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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@att.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Sun Aug 31th, 2008 (1:39 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned:
American Golden-Plover, Black-necked Stilt, BROWN BOOBY
Directions to many of the sites mentioned can be found in Giff Beaton's "Birding
Georgia" or at Ken Blankenship's
www.wingsoverga.com
A BLACK-NECKED STILT was seen 31 Aug on Brandon Farm Rd in Bartow Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R15688
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R15790
4 AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER were present at the Taylorsville Sod Atlanta sod farm,
also in Bartow Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R15688
An 1st year BROWN BOOBY was reported 30 Aug am from an artificial island in the
intracoastal waterway near the N end of Jekyll Is. It was observed to fly off to
the N at 11:30 am, but may still be in the area. This species is very rare in GA
and is usually seen well offshore, so this onshore bird is very unusual, and
presumably results from hurricane / tropical storm activity.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=35847
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 (10:22 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned:
BROWN BOOBY, _Empidonax_ flycatchers, Warblers, Baltimore Oriole, Mississippi
Kites
Directions to many of the sites mentioned can be found in Giff Beaton's "Birding
Georgia" or at Ken Blankenship's
www.wingsoverga.com
An 1st year BROWN BOOBY was reported 30 Aug am from an artificial island in the
intracoastal waterway near the N end of Jekyll Is. It was observed to fly off to
the N at 11:30 am, but may still be in the area. This species is very rare in GA
and is usually seen well offshore, so this onshore bird is very unusual, and
presumably results from hurricane / tropical storm activity.
A YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was seen Aug 30 at the GA National Cemetery in
Canton (Cherokee Co.)
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=35372
A WILLOW / ALDER FLYCATCHER was seen Aug 29 and 30 at the Cochron Shoals unit of
the Chatahoochee NRA in the metro Atlanta area. An ACADIAN FLYCATCHER was also
present close by.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=35520
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=35635
We are in the beginning of warbler migration season and accordingly a variety
were seen at Cochran shoals today: CHESTNUT-SIDED, MAGNOLIA, PINE, PRAIRIE,
AMERICAN REDSTART, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT. 2 BALTIMORE ORIOLES were also present.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=35635
7 MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen today in Dawson Co.:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=36054
However, no kites of either sp. were seen at the Bostiwck sod farm in Morgan Co,
where there was also no shorebirds except Killdeer.
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Thu Aug 28th, 2008 (9:15 AM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned:
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE (3 inland), LONG-TAILED JAEGER
Directions to many of the sites mentioned can be found in Giff Beaton's "Birding
Georgia" or at Ken Blankenship's
www.wingsoverga.com
An juv LONG-TAILED JAEGER has been found this morning at Lake Seminole in
extreme SW GA.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=32458
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=32314
A RED-NECKED PHALAROPE continues at the American Proteins Plant in Forsyth Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=29894
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=31081
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30340
Another couple of RN Phalaropes were seen at a farm pond on Astondale Rd in
Oconee Co., S of Watkinsville. The pond is W of the intersection of Astondale Rd
with Old Farmington Rd.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30958
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* Georgia statewide
* August 22, 2008
* GAGA08.22.08
- Birds Reported
Bridled Tern
Sooty Tern
Black Tern
Magnificent Frigatebird
Mississippi Kite
Swallow-tailed Kite
Baird’s Sandpiper
Upland Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Cerulean Warbler
Bank Swallow
Cattle Egret
Sora
Gray Kingbird
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: August 23, 2008
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: August 22, 2008 (7:52pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Ken Blankenship
Tropical Storm Fay has likely displaced a great number of seabirds, and has
brought some species north to Georgia and/or to its shores to seek a place of
refuge when they would normally only be seen in Georgia Offshore Zones on
pelagic birding trips.
On 22 August, a large group of resting terns and SANDERLINGS was located on
Jekyll Island in the parking lot just north of the convention center. This group
contained up to 6 BRIDLED TERNS and 1 SOOTY TERN, along with many other more
common tern spp. On the same day, a report was made vicariously of 3 MAGNIFICENT
FRIGATEBIRDS on the north end of Jekyll Island. On 21 August, as many as 200
BLACK TERNS were seen flying over Bloody Marsh on St. Simons Island.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R9876
http://www.wingsoverga.com/GlynnCoBirdingSites.html#JekyllIsland
Also likely a storm-blown bird, a MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD was seen flying over
Skidaway Island on 22 August.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R9695
Another good area for foraging MISSISSIPPI KITES (at least 20 birds) and
SWALLOW-TAILED KITES (8-10 birds) was found on 18 August at the intersection of
Fairplay Rd and Hestertown Rd in Morgan Co. not far from the Bostwick Sod Farm.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R7808
A MISSISSIPPI KITE was also seen in urban DeKalb Co. on 18 August, flying over
Henderson Park.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R7769
http://www.wingsoverga.com/DeKalbCoBirdingSites.html#HendersonPark
A BAIRD’S SANDPIPER was re-located on 20 August at the American Proteins
Settling Ponds in Forsyth Co., along with many other spp. of shorebirds.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R8977
http://www.wingsoverga.com/ForsythCoBirdingSites.html#AmericanProteins
An UPLAND SANDPIPER was found on 21 August at the Sod Atlanta farm just outside
Taylorsville in Bartow Co., and was re-located in the evening on 22 August.
Along nearby Taff Rd in the traditional “mud hole” pond, there were 100s of
shorebirds on 21 and 22 August. No rarities were noted but the various spots
along the popular “Bartow County Loop” are some of the most productive
shorebirding locales in the state and should be checked carefully throughout
fall migration; a scope is necessary.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R9268
http://www.wingsoverga.com/BartowCountyBirdingSites.html#BartowCountyLoop
A BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER has been seen for several days at the Bostwick Sod
Farm in Morgan Co. It was re-located as recently as 21 August but was missed the
following day. Also in the area on 21 August were 3 MISSISSIPPI KITES and 1
SWALLOW-TAILED KITE.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R9203
http://www.wingsoverga.com/MorganCoBirdingSites.html#BostwickSodFarm
A male CERULEAN WARBLER was seen on 22 August at Lullwater Park on the Emory
Campus in Atlanta.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R9553
Several interesting reports have come in recently from the great open habitat
site at Pine Chapel Rd / Moss Rd in Gordon Co. Species of particular interest
seen there on 22 August include BANK SWALLOW (best seen early in the day),
CATTLE EGRET (rare in mountains but has been seen here on other occasions),
LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE, and GRASSHOPPER SPARROW among many other common open
pasture/pond spp.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R9479
http://www.wingsoverga.com/GordonCountyBirdingSites.html#PineChapelRd
A SORA was reported as an interesting yard bird in Catoosa Co. on 20 August.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R8900
On 16 and 17 August GRAY KINGBIRDS were found on the coast, a pair near the
intersection of Hwy 17 and Glouchester St in Brunswick outside the ballpark and
on St. Simons Island near the new fire station. This strictly coastal summer
resident, which is much more common further south in Florida, is a historically
local breeding bird in Georgia. It seems to have been steadily increasing in
recent years and is perhaps expanding northward along the coast. Nesting has
been documented as far north as Savannah in Chatham Co. and it has rarely nested
in coastal South Carolina as well. Any time birders are on the coast from
mid-spring through fall, they should keep a wary eye for these notched-tail
birds perched on wires in open areas, usually featuring lots of concrete or
asphalt (such as parking lots). This species exhibits strong site fidelity for
nesting and prefers oaks north of its primary strongholds in south Florida where
it almost always uses mangroves. Pairs will nest in the same o ak tree or clump
of trees for many years consecutively. Thus, when pairs are found at new sites
in Georgia these locations should always be checked in subsequent years; such a
location that most birders are familiar with is the Jekyll Island Convention
Center and nearby shopping center. Other locations include the tourist area of
The Village on St. Simons Island; the east end of Glouchester St near the
Chevron and in the Winn Dixie parking lot on Hwy 17, both in Brunswick; the
dunes crossover walkway at the end of 7th St on Tybee Island; outside Island
Automotive near the new fire station on St. Simons Island; and behind the
Thunderbird Inn on Oglethorpe Ave near Fahm St. in Savannah. It is quite
possible that the species is more common in the state than currently understood,
but more field work is needed, including efforts to survey specifically for this
species.
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Sun Aug 17th, 2008 (2:04 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned:
Baird's and Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Wood Stork (in the Piedmont)
Directions to many of the sites mentioned can be found in Giff Beaton's "Birding
Georgia" or at Ken Blankenship's
www.wingsoverga.com
A BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was found yesterday at the American Proteins plant in
Forsyth Co.:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15233
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=16583
(transcriber's note: not seen on Sun eve
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17665)
A BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was found at the Bostwick sod farm
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=16583
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17461
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17047
A party of WOOD STORKS are frequenting a mud puddle next to a busy rd in Clayton
Co:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15455
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14999
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Fri Aug 15th, 2008 (evening)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned:
Roseate Spoonbill, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Mottled Duck, Black-necked
Stilt, Gray Kingbird, Anhinga (in Piedmont), Warblers, upland Sandpiper,
Northern Harrier, Mississippi Kite, Wood Stork (in Piedmont)
Directions to many of the sites mentioned can be found in Giff Beaton's "Birding
Georgia" or at Ken Blankenship's
www.wingsoverga.com
Good birds reported from Altamaha WMA near Darien
Aug 12 include ROSEATE SPOONBILL, BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK, MOTTLED DUCK,
BLACK-NECKED STILT. GRAY KINGBIRDS were seen on Jekyll Is and the Andrews Is
Causeway by the same observer.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12590
ANHINGAS were reported from a couple of Piedmont
locations with two in Barrow Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R4864&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
and another in Monroe
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R5652&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
A good variety of WARBLERS including locally
breeding species and migrants were reported from a little birded mountain
section of Dawson Forest 8/8:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R6015&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
3+ UPLAND SANDPIPERS were reported from the
Marshallville sod farm 14 Aug. An early NORTHERN HARRIER was also seen near
Marshallville, migrant WARBLER spp were reported from Baot Ramp Rd nr Columbus,
and 40 MISSISSIPPI KITES were seen at Oxbow Meadows in Columbus.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R5817&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
7 MISSISSIPPI KITES were also reported 14 Aug from
Colham Ferry Rd between Rose Creek Rd and Green Ferry Rd in Oconee Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=R5717&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=1
A WOOD STORK (unusual N of the coastal plain) was
seen in Forsyth Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14597
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Sat Aug 9th, 2008 (9:16 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned:
Swallow-tailed and Mississippi Kites, Roseate Spoonbill, Glossy Ibis,
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Long-billed Dowitcher,"Brewster's" and Yellow
Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, Rufous Hummingbird, Upland Sandpiper (not seen),
Shorebirds, Herons and Egrets
Directions to many of the sites mentioned can be found in Giff Beaton's "Birding
Georgia" or at Ken Blankenship's
www.wingsoverga.com
The Cherokee Co. SWALLOW-TAILED KITE continued to be seen until 8 Aug Many posts
at
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A1=ind0808&L=gabo-l#69
Directions:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=2055
[Compiler's note, also seen 9 and 10 Aug]
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9067
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9619
SWALLOW-TAILED and MISSISSIPPI KITES have been reported from other areas around
the state including:
S-T KITE in downtown Tifton
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5146
and M KITE in Houston Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7425
12 GLOSSY IBIS, 2 ROSEATE SPOONBILLS, 12 BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS and 8
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS were reported from the Atlamaha WMA near Darien today:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8416
A proabable "BREWSTER'S" (Golden-winged x Blue-winged) WARBLER was reported from
the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, Decatur, DeKalb Co. 8 Aug, but was not
relocated on 9 Aug.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7532
From the State Botanic Gardens in Athens on 9 Aug:
2 YELLOW WARBLERS (migrants), 3 LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH (which will soon depart),
1 MISSISSIPPI KITES, and, due to low water levels on the river, a variety of
wading birds
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8307
A serial GA-visiting RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD has returned to feeders in Dawson Co.
where it was also seen Aug 2007. It was banded in Acworth, GA, Dec 2006.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=7211
An UPLAND SANDPIPER frequented Bostwick sod farm until the morning of Aug 5, but
was not found on the afternoon of Aug 5.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4844
Shorebird migration is under way. Small numbers of LESSER YELLOWLEGS and of
LEAST, SPOTTED, & PECTORAL SANDPIPERS have been reported from the EL Huie
facility in Clayton Co. A variety of herons and egrets is present there and at
nearby Lake Blalock.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8606
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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.com
coverage: Statewide
compiled: Sun Aug 3rd, 2008 (8:21 pm)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Steve Barlow
Species mentioned:
Swallow-tailed and Mississippi Kites (in the Piedmont), Red Crossbill, Upland
Sandpiper, Great Egret (in N GA), White Ibis (Atlanta area), Canada and Cerulean
Warblers, Common Tern
Directions to many of the sites mentioned can be found in Giff Beaton's "Birding
Georgia" or at Ken Blankenship's
www.wingsoverga.com
At this time of year, SWALLOW-TAILED KITES disperse away from their coastal
plain breeding sites. An unusual location one individual has been frequenting
for the past few days is in Cherokee Co.:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=943
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=2055
4 SWALLOW-TAILED KITES, along with 4 MISSISSIPPI KITES, were reported from
eastern Lamar Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=832
MISSISSIPPI KITES were also reported from Watkinsville
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=1960
At least one RED CROSSBILL continues at a feeder near Clayton in Rabun Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1482
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=495
For directions see:
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0807&L=gabo-l&P=17731
An UPLAND SANDPIPER continues (on and off) at the Bostwick Sod Farm in Morgan
Co.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=2548
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&P=3108
An Upland has also been seen at nearby Braswell Church Rd
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0807&L=gabo-l&P=18040
so that location is also worth checking. Migration is now underway for many
shorebird species and may occur here too.
Post-breeding wading birds in relatively unusual locations include GREAT EGRETS
in Gordon and White counties in N GA
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1746
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1482
and an immature WHITE IBIS at the Chatahoochee Nature Center in Fulton Co.
Some migrant warblers have begun to appear in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain
including CERULEAN WARBLERS at Henderson Park in DeKalb Co. and on Pine Mountain
and CANADA WARBLERS at Henderson Park and Boat Ramp Road near Columbus.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3206
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2188
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=342
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1633
A COMMON TERN was reported from West Point Dam
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0808&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1633
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