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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: 11/29/07 (8:33pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
Redhead
Lark Sparrow
The Green-breasted Mango was seen again early in the morning in the backyard of
Mrs. Rhodes. The directions are:
From I16 north take exit 42 (Dudley) and turn right into Dudley on US 80.
Go to the intersection with Airport Rd and continue straight through the
intersection into Dublin. Look for Springdale Rd on the left and turn left, go
about 1 mile to Cloverdale and turn right. Look for Montrey and turn right, the
houses where the bird is being seen are on the corner with Brookwood.
A report from Lake Acworth that the Common Goldeneye was not seen but 9 Redhead
and a Northern Pintail were as well as other species of ducks.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=32556
http://wingsoverga.com/CobbCountyBirdingSites.html
The Tybee Island Lark Sparrow was seen yesterday on 6th St. just past the 4H
center on the marsh side. Check the sandy and brushy areas.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=32016
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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: 11/27/07 (9:57pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
Rufous Hummingbird
Common Goldeneye
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Snow Goose
Pine Siskins
Sandhill Cranes
The Green-breasted Mango was see on Sunday, there were no reports on Monday and
one report Tuesday morning that an observer there from 7:40 am until 11:40 am
did not see the bird.
The Rufous Hummingbird at the same feeders in Dublin was seen Tuesday however.
A female Common Goldeneye was seen at Lake Acworth in NW Cobb County along with
several other species of ducks and an Osprey.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30729
http://wingsoverga.com/CobbCountyBirdingSites.html
The Black-chinned Hummingbird in Henry County was seen again. If you wish to see
this bird please call Julie Wilkins at 770-914-0610.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30407
A Snow Goose was seen Monday at the Glennville Wastewater Treatment Plant. This
is at Delorme 54:C2. From Glennville go south on US 301 and turn left on Pecan
Rd. Continue on until you see the sign for the treatment plant however the plant
is only open to the public on Saturday mornings from 8-12. If you want more
information on access please call Gene Wilkinson at 912-654-3928.
http://wingsoverga.com/TattnallCoBirdingSites.html#GlennvilleWTF
Pine Siskins continue to be reported in the upstate.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30925
Sandhill Cranes are also moving through northwest Georgia.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30623
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30834
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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: 11/25/07 (9:25pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Large flock of ducks
Scoter sp.
Lark Sparrow
American Avocet
Common Goldeneye
Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks
The Green-breasted Mango was seen again at the feeders of Mrs. Rhodes in Dublin.
The bird is seen occasionally in the afternoon but early morning seems to be the
better time.
A Black-chinned Hummingbird, an adult female, was banded in Locust Grove in
Henry County. If you would like to see the bird please call the Ken and Julie
Wilkins at 770-914-0610.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29395
A Scoter, either White-winged or Surf, was seen at the Dekalb Reservoir on
Winters Chapel Rd. The observer was questioned by police twice and was unable to
get a positive identification.
A Lark Sparrow was relocated on Tybee Island on Friday. The bird has been found
on 6th street near the 4H Center on the marsh side of the road.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29517
A female Common Goldeneye was seen at the E.L. Huie Land Application Facility.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29395
From West Pt. Lake a huge flock of ducks including 500 Redhead, Red-breasted
Mergansers, Horned Grebes and others.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28263
3 Black-bellied Whistling-ducks were seen flying near the Jekyll Island Causeway
over the weekend.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29802
Black-bellied Whistling-ducks were also seen at Altamaha.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29517
21 American Avocets were seen at the Marshes of Glynn Overlook on US 17 just
south of the St. Simon's Island Causeway. There were also a number of
shorebirds, a receeding tide is the best time for shorebirds here.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29802
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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: 11/24/07 (7:50 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
Rufous Hummingbird
Lark Sparrow
Red-necked Grebe
Redhead
Horned Grebe
Red-breasted Merganser
Common Merganser (possible)
The Green-breasted Mango is still being seen coming to Mrs. Rhode's feeder.
The Rufous Hummingbird was also seen at these feeders in Dublin.
A Red-necked Grebe was relocated at Lake Walter F. George.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=26629
A Lark Sparrow was also relocated on Tybee Island on 6th St. near the 4H Center.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29517
At West Pt. Lake a huge raft of ducks including 500 Redhead, 500 Red-breasted
Mergansers, Canvasback, Horned Grebe and a single Common Loon.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28263
At Carter's Lake a possible female Common Merganser was seen. The observer is
not quite sure of the ID.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27935
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
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coverage: Statewide
compiled: 11/22/07 (10:05 am)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
Just a quick update on the Green-breasted Mango being seen in Dublin. The bird
was reported on Wednesday coming to Mrs. Rhodes' feeder in the carport.
Early morning seems to be the best time to see the bird as most recent sightings
have been before 10 am.
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
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compiled: 11/20/07 (9:20pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
Ross's Goose
Bald Eagle
The Green-breasted Mango was seen again today. It was banded on 10/29 and has
been seen every day since.
A third Ross's Goose has been reported this fall in Georgia. This bird was seen
at Sweetwater Creek State Park. The other birds are on Pine Chapel Road and in
Gordon County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=24849
A pair of Bald Eagles were seen at Lake Oconee at the Redlands Boatramp.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=25359
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compiled: 11/19/07 (9:02pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
Parasitic Jaeger
Ross's Goose
The Green-breasted Mango was seen several times on Sunday.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=23513
A juvenile Parasitic Jaeger was seen at the north end of Tybee Island Monday
morning flying over a flock of gulls and then going out to sea.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=24341
The Ross's Goose on Pine Chapel Road in Gordon County was relocated on a back
pond. Other good birds were seen in this location on Sunday as well.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=24427
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number: 770-493-8862
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coverage: Statewide
compiled: 11/18/07 (10:08 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
White-winged Dove
'Audubon's' Yellow-rumped Warbler
Ross's Goose
Eared Grebe
Northern Saw-whet Owl (not found)
Horned Grebe
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Common Loon
Bonaparte's Gull
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Pelican
Bald Eagle
Rusty Blackbird
Sandhill Crane
White-crowned Sparrow
Merlin
The Green-breasted Mango in Dublin was not reported today but was seen twice
yesterday. The Rufous Hummingbird seen at the same feeders was not seen.
The address is 226 Brookwood Dr. and it is located at the corner of Monterrey
St. and Brookwood Dr. in Dublin. They may or may not be home, but birders are
welcome to just come sit on their deck and watch for the bird coming to their
feeder. If you do visit please sign their visitor log book.
An 'Audubon's' Yellow-rumped Warbler is coming to a feeder in Woodstock in
Cherokee County at the home or Rob Jacob's. While still classified as a
Yellow-rumped Warbler there is a good chance this bird will again be given
species classification. Please do not visit without calling first, 770-928-6968.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=23116
A Ross's Goose was seen on Pine Chapel Road in Gordon County NE of Calhoun.
(Delorme 13:G8) Going north on Pine Chapel Road from Crane Eater, Ga go to a
wetland area before you get to Moss Rd. and check the pond on the left.
Also seen in this are were 250 Sandhill Cranes flying over, a Merlin and 5
White-crowned Sparrows.
Off Cumberland Island 5,000-10,000 Black Scoters, 100 Surf Scoters and at least
1 White-winged Scoter were seen.
A White-winged Dove was seen in a yard on Tybee Island at the home of Diana
Churchill at 728 Catalina Dr.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22841
Another is coming to the home of Marjorie Clark at 4 Porter Ln on Jekyll Island.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22363
An Eared Grebe was reported on Plant Sheerer in Monroe County. You must have a
DNR escort to enter the property and should contact Atlanta Audubon if
interested.
Red-breasted Nuthatches continue to be reported from around the state. This
seems to be a major invasion year.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4671
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13122
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9124
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5195
At Lake Walter F. George and West Pt. Dam reports of Common Loons and Horned
Grebe, 5 at Lake Lanier and 5 at West. Pt. Dam. A Brown Pelican was also seen
well inland at Lake Walter F. George. Also seen in various places were 8 Bald
Eagles. Also one Rusty Blackbird.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=23274
Bonaparte's Gulls were seen at Lake Lanier on Sunday.
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number: 770-493-8862
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compiled: 11/17/07 (8:25 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey
Birds reported:
Green-breasted Mango
Rufous Hummingbird
Western Kingbird
White-winged Dove
American Redstart
'Audubon's' Yellow-rumped Warbler
The Green-breasted Mango was not reported today but may not have been looked
for. A young male Rufous Hummingbird is coming to the same feeders.
The address is 226 Brookwood Dr and it is located at the corner of Monterrey St
and Brookwood Dr in Dublin. They may or may not be home, but birders are welcome
to just come sit on their deck and watch for the bird coming to their feeder. If
you do visit please sign their visitor log book.
A White-winged Dove has returned to the same yard on Jekyll Island that it was
in last year (and possibly the year before). The address is 4 Porter Lane. From
the T junction at the convention center turn left and drive until you see Porter
Lane on the right.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22363
A Western Kingbird was seen at the Altamaha WMA. The bird was seen near the same
area that the Snow Bunting (not seen recently) was being seen. Going south on US
17 cross 2 rivers onto Butler Island. On the left you'll see an observation
tower. Walk to the tower and turn right, go to an intersection of dikes and turn
left, then right at the next one. This is the general area the bird was seen.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22473
http://wingsoverga.com/McIntoshCoBirdingSites.html
An 'Audubon's' Yellow-rumped Warbler is coming to a feeder in Cherokee County
but the homeowner has not given permission for the location to be released. This
is being reported because of the rarity of this western bird.
An American Redstart was reported coming to a suet feeder on Skidaway Island.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=21643
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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: Mon Nov 12, 2007 (9:21 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned: GREEN-BREASTED MANGO, American Golden-Plover, SNOW BUNTING,
CAVE SWALLOW, Vermilion Flycatcher
Update on the above continuing species:
GA's first GREEN-BREASTED MANGO (fem / imm) continues Sunday and Monday in
Dublin:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&P=R6912&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
For directions to the Jacksons' Home:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27421
The bird seems to be most easily seen early am (between dawn and 9 am) at the
Rhodes' carport feeders the other side of Monterrey drive from the Jacksons'.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28862
The other location it is being seen is at feeders 3 doors down Brookwood from
the Jackson's and can be reached by walking along the Jacksons' back fence
(inside the fence). More generally, for more reports see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind0711&L=gabo-l
The AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER in Cobb Co. was also seen again Monday:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14134
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=16778
The SNOW BUNTING and CAVE SWALLOW were seen again at the Altamaha WMA S of
Darien on Sunday:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8564
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13865
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17107
http://www.georgia-birding.com/GA2007-yearlist.htm
The Clay-colored Sparrow seen in the same location was not seen on Sunday.
The wintering female VERMILION FLYCATCHER was seen again Saturday at the Bradley
Unit of the Eufaula NWR.
http://www.georgia-birding.com/GA2007-yearlist.htm
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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: Tue Nov 11, 2007 (10:39 am)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned: GREEN-BREASTED MANGO, SNOW BUNTING, Cave Swallow, Clay-
colored Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, American Golden-Plover
The state's first GREEN-BREASTED MANGO (fem / imm) is still being seen in
Dublin, although sightings are generally rather brief and infrequent:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13711
For directions to the Jacksons' Home:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27421
The bird seems to be most easily seen early am at the Rhodes' carport feeders
the other side of Monterrey drive from the Jacksons'.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28862
The other location it is being seen is at feeders 3 doors down Brookwood from
the Jackson's and can be reached by walking along the Jacksons' back fence
(inside the fence). More generally, for more reports see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind0711&L=gabo-l
A SNOW BUNTING continues at the Altamaha WMA S of Darien along with CAVE
SWALLOW, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW, and CLAY-COLORED SPARROW.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8564
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13865
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14697
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15325
A late AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER has turned up at private property in Cobb County,
but can be seen as described in the links.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13468
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14134
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=16017
For directions to sites see Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia" and Ken
Blankenship's website www.wingsoverga.com
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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: Tue Nov 8, 2007 (9:18 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned: GREEN-BREASTED MANGO, SNOW BUNTING, Clay-colored Sparrow
The first 2 species were seen again yesterday.
GREEN-BREASTED MANGO (fem / imm) in Dublin:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=10547
For directions to the Jacksons' Home:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27421
The bird seems to be most easily seen early am (between dawn and 9 am) at the
Rhodes' carport feeders the other side of Monterrey drive from the Jacksons'.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28862
The other location it is being seen is at feeders 3 doors down Brookwood from
the Jackson's and can be reached by walking along the Jacksons' back fence
(inside the fence). More generally, for more reports see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind0711&L=gabo-l
SNOW BUNTING at the Altamaha WMA S of Darien:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8564
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9709
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8786
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=10025
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11293
with a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW close by
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11293
For directions to sites see Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia" and Ken
Blankenship's website www.wingsoverga.com
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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: Tue Nov 7, 2007 (8:44 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned: GREEN-BREASTED MANGO, SNOW BUNTING, Lincoln's Sparrow,
Grasshopper Sparrow, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, American Bittern,
White-crowned Sparrow, Glossy Ibis, Mottled Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged
Teal, American White Pelican, Northern Pintail, "IPSWICH" SAVANNAH SPARROW,"Blue"
Snow Goose, Black Scoter, Purple Finch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Siskin,
Greater Yellowlegs
The state's first GREEN-BREASTED MANGO (fem / imm) is still being seen in
Dublin:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8877
For directions to the Jacksons' Ho:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27421
The bird seems to be most easily seen early am at the Rhodes' carport feeders
the other side of Monterrey drive from the Jacksons'.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28862
The other location it is being seen is at feeders 3 doors down Brookwood from
the Jackson's and can be reached by walking along the Jacksons' back fence
(inside the fence). More generally, for more reports see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind0711&L=gabo-l
A SNOW BUNTING was found at the Altamaha WMA S of Darien today.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8564
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9709
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8786
Other good birds see recently at the Altamaha WMA include:
LINCOLN'S SPARROW, GRASSHOPPER SPARROW, BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK, AMERICAN
BITTERN, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW, GLOSSY IBIS, MOTTLED DUCK, BLUE-WINGED TEAL,
GREEN-WINGED TEAL. Other good birds from the coast include AMERICAN WHITE
PELICAN, NORTHERN PINTAIL from the Andrew's Is causeway and an "IPSWICH"
SAVANNAH SPARROW, "BLUE" SNOW GOOSE, and BLACK SCOTER from Jekyll Is. For
details see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8337
PURPLE FINCHES, RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES and PINE SISKINS continue to be seen at
feeders in various areas.
2 GREATER YELLOWLEGS continue at E.L. Huie facility in Clayton Co (a bit far N
for this sp. in winter).
SANDHILL CRANES are migrating S, especially through the W side of the state,
with 120 in Crawford Co. yesterday:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7395
For directions to sites see Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia" and Ken
Blankenship's website www.wingsoverga.com
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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: Tue Nov 6, 2007 (8:10 am)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned: GREEN-BREASTED MANGO
The state's first GREEN-BREASTED MANGO (fem / imm) as seen again this morning at
the Rhodes' carport feeder
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6208
For directions to the Jacksons' Ho:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27421
The bird seems to be most easily seen early am at the Rhodes' carport feeders
the other side of Monterrey drive from the Jacksons'.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28862
The other location it is being seen is at feeders 3 doors down Brookwood from
the Jackson's and can be reached by walking along the Jacksons' back fence
(inside the fence). More generally, for more reports see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind0711&L=gabo-l
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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 Nov 4, 2007 (9:45 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned: GREEN-BREASTED MANGO, VERMILION FLYCATCHER, Wood Stork,
Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, Wilson's Snipe, Pectoral Sandpiper,
Vesper Sparrow, Rusty Blackbird, Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Horned Grebe, Common
Raven, Ruffed Grouse, White-crowned Sparrow, Merlin, Red-breasted Nuthatch,
Purple Finch, Pine Siskin, Turkey Vulture, Sandhill Cranes.
The state's first GREEN-BREASTED MANGO which is still being seen in Dublin today
at the Rhodes House and the "third" house. It seems that the Rhodes Ho feeders
might be best between dawn and ca. 9 am, with the 3rd house being better later
in the morning. See the following for details and directions. The residents are
all very friendly; please take care to keep relations good.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=26806
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27421
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28862
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3873
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4564
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3958
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4056
The female VERMILION FLYCATCHER was seen again at the Bradley Unit of Euafula
NWR (Stewart Co.) Nov 4. It was missed last weekend so may move about a bit.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4256
Also seen at the Bradley Unit were 1 WOOD STORK, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, WILSON'S
SNIPE, LESSER YELLOWLEGS, GREATER YELLOWLEGS, RUSTY BLACKBIRD VESPER SPARROW.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4256
REDHEADS and LESSER SCAUP were present Nov 4 at Walter F. George Dam and HORNED
GREBES at West Point Dam.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4256
COMMON RAVEN and RUFFED GROUSE were seen Nov 4 in the vicinity of Rabun Bald
(Rabun Co.).
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4161
Single WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS have been reported from the E.L. Huie facility in
Clayton Co. and from Carters Lake, where a MERLIN was also seen. Also larger
numbers have been seen at the reliable N GA location of Fite Bend Rd near
Resaca.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3160
WOOD STORKS and a HORNED GREBE were seen Nov 3 at Merry Brothers Brickyard Ponds
in Augusta.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2814
It may be an invasion year for RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, PURPLE FINCH, PINE SISKIN,
with widespread sightings (mainly from feeders) in the N part of the state.
TURKEY VULTURES and SANDHILL CRANES are being seen migrating south through the
state.
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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 Nov 3, 2007 (10:30 am)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
This is an update on the state's first GREEN-BREASTED MANGO which is still being
seen in Dublin today at the Rhodes House and the "third" house. See the
following for details and directions.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=26806
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27421
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0710&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28862
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1878
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0711&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2488
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