January 2010 Georgia Statewide RBA Transcripts

january 2010 georgia statewide rba summaries. . .
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Jan 25	Jan 28	Jan 29	Jan 30

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.

* Georgia statewide
* January 30, 2010
* GAGA1001.30

- Birds Reported

Tundra Swan
IVORY GULL (deceased)
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD (not seen)
VIRGINIA'S WARBLER

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 30, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 30, 2010 (7:09 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

A TUNDRA SWAN first reported on the 14th from Paris Lake at Georgia Highlands College near Rome, and in Floyd County, has been recently missed at Paris Lake but has been refound at a small lake located on the north side of Industrial Blvd. very near the college, see the following posts for detailed directions for the new location. The swan was last reported on the 30th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R9296
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11941
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11972
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R15906
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16528
Today's post:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R21441

Yesterday evening the first Georgia record IVORY GULL, an adult, first found at West Point Lake near West Point (Troup County), Georgia on the 25th, the southernmost IVORY GULL on record, and seen, enjoyed, and photographed by many this week, passed away from injuries probably inflicted by a large predator. Please check Georgia Birders Online
( http://listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html ) for more posted details concerning the gull.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16481
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R18736
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=47556

After being discovered on 1/2, a 2nd Georgia record BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD, an AHY (After Hatching Year) female, was banded at a private residence on St. Simons Island in Glynn County on 1/5. The hummingbird had been seen daily since the banding, but has now not been seen for a couple of days.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5829
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9624
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R5723
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R8349

A VIRGINIA'S WARBLER, Georgia's 2nd, continues daily at a private residence in Valdosta, in Lowndes County. First seen on the 15th, and seen daily since, this warbler is most reliably showing up at first light each morning for a brief period to visit a hummingbird feeder. The homeowner is welcoming folks to try for the bird, contact information is in the second post following.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R10005
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R10670
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11283
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11591
Today's post:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=48870

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* Georgia statewide
* January 29, 2010
* GAGA1001.29

- Birds Reported

IVORY GULL
VIRGINIA'S WARBLER

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 29, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 29, 2010 (8:07 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

This evening the first Georgia record IVORY GULL, an adult, first found at West Point Lake near West Point, Georgia in Troup County on the 25th, the southernmost IVORY GULL on record, and seen, enjoyed, and photographed by many this week, has passed away from injuries probably inflicted by a large predator. Please check Georgia Birders Online
( http://listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html ) for more posted details concerning the gull.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16481
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R18736
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=47556

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* Georgia statewide
* January 28, 2010
* GAGA1001.28

- Birds Reported

Northern Pintail
Common Goldeneye
Eared Grebe
IVORY GULL
THAYER'S GULL
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
VIRGINIA'S WARBLER

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 28, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 28, 2010 (7:50 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

NORTHERN PINTAILS were seen at West Point Lake in Troup County on the 26th and the 27th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R19067

COMMON GOLDENEYES were seen on both the 26th and 27th, and EARED GREBES were seen on the 26th, at West Point Lake in Troup County during successful searches to relocate the adult Ivory Gull.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R17421
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R19067

A first Georgia record IVORY GULL, an adult, was found at West Point Lake and Dam near West Point, Georgia, and in Troup County on the 25th. The bird has been relocated and photographed, sometimes at quite close range, daily since then. Currently there are at least 41 reports on Georgia Birders Online ( http://listserv.uga.edu/archives/gabo-l.html ) concerning the bird.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16481
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R18736

During the morning search for the Ivory Gull on the 26th a 1st winter THAYER'S GULL was found and photographed at West Point Dam near West Point, Georgia, in Troup County. The bird has not been reported since.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R17268
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R17715
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R18494

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* Georgia statewide
* January 25, 2010
* GAGA1001.25

- Birds Reported

Tundra Swan
Northern Pintail
Common Goldeneye
Golden Eagle
IVORY GULL
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
VIRGINIA'S WARBLER

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 26, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 25, 2010 (10:02 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

A TUNDRA SWAN first reported on the 14th from Paris Lake at Georgia Highlands College near Rome, and in Floyd County, has been recently missed at Paris Lake but has been refound at a small lake located on the north side of Industrial Blvd., see the following posts for detailed directions for the new location. The swan was last reported on the 25th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R9296
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11941
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11972
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R12463
Latest posts:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R15060
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R15906
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16404
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16528
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16987

NORTHERN PINTAILS have been seen since the 20th at the E.L. Huie Land Application Facility in Clayton County.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R13480
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R14158
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R14577
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R15158
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R15465

50+ COMMON GOLDENEYES were seen on the 25th at West Point Lake during
50+ the successful search to relocate the IVORY GULL.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16481

A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at Arrowhead Wildlife Education Center in Floyd County on the 23rd.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R14894

A first Georgia record IVORY GULL was found at West Point Lake and Dam near West Point in Troup County on the 25th. The bird was relocated and photographed later in the day.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16310
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16379
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16481
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R16886

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* Georgia statewide
* January 20, 2010
* GAGA1001.20

- Birds Reported

Tundra Swan
Canvasback
Glaucous Gull
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
VIRGINIA'S WARBLER
LAPLAND LONGSPUR

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 20, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 20, 2010 (8:55 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

A TUNDRA SWAN first reported on the 14th from Paris Lake at Georgia Highlands College near Rome, and in Floyd County, has been recently missed at Paris Lake but has been refound at a small lake located on the north side of Industrial Blvd., see the following posts for detailed directions for the new location. The swan was last reported on the 19th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R9296
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11941
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11972
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R12463

6 CANVASBACKS were found on the 19th at the Mashburn Road pond in Gordon County.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R12463

On the 17th a GLAUCOUS GULL was reported from West Point Lake in Troup County. On the 18th a GLAUCOUS GULL was reported from Tybee Island in Chatham County.
West Point Lake post:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11004
Tybee Island posts:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11085
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11236
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R11873
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R13172

After being discovered on 1/2, a 2nd Georgia record BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD, an AHY (After Hatching Year) female, was banded at a private residence on St. Simons Island in Glynn County on 1/5. On 1/8 the bird was not seen early but then seen regularly from between 9 AM and 1 PM, and then again regularly at 3:15 PM for at least an hour. So far the hummer has continued everyday at the site since the banding. However, there has not been word for the last two days concerning the Buff-bellied. This does not indicate that the hummer has departed and the compiler should have an update sometime tomorrow as to whether the bird is still present or not. Contact procedures and location information are contained in the first two following GABO-L posts. Please try to limit your calls to the homeowners to requesting permission to visit and to scheduling your visit, using for directions the information contained in the posts. Please attempt to carpool as much as possible to minimize disruption for the homeowners. Also, it is requested that flashes not be used when photographing the hummingbird.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5829
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9624
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R5723
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R8349

LAPLAND LONGSPURS were last reported from Sam Smith Park in Cartersville in Bartow County on the 16th. The high count for this flock, which was first found on December 12th, has been 36.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0912&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=17281
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R8313
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R9422
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R10340

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* Georgia statewide
* January 16, 2010
* GAGA1001.16

- Birds Reported

Greater White-fronted Goose
Snow Goose
Tundra Swan
Gadwall
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Canvasback
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
COMMON MERGANSER (not seen)
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
VIRGINIA'S WARBLER
LAPLAND LONGSPUR

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 17, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 16, 2010 (7:08 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE continue on The Bartow County Loop and LAPLAND LONGSPURS continue at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville in Bartow County.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R8313
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R9422
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R10340

A SNOW GOOSE (a dark, or blue-morph, adult) was found on the 12th at the Mashburn Road pond in northern Gordon County. The bird was last reported as of the 13th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R8095
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R8744

A TUNDRA SWAN first reported from Georgia Highlands College near Rome, in Floyd County, as of the 14th, was also seen on the 15th, but missed on the 16th.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R9296
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R10340

GADWALL, AMERICAN BLACK DUCK, NORTHERN PINTAIL, CANVASBACK, GREATER SCAUP, and LESSER SCAUP have all been reported from the John T. Briscoe Reservoir in Walton County on or since the 13th per the following posts.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R8563
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R8876
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R10085

The female COMMON MERGANSER first found on 1/4 at the Carter's Reregulation Lake in Murray County, as well as the female COMMON MERGANSER first found on 1/12 at Lake Acworth in Cobb County have not been seen recently.

A VIRGINIA'S WARBLER, Georgia's 2nd when accepted, first seen on the 15th, and first reported as a Nashville Warbler, has been validated today via analysis of video taken of the bird. The Virginia's was first seen on the 15th, and was also seen on the 16th and the 17th. Visitors will be trying to relocate the warbler at first light Monday morning. Since the 15th this warbler is only showing up at first light or shortly thereafter, and only for a brief period. The homeowner is welcoming folks to try for the bird and requests a call or an email prior to folks visiting coming, contact information is in the second post following.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R10005
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R10670

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* Georgia statewide
* January 11, 2010
* GAGA1001.11

- Birds Reported

ROSS'S GOOSE
Canvasback
COMMON EIDER
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
COMMON MERGANSER
American Avocet
Whimbrel
Marbled Godwit
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
Baltimore Oriole

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 11, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 11, 2010 (8:25 AM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

A ROSS'S GOOSE was seen at the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on the 9th in Cobb County.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R5502
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R5760

Male and female CANVASBACKS were found on Lake Acworth in Cobb County on
1/9 and relocated there on 1/10.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R5616
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R6827

3 female COMMON EIDERS continue at a jetty at Sea Island in Glynn County.
Also seen at the site were SURF SCOTERS, a WHITE-WINGED SCOTER, and BLACK SCOTERS. Please be aware that Sea Island is a private island and you must be a member, have member sponsorship, or be a guest of Sea Island Resorts for entry.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R6239
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R6634
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R7067

The female COMMON MERGANSER first found on 1/4 at the Carter's Reregulation Lake in Murray County was relocated today near the Hwy 136 bridge at the lower end of the lake.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=15539

In Glynn County from the huge new birding platform at the Vistor Information Center on the Jekyll Island Causeway, on 1/10, 37 AMERICAN AVOCETS, 1 WHIMBREL, and 12 MARBLED GODWITS were seen.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R6239

After being discovered on 1/2, a 2nd Georgia record BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD, an AHY (After Hatching Year) female, was banded at a private residence on St. Simons Island in Glynn County on 1/5. So far the hummer has continued everyday at the site since the banding through the 11th. On 1/8 the bird was not seen early but then regularly from between 9 AM and 1 PM, and then again regularly at 3:15 PM for at least an hour. Contact procedures and location information are contained in some of the following GABO-L posts. Please try to limit your calls to the homeowners to requesting permission and scheduling your visit, using the posts for directions instead. Please attempt to carpool as much as possible to minimize disruption for the homeowners. Also, it is requested that flashes not be used when photographing the hummingbird.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5829
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6759
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9624
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8035
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8305
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=11192
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=11342
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R5723
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R6200
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R6239
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R7067
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R7291

A BALTIMORE ORIOLE, probably relocated, was seen on 1/9 in Dekalb County.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R5420

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* Georgia statewide
* January 8, 2010
* GAGA1001.08

- Birds Reported

BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 9, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 8, 2010 (8:32 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

A 2nd Georgia record BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD, thought to be an immature female, was banded at a private residence on St. Simons Island in Glynn County on 1/5. So far the hummer has continued everyday at the site since the banding. On 1/8 the bird was not seen early but then regularly from between 9 AM and 1 PM, and then again regularly at 3:15 PM for at least an hour. Contact procedures and location information are contained in some of the following GABO-L posts. Please try to limit your calls to the homeowners to requesting permission and scheduling your visit, using the posts for directions. Please attempt to carpool as much as possible to minimize disruption for the homeowners. Also, it is requested that flashes not be used when photographing the hummingbird.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5829
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6759
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9624
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8035
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8305
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=11192
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=11342

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* Georgia statewide
* January 7, 2010
* GAGA1001.07

- Birds Reported

BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK
Greater White-fronted Goose
Lesser Scaup
COMMON EIDER
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
COMMON MERGANSER
Ruddy Duck
Piping Plover
American Oystercatcher
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
Painted Bunting

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 8, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 7, 2010 (10:55 AM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

49 BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS were found on the east side of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area in Glynn County just south of Darien on 1/6. The Long-billed Dowitcher flock previously seen was not relocated, the impoundments where the dowitchers were last seen has been flooded.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R3618
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R4226

The Six GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE first found on 1/3 on the Bartow County Loop were relocated on 1/5. The Snow Goose previously seen with the White-fronted Geese was not relocated.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2777

3 female COMMON EIDERS were seen near a jetty at Sea Island in Glynn County on the 5th and 6th. Common Eiders, both male and female have been seen in the area of the jetty since November 6th and with numbers as high as 6. Also seen at the Sea Island site for the eiders this week were LESSER SCAUP, SURF SCOTER, BLACK SCOTER, RUDDY DUCK, PIPING PLOVER, and AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER. A PIPING PLOVER was also reported from the Andrew's Island Causeway in Brunswick in Glynn County on the 6th. Please be aware that Sea Island is a private island and you must be a member, have member sponsorship, or be a guest of Sea Island Resorts for entry.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R3399
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R3559
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&P=R3618

The female COMMON MERGANSER found on 1/4 at the Carter's Reregulation Lake in Murray County was relocated on 1/5 but has not been seen since then.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6202

A 2nd Georgia record BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD was banded at a private residence on St. Simons Island in Glynn County on 1/5. The hummer is continuing at the site since. Contact procedures and location information are contained in some of the following GABO-L posts.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5829
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6759
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=9624
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8035
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=8305

A male PAINTED BUNTING first reported at a feeder at a private residence in Carrollton, in Carroll County, on 12/28, was still being seen on 1/6. If you wish to try to see this bird please call the RBA and leave your name and telephone number. Jeff will respond with contact information. The bird has been frequenting the feeder since the middle of December.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0912&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=35857
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0912&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=38429

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* Georgia statewide
* January 4, 2010
* GAGA1001.04

- Birds Reported

Greater White-fronted Goose
Snow Goose
Redhead
COMMON EIDER
COMMON MERGANSER
Long-billed Dowitcher
Rufous Hummingbird
ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER
Swainson's Thrush
LAPLAND LONGSPUR
Rusty Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Pine Siskin

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hotline: Georgia Rare Bird Alert
date: January 5, 2010
number: 770-493-8862
to report: 770-493-8862 or lambertsewell AT att.net
coverage: Statewide
compiled: January 4, 2010 (6:59 PM)
compiler: Jeff Sewell
transcriber: Mark McShane

Six GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE and one SNOW GOOSE were found on 1/3 on the Bartow County Loop.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2777

REDHEADS have been reported from Tribble Mill Park in Gwinnett County on 12/31, from Lake Loretta in Albany in Dougherty County on 12/31, from Woody Lake in Union County on 1/1, and from Lake Horton in Fayette County on 1/1.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0912&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=39447
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0912&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=38704
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=797
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=1027

A female COMMON EIDER was reported twice on 1/1 from Sea Island in Glynn County. Please be aware that Sea Island is a private island and membership or sponsorship is required for visitor entry. Up to 6 COMMON EIDER have been reported together from the site in December.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=906
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=1539

A female COMMON MERGANSER was found on 1/4 at the Carter's Reregulation Lake in Murray County. A COMMON MERGANSER was also reported secondhand from Lake Burton in Rabun County as seen on 1/3.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4028
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4273
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4870
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4397

LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS were reported from the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area in McIntosh County on both 12/31 and 1/1.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=371
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=1539

RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRDS were reported both from Rising Fawn in Dade County on 1/2, and from Atlanta in Fulton County on 1/4.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=2324
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=3226
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=3499

An ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER was reported as being seen west of Folkston, on the eastern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp on both 12/27 and 12/30.

The SWAINSON'S THRUSH previously reported from Christ's Church on St.
Simons Island, in Glynn County, was relocated on 1/2.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=2566

A LAPLAND LONGSPUR, probably relocated, was seen at Sam Smith Park (Senior Aquatic Center), Cartersville, in Bartow County on 1/3. This bird is probably a remnant of the flock which has been seen off and on at the location since 12/12. A total of 36 LAPLAND LONGSPURS were counted in this flock on 12/16.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=2777

Around 200 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS were reported as seen in Henry County on 12/30.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0912&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=39553

A BREWER'S BLACKBIRD was seen at the Hugh M. Gillis Public Fishing Area
(PFA) in Laurens County and about 50 were estimated on 1/3 on the Bartow County Loop.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2116
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=2777

A PINE SISKIN was seen on 1/1 in Fannin County. Another PINE SISKIN was found on 1/4 in Atlanta in Fulton County.
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=182
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1001&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3499

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