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.net
Coverage: Statewide
Compiled: 5/29/09 (9:59pm)
Compiler: Jeff Sewell
Transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Arctic Tern
Connecticut Warbler
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Willow Flycatcher
Red-breasted Merganser
Swallow-tailed Kite
Red Crossbills
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Red-necked Phalarope (not seen)
Baird's Sandpiper (not seen)

A low pressure system pushed some birds inland this week. On 5/24 an Arctic Tern was seen on Cumberland Island. A dead Sooty Shearwater was found there as well. Storm Petrels were seen over Cumberland Sound, some Wilson's but some unidentified.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=37250
http://wingsoverga.com/CamdenCoBirdingSites.html#CumberlandIsland

The Red-necked Phalarope and Braid's Sandpiper seen in Bartow were not relocated.
http://wingsoverga.com/BartowCountyBirdingSites.html#BartowCountyLoop

The Pacific Loon at Lake Russell appears to have left as well.

The Connecticut Warbler at Henderson Park has not been seen recently. A Connecticut Warbler was seen however at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on 5/28.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=38799

The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher continues in McDonough as of 5/28.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=39075

Golden-crowned Kinglet, Least Flycatcher and Red-breasted Nuthatches were seen along Hale Ridge Road in NE Georgia on 5/25. Swainson's Warblers were seen on Burrell's Ford Road. Red Crossbills were seen at the home of Mr. Kilby.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=36004
http://wingsoverga.com/RabunCountyBirdingSites.html#BurrellsFordRd

A female Red-breasted Merganser was seen at a private pond in Ringgold on 5/28.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=38121

On 5/28 on the Cook's Trail at the Sandy Creek Nature Center 2 Swainson's Warblers, Kentucky Warblers, Prothonotary Warblers and others were seen.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=39306

Swallow-tailed Kites were seen on 5/27 in Bulloch County near Arcola Road.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=37747

A Willow Flycatcher was seen in the Kroger Office Park (Mercer Wetlands) behind Strayer University on 5/24 and again on 5/26.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=34732
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=36707

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Hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
Number: 770-493-8862
To Report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.net
Coverage: Statewide
Compiled: 5/22/09 (7:47pm)
Compiler: Jeff Sewell
Transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Connecticut Warbler (not seen)
Mourning Warbler (not seen)
Willow Flycatcher
Bank Swallow
Dickcissel
Grasshopper Sparrow
Common Raven
White-rumped Sandpiper

The 2 Connecticut Warblers at Henderson Park have not been seen since 5/21.

A Mourning Warbler reported from Clyde Shepherd Nature Center was not relocated.

Willow Flycatchers have been reported from three locations in Georgia;

One bird is at the Ingles in Blairsville.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14435

Two new birds were reported 5/22 from Atlanta. They were in the area of Custer Ave between Boulevard and Moreland near the 'Spillway 2' sign in a mowed grassy area near the City of Atlanta Bleach plant on Custer. The second bird was heard near the entrance to the nearby landfill but access to the landfill itself was not allowed.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=30788
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=31616

Two Bank Swallows as well as several other species of swallow, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow and an American Kestrel were seen on the Brandon Farm Rd/Taff Road loop.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=28124
http://wingsoverga.com/BartowCountyBirdingSites.html

Brasstown Bald is a good place to bird this time of year to see some of the high elevation nesters. Common Ravens have been seen here as well.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=27785
http://wingsoverga.com/UnionCountyBirdingSites.html#BrasstownBald

Rabun Bald and other places in Rabun County such as Warwoman Rd. are also good places to find Common Ravens.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=24852
http://wingsoverga.com/RabunCountyBirdingSites.html

White-rumped Sandpipers were seen at E.L. Huie on 5/22.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=31221
http://wingsoverga.com/ClaytonCoBirdingSites.html#ELHuie

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Hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
Number: 770-493-8862
To Report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.net
Coverage: Statewide
Compiled: 5/19/09(10:03 pm)
Compiler: Jeff Sewell
Transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Connecticut Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
Scarlet Tanager
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Brown Creeper
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Purple Sandpiper
Horned Grebe
Scarlet Tanager
Veery
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Canada Warbler
Common Raven

As of 5/19 a Connecticut Warbler continued at Henderson Park. The bird was seen and heard all day. Park at the playground parking lot, face the lake and take the trail to the left, the White Trail.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=24079
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=25167
http://wingsoverga.com/DeKalbCoBirdingSites.html#HendersonPark

As of 5/16 a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher remains in McDonough.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=20904

Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Golden-crowned Kinglet were reported from Coleman River Rd. in Rabun County on 5/11.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15064

A Willow Flycatcher was reported from Harold Hefner Park in Elijay on 5/11.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15064
http://wingsoverga.com/GilmerCountyBirdingSites.html#HaroldHefnerRiverPark

A late Purple Sandpiper was reported from north beach on Tybee Island on 5/15.
A late Horned Grebe was seen the same day at Fort Pulaski.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=21169
http://wingsoverga.com/ChathamCoBirdingSites.html#TybeeIslandFtPulaski

2 Kentucky Warblers were reported from the Buford Fish Hatchery in Cumming.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=21437
http://wingsoverga.com/ForsythCoBirdingSites.html#BufordFishHatchery

4 Scarlet Tanagers were reported from the Jones Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Unit. on 5/16.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=21437
http://wingsoverga.com/FultonCoBirdingSites.html#JonesBridge

Brasstown Bald is one place to look for high elevation birds that are normally only seen in passing during migration. Veeries, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and Canada Warblers may be found here as they were on 5/17.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22766
http://wingsoverga.com/UnionCountyBirdingSites.html#BrasstownBald

2 Common Ravens were seen the same day at Sosebee Cove.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=22766
http://wingsoverga.com/UnionCountyBirdingSites.html#SosebeeCove

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Hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
Number: 770-493-8862
To Report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.net
Coverage: Statewide
Compiled: 5/13/09(8:03 pm)
Compiler: Jeff Sewell
Transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Black-headed Gull
Connecticut Warbler
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Lincoln's Sparrow
Canada Warbler
Red-breasted Merganser
Willow Flycatcher
Black-crowned Night-Heron

A Black-headed Gull was seen on a sand bar north of St. Catherine's Island on 5/13.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=18123

At Henderson Park on 5/13, 2 Connecticut Warblers and a Gray-cheeked Thrush were seen as well as Swainson's Thrush, Veery and Wood Thrush. The warblers were not relocated later in the day.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17296
http://wingsoverga.com/DeKalbCoBirdingSites.html#HendersonPark

A Lincoln's Sparrow was found on private property in Catoosa County on 5/12.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=16992

Gray-cheeked Thrush and Canada Warbler were seen at the Botanical Gardens in Athens on 5/12.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=16063
http://wingsoverga.com/ClarkeCoBirdingSites.html#StateBotGardens

A Red-breasted Merganser was found at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds near Hiawasee on 5/12. A Merlin previously reported from the area was not relocated.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15435

A Willow Flycatcher has returned to Blairsville. This is one of the few consistant places in Georgia to find this species.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14435

On 5/11 a Black-crowned Night-Heron was seen at Chicopee Lake which is part of the Elachee Nature Center.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14847

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Hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
Number: 770-493-8862
To Report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.net
Coverage: Statewide
Compiled: 5/10/09(8:43 pm)
Compiler: Jeff Sewell
Transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Mourning Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Swallow-tailed Kite
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Dickcissel
American Kestrel
Stilt Sandpiper

A Mourning Warbler reported from the State Botanical Garden was not relocated.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11867
http://wingsoverga.com/ClarkeCoBirdingSites.html#StateBotGardens

Another Mourning Warbler was reported from the Boardwalk at the Okefenokee Swamp. A pair of Swallow-tailed Kites were seen as well.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13479

A Wilson's Warbler was seen near a truck stop at exit 12 on I-285.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12115

A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher has returned to McDonough.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11993

A Dickcissel was reported from Cobb Cheek Rd in Sumter County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=11727

An American Kestrel was reported from Gilmer County.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=13617

4 Stilt Sandpipers were reported from the sod farm near the Etowah Indian Mounds.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=12812

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* Hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
Number: 770-493-8862
To Report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell@att.net
Coverage: Statewide
Compiled: 5/1/09(6:04 pm)
Compiler: Jeff Sewell
Transcriber: Lois Stacey

Birds reported:

Pacific Loon
Dickcissel
Bobolink
Pine Siskin
Painted Bunting
Caspian Tern

Two Pacific Loons continued at Lake Russell as of 4/28.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0904&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=53852

Dickcissel and Bobolink were reported from the Bostwick Sod Farm on 4/29.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0904&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=55853
http://wingsoverga.com/MorganCoBirdingSites.html#BostwickSodFarm

A few Pine Siskins continue in Georgia. They are still visiting feeders in Lamar, Whitfield and Tucker Counties.

A Painted Bunting has visited a feeder in Bethlehem, Georgia. This is north of their normal range.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0904&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=57205

A Caspian Tern was seen at the Carter's Re-regulation Lake.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0904&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=56308
http://www.wingsoverga.com/MurrayCountyBirdingSites.html#CartersLake

Migrants continue to move through.

13 species of warbler were seen at Dawson Forest.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0904&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=57422
http://wingsoverga.com/DawsonCoBirdingSites.html#DawsonForestWMA

And 18 species at Kennesaw Mountain.
http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0905&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1109
http://wingsoverga.com/CobbCountyBirdingSites.html#KennesawMountain

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