* Georgia statewide
* August 28, 2007
* GAGA08.28.07

- Birds Reported

Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Ring-necked Duck
BLACK-CAPPED PETREL
Cory's Shearwater
Greater Shearwater
Audubon's Shearwater
Brown Pelican (inland)
Sanderling (inland)
Baird's Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Red-necked Phalarope
Bridled Tern
Sooty Tern
Black Tern
Common Ground Dove (north GA)
Common Nighthawk
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Blue-winged Warbler
Cerulean Warbler
Dickcissel

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: August 29, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: August 28, 2007 (9:25pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Ken Blankenship

A DICKCISSEL was seen in Greene County on 8/20, along Ward Rd, west of GA Hwy 15 in Oconee County, just north of the Oconee River.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11581

A COMMON GROUND DOVE was reported on 8/20 from the Carter's Lake Powerhouse Road area, very far north for this species.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11449
http://www.wingsoverga.com/RidgeAndValley.html#MURRAY

COMMON NIGHTHAWKS have been reported moving throughout the state; the highest recent count of 25 on 8/24 was made in Gwinnett County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12352

On 8/25 up to three BROWN PELICANS were seen (different locations) at Lake Walter F. George. Also reported were STILT SANDPIPER, SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, WILLET, COMMON TERN, FORSTER'S TERN, and BLACK TERN.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12683
http://www.wingsoverga.com/CoastalPlain.html#CLAY

On 8/25 at Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve a field trip turned up some nice migrants, including BLUE-WINGED WARLBER, CERULEAN WARBLER, and LEAST FLYCATCHER.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13035
http://www.wingsoverga.com/Piedmont.html#DEKALB

Bartow County is a great location for looking for shorebirds at this time of year, within a reasonable driving distance of Atlanta. The most productive spot is along Taff Rd, at a pond known as "The Mud Hole."
Recent reports include a WILSON'S SNIPE on 8/26; 20 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, LEAST SANDPIPERS, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPERS, and a juvenile STILT SANDPIPER from 8/27-8/28.
http://www.wingsoverga.com/RidgeAndValley.html#BARTOW

From E.L. Huie on 8/27 a STILT SANDPIPER, a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER, three SNOWY EGRETS, and a few early or summering waterfowl such as AMERICAN COOT, RING-NECKED DUCK, PIED-BILLED GREBE, and NORTHERN SHOVELER.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13704

From the sod farms near the town of Marshallville, on 8/26 two UPLAND SANDPIPER and two BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS were seen; on 8/24 20 UPLAND SANDPIPER and a nice flock of 8 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER were found.
http://www.wingsoverga.com/CoastalPlain.html#MACON

A pelagic trip left from Tybee Island into Georgia waters off the Atlantic Ocean on 8/26. Species seen included CORY'S SHEARWATER, GREATER SHEARWATER, AUDUBON'S SHEARWATER, BLACK-CAPPED PETREL (new state high count of four), BRIDLED TERN, SOOTY TERN, and RED-NECKED PHALAROPE.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14363

An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was found at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park on 8/28. The bird was seen near the top of the mountain at different locations throughout the day.
http://www.wingsoverga.com/Piedmont.html#COBB

A BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was seen on 8/28 at the bridge of GA Hwy 136 over Talking Rock Creek, which is at the southern edge of the Carter's Lake Re- regulation Lake in Murray County. Two BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS were found at this location in the afternoon on 8/29, along with SANDERLING, SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, and several other migrating shorebirds.
http://www.wingsoverga.com/RidgeAndValley.html#MURRAY
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14564
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15356

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* Georgia statewide
* August 18, 2007
* GAGA08.18.07
- Birds Reported

Ruffed Grouse
Black Tern
Short-billed Dowitcher (inland)
Upland Sandpiper
Horned Lark
Mississippi Kite
Rufous Hummingbird (not seen)
Bank Swallow

-Transcript
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: August 19, 2007
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: August 18, 2007 (9:19pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Ken Blankenship

A RUFFED GROUSE was seen in the Cohutta Wilderness Area NW of Blue Ridge, GA (Fannin County). This sighting was about a quarter mile before reaching Jones Cemetery, the terminus of Foster's Branch Rd which leads from Watson Gap at the western terminus of Old GA 2. (Delorme 14, B-1) GABO Archives:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&P=R4511

Three BLACK TERNS in primarily breeding plumage were seen on the Carter's Lake Re-regulation Lake in Murray County. Also seen around the area were CLIFF SWALLOWS and BARN SWALLOWS. The "Re-reg Lake" sits on the border of Gilmer County and Murray County.
Detailed Directions: http://www.wingsoverga.com/RidgeAndValley.html#MURRAY
GABO Archive: http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&P=R4430

A flock of MISSISSIPPI KITES was observed on 8/15 in Spalding County near Griffin, Georgia. This is in southern Spalding Co where Macon Road intersects Swint Road and Cook Road; Swallow-tailed Kites previously seen at this location were not reported. These flocks move around large areas and often relate to freshly-mowed grassy fields. Two MISSISSIPPI KITES were also reported from the Fulton County Airport on 8/13 GABO Archive: http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&P=R4378
GABO Archive: http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&P=R3967

UPLAND SANDPIPERS, a SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, and HORNED LARKS were also reported from Spalding County on 8/15, but are on private birder- unfriendly property and cannot be viewed.
GABO Archive: http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&P=R4378

BUFF-BREASTED and UPLAND SANDPIPERS continue as of 8/18 in Macon County, near the town of Marshallville. Up to 15 UPLAND SANDPIPERS and one BUFF- BREASTED SANDPIPER were seen at the Super Sod Farm SW of the town, and one BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was seen at the sod farm NE of Marshallville along Juice Plant Rd and Vegetable Rd.
Detailed Directions: http://www.wingsoverga.com/CoastalPlain.html#MACON

Both compiler and transcriber encourage birders to follow proper protocol concerning birding sod farms. Read a special webpage on the subject here:
http://www.wingsoverga.com/BirdingGASodFarms.html

A BANK SWALLOW was reported on 8/18 from the Super Sod Farm in Peach County.
Detailed Directions: http://www.wingsoverga.com/CoastalPlain.html#PEACH

The Rufous Hummingbird previously reported from Dawson County was not seen. It is interesting to note that this bird previously wintered in Acworth, GA and may show up there again.

Wood warbler migration is picking up at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield park, with 12 Warbler Spp. being observed in one day in the last week.
Detailed Directions: http://www.wingsoverga.com/Piedmont.html#COBB

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Aug 12th, 2007 (10:35 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow

Species mentioned:
SWALLOW-TAILED and MISSISSIPPI KITES, CERULEAN WARBLER, BANK SWALLOW, RING-NECKED DUCK, YELLOW WARBLER, BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER, UPLAND SANDPIPER, RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD, TERN sp. (inland), PROTHONATORY, SWAINSON'S and KENTUCKY WARBLER, ACADIAN FLYCATCHER, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER, GREAT EGRET, SNOWY EGRET

See www.wingsoverga.com and GABO archives for directions to locations

SWALLOW-TAILED and MISSISSIPPI KITES continue to be seen in various locations with recent reports of 2 S-T and ca. 50 Miss. from Spalding Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5307
and of 4 S-T and 6 Miss. near the Chatham / Effingham Co. line.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6833
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6984

Warblers including migrant CERULEAN WARBLERs have been seen at the State Botanic Gardens in Athens:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5060

A BANK SWALLOW was seen Aug 11 on Pine Chapel Rd in Gordon Co:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7432
Several were reported on the same date from Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, Richmond Co., together with a female RING-NECKED DUCK and 3 YELLOW WARBLERS. Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks have not been seen at this site since Jul 31.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6391

A BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was seen 11 Aug at the Marshallville Sod Farm in Macon Co. along with 22 UPLAND SANDPIPERS.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5973

An adult male RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD has been visiting a feeder in Dawson Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7221
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8294
Call 404.245.7273 for directions and to check the bird is still present.

From the Columbus area:
8 COMMON / FORSTER'S TERNS on Lake Walter F. George 40+ MISSISSIPPI KITES, north application field, Oxbow Meadows Warblers including CERULEAN, PROTHONATORY, SWAINSON'S and KENTUCKY, along with ACADIAN FLYCATCHERS at Boat Ramp Rd on Fort Benning, Chatahoochee Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7526

Shorebird diversity and numbers remain low at the E.L. Huie facility: LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER were seen Aug 11, along with GREAT EGRETS, SNOWY EGRET and
2 continuing RING-NECKED DUCKS.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6484

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Saturday Aug 4, 2007 (8:57 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow

Species mentioned:
UPLAND SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, MISSISSIPPI KITE

Shorebirds continue to be seen at several localities (for directions to these locations see www.wingsoverga.com): UPLAND SANDPIPERS numbers are growing at the Marshallville sod farm, Macon Co., which is the most reliable site in GA for this species
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11798
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=999
with about 28 there on Aug 4:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1839
Bank Swallow reported there Aug 1 was not found and the only other shorebirds were LEAST SANDPIPERS.

The Perry Sod Farm off Hwy 96 just N of Perry, just E of I75, was quiet on Aug 4 with no sign of the possible BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER seen Aug 1.

A variety of shorebirds continue at the Taff Rd / Brandon Farm Rd area of Bartow County with the following present on Aug 4: SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1742
A STILT SANDPIPER was seen Jul 31.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12597

SOLITARY SANDPIPER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER were reported Aug 3 from Lake Nottley, Union Co. where shorebirds are unusual:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1354

Shorebird numbers and diversity at the E.L. Huie facility in Clayton Co.
were relatively low Aug 4 with LEAST SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, LESSER YELLOWLEGS

14 MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen Aug 4 in Macon Co. along Juice Plant Rd off hwy 127 E of Marshallville.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1839
for other locations where Kites have been seen recently see the previous RBA:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2114

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Friday Aug 3, 2007 (7:23 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow

Species mentioned:
BARN OWL, UPLAND SANDPIPER, possible BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER, BANK SWALLOW, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, STILT SANDPIPER, WILSON'S SNIPE, MISSISSIPPI KITE, SWALLOW-TAILED KITE, WOOD STORK (well inland), BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK (not seen), LEAST BITTERN, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, KING RAIL, PAINTED BUNTING, ROSEATE SPOONBILL, PURPLE MARTIN, GREAT EGRET, RING-NECKED DUCK, YELLOW- CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, ANHINGA, EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE, YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, SUMMER TANAGER

The BARN OWLS in Comer, Madison county, seem to be dispersing.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=596
[for previous reports and directions see
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9717
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=10775
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=10103]

Shorebirds are beginning to show up in various localities (for directions to these locations see www.wingsoverga.com):
Jul 29 11 UPLAND SANDPIPERS were seen at the Marshallville sod farm, Macon Co. along with other shorebirds. On Aug 1, 21 Uplands were seen at the same location along with a BANK SWALLOW.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11798.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=999
On the 21st a possible BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER were seen at the Perry Sod Farm (which is in Giff Beaton's "Birding Georgia").

In the Taff Rd / Brandon Farm Rd area of Bartow County the following spp were seen on 31 Jul:
LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPER, SPOTTED SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, STILT SANDPIPER, WILSON'S SNIPE
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12597

KITES have been reported from various locations including:
MISSISIPPI KITES:
Bleckly, Houston, Pulaski Co's
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11798
Washington Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=720
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=905
Upson / Lamar Co's
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11520
Greene Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0708&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=483
SWALLOW-TAILED KITE:
Ocmulgee PFA in Houston Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11798

6 WOOD STORKS were seen 29 Jul at the ponds on Hwy 96 Sw from I16 in Twiggs Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11798

BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS were NOT seen at Phinizy Swamp in Augusta on Jul 29; however, good species encountered included LEAST BITTERN, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, KING RAIL, and PAINTED BUNTING.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0707&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11406
Directions to Phinizy Swamp are at www.wingsoverga.com

From the Clayton Co. water authority land on Aug 3:
E.L. Huie facility - PECTORAL SANDPIPER, LEAST SANDPIPERS, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 5 PURPLE MARTINS, 10 GREAT EGRETS, 2 RING-NECKED DUCKS remained there this summer, and I Lakes Shamrock / Blalock: YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON, ANHINGA Wetlands Center: EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE, YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHERS, SUMMER TANAGERS. No migrant warblers yet, although some have been seen at Kennesaw Mtn in Cobb Co..

3 ROSEATE SPOONBILLS are now present at a pond in Screven co. (no location given).

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