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- Birds Reported
Northern Goshawk
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Saturday evening telephone report, October 25, 2008. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA. [Transcriber's note: Most, if not all of the sites mentioned in this report can be found in two excellent resources for birders, Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia", and Ken Blankenship's web site "Wings Over Georgia", http://www.wingsoverga.com.]
Two NORTHERN GOSHAWKS were seen at two different locations in Georgia this week,
one at the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation
Area in Cobb Co. on Oct. 22nd, and the other at the Bradley Unit of the Eufaula
NWR on Oct. 21st.
A HENSLOW'S SPARROW and two LINCOLN'S SPARROWS were seen at the Cochran Shoals
Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Cobb Co. on Oct.
25th in the sparrow field. Also seen were WINTER WRENS and a dead SHORT-BILLED
DOWITCHER, probably killed by a raptor. Three DICKCISSELS were seen at this
location on Oct. 19th.
At Henderson Park in Gwinnett Co. on Oct. 25th, a WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW was seen
at the south end of the lake in the swampy area.
A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO was seen along Paces Ferry Rd. in Fulton Co. on Oct. 21st.
PINE SISKINS were seen in two locations in Georgia this week, one in Clarke Co.
on Oct. 25th, and the other in Maxeys, GA on Oct 23rd.
- Birds Reported
Clay-colored Sparrow
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Sunday evening telephone report, October 19, 2008. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA. [Transcriber's note: Most, if not all of the sites mentioned in this report can be found in two excellent resources for birders, Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia", and Ken Blankenship's web site "Wings Over Georgia", http://www.wingsoverga.com.] The best chances for hard-to-find birds right now might be had at the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Cobb Co. Bird the jogging trail down to the bathrooms, the boardwalk on the left, and bird the sparrow field to the left of the bathrooms. There is a $3 parking fee.
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW, a HENSLOW'S SPARROW, and a LE CONTE'S SPARROW were
reported from the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National
Recreation Area in Cobb Co. in recent days. Also seen recently were a
GRASSHOPPER SPARROW and WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS. Five species of wrens were seen
several days, a "wren slam".
A possible LONG-EARED OWL was heard on Skidaway Island along the coast near
Savannah on Oct. 18th.
A BALTIMORE ORIOLE was seen at a feeder in Harris Co. for the fifth straight day
on Oct. 19th. Some reports from last's night's report which bear repeating:
A multitude of TURKEY VULTURES were seen passing overhead the Chattahoochee
Nature Center along the Chattahoochee River in Fulton Co. on Oct. 18th. The
observer counted 779 in an hour and a quarter and 878 for the day, along with
two BALD EAGLES.
An adult female RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD has returned to a feeder in the Buckhead area
of Atlanta for the second year. This is the same bird that was banded on this
property last October. Hummingbirds are leaving the area now, and numbers have greatly declined over the past few weeks. However, vagrant hummingbirds continue to appear. Please report any hummingbirds you see after Nov. 1st. to the RBA.
At Henderson Park in Gwinnett Co. on Oct. 18th, 12 species of warblers were seen
among the 46 species seen that day. An AMERICAN BITTERN was seen at this
location by the "voice of the RBA" on Oct. 13th, possibly the first sighting at
this location.
- Birds Reported
Henslow's Sparrow
hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert The following is a summary of the Georgia Rare Bird Alert (RBA) Saturday evening telephone report, October 18, 2008. The RBA is a service of the Georgia Ornithological Society. Jeff Sewell is the voice of the RBA. [Transcriber's note: Most, if not all of the sites mentioned in this report can be found in two excellent resources for birders, Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia", and Ken Blankenship's web site "Wings Over Georgia", http://www.wingsoverga.com.]
A HENSLOW'S SPARROW was seen at the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area in Cobb Co. on Oct. 18th in the sparrow field.
Also seen were a GRASSHOPPER SPARROW and WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS. Five species
of wrens were seen, a "wren slam". Other notable birds: a HERMIT THRUSH,
DARK-EYED JUNCOS, and 15(!) species of warblers.
TURKEY VULTURES, Turkey Vultures, and more Turkey Vultures were seen passing
overhead the Chattahoochee Nature Center along the Chattahoochee River in Fulton
Co. on Oct. 18th. The observer counted 779 in an hour and a quarter and 878 for
the day, along with two BALD EAGLES.
CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS were sighted in Gwinnett Co. on Oct. 18th and at Carter's
Lake in Murray Co. on Oct. 10th.
At Henderson Park in Gwinnett Co. on Oct. 18th, 12 species of warblers were seen
among the 46 species seen that day. An AMERICAN BITTERN was seen at this
location by the "voice of the RBA" on Oct. 13th, possibly the first sighting at
this location.
An adult female RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD has returned to a feeder in the Buckhead area
of Atlanta for the second year. This is the same bird that was banded on this
property last October. A MERLIN and an AMERICAN KESTREL were seen flying over a yard in Tucker in Gwinnett Co. on Oct. 12th. Good birds can be seen from suburban yards, so look up! Hummingbirds are leaving the area now, and numbers have greatly declined over the past few weeks. However, vagrant hummingbirds continue to appear. Please report any hummingbirds you see after Nov. 1st. to the RBA.
[Transcriber's note: Most, if not all of the sites mentioned in this report can be found in two excellent resources for birders, Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia", and Ken Blankenship's web site "Wings Over Georgia", http://www.wingsoverga.com.]
Although sightings of migrating neotropical migrants have greatly declined in
this area, we do have a report from Henderson Park in Tucker in Dekalb Co. of
BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLERS and a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER on Oct. 10th, and 12
species of warblers were reported from the park on Oct. 11th.
A BALD EAGLE was reported from the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area in Cobb Co. on October 11th. Jeff Sewell reports another BALD EAGLE was reported over Tucker in Dekalb Co. recently by his neighbor.
From Little Mulberry Park in Gwinnett Co. comes a report of 10 species of
warblers, including 3 male BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS on Oct. 10th.
At least 50 TURKEY VULTURES were reported over Lilburn in Gwinnett Co. on Oct.
11th. Some reports from the Colonial Coast Birding and Nature Festival on the coast this weekend: Four REDDISH EGRETS, 2 LONG-BILLED CURLEWS, and PIPING PLOVERS from Little St. Simons Island in Glynn Co. This is a private island that is probably the best location for these species, but it is only accessible by appointment, but you can check out accessibility of this island at www.littlestsimonsisland.com. The best time to go is at this annual festival, and it is a great place to bird. ROSEATE SPOONBILLS from the Jekyll Island Causeway in Glynn Co. One AMERICAN BITTERN, a few LEAST BITTERNS, and a BANK SWALLOW were reported from the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area in McIntosh Co. Hummingbirds are leaving the area now, and numbers have greatly declined over the past few weeks. Please report any hummingbirds you see after Nov. 1st. to the RBA.
[Transcriber's note: Most, if not all of the sites mentioned in this report can be found in two excellent resources for birders, Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia", and Ken Blankenship's web site "Wings Over Georgia", http://www.wingsoverga.com.]
A BELL'S VIREO was banded at the Jekyll Island Banding Station on Oct. 5th. This
is only the 3rd or 4th state record for this species.
A MOURNING WARBLER was seen at Henderson Park in Dekalb Co. on Oct. 5th and was
relocated on Oct. 6th, but has not been seen since then.
An ALDER FLYCATCHER was heard and seen just below the dam at West Point Lake on
Oct. 6th.
A HENSLOW'S SPARROW was seen in Catoosa Co. on Oct. 7th.
Twelve species of warblers, including a NASHVILLE WARBLER, were seen at
Henderson Park in Dekalb Co. on Oct. 7th.
Fifteen species of warblers were seen at the Bradley Unit of the Eufaula NWR on
Oct. 7th.
An inland BROWN PELICAN was seen at Walter F. George Reservoir on Oct. 7th.
Thirteen species of warblers were seen at Boat Ramp Rd. on the Ft. Benning
property near Columbus on Oct. 6th. A probable RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD was seen at a feeder in Atlanta on Oct. 7th. Keep those feeders clean and filled, and please report any hummingbirds you see after Nov. 1st to the RBA.
At the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
in Cobb Co. on Oct. 5th, a SORA was seen in the very dry "sparrow field", and
two PHILADERPHIA VIREOS were seen along the vireo trail, along with 14 species
of warblers.
A MARSH WREN was seen at Henderson Park in Dekalb Co. on Oct. 5th.
A WILSON'S WARBLER and a SEDGE WREN were seen at the Curry Creek Reservoir just
north of Jefferson in Jackson Co. on October 5th. This reservoir can be located
at DeLorme 21:E-1.
From the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve in Dekalb Co. on October 4th, a
NASHVILLE WARBLER and what appeared to be a COMMON GROUND-DOVE were reported.
A PHILADELPHIA VIREO was reported from Reed Creek Park in Columbia Co. on Oct.
5th.
Two WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS and two PAINTED BUNTINGS were reported from the
Glennville Wastewater Treatment Facility in Tattnall Co. on Oct. 4th.
[Transcriber's note: Most, if not all of the sites mentioned in this report can be found in two excellent resources for birders, Giff Beaton's book "Birding Georgia", and Ken Blankenship's web site "Wings Over Georgia", http://www.wingsoverga.com.]
A CONNECTICUT WARBLER was seen at Henderson Park in Dekalb Co. on October 3rd.
This bird was found in the wetlands area. Good places to look include the
wetlands area to your left as you walk down the paved road to the playground,
the end of the dam, the Mimosa trees by the dam, and the Mimosa trees across
from the middle parking lot. Also seen was a PHILADELPHIA VIREO, and on October
2nd, two GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLERS. There are no reports from the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Marietta, in Cobb Co. in this report.
From the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
in Cobb Co. on October 3rd. comes a report of a LEAST FLYCATCHER along the river
to the right of the main trail from the parking lot to the bathrooms down near
the well-known "sparrow field".
Also at Cochran Shoals, on Oct. 3 YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHERS, MARSH WRENS and
SEDGE WRENS were seen in the "sparrow field" next to the bathrooms.
A report from the Standing Boy Wildlife Management Area in NW Muscogee Co. north
of Columbus includes 16 warbler species and 3 PHILADELPHIA VIREOS.
A report from Phinizy Swamp in Richmond Co. in Augusta ON Oct.1st comes a report
of 64 WOOD STORKS, GREAT EGRETS, and GREEN-WINGED TEAL, but the best bird was an
AMERICAN AVOCET, the first reported from Phinizy Swamp.
A GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE was reported from the EL Huie Land Application
Facility in Clayton Co. on Oct 2nd. Do not confuse this with the domestic Goose
also seen at the facility lately. Also seen were NORTHERN SHOVELERS and
GREEN-WINGED TEAL.
A report from Lake Acworth in Cobb Co. notes a juvenile BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER.
From along the Oconee River below the Lake Sinclair dam near Milledgeville in
Baldwin Co. comes a report of a BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO on Sept. 28th.
A LINCOLN'S SPARROW was seen under a pole feeder in Tucker in Dekalb Co. on Oct.
2nd. Check those feeders! |
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10/2008