Note: Giff Beaton’s book Birding Georgia and Ken Blankenship’s web site Wings Over Georgia contain directions to some of these sites and many other great birding locations in Georgia.

hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@mindspring.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: 3/29/08 (9:06pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Black-capped Chickadee
Vesper Sparrow
Red Crossbill
Greater Scaup
Ross's Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Green-breasted Mango
Whip-poor-will

A [possible] Black-capped Chickadee was heard near Rome.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=39287
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=39406

Red Crossbills were seen at Dawson Forest.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=37903
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=39538
http://wingsoverga.com/DawsonCoBirdingSites.html#DawsonForestWMA

A Red Crossbill was also seen at Piedmont NWR.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28014

21 Vesper Sparrows were seen on Old Farmington Rd. in Oconee.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=39659

Several people have birded Pine Log WMA in Bartow (Del 9:C10). This is a
good place to bird migration. Black-throated Green Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler and Blue-headed Vireo have been seen recently.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=40209

A Greater Scaup was seen at the Bear Creek Reservoir.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=38413

A Ross's Goose and 3 Greater White-fronted Geese were seen on Floyd Creek Church Road.
http://wingsoverga.com/BartowCountyBirdingSites.html

The Green-breasted Mango continues in Dublin.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=33324

Whip-poor-wills are being reported from Dekalb and Cobb Counties.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=38744
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=39173

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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: 3/22/08 (9:42pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Red Crossbill
Green-breasted Mango
American White Pelican
Black-necked Stilt
Horned Grebe
Eared Grebe

A Red Crossbill was seen at the Piedmont NWR in Jasper County. Also seen and heard were Bachman's Sparrow, Yellow-throated Vireo and Yellow-throated  Warbler. To get to this location from Forsythe take I75 and go east on Juliet Rd to the refuge. Go over the river and continue to Lt. Rock Wildlife Drive on right. Just before you reach the wildlife drive there is a road on the left which leads to where the crossbill was seen. You probably should not try this road in a car but an SUV should do alright.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28014

The Green-breasted Mango present since October in Dublin continues and has now molted into adult plumage.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27412

American White Pelicans, a Black-necked Stilt and Horned Grebe were seen from the Andrew's Island Causeway.

At Lake Lanier an Eared Grebe in breeding plumage was seen from Tidwell Park. A Horned Grebe was also seen.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=26312

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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: 3/14/08 (7:47pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Say's Phoebe
Short-eared Owls
Greater White-fronted Geese
Turkey Vultures
Louisiana Waterthrush
Merlin
Green-breasted Mango
Pacific Loon
Little Gull

The Say's Phoebe was seen in Cobb, GA in Sumter County. From the intersection of I75 and US 280 go west on 280 from Cordele about 5 miles to Cobb, look for the sign for Cobb-Cheek Rd and go right. Continue until the pavement ends and the phoebe has been around the chain link fence on the right.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17126

From the same area 12 Short-eared Owls were seen in the Cobb Owl fields.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17435

17 Greater White-fronted Geese continue on Fagla Rd. and a Merlin was seen in the same area.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14901

The Green-breasted Mango continues in Dublin now seeming to prefer the Jackson's feeder.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14162

Turkey Vultures are migrating through the Atlanta area.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17353

The possible Pacific Loon seen on 3/9 at Lake Lanier has not been seen again.
The Little Gull also seen at Lake Lanier has also not been seen.

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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: 3/9/08 (9:35pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Pacific Loon
Little Gull (not seen)
Magnificent Frigatebird
Red-necked Grebe
White-winged Scoter
Northern Parula
Greater White-fronted Goose
Mute Swan
Rusty Blackbird

A Possible Pacific Loon was reported at Lake Lanier near Atlanta. The bird was seen from the West Bank Park along Beaufort Dam Road. There is a $4 entrance fee.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12329

A Little Gull previously reported from Lake Lanier has not been sighted.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=10829

A late report from 3/4 of a Magnificent Frigatebird seen near the south beach of Jekyll Island.

A White-winged Dove was reported in Dodge County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=10072

A White-winged Scoter was reported from the Bear Creek Reservoir on 3/6 at the dam and later from Hwy 330.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9547

A Red-necked Grebe was seen at Clark's Hill Lake off the Ridge Road Campground off of GA 47 in Columbia County. There is a $4 entrance fee.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12047

Northern Parulas are showing up in S. Georgia.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8953

17 Greater White-fronted Geese were not seen along Fagala Road in Murray County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11686

2 Mute Swans continue off Pine Chapel Road.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11686

Rusty Blackbirds were seen along Hwy 136 in Gordon County as well at the Cooper's Creek Park in Columbus.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11686
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11567

One Snow Goose was seen near Columbus, 1 mile N of the intersection of GA 219 and GA 18 on 219. Also seen was a Merlin. Pine Siskins are coming to a feeder also.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11567

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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: 3/4/08 (9:35pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Little Gull
Greater White-fronted Goose
Snow Goose
Calliope Hummingbird
Purple Finch
Lincoln's Sparrow
Rusty Blackbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
American Woodcock
Fox Sparrow
Vermilion Flycatcher
American White Pelican
'Audubon's' Yellow-rumped Warbler

A Little Gull was seen at Lake Lanier by birders looking for American White Pelicans that had been seen there. The bird was seen from the boat ramp at the end of Pilgrim Mill Road. Take GA 400 exit 16 and go east on Pilgrim Mill Road until it dead ends at the boat ramp. However, birders did not see the gull later in the day. It was with Bonaparte's Gulls and may be moving around the area.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7586

17 Greater White-fronted Geese were seen on Fagala Rd. in S. Murray County.
Take I75 N to exit 316 and turn right onto GA 225. Go east then north to the intersection with GA136 and continue straight for 1 mile to County Line Rd and turn left. Just past a one lane bridge is Fagala Rd. on the right.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7344

There were also 8 Greater White-fronted Geese at the UGA Plant Science Field in Athens.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1309

A female Vermilion Flycatcher continues at the Bradley Unit of the Eufala NWR. This is the second winter the bird has spent there.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3700

An 'Audubon's' Warbler is reported coming to a feeder in Macon. This is possibly the second reported this winter.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5028

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are being reported from Valdosta.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1517

Purple Martins and other swallows are arriving.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6352
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2775
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2881

5 Snow Geese were reported off Taff Rd. in Bartow County.

A Calliope Hummingbird continues in Lillburn as well as 35 Purple Finches.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2601

85 Purple Finches were reported from Washington County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=248

A Lincoln's Sparrow was reported off Trunnell Rd. (Del. 33:E8) in Bleckley County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2391

A flock of more than 700 Rusty Blackbirds was seen in Athens at the Sandy Creek Nature Center.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2255

15 or 20 were also seen in Atlanta at the Johson's Ferry South area of the Chatahootchee Recreation Area. Woodcocks were also seen displaying in this area.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=944

Woodcocks have also been found along Panola Mountain and at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Park and at the Charlie Elliott Nature Center.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=536

18 or 20 Fox Sparrows were seen at the Newman Wetlands Center of the Clayton County Water Authority on 3/3.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0803&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3794

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