The Near Georgia Report* - www.neargareport.com - by Mark McShane

THE NGR - RARE BIRD ALERT (RBA) PORTION - NOW IN RETIREMENT

2012-01-29T10:55:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

After 3 years and about 2500 posts the Rare Bird Alert (RBA) portion of The Near Georgia Report is now in retirement for states and locations outside of Georgia. The best birds of the year for Georgia will continue to be posted (annual Georgia Alert posts) for my record keeping.
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The site will remain open and the Sidebar and Pages 1-10 (Georgia Birding Information and Resources) content will continue to be updated and expanded. Eventually a new website or blog, with a new form factor, may be built for them (and other new sections as well):

Cable-Tie Sight Guide, Georgia RUFF and STKI Watches,
General and Regional Information,
Georgia Information,
Georgia Birding on My Mind,
Seawatching, Pelagics, Tides/Marine Forecasts,
Weather, Navigation and GPS,
Field Guides, References, Books,
Birding by Ear, and Tech,
Optics, Videos, and Phonescoping
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Among the factors contributing to me considering and taking this course there is one that stands out: eBird!!!
(what follows here is well known to dedicated eBirders!)

Besides much overall enthusiasm and love for the reporting of the rare, casual, and accidental birds in the region, one reason that I started The Near Georgia Report in 2009 was that I knew that many, many great birds that were being reported on the birding listservs and email groups in the near Georgia region were not being posted to eBird, and that I could provide a service to Georgia birders and others (and myself) who were interested in learning more about them by tracking them all down as possible and posting them all in one place.

That is no longer the case! Currently in 2012, and commensurate with the huge growth of both the use of eBird by birders, and the further refinement and enhancement of the technical power and ability of eBird to manage and present bird sighting data to birders in the past several years, I feel that virtually every rare, casual, and accidental bird of significance found in the 7 southeasternmost states that The Near Georgia Report has covered is now posted to eBird in a fairly timely manner. I am sure that there are still some great birds which are only posted to listservs and birding email groups but I think that these are now more the rarer exception rather than the rule.

Most birders that find and/or chase rare, casual, and accidental birds are very serious and successful in the effort, there is a good number of them out there, and most of them are very serious also in reporting these birds to eBird in a timely manner. So things continue to evolve.

Now, with enhanced eBird Alerts, notifications of reports of all of the rare, casual, and accidental species sightings that many of us are interested in can be made to us hourly or daily on smartphones or to our computers. This is a very fast, easy, efficient, and comprehensive way to learn of the great birds in our region. This way there are hundreds, if not thousands, of reporters contributing and distributing reports, many actually in real time, and most at least same day, to us all if we desire it! An amazing resource and tool indeed!

Setting up and managing these notifications is fast and easy with eBird:

1. Register and become an eBird user at ebird.org
2. Once in eBird go to My eBird
3. Go to Manage My Alerts
4. Subscribe to the ABA Rarities alert (Email alerts for observations of rare birds, ABA code 3 and above, for the entire ABA Area) as desired.
5. Subscribe to additional Rare Bird Alerts (Email alerts for rare birds in a particular area, which you specify) as desired.

You can then set these alerts to notify you hourly or daily.

For example my eBird alerts for the ABA Area and the near Georgia region are set as follows:

ABA Rarities - Daily

Rare Birds - Alabama, Daily
Rare Birds - Florida, Daily
Rare Birds - Georgia, Hourly
Rare Birds - Mississippi, Daily
Rare Birds - North Carolina, Daily
Rare Birds - South Carolina, Daily
Rare Birds - Tennessee, Daily
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I would strongly encourage all birders who are interested in keeping up with reports of rare, casual, and accidental species sightings in our region, or any region, in the best way possible to register as a user with eBird, and set up and use eBird's rare bird alerts in order to obtain the latest notifications regarding rare bird reports!
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Thanks to All for your reading and support of the RBA at The Near Georgia Report over the past 3 years!

Hopefully mandatory RBA Blogger Rehab won't be too lengthy, withdrawal too severe, and relapses few and far between!

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER - Cockroach Bay, Hillsborough County, FL - 1/18,20/12

2012-01-20T22:29:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER was found near Cockroach Bay in Hillsborough County, Florida on 1/18 and was relocated today.

The latest post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1201&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=231122

The posts from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1201&L=FLARBA&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=31054
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1201&L=FLARBA&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=33107
Revised directions, images:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1201&L=FLARBA&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=33899

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Snow Bunting - Tybee Island, GA - 1/11/12 - UPDATED

2012-01-11T18:51:00.014-05:00

Hi All,

A Snow Bunting was found on the beach near the north point of Tybee Island, Georgia on 1/11.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=13521

Good In an Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 1/12 UPDATE from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=14545

The 1/13 UPDATE from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=15887
Great photos:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=16355

The 1/14 UPDATE from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=17050

AMERICAN FLAMINGOS - Lake Ingraham, Cape Sable, Everglades National Park, FL - 1/9/12

2012-01-09T18:29:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

18 AMERICAN FLAMINGOS, seen and photographed at Lake Ingraham at Cape Sable in Everglades National Park, Florida (and only accessible by boat), were reported on 1/9.

The post from the TAS Miami Bird Board:
http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/64184.html

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Manx Shearwaters - Pelagic Trip, McIntosh County, GA - 1/6/12

2012-01-07T18:46:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

45 Manx Shearwaters were seen on a pelagic trip off of McIntosh County on 1/6.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=9674

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The Near Georgia Report* - Friday Weekly Summary - 1/6/12

2012-01-06T23:20:00.010-05:00

The Near Georgia Report* - Friday Weekly Summary - 1/6/12
31 December - 6 January, SPECIES REPORTED BY NGR POST DATE AND STATE:

Painted Redstart - 1/6 - MS
Manx Shearwater - 1/6 - GA
Razorbill - 1/6 - GA
Harlequin Duck - 1/5 - NC
Red-necked Grebe - 1/4 - GA
Anna's Hummingbird - 1/4 - NC
Northern Goshawk - 1/2 - SC
Anna's Hummingbird - 1/2 - AL
Northern Goshawk - 1/2 - NC
Green-tailed Towhee - 1/2 - GA
Great Blue Heron white-morph "Great White Heron" - 1/1 - NC
Great Cormorant - 1/1 - FL
LA SAGRA'S FLYCATCHER - 1/1 - FL
HOODED CRANE - 1/1 - TN
Western Grebe - 12/31 - TN
BROWN BOOBY - 12/31 - FL
Black-chinned Hummingbird - 12/31 - GA
SHINY COWBIRD - 12/31 - MS

Friday Weekly Summary Posts provide a weekly update, and let you know, even if there are no NGR birds reported in a given week, that The NGR is alive, well, and still on the job! NGR weeks always start on Saturdays! :^)

Current NGR RBA MODE: CASUAL
See Modus Operandi section for mode descriptions.

THIS WEEK'S NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS:

GA - Green-tailed Towhee
FL - BROWN BOOBY, LA SAGRA'S FLYCATCHER
AL - Anna's Hummingbird
MS - Painted Redstart, SHINY COWBIRD
TN - HOODED CRANE
NC - Harlequin Duck, Northern Goshawk, Anna's Hummingbird
SC - Northern Goshawk

THIS WEEK'S POSSIBLE OR PROBABLE BIRDS (See the 2012 POSSIBLE OR PROBABLE BIRDS section):

None

GREAT RELOCATIONS THIS WEEK (See the 2012 NEWS AND UPDATES section):

TN - HOODED CRANE

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Painted Redstart - Ocean Springs, MS - 1/5-6/12 - UPDATED

2012-01-06T23:01:00.012-05:00

Hi All,

A Painted Redstart was found during the Ocean Springs, Mississippi Christmas Bird Count held on 1/5. The bird has been relocated today as well.

The MissBird posts from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1325791760
Location and GPS:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1325803532
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1325857382
Photos:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1325900406

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 1/7 UPDATE MissBird post from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1325948026

The 1/8 and 1/9 UPDATE MissBird post from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1326149244

The 1/11 UPDATE MissBird post from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1326324490

The 1/13 UPDATE MissBird post from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1326492841

Manx Shearwaters and Razorbill - Whale/Pelagic Trip, Brunswick, GA - 1/4/12

2012-01-06T14:55:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

20 Manx Shearwaters and 1 Razorbill were seen offshore, from Brunswick, Georgia on 1/4.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=8042

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Harlequin Ducks - Masonboro Inlet, New Hanover County, NC - 1/5/12

2012-01-05T20:19:00.004-05:00

Hi All,

Three Harlequin Ducks were reported on 1/5 from Masonboro Inlet near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2012-01/msg00096.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Red-necked Grebe - Lake Seminole, GA - 1/4/12

2012-01-04T18:28:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

A Red-necked Grebe was seen in Georgia waters at Lake Seminole in the southwestern tip of Georgia on 1/4.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=4549

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Anna's Hummingbird - New Bern, NC - 1/4/12

2012-01-04T13:16:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

The Anna's Hummingbird first seen in 2011 in New Bern, North Carolina continues as of 1/4.

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2012-01/msg00067.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Goshawk - Savannah Spoil Site, Savannah CBC, Jasper County, SC - 1/2/12

2012-01-02T23:04:00.007-05:00

Hi All,

A Northern Goshawk was seen and photographed at the Savannah Spoil Site during the Savannah Georgia CBC in Jasper County, South Carolina on 1/2.

The posts from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2012-01/msg00043.html
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2012-01/msg00061.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Anna's Hummingbird - Birmingham, AL - 1/2/12

2012-01-02T22:44:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A young female Anna's Hummingbird was banded in the Birmingham, Alabama area on 1/2.

The post from ALBirds:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/albirds/message/12072

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Goshawk - Alligator River NWR, NC - 12/30/11

2012-01-02T18:51:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

A Northern Goshawk was seen and photographed on the Alligator River NWR in North Carolina on 12/30/11.

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2012-01/msg00017.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Green-tailed Towhee - Greene County, GA - 1/2/12

2012-01-02T14:01:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

An incredible 2nd Georgia state record Green-tailed Towhee was found during the Lake Oconee Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on 12/20 and has been seen, photographed, and videoed by many since! The bird continues into the new year.

The latest post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1201&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=2336

The 12/31 Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L) post from Yours Truly with video and GPS:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=29561

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Great Blue Heron white-morph "Great White Heron" - Eno River, NC - 1/1/12

2012-01-01T20:27:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A Great Blue Heron white-morph "Great White Heron" first seen in 2011 was relocated on New Years Day on the Eno River in North Carolina.

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2012-01/msg00008.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Great Cormorant and LA SAGRA'S FLYCATCHER - Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, FL - 1/1/12

2012-01-01T14:23:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A LA SAGRA'S FLYCATCHER first found at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne, Florida in December was relocated this morning.

The post from the TAS Miami Bird Board:
http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/63616.html

The 12/27 post:
http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/63284.html

Also a Great Cormorant found at the same park in December was relocated as well, latest post from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=28947

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

HOODED CRANE Continues - Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Meigs County, TN - 1/1/12 - UPDATED

2012-01-01T13:28:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

The could-be ABA rarity Code 5 HOODED CRANE (a Siberian and Manchurian crane which winters in China, Korea, and Japan), provenance unknown, and first reported with Sandhill Cranes at the famous Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Meigs County, Tennessee on 12/13/11, continues as of 1/1/12! The Hooded Crane has been see almost daily at the site since first found. There has been speculation that this may be the same bird that was seen in Idaho during spring 2010, and in Nebraska during spring 2011!

My 12/17 video update from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L) including GPS coordinates:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=15954

The latest post from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Hooded-Crane-in-View-Ths-Morning-at-Hiwassee-Wildlife-Refuge

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 1/5 UPDATE from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Hooded-Seen-Again-at-Hiwassee,1

The 1/6 UPDATE from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Hiwassee-Wildlife-Refuge-Update,1

Western Grebe - Reelfoot Lake, TN - 12/31/11

2011-12-31T23:22:00.007-05:00

Hi All,

A Western Grebe was found at Reelfoot Lake, near Tiptonville, in extreme northwestern Tennessee on 12/31.

The posts from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Reelfoot-Western-Grebe-etc
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Correction-to-Reelfoot-post

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

BROWN BOOBY - Fishing Trip, Ponce de Leon Inlet, FL - 12/30/11

2011-12-31T22:40:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A BROWN BOOBY was seen on a fishing trip out of Ponce de Leon Inlet, Florida on 12/30.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112E&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&T=0&O=D&P=3354

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Black-chinned Hummingbird - St. Simons Island, GA - 12/31/11

2011-12-31T18:57:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

A Black-chinned Hummingbird was reported from St. Simons Island, Georgia on 12/31.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=29694

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

SHINY COWBIRD - Hancock County, MS - 12/31/11

2011-12-31T18:16:00.006-05:00

Hi All,

On New Year's Eve a Shiny Cowbird was reported from Hancock County, Mississippi.

The MissBird post from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1325374762

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Fulmar and GREAT SKUA - Pelagic Trip, Hatteras, NC - 12/29/11

2011-12-30T11:43:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

On 12/29 both a Northern Fulmar and a GREAT SKUA were seen on a pelagic trip out of Hatteras, North Carolina.

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-12/msg00499.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Inca Dove - Greenville, MS - 12/27/11

2011-12-27T20:10:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

An Inca Dove was reported from Greenville in far west central Mississippi on 12/27.

The MissBird post from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1325020737

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

King Eider - Pensacola Beach/Santa Rosa Island, Escambia County, FL - 12/21-22/11

2011-12-22T14:51:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

An ABA rarity Code 2 young male King Eider was found and photographed in the Pensacola Beach/Santa Rosa Island area in Escambia County, Florida on 12/21 and relocated on 12/22. The bird has been moving around the area a bit. An incredible Florida (or Georgia) bird!

The posts from Birdbrains:
Photo -
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=136059
12/22 -
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=146262

The post from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=13512

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Green-tailed Towhee - Greene County, GA - 12/20/11 - UPDATED

2011-12-20T19:42:00.036-05:00

Hi All,

An incredible 2nd Georgia state record Green-tailed Towhee was found during the Lake Oconee Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on 12/20 and seen and photographed by many since!

The posts from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=17137
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=17255
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=17374
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=17926

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 12/21 UPDATE by Yours Truly from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L), good GPS cordinates:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=19177

The 12/22 UPDATE from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=19530

The 12/23 UPDATE from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L), great photos:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=21643

The 12/24 UPDATE from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=22244

The 12/25 UPDATE from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=23492

Great Blue Heron white-morph "Great White Heron", Pomarine Jaegers, Parasitic Jaegers, White-winged Dove - Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA - 12/17/11

2011-12-19T13:28:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

Good birds were found during the Cumberland Island Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on 12/17 out on the Cumberland Island National Seashore on Georgia's southeastern coastal tip:

Great Blue Heron white-morph "Great White Heron"
Inshore Pomarine Jaegers
Inshore Parasitic Jaegers
White-winged Dove (relocated)

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=16618

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Common Merganser - Bartow County, GA - 12/16/11

2011-12-17T13:22:00.004-05:00

Hi All,

A female Common Merganser was found on a small lake on private property in Bartow County, Georgia on 12/16.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=14182

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

HOODED CRANE - Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Meigs County, TN - 12/13-15/11 - UPDATED

2011-12-15T21:42:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

A would-be ABA rarity Code 5 HOODED CRANE (a Siberian and Manchurian crane which winters in China, Korea, and Japan), provenance unknown, was found with Sandhill Cranes at the famous Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Meigs County, Tennessee on 12/13.

The Hooded was seen again on the 14th, and today the 15th. There is even speculation that this may be the same bird that was seen in Idaho during spring 2010, and in Nebraska during spring 2011!

Posts from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Strange-Crane-at-Hiwassee-Wildlife-Refuge

http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/The-Hooded-Crane-Returned-to-Roost-at-Hiwassee-Wildlife-Refuge

http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Hooded-Crane-seen-at-740-am

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

A 12/17 UPDATE, with phonescoped video, by yours truly from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Hooded-Crane-Hiwassee-Wildlife-Refuge-121711

Red-necked Grebe - Chatuge Reservoir, Hiawassee, GA - 12/11/11

2011-12-11T20:01:00.004-05:00

Hi All,

A Red-necked Grebe was spotted on Lake Chatuge near Hiawassee, Geogria on 12/11.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=10792

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

BLACK-HEADED GULL - Grenada Lake, Grenada, MS - 12/8/11

2011-12-08T21:12:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

A BLACK-HEADED GULL was reported from Grenada Lake near Grenada in northwestern Mississippi on 12/8.

The MissBird posts from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1323393047
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1323493232

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Swainson's Hawk - East Naples, Collier County, FL - 12/8/11

2011-12-08T20:42:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

A light-morph adult Swainson's Hawk was reported from East Naples in Collier County, Florida on 12/8.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112B&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&T=0&F=&S=&P=76

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Golden Eagle - Goethe State Forest, Levy County, FL - 12/4/11

2011-12-06T20:34:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

A young Golden Eagle was reported from Cow Creek Road in the Goethe State Forest in Levy County, Florida on 12/4. The post was mislabeled as a Bald Eagle.

The posts from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112A&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=9802
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112A&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=12727

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Ross's Goose and Golden Eagle - Goose Overlook, Noxubee NWR, MS - 12/6/11

2011-12-06T19:03:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

Both a young Ross's Goose and a young Golden Eagle were seen from Goose Overlook at Noxubee NWR near Brooksville, Mississippi on 12/6.

The MissBird post from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1323200376

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Saw-whet Owl - Lamar County, GA - 12/4/11

2011-12-05T23:44:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A 4th of the year, for Georgia, Northern Saw-whet Owl (a foreign recapture) was netted and processed in Lamar County, Georgia early on the morning of 12/4, and I fortunate enough to be one of the two team members who discovered the bird in the net!

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=4815

My GABO-L video post:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6813

History of the bird:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=6725

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Black-legged Kittiwake - Hillsborough County, Gibsonton, FL - 11/26-27/11

2011-12-04T22:55:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

A first winter Black-legged Kittiwake was found and photographed at the Williams Park Fishing Pier in Hillsborough County, Florida last weekend.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=27237

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Common Eider - Tybee Island, GA - 12/4/11

2011-12-04T22:14:00.006-05:00

Hi All,

A Common Eider was twice seen in flight near the north end of Tybee Island, Georgia, on 12/4.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=5690

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Clay-colored Sparrows - Dade City, Pasco County, FL - 12/4/11

2011-12-04T21:50:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

Two Clay-colored Sparrows were found near Dade City in Pasco County, Florida on 12/4.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=21591

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Green-tailed Towhee - Alachua County, FL - 12/4/11 - UPDATED

2011-12-04T20:25:00.008-05:00

Hi All,

A Green-tailed Towhee was found in Alachua County, Florida on 12/4.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112A&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=6519

The post from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&T=0&F=&S=&P=2603

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 12/5 update from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&T=0&F=&S=&P=5099

The 12/7 update from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&T=0&F=&S=&P=5871

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Lapland Longspur - Mama Rosa Ponds, Fort Walton Spray Fields Complex, Okaloosa County, FL - 12/2-3/11

2011-12-03T21:35:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Lapland Longspur was reported on 12/2 from the Mama Rosa Ponds at the Fort Walton Spray Fields Complex in Okaloosa County, Florida. The bird was relocated on the 3rd.

The posts from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&T=0&F=&S=&P=1229
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&T=0&F=&S=&P=3487

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Saw-whet Owl - Lamar County, GA - 12/2/11

2011-12-02T23:11:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A hatch-year female Northern Saw-whet Owl was banded near Milner in Lamar County, Georgia on 12/2.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=3588

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Black-legged Kittiwake (deceased) - W. J. Hooper Reservoir, Henry County, GA - 12/1/11

2011-12-02T19:33:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

An deceased Black-legged Kittiwake was found at W. J. Hooper Reservoir in Henry County, Georgia 12/1.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=3388

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

American Tree Sparrow - Okaloosa County, FL - 12/1/11

2011-12-01T20:17:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

An American Tree Sparrow was reported from Okaloosa County, Florida on 12/1.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1112A&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=2225

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Calliope Hummingbird - Pensacola, FL - 11/29/11

2011-12-01T20:10:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

An immature male Calliope Hummingbird was banded in the Pensacola, Florida area on 11/29. A female Rufous Hummingbird was also banded.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111E&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&T=0&F=&S=&P=1402

The post from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&T=0&F=&S=&P=656

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Broad-tailed Hummingbird - Pensacola, FL - 11/29/11

2011-12-01T20:02:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

An immature Broad-tailed Hummingbird was banded in Pensacola, Florida on 11/29. A Rufous Hummingbird was also banded during the session.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111E&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&T=0&F=&S=&P=1402

The post from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&T=0&F=&S=&P=63

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Saw-whet Owl - Lamar County, GA - 11/30/11

2011-11-30T20:31:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Northern Saw-whet Owl was banded near Milner in Lamar County, Georgia on 11/30.

The posts from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=31323
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=31503

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's) - Bradley Unit, Eufaula NWR, GA - 11/29/11

2011-11-29T22:12:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

An immature Krider's Red-tailed Hawk was seen at the Bradley Unit of the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, near Georgetown, in westernmost central Georgia on 11/29. 45+ American White Pelicans were also seen.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=30332

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Pacific Loon - West Bank Day Use Park, Lake Lanier, GA - 11/29/11

2011-11-29T19:03:00.008-05:00

Hi All,

A Pacific Loon, and two Red-throated Loons, were reported from the West Bank day use park at Lake Lanier in north central Georgia on 11/29.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=29997

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Vermilion Flycatcher - Altamaha WMA, Darien, GA - 11/25-28/11 - UPDATED

2011-11-28T22:59:00.013-05:00

Ash-throated Flycatcher - Lucky Hammock Area, Miami-Dade County, FL - 11/28/11

2011-11-28T21:17:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

An Ash-throated Flycatcher was found on 11/28 in the Lucky Hammock area in southern Miami-Dade County, Florida.

The post from the TAS Miami Bird Board:
http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/61609.html

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Red-necked Grebe - Ocean Pond, Baker County, FL - 11/27/11 - POSSIBLE-PROBABLE

2011-11-28T19:21:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

A probable Red-necked Grebe was seen at Ocean Pond in Baker County, Florida on 11/27.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111D&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&T=0&F=&S=&P=7915

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Long-tailed Duck - Jekyll Island, GA - 11/26-27/11

2011-11-28T13:27:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

A Long-tailed Duck was found amidst huge flocks of sea ducks from the south central beach area of Jekyll Island, Georgia on 11/26. The Long-tailed was refound on 11/27 by yours truly and friends.

The posts from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=27215
Photo:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=29071

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Red-necked Grebe - Ocean Pond, Baker County, FL - 11/27/11 - POSSIBLE-PROBABLE

2011-11-28T13:02:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A probable Red-necked Grebe was found at Ocean Pond in Baker County, Florida on 11/27.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111D&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&T=0&F=&S=&P=7915

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

BAHAMA MOCKINGBIRD - Boca Chita Key, Biscayne National Park, FL - 11/25/11

2011-11-27T21:06:00.009-05:00

Hi All,

A BAHAMA MOCKINGBIRD was found on Boca Chita Key during a Biscayne National Park tour on 11/25.

The posts from the TAS Miami Bird Board:
http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/61543.html
http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/61556.html

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Pacific Loons and Eared Grebe - Lake Hartwell, Hart County, GA - 11/25/11

2011-11-25T23:20:00.015-05:00

Hi All,

1+ Pacific Loons, possibly relocated, and an Eared Grebe were reported from Lake Hartwell in Hart County, Georgia from the area of the west end of the dam on 11/25.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=26049

Yours truly also located/possibly relocated, and videoed, a Pacific Loon at Lake Hartwell in Hart County, Georgia, but further north and west, from the Elrod Ferry Recreation Area, on 11/25. Video links in the GABO-L post.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=25901

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Eurasian Wigeon - Merritt Island NWR, FL - 11/25/11

2011-11-25T21:21:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A male Eurasian Wigeon was found (possibly relocated) and photographed at Merritt Island NWR on Florida's east coast on 11/25.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=172905

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Swainson's Hawks - Hillsborough County, FL - 11/25/11

2011-11-25T21:06:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

Multiple Swainson's Hawks were seen in Hillsborough County, Florida on 11/25.

The posts from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=168217
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=168680
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=169395
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=170251
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=171605

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Franklin's Gull - Fort De Soto Park, Pinellas County, FL - 11/23/11

2011-11-23T21:03:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

A first winter Franklin's Gull was found at Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County, Florida on 11/23.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=149314

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Golden Eagles - St. Marks NWR, FL - 11/21-22/11

2011-11-23T20:56:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

Two different Golden Eagles were reported from St. Marks NWR in the Florida panhandle, one on 11/21 and one on 11/22.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=148657

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Harris's Sparrow - Glennville, Tattnall County, GA - 11/18/11

2011-11-23T10:52:00.009-05:00

Hi All,

A first winter Harris's Sparrow was seen and photographed in Glennville in Tattnall County, Georgia on 11/18.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=D&P=23559

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Franklin's Gulls - Central Disposal Facility (Cocoa Landfill), Brevard County, FL - 11/22/11

2011-11-22T23:07:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

2 first winter Franklin's Gulls were found on 11/22 at the Central Disposal Facility (Cocoa Landfill) in Brevard County, Florida.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=144902

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Great Cormorant - Lake Walter F. George, Clay County, GA - 11/21/11

2011-11-22T21:44:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

A should be returning for the 4th year Great Cormorant was seen in a usual wintering roosting spot just below the dam at Lake Walter F. George at the West Bank Dam Site on the Georgia-Alabama border on 11/21.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=22527

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Golden Eagle - Bradley Unit, Eufaula NWR, Stewart County, GA - 11/20/11

2011-11-22T21:19:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

A young Golden Eagle was seen at the Bradley Unit of the Eufaula NWR in Stewart County, Georgia on 11/20.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=22527

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Pacific Loons and Western Red-tailed Hawk - Lake Hartwell, GA - 11/20/11

2011-11-22T00:16:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

2+ Pacific Loons and a Western Red-tailed Hawk were reported from Lake Hartwell, Georgia on 11/20.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=21316

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Great Blue Heron white-morph "Great White Heron" - Durham, NC - 11/19/11

2011-11-20T20:35:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A "Great White Heron", a white-morph Great Blue Heron, was seen and photographed near Durham, North Carolina on 11/19.

The posts from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00234.html
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00236.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Allen's Hummingbird - Riverbend Park, Catawba County, NC - 11/19-20/11

2011-11-20T20:20:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

North Carolina's 2nd record Allen's Hummingbird was banded on 11/19 at Riverbend Park in northern Catawba County, and seen today as well.

The posts from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00226.html
Photos:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00228.html
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00235.html
Video:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00246.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Red-necked Grebe and Baird's Sandpiper - Kentucky Lake Area, TN - 11/19/11

2011-11-20T20:05:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Red-necked Grebe was reported from Paris Landing State Park and a Baird's Sandpiper was found at Britton Ford, both in Tennessee's Kentucky Lake area, on 11/19.

The post from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Paris-Landing-to-Britton-Ford

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Saw-whet Owls - Clay, Jefferson County, AL - 11/20/11

2011-11-20T18:19:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

3 immature female Northern Saw-whet Owls were banded last night by only slightly sleep deprived banders in Clay in Jefferson County, Alabama.

The post from ALBirds:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/albirds/message/11962

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Western Meadowlark - Lee County, AL - 11/19/11

2011-11-20T18:13:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A very near Georgia calling and singing Western Meadowlark was reported from Lee County, Alabama on 11/19.

The post from ALBirds:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/albirds/message/11959

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Cinnamon Teal - Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, Broward County, FL - 11/19-20/11

2011-11-20T18:03:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Cinnamon Teal was found and photographed yesterday at the Green Cay Wetlands near Boynton Beach in Broward County, Florida. The duck was seen again today.

The post from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=FLARBA&T=0&O=D&P=5645

Today's post from the TAS Miami Bird Board:
http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/61121.html

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Ash-throated Flycatcher - Hillsborough County, FL - 11/20/11

2011-11-20T17:52:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

An Ash-throated Flycatcher was found and photographed today in Hillsborough County, Florida.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=122053

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Green-tailed Towhee - Wakulla County, FL - 11/20/11

2011-11-20T17:48:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A Green-tailed Towhee was reported today from Wakulla County, Florida.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=121516

The photo post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=132208

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Sprague's Pipit - Okaloosa County Landfill, Fort Walton Beach Area, FL - 11/19/11 - UPDATED

2011-11-20T17:44:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

A Sprague's Pipit was reported from the Okaloosa County Landfill near Wright, in the Fort Walton Beach area, in the Florida panhandle on 11/19.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=119130

The post from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=FLARBA&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=7394

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 12/2 Now 2 Birds UPDATE from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1112&L=FLARBA&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=1830

Long-tailed Duck - Lake Davis, Orange County, FL - 11/19-20/11

2011-11-20T17:27:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Long-tailed Duck was found on Lake Davis in Orange County, Florida on 11/19, and was seen again today by many.

The posts from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=116238
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=120924

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Golden Eagle - Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA, Walker County, GA - 11/20/11

2011-11-20T16:54:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A Golden Eagle was reported today from Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in Walker County in northwest Georgia.

The posts from Georgia Birders online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=20302
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=20409

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The Near Georgia Report* - Friday Weekly Summary - 11/18/11

2011-11-18T21:48:00.004-05:00

The Near Georgia Report* - Friday Weekly Summary - 11/18/11
12 November - 18 November, SPECIES REPORTED BY NGR POST DATE AND STATE:

Fulvous Whistling-Duck - 11/18 - FL
Great Shearwater - 11/18 - FL
Pomarine Jaeger - 11/18 - FL
Parasitic Jaeger - 11/18 - FL
Whooping Crane - 11/18 - GA
Whooping Crane - 11/18 - TN
Franklin's Gull - 11/18 - TN
LITTLE GULL - 11/18 - TN
Whooping Crane - 11/18 - TN
Long-tailed Duck - 11/18 - TN
Northern Saw-whet Owl - 11/17 - GA
Calliope Hummingbird - 11/17 - GA
Rufous Hummingbird - 11/17 - GA
Calliope Hummingbird - 11/17 - MS
Golden Eagle - 11/17 - FL
Vermilion Flycatcher - 11/16 - AL
Great Shearwater - 11/15 - FL
BROWN BOOBY - 11/15 - FL
Greater White-fronted Goose - 11/15 - FL
Cassin's Kingbird - 11/15 - FL
Black-chinned Hummingbird - 11/15 - AL
Green-tailed Towhee - 11/15 - AL
GARGANEY - 11/15 - FL
Golden Eagle - 11/14 - GA
Northern Goshawk - 11/14 - NC
Rufous Hummingbird - 11/14 - FL
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - 11/14 - FL
Tundra Swan - 11/14 - SC
Parasitic Jaeger - 11/13 - SC
Ash-throated Flycatcher - 11/13 - NC
Anna's Hummingbird - 11/13 - NC
Sage Thrasher - 11/12 - FL
Parasitic Jaeger - 11/12 - GA

Friday Weekly Summary Posts provide a weekly update, and let you know, even if there are no NGR birds reported in a given week, that The NGR is alive, well, and still on the job! NGR weeks always start on Saturdays! :^)

Current NGR RBA MODE: CASUAL
See Modus Operandi section for mode descriptions.

THIS WEEK'S NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS:

GA - Calliope Hummingbird
FL - GARGANEY, BROWN BOOBY, Cassin's Kingbird, Sage Thrasher
AL - Black-chinned Hummingbird, Vermilion Flycatcher, Green-tailed Towhee
MS - Calliope Hummingbird
TN - LITTLE GULL
NC - Northern Goshawk, Anna's Hummingbird

THIS WEEK'S POSSIBLE OR PROBABLE BIRDS (See the 2011 POSSIBLE OR PROBABLE BIRDS section):

None

GREAT RELOCATIONS THIS WEEK (See the 2011 NEWS AND UPDATES section):

FL - Vermilion Flycatchers, Sage Thrasher
AL - Vermilion Flycatcher
NC - Anna's Hummingbird

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Fulvous Whistling-Ducks, Great Shearwater, and Pomarine and Parasitic Jaegers Inshore - Canaveral National Seashore, FL - 11/18/11

2011-11-18T21:38:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

Today during a seawatch at Florida's Canaveral National Seashore a good-sized group of 24 Fulvous Whistling-Ducks, a Great Shearwater, plus 31 jaegers, including both Pomarine and Parasitic, were all seen inshore. Nice Fulvous formation photo in the post.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=113191

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Whooping Crane - Whitfield County, GA - 11/18/11

2011-11-18T21:05:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

A single American White Pelican and a single Whooping Crane were seen in with a flock of Sandhill Cranes today in Whitfield County, Georgia.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=17979

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Whooping Cranes - Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Meigs County, TN - 11/18/11

2011-11-18T20:50:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

2 adult Whooping Cranes were seen in flight with Sandhill Cranes at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge today in Meigs County, Tennessee.

The post from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Sandhill-Cranes-and-Whooping-Cranes-at-Hiwassee-Wildlife-Refuge

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Franklin's Gulls and LITTLE GULL - Reelfoot Lake, TN - 11/18/11

2011-11-18T20:42:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

2 Franklin's Gulls and a first winter LITTLE GULL were seen at Reelfoot Lake near Tiptonville, Tennessee today!

The post from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Little-Gull-Reelfoot-Lake

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Whooping Crane Flyover - Cleveland, TN - 11/18/11

2011-11-18T20:30:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Whooping Crane was seen in flight with a group of Sandhill Cranes over Cleveland, Tennessee on 11/18.

The post from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Whooping-Crane-with-Sandhills

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Long-tailed Duck - Mississippi River, Memphis, TN - 11/17/11

2011-11-18T20:26:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A young Long-tailed Duck was found along the Mississippi River in Shelby County, Tennessee on 11/17.

The post from TN-Bird:
http://www.freelists.org/post/tn-bird/Lt-Duck-Memphis

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Saw-whet Owl - Lamar County, GA - 11/17/11

2011-11-17T23:22:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

A Northern Saw-whet Owl was banded tonight in Lamar County, Georgia.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=17348

Good Georgia and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Calliope and Rufous Hummingbirds - Blairsville, GA - 11/12-13/11

2011-11-17T23:18:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

Both a Calliope Hummingbird and a Rufous Hummingbird have been visiting the same yard near Blairsville, Georgia as of last weekend!

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=16329

Good Georgia and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Calliope Hummingbird - Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, Holly Springs, MS - 11/17/11

2011-11-17T23:01:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A stunning young male Calliope Hummingbird was banded this morning at the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

The MissBird posts from Birdingonthe.Net:
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1321551907
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MISS.html#1321573763

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Golden Eagle - Picnic Pond, St. Marks NWR, FL - 11/17/11 - UPDATED

2011-11-17T22:20:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

A Golden Eagle was reported today, seen and photographed, over Picnic Pond at St. Marks NWR in the Florida panhandle.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111C&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=4597

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 11/20 UPDATE from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111C&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=11419

The 11/20 PHOTO UPDATE from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=125823

Vermilion Flycatcher - Mud Lakes, Blakely Island, Mobile, AL - 11/16/11 - UPDATED

2011-11-16T22:20:00.016-05:00

Hi All,

An adult male Vermilion Flycatcher was seen at the Mud Lakes on Blakely Island in Mobile, Alabama on 11/16.

The post from ALBirds:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/albirds/message/11950

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 11/18 UPDATE from ALBirds:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/albirds/message/11957

Great Shearwaters and BROWN BOOBIES - Pelagic Trip, Ponce Inlet, FL - 11/13/11

2011-11-15T21:49:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

Both Great Shearwaters and BROWN BOOBIES were seen during an 11/13 pelagic trip out of Ponce Inlet, Florida. Many other good birds were seen as well "including the rare Pelagic Coot, the Near-shore Coot, the
Inlet Coot, and the nearly extinct Sargassum Coot."

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111B&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=11585

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Greater White-fronted Goose and Cassin's Kingbird - Stormwater Treatment Area 5, Hendry County, FL - 11/12/11

2011-11-15T21:35:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Greater White-fronted Goose and a once-again probably returning Cassin's Kingbird was seen on 11/12 at the famous Stormwater Treatment Area 5 in Hendry County, Florida.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111C&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&T=0&F=&S=&P=76

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Black-chinned Hummingbird and Green-tailed Towhee - Mobile, AL - 11/14-15/11

2011-11-15T21:26:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

Both a Black-chinned Hummingbird and a Green-tailed Towhee are being seen at the same private residence in Mobile, Alabama, yesterday and today!

The post from ALBirds:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/albirds/message/11946

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

GARGANEY - Holiday, Pasco County, FL - 11/14/11

2011-11-15T21:05:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

What strongly appears to be two GARGANEY were found, photographed, and reported from Holiday in Pasco County, in the west of Florida's central peninsula on 11/14.

The posts, and photos, so far from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=95602
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=99465

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Golden Eagle - Athens, GA - 11/14/11

2011-11-14T22:37:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

A Golden Eagle was seen and photographed today in the Athens, Georgia area.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&F=&S=&P=14199

Good In and Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Northern Goshawk - Alligator River NWR, Manteo, NC - 11/12/11

2011-11-14T08:12:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

An adult Northern Goshawk was seen Saturday at the Alligator River NWR near Manteo, North Carolina, and a previously reported Ash-throated Flycatcher was relocated as well.

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00165.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Rufous Hummingbird - Kendall, Miami-Dade County, FL - 11/11/11

2011-11-14T08:03:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

Two of Georgia's finest, Bob Zaremba and Earl Horn, found an immature male Rufous Hummingbird near Kendall in Miami-Dade County, Florida on 11/11. A flock of 15 Red-whiskered BulBuls and two Spot-breasted Orioles were also seen.

The post from the TAS Miami Bird Board:
http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/60811.html

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Sanibel Island, FL - 11/12/11

2011-11-14T07:51:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was found and photographed on Sanibel Island, Florida on 11/12.

The post from Birdbrains:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=BRDBRAIN&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=88908

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Tundra Swans - Savannah NWR, SC - 11/13/11

2011-11-14T07:44:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

3 Tundra Swans were found by a Georgia birder, very near Georgia, just across the border at Savannah NWR in South Carolina on 11/13.

The post from Georgia Birders Online (GABO-L):
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111&L=gabo-l&O=A&P=13211

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Parasitic Jaeger Inshore - Lighthouse Island, Cape Romain NWR, SC -11/12/11

2011-11-13T19:20:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

A Parasitic Jaeger was seen inshore at Lighthouse Island on the Cape Romain NWR in South Carolina on 11/12. Recent Long-billed Curlew sightings from the cape area were also mentioned in the post.

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00153.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Ash-throated Flycatcher - Alligator River NWR, Manteo, NC - 11/13/11

2011-11-13T19:12:00.000-05:00

Hi All,

An Ash-throated Flycatcher was reported today from Alligator River NWR near Manteo, North Carolina.

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00146.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

Anna's Hummingbird - Trent Woods, New Bern, NC - 11/12/11 - UPDATED

2011-11-13T19:03:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

A would-be 3rd state record Anna's Hummingbird, an adult male, was banded at Trent Woods in New Bern, North Carolina on 11/12. This could possibly be the same bird that visited last January, and so may be a returning 2nd state record bird!

The post from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00143.html

Please see the notes in the MissBird and CarolinaBirds section on the NGR right sidebar concerning properly accessing and displaying the posts from the Mississippi and Carolinas mailing lists.

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 11/15 UPDATE from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00182.html

The 11/20 UPDATE from CarolinaBirds:
https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/arc/carolinabirds/2011-11/msg00248.html

Sage Thrasher - St. George Island, FL - 11/11/11 - UPDATED

2011-11-12T21:21:00.003-05:00

Hi All,

A Sage Thrasher was found and photographed on 11/11 on St. George Island in the Florida panhandle.

The post from FloridaBirds-L:
http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1111B&L=FLORIDABIRDS-L&T=0&F=&S=&P=7232

The post from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=FLARBA&T=0&O=D&P=3847

Good Near Georgia Birding!

Mark

The 11/15 UPDATE from the Florida RBA:
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?A2=ind1111&L=FLARBA&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=4999