Albany, Dougherty Co.
http://www.wingsoverga.com/CoastalPlain.html#DOUGHERTY

Seven BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS were seen on 6/26 at the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Richmond Co. Also observed on 6/26 were four BLACK-NECKED STILTS. A SWALLOW-TAILED KITE was seen earlier in the week and a GLOSSY IBIS was seen here a few weeks ago.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=18382
http://www.wingsoverga.com/CoastalPlain.html#RICHMOND

A possible SNOW GOOSE was reported from the Reregulation Lake below Carters Dam, Murray Co., on 6/26.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=18124

Seven SWALLOW-TAILED KITES and 29 MISSISSIPPI KITES were observed from vantage points offered by boat launches along the Ocmulgee River in Horse Creek WMA, Telfair Co., and Bullard Creek WMA, Jeff Davis Co. on 6/24.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=18010

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* Georgia statewide
* June 21, 2007
* GAGA0706.21

- Birds Reported

SOUTH POLAR SKUA
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
American Bittern

-Transcript

hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: June 28, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: June 21, 2007 (9:12 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.

The SOUTH POLAR SKUA was again observed on 6/21 from the Harris Branch Recreation Area, Carters Lake, Gilmer Co., along with two COMMON LOONS and a breeding-plumaged HORNED GREBE. Best spots to search for the skua are the marina, the Damsite Recreation Area, Northbank Park, Harris Branch Recreation Area and Woodring Branch Recreation Area. Most parks and recreation areas around the lake have $4 entrance fees.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=14901

On 6/18, an AMERICAN BITTERN was observed flying by the marina at Carters Lake.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=12307

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* Georgia statewide
* June 20, 2007
* GAGA0706.20

- Birds Reported

SOUTH POLAR SKUA
Franklin's Gull
American Bittern
Mississippi Kite
Bald Eagle

-Transcript

hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: June 28, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: June 20, 2007 (9:45 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.

The SOUTH POLAR SKUA was reported again on 6/20 at Carters Lake on the Murray/Gilmer Co. line. Best vantage points to search for this bird have been at the marina, the Damsite Recreation Area ($4 entrance fee) near the marina, and the Woodring Branch Recreation Area ($4 entrance fee). The FRANKLIN'S GULL has not been reported recently. Also at Carters Lake, an AMERICAN BITTERN was seen flying by the marina on 6/20.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=11407
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=11768
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=12307

Fifteen MISSISSIPPI KITES were reported on 6/17 over the application fields near Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, Columbus, Muscogee Co. Two juvenile BALD EAGLES were also seen.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=11892

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* Georgia statewide
* June 12, 2007
* GAGA0706.12

- Birds Reported

SOUTH POLAR SKUA
Least Bittern
Dickcissel
Black-throated Green Warbler
LIMPKIN
Swallow-tailed Kite
Anhinga
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Wood Stork
Dark-eyed Junco
Red Crossbill

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: June 13, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: June 12, 2007 (10:05 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.

A SOUTH POLAR SKUA was observed at Carters Lake on Tuesday, 6/12. It was first observed in the morning near the marina at Carters Lake and again during the late afternoon and evening in the same vicinity. The bird has been observed following boats, so may be ranging some distance on the lake.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=7153
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=7260

A LEAST BITTERN was seen at a marsh along Hardings Bridge Rd., Bartow Co., on 6/9. A DICKCISSEL was heard down the road from the marsh.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=5382

BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLERS and several other species of warblers were observed at Pine Log Mt. WMA, Bartow Co. on 69 as well.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=5382

A LIMPKIN has been reported from Bluff Lake in the southeast portion of Big Hammock WMA, Tattnall Co. This area is best explored by canoe or kayak.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=6854

Three SWALLOW-TAILED KITES were observed foraging over a pine-oak forest northeast of Tifton on 6/9.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=4909

The SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER continues along King Mill Rd., McDonough, Henry Co.

Six WOOD STORKS were observed near the community of Oconee, Washington Co., on 6/8.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=6194

A DARK-EYED JUNCO was observed at a feeder in Glynn Co. on 6/10.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=5959

An ANHINGA was observed in Houston Co. on 6/10 and 3 were seen in Clayton Co. 6/12.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=5753
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=7450

Nine RED CROSSBILLS were observed at a feeder near Epworth, Fannin Co., on 6/12.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=7554

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* Georgia statewide
* June 7, 2007
* GAGA0706.07

- Birds Reported

Brown Pelican
Laughing Gull
Northern Gannet (possible)
Kentucky Warbler
Swainson's Warbler
Ovenbird
Dickcissel
Blue-winged Warbler
Dunlin
Cliff Swallow
Hooded Merganser
Anhinga
Mississippi Kite
Roseate Spoonbill
Glossy Ibis

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: June 12, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: June 7, 2007 (9:58 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.

A possible NORTHERN GANNET was seen on Sunday, 6/3, in Cleveland, White Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=1842

A BROWN PELICAN was seen flying by the Aqualand Marina at Lake Lanier, near Flowery Branch, Hall Co. on 6/3.

A BROWN PELICAN was seen on Sunday below the Walter F. George Dam, Clay Co., along the Georgia Alabama state line. Six LAUGHING GULLS were also seen at the dam. Eleven species of warblers were found in Clay, Quitman and Calhoun Cos., KENTUCKY WARBLERS and SWAINSON'S WARBLERS.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=2396

Two OVENBIRDS were observed at a new north Gwinnett Co. park called Little Mulberry Park on 6/3.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=1615

Several DICKCISSELS were seen on 6/6 near the intersection of Pine Chapel and Moss Rd., Gordon Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=3693

BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS have been found nesting along Cagle Rd., Gordon Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=2277

A DUNLIN was seen from the Reregulation Dam of the Reregulation Lake at Carters Lake, Murray Co. on 6/6.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=3539

Approximately a dozen active CLIFF SWALLOW nests were seen at two locations over the Ogeechee River on the Chatham/Bryan Co. lines. The first location was the US 17 bridge and the second was the I-95 bridge.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=3441

A female HOODED MERGANSER and three ducklings were seen on 6/5 at Dawson Forest WMA, Dawson Co., near the entrance gate along Dawson Forest Rd.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=3325

An ANHINGA was observed on the Oconee River near Dyar Pasture, Redlands WMA, Greene Co., on 6/6.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=4208

Three MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen on 6/7 near the address of 2300 Colham Ferry Rd., Oconee Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=4208

A LAUGHING GULL was observed on 6/6 at Morganton Point boat launch, Lake Blue Ridge, Fannin Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=3912

A ROSEATE SPOONBILL and a GLOSSY IBIS were observed on Skidaway Island near Savannah on 5/27.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=2725

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* Georgia statewide
* June 2, 2007
* GAGA0706.02

- Birds Reported

Red-necked Phalarope
Least Flycatcher
LIMPKIN
Ring-necked Duck
Killdeer
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

-Transcript

hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: June 2, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: June 2, 2007 (9:35 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.

A male RED-NECKED PHALAROPE was observed today at the American Proteins settling pond in Forsyth Co. [DeLorme: p. 21, grid C-6]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&D=1&O=D&P=599
http://www.wingsoverga.com/Piedmont.html#FORSYTH

A LEAST FLYCATCHER was located north of Suches, Union Co., near the intersection of GA 60 and Grizzle Creek Rd. opposite the Union Co. Firehouse No. 11.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=803

As many as 3 LIMPKIN continue at Reed Bingham SP near Adel. They have been seen mostly along the Little River north of the lake and you will either need to take the park’s boat tour, rent one of the parks boats or provide your own water craft to search for the birds. [DeLorme: p. 59, grid E,F-6]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0705&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=30032
http://www.wingsoverga.com/CoastalPlain.html#COOK

Two male RING-NECKED DUCKS continue at the EL Huie Land Application Facility, Clayton Co., along with KILLDEER, which were the only shorebirds seen today that this location. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid F-3; Birding Georgia: p. 85]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=1015
http://www.wingsoverga.com/Piedmont.html#CLAYTON

The male SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was seen again today along King Mill Rd., Henry Co. [DeLorme: p. 26, grid G-5]
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0706&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=1015
http://www.wingsoverga.com/Piedmont.html#HENRY

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* Georgia statewide
* June 1, 2007
* GAGA0706.01

- Birds Reported

Red-necked Phalarope (not reported)
Glossy Ibis
Mottled Duck
BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK
American White Pelican
Least Bittern
Purple Gallinule
Black-necked Stilt
Gull-billed Tern
Red Knot
Whimbrel
Sandwich Tern
Caspian Tern
Common Tern
Gray Kingbird
Roseate Spoonbill

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: June 2, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: June 1, 2007 (6:33 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: James F. Flynn, Jr.

The Red-necked Phalarope discovered on 5/29 in a pond at the intersection of Brandon Farm and Taff Rds., Bartow Co., has not been reported since.

The following birds were reported from the main impoundment area on the east side of US 17 at the Altamaha SWMA, McIntosh Co., this past week: 60 GLOSSY IBIS, 9 MOTTED DUCKS with 13 ducklings, 11 BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS, 6 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS, 9 LEAST BITTERNS, 1 PURPLE GALLINULE, about 40 BLACK-NECKED STILTS, and 3 GULL-BILLED TERNS.

The following birds were reported from Gould’s Inlet on St. Simons Island: 37 RED KNOTS, 4 WHIMBREL, 1 SANDWICH TERN and 1 CASPIAN TERN.

From the vicinity of Jekyll Island: 2 GRAY KINGBIRDS at the Convention Center, 1 COMMON TERN on South Beach, and 2 ROSEATE SPOONBILLS and 1 GULL-BILLED TERN at the Visitors Center.

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