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* Georgia statewide
* October 31, 2007
* GAGA0710.31
- Birds Reported
+GREEN-BREASTED MANGO+
American Bittern
Purple Finch
Pine Siskin
Clay-colored Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Le Conte's Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: October 31, 2007, 6:56 pm
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: October 31, 2007
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Larry Russell
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Wednesday
evening telephone report, October 31, 2007. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
The GREEN-BREASTED MANGO hummingbird that was first reported to the RBA on
Monday, Oct 29th is still being reported at the home of Marshall and Laurie
Jackson at 226 Brookwood Drive, Dublin, GA, in Laurens Co. It is also being seen
at feeders and in the tree tops at two other nearby houses. This is only the
third US record of this bird outside of south Texas, and is a first state record
for Georgia. If you go to try to see this bird, please report your results to
the RBA Hotline or call Jeff Sewell directly at 678-458-6707. "Directions,
coming from Macon: from the intersection of I-16 and GA 338 (exit 42) go
left/north to Dudley to the intersection of US 80 in downtown Dudley. Turn
right/east toward Dublin. After you get in Dublin, look for the light at Airport
Road. The first road on the left is Springdale road. Turn left and go to
Cloverdale on the right. turn right on Cloverdale. Bear around to the left and
you'll see Monterrey on the right. Turn right and the Jackson's house is on the
left at the corner as you come to Brookwood drive. The other house is on the
right. It's OK to park along the street. You'll see the feeders in the backyard
of the Jackson's on the left and the carport of, I think, Mrs. Rhodes, on the
right. It is OK to walk around to the back of the Jackson's house and take a
seat on the deck at the back of the house. [JS]" More detailed house and
feeder-specific directions are in the link.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28862
PURPLE FINCHES and PINE SISKINS appear to be staging a mini-invasion of Georgia
early this year. There have been several reports of both species early this
year.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30151
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30255
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29478
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29588
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29035
An AMERICAN BITTERN was seen in Franklin Co. on Oct. 30th. Directions to this
site are in the link.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28530
AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS have been seen at Chicopee Lake near Gainesville.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29940
From the EL HUIE Land Application Facility in Clayton Co. on Oct. 31st.
comes a report of GREATER YELLOWLEGS, HOODED MERGANSERS, RING-NECKED DUCKS, and
first-of-the-season BUFFLEHEAD and LESSER SCAUP.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29838
An AAS field trip to the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National
Recreation Area in Cobb Co. on Monday, Oct. 29th. produced a CLAY-COLORED
SPARROW, a LINCOLN'S SPARROW, and a GRASSHOPPER SPARROW, among other good birds.
They were all seen in the sparrow field adjacent to the bathrooms. This area is
also good for Wrens, including Marsh and Sedge Wrens. A LE CONTE'S SPARROW was
also seen there on Oct. 31st. Directions: From the I-285/New Northside Drive
intersection, join the north side access road, Interstate North Parkway,
westbound. As soon as you cross the Chattahoochee River, turn right into the
park. There is a $3 parking fee. Get there early, the parking lot fills up fast
early in the morning at this popular park.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27803
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* Georgia statewide
* October 29, 2007
* GAGA0710.29
- Birds Reported
+GREEN-BREASTED MANGO+
Clay-colored Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Vermilion Flycatcher (not seen)
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: October 29, 2007, 9:23 pm
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: October 29, 2007
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Larry Russell
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Monday evening
telephone report, October 29, 2007. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A GREEN-BREASTED MANGO hummingbird, probably an immature male, was found on Oct.
28th at the home of Marshall and Laurie Jackson at 226 Brookwood Drive, Dublin,
GA, in Laurens Co. Bob Sargent of Alabama banded this bird, and it was seen
again later in the day. [Transcriber's note: it was also seen again the morning
of Oct. 30th]. This is only the third US record of this bird outside of south
Texas, and is a first state record for Georgia. "Directions, coming from
Macon: from the intersection of I-16 and GA 338 (exit 42) go left/north to
Dudley to the intersection of US 80 in downtown Dudley. Turn right/east toward
Dublin. After you get in Dublin, look for the light at Airport Road. The first
road on the left is Springdale road. Turn left and go to Cloverdale on the
right. turn right on Cloverdale. Bear around to the left and you'll see
Monterrey on the right. Turn right and the Jackson's house is on the left at the
corner as you come to Brookwood drive. The other house is on the right.
It's OK to park along the street. You'll see the feeders in the backyard of the
Jackson's on the left and the carport of, I think, Mrs. Rhodes, on the right. It
is OK to walk around to the back of the Jackson's house and take a seat on the
deck at the back of the house. [JS]"
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=26806
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27421
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28327
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27927
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28060
An AAS field trip to the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National
Recreation Area in Cobb Co. on Monday, Oct. 29th. produced a CLAY-COLORED
SPARROW, a LINCOLN'S SPARROW, and a GRASSHOPPER SPARROW, among other good birds.
They were all seen in the sparrow field adjacent to the bathrooms. This area is
also good for Wrens, including Marsh and Sedge Wrens. Directions: From the
I-285/New Northside Drive intersection, join the north side access road,
Interstate North Parkway, westbound. As soon as you cross the Chattahoochee
River, turn right into the park. There is a $3 parking fee. Get there early, the
parking lot fills up fast early in the morning at this popular park.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27803
The female VERMILION FLYCATCHER that was found on Sunday, October 21st at the
Bradley Unit of the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge south of Columbus and
relocated this week was =not= seen there on Sunday, Oct 28th. Directions: The
entrance to the NWR is on the west side of GA39 in southern Stewart Co. After
you enter the refuge, there is a check station. Turn right, go about a half mile
and turn left to the silos. "If you were to walk out the road on the right from
the parking lot and approach the silos from that side, the bird was seen about
100 yards past the silo on the left side of the dike. There is a row of trees
that goes out at 90 degrees from the dike at this point and the bird was working
the edge of the trees about 50 yards from the dike and feeding over the marsh
grass. [BZ]"
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* Georgia statewide
* October 26, 2007
* GAGA0710.26
- Birds Reported
Vermilion Flycatcher
Purple Finch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
White-winged Dove
Rufous Hummingbird
White Ibis
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: October 26, 2007, 5:45 pm
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: October 26, 2007
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Larry Russell
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Friday evening
telephone report, October 26, 2007. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A female VERMILION FLYCATCHER was found on Sunday, October 21st at the Bradley
Unit of the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge south of Columbus and was relocated
this week. This is quite possible the same bird that has been found in the same
spot for three years in a row. Directions: DeLorme 48 B:1. A map such as the
DeLorme Georgia Atlas and Gazetteer is very useful if you haven't been to this
location before. Hunting is allowed on this refuge, mostly Saturdays. It would
be best to call the refuge before you visit to verify hunting is not taking
place the day of your visit. The entrance to the NWR is on the west side of GA39
in southern Stewart Co. After you enter the refuge, there is a check station.
Turn right, go about a half mile and turn left to the silos. "If you were to
walk out the road on the right from the parking lot and approach the silos from
that side, the bird was seen about 100 yards past the silo on the left side of
the dike. There is a row of trees that goes out at 90 degrees from the dike at
this point and the bird was working the edge of the trees about 50 yards from
the dike and feeding over the marsh grass. [BZ]"
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=21061
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=20456
A small flock of PURPLE FINCHES have been coming to a feeder in Rome in Floyd
Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=23178
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was seen at the home of Marjorie Clark at 4 Porter Lane on
Jekyll Island in Glynn Co. on October 26th. If you would like additional details
about this sighting, please call the RBA and leave your name and phone number
and Jeff Sewell will call you back.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=23521
RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES continue to be seen across North Georgia, as many as
three at a time coming to feeders.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=23648
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22734
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22963
Ducks are on the increase at the EL Huie Land Application Facility in Clayton
Co. The first HOODED MERGANSERS of the season have arrived, joining RING-NECKED
DUCKS, BLUE-WINGED TEAL, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, NORTHERN SHOVELERS, PIED-BILLED
GREBES and AMERICAN COOTS. A NORTHERN HARRIER has also been seen there this
week.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=23648
A banded, adult female RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD is coming to a feeder at the home of
Bill and Condit Lotz, 4140 North Broadland Rd., in Buckhead in North Atlanta.
Their phone number is 404-261-1906.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22067
An immature WHITE IBIS was found at Goose Island Lake in Gilmer Co. on October
26th. This is very unusual for North Georgia. Directions: I-575 / 515 north from
Atlanta, thru Ellijay to Bates Road (about 5 miles north of Ellijay). Left
(west) on Bates Road, then an immediate right on Cherry Log Street. Take Cherry
Log Street about 0.3 mile to Goose Island Road and turn left. Follow Goose
Island Lake Road about a mile to the lake on the right. There's a road sign
marked 1110/1114 at the turn, leading to an informal parking area. The road
beyond the parking area is private and signed No Trespassing.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=23749
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* Georgia statewide
* October 22, 2007
* GAGA0710.22
- Birds Reported
LARK SPARROW
Lincoln's Sparrow
Fox Sparrow
Wilson's Warbler
Chimney Swift
Long-billed Curlew
Vermilion Flycatcher
Black-bellied Plover
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: October 22, 2007, 8:01 pm
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: October 22, 2007
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Larry Russell
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Monday evening
telephone report, October 15, 2007. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A LARK SPARROW, a LINCOLN'S SPARROW and a FOX SPARROW were seen in the sparrow
field at the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation
Area in Cobb Co. on Sunday, October 21st. This area is also good for Wrens,
including Marsh and Sedge Wrens. Directions: From the I-285/New Northside Drive
intersection, join the north side access road, Interstate North Parkway,
westbound. As soon as you cross the Chattahoochee River, turn right into the
park. There is a $3 parking fee. Get there early, the parking lot fills up fast
early in the morning at this popular park. The Sparrows were seen in the field
beside the restrooms that can be found about a half-mile down the trail.
A female VERMILION FLYCATCHER was found on Sunday, October 21st at the Bradley
Unit of the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge south of Columbus.
This is quite possible the same bird that has been found in the same spot for
four or five years in a row. Directions: DeLorme 48 B:1. A map such as the
DeLorme Georgia Atlas and Gazetteer is very useful if you haven't been to this
location before. Hunting is allowed on this refuge, mostly Saturdays. It would
be best to call the refuge before you visit to verify hunting is not taking
place the day of your visit. The entrance to the NWR is on the west side of GA39
in southern Stewart Co. After you enter the refuge, there is a check station.
Turn right, go about a half mile and turn left to the silos. "If you were to
walk out the road on the right from the parking lot and approach the silos from
that side, the bird was seen about 100 yards past the silo on the left side of
the dike. There is a row of trees that goes out at 90 degrees from the dike at
this point and the bird was working the edge of the trees about 50 yards from
the dike and feeding over the marsh grass. [BZ]"
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=21061
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=20456
Two LONG-BILLED CURLEWS were seen in the vicinity of Egg Island and Wolf Island
north of Little St. Simon's Island on Sunday, October 21st. Little St. Simon's
Island is one of the best places in the state for beach birds, but is private.
Access is limited to guests and paying customers.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=20724
A flock of 1500 CHIMNEY SWIFTS were seen in Athens in Clarke Co. on Saturday,
Oct. 20th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=21458
On October 20th, a WILSON'S WARBLER was among the eleven species of Warblers
found at Henderson Park in Dekalb. Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=19917
A BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER was seen at West Point Lake on the Georgia side on
Friday, October 19th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=18935
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* Georgia statewide
* October 15, 2007
* GAGA0710.15
- Birds Reported
Cave Swallow
Franklin's Gull
Georgia Colonial Coast Birding and Nature Festival highlights Georgia Birders
Online highlights
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: October 15, 2007, 5:30pm
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: October 15, 2007
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Larry Russell
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Monday evening
telephone report, October 15, 2007. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
Three CAVE SWALLOWS were reported from the Georgia coast this weekend. Two were
found in a huge flock of Trees Swallows at the north end of Little St. Simon's
Island on October 12th, and another was seen at the south end of Jekyll Island
on October 14th. Cave Swallows are very rare in Georgia, but have become more
common in the fall along the coast. Look carefully through any large flock of
Tree Swallows. Little St. Simon's Island is a private island, but birding trips
can be arranged there for a fee.
A FRANKLIN'S GULL was seen in the morning and evening of Sunday, October 14th on
the south end of Jekyll Island. Scope out the huge flock of terns on the south
end for this very rare visitor.
Also seen at Jekyll this week: a small flock of AMERICAN AVOCETS, a SURF SCOTER
from the south end, and a late-migrating BROAD-WINGED HAWK.
AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were reported from over US17 on Friday, October 12th,
and were also reported from Andrews Island. This is a good place to find
SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS, also seen this weekend.
LONG-BILLED CURLEWS and BLACK SCOTERS were reported from Little St. Simon's
Island this weekend. Long-billed Curlews were also reported from St. Catherine's
Island.
A MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER was caught and banded at the Jekyll Island Banding
Station on October 12th. This is a very rare western warbler.
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER was seen on October 14th at Cumberland Island, a rare
visitor to the Georgia coast.
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was seen at the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area on
October 13th, but was not seen again.
The RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH invasion in north Georgia continues, with reports from
Dekalb and Gwinnett Counties. A good place to see them is the Nature Center at
Carter's Lake in Murray Co., where they frequent the feeders.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14703
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14304
From the Standing Boy WMA comes a report about good numbers of Warblers and
Vireos, including a PHILADELPHIA VIREO. The Cochran Shoals Unit of the
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Cobb Co. is also a good place to
see this bird. It was also reported from the Albany area on October 10th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13968
It was a wonderful weekend on the coast at the Colonial Coast Birding and Nature
Festival. John Fitzpatrick, the Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, gave
a great talk on the Ivory-billed Woodpecker at the keynote address on Saturday
night. Consider joining us for some great birding next fall. The website:
http://www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org/.
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* Georgia statewide
* October 9, 2007
* GAGA0710.09
- Birds Reported
Wilson's Warbler
Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Philadelphia Vireo
Least Flycatcher
Common Nighthawk
Mourning Warbler
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: October 9, 2007, 8:35 pm
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: October 9, 2007
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Larry Russell
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Monday evening
telephone report, October 9, 2007. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A WILSON'S WARBLER was seen at Henderson Park on October 6th. Henderson Park has
rivaled Kennesaw Mountain this fall migration. Directions: From the I-285/Lavista
Rd. intersection, go outside the perimeter toward Tucker on Lavista Rd. As
you enter Tucker, turn left onto Fellowship Rd. In 30-40 ft. there is a light at
Chamblee-Tucker Rd. Turn left onto Chamblee-Tucker Rd. and look for Livsey Rd.
on the left. Turn left on to Livsey Rd. Turn left into the park, driving around
the soccer fields, as you get to the parking lot, there are some Mimosa trees on
the left that offer pretty good birding. Bear left to the lake. There are more
Mimosas here bordering the dam, and as you cross the dam and bear left to the
back of the lake, there are some Willow trees next to a Kudzu field. This area
is also good.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4204
COMMON NIGHTHAWKS are still being seen in the Atlanta area.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4788
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4115
A LEAST FLYCATCHER was reported from Victory Lake on the Berry College campus
and a WILSON'S WARBLER was reported from the Floyd College campus on Oct. 5th.
Both locations are in Floyd Co.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4011
On Oct. 5th, a PHILADELPHIA VIREO and a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH were among several
good birds reported from two locations at Carter's Lake.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3689
More RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES were reported from extreme N. GA on October 6th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5600
A MOURNING WARBLER and a PHILADELPHIA VIREO were reported from the Cochran
Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Cobb Co.
on October 7th. Directions: From the I-285/New Northside Drive intersection,
join the north side access road, Interstate North Parkway, westbound. As soon as
you cross the Chattahoochee River, turn right into the park. There is a $3
parking fee.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7827
Two, possibly three WILSON'S WARBLERS were reported today from Cochran Shoals.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9379
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.* Georgia statewide
* October 3, 2007
* GAGA0710.03
- Birds Reported
Warbling Vireo
Nashville Warbler
Merlin
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Gray-cheeked Thrush
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: October 3, 200, 8:53 pm
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: October 3, 2007
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Larry Russell
The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Monday evening
telephone report, October 3, 2007. The RBA is a service of the Georgia
Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA.
A WARBLING VIREO was seen on October 2nd at Henderson Park in Tucker in Dekalb
Co. NASHVILLE WARBLERS, a PHILADELPHIA VIREO, and CAPE MAY WARBLERS were seen
recently as well. Directions: From the I-285/Lavista Rd. intersection, go
outside the perimeter toward Tucker on Lavista Rd.. As you enter Tucker, turn
left onto Fellowship Rd. In 30-40 ft. there is a light at Chamblee-Tucker Rd.
Turn left onto Chamblee-Tucker Rd. and look for Livsey Rd. on the left. Turn
left on to Livsey Rd. Turn left into the park, driving around the soccer fields,
as you get to the parking lot, there are some Mimosa trees on the left that
offer pretty good birding. Bear left to the lake. There are more Mimosas
here bordering the dam, and as you cross the dam and bear left to the back of
the lake, there are some Willow trees next to a Kudzu field. This area is also
good.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1666
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0709&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=25304
On September 29th at the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National
Recreation Area, a MARSH WREN, SEDGE WRENS, and PHILADELPHIA VIREOS were seen.
This may be one of the best places in the Atlanta area to see Philly Vireos.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0709&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=25058
At the Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center south of Mansfield in Jasper Co., a MERLIN
and several species of Warblers were seen on September 29th. The Center is
located off of GA 11 off of I-20E. The Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center can be
found at DeLorme 27 F:9.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0709&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=25304
At the Newman Wetlands Center and the E.L. Huie Land Application Facility in
Clayton Co., four GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSHES, 2 PHILADELPHIA VIREOS, and 15 species
of Warblers, were found among the 96(!) species seen on Sept. 30th. A
MERLIN was also seen here recently. The ponds at Huie have only been so-so this
year for shorebirds, with four LEAST SANDPIPERS being among the recent
sightings. Seen in the ponds were GREEN-WINGED TEAL, NORTHERN SHOVELERS, and
RING-NECKED DUCKS.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0709&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=26805
At the Glover Creek Waterfowl Management Area within the West Point Wildlife
Management Area, just south of Franklin, GA on GA 34 (Bevis Rd.) near the
Alabama state line (Delorme 24 A:2), a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER and three
GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSHES were seen on Sept. 29th.
The usual Bartow Co. shorebird spots have been fairly productive lately.
This may be one of the best spots in north GA for shorebirds. Off of Indian
Mounds Road, a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER and PECTORAL SANDPIPERS were seen.
Off of Taff Rd., GREEN-WINGED TEAL and NORTHERN SHOVELERS were seen, along with
eight species of shorebirds, including KILLDEER, SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS, LESSER
YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY SANDPIPERS, PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, WESTERN SANDPIPERS, LEAST
SANDPIPERS, and a WILSON'S SNIPE.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0709&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=25445
From Lilburn in Gwinnett Co., a RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD has returned to the same yard
for the fifth year in a row, quite amazing. If you would like to see this bird,
call the RBA and leave a message and Jeff Sewell will call you back with a phone
number for the homeowners.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind0710&L=gabo-l#23
From Arrowhead Lakes in Floyd Co., a NASHVILLE WARBLER was reported on Oct 2nd.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1301
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