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8 May Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) in Sitka [] 8 May Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Shemya [] 7 May Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) near Cordova [] 4 May Tundra Bean-Geese (Anser serrostris) at Adak [] 2 May Garganeys (Anas querquedula) at Katmai National Park [] 29 Apr Reeve (Philomachus pugnax) near Kodiak [] 29 Apr Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) near Kodiak [] 23 Apr Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia currucoides) near Juneau [] 15 Apr Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) near Juneau [] 13 Apr Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) near Homer [] 31 Mar Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Shemya Island [] 30 Mar Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau [] 19 Mar Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) near Seward [] 14 Mar Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) in Sitka [] 26 Feb Northern Pygmy-Owls (Glaucidium gnoma) in Gustavus [] 23 Feb Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Auke Bay [] 14 Feb Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) in Adak [] 2 Feb Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpures) at Fritz Creek [] 20 Jan White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Juneau [] 20 Jan White-throated Sparrow ( Zonotrichia albicollis) in Seward [] 20 Jan Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Sitka [] 13 Jan Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) near Homer [] 11 Jan Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) in Seward [] 6 Jan White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Juneau [] 2 Jan Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) near Juneau [] 1 Jan White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Seward [] 1 Jan Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) near Sitka [] 1 Jan Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Ketchikan [] 19 Dec Western Sreech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka [] 17 Dec American Coot (Fulica americana) at Petersburg [] 16 Dec Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) near Gustavus [] 12 Dec Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa) at Juneau [] 12 Dec Brandt's Cormorants (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) in Ketchikan [] 12 Dec American Coot (Fulica americana) in Cordova [] 11 Dec Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) at Petersburg [] 30 Nov Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Douglas [] 26 Nov Brandt's Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) near Ketchikan [] 26 Nov Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) near Ketchikan [] 21 Nov Western Screech-Owl (Otus Kennicottii) at Thorbe Bay [] 19 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotricia albicollis) at Gustavus [] 19 Nov Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) near Juneau [] 14 Nov Palm Warbler (Dendroica palmarum) near Gustavus [] 14 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Denali Park [] 12 Nov Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) in Gustavus [] 9 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Sitka [] 9 Nov Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) in Ketchikan [] 9 Nov Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) in Sitka [] 6 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) near Ketchikan [] 6 Nov Harris's Sparrow( Zonotrichia querula) near Ketchikan [] 6 Nov Great Egret (Ardea alba) near Yakutat [] 4 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Anchorage [] 30 Oct American Coot (Fulica american) in Homer [] Subject: Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:40:27 -0800 Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 8 May 2008 Species: Three, Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) Location: These birds were discovered at the mouth of Indian Creek in Totem Park (also known officially as Sitka National Historic Park) where it flows into Herring Cove. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff (goff AT nawwal.org) for submitting information about his sighting to Sitka Birds. History: The mouth of Indian Creek is a reliable location to search for Rare and unusual birds in the Sitka region. Caspian Tern is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Uncommon summer visitant to southeast and southcoastal Alaska (from Cordova west to Homer) and probable breeder in southcoastal Alaska (western Copper River delta). Casual in upper Cook Inlet at Anchorage and in interior Alaska (Central, Charley River mouth) and to the Bering Sea coast (Cape Romanzoff, Nome). Best Found in Cordova in the fall." >From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association [Co-moderators note: Caspian Tern has been documented nesting on the Copper River Delta. Look for an upcoming article on this subject in Western Birds] Special Considerations: There are no know special considerations which would prevent birders from birding in this area. The park is public property and the paths make for convenient birding at this location. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Shemya From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:26:15 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Near Island Group; Shemya Island Date: 7 May 2008 Species: A single, 1st year, male Smew (Mergellus albellus) Location: This bird was discovered on Laundry Lake on the southwest side of Shemya Island. Contact: Thanks to Bob Trotter (rtrotter56 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This lone male Smew showed up despite the fact that the winds so far this spring have not been favorable to bring Asian migrants to the Near Islands. Smew is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org " Rare spring and fall migrant in the western and central Aleutians; casual summer visitant in the Aleutians. Casual spring migrant at St. Paul Island, Kodiak Island, and Cordova." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Shemya Island is a closed military installation and special permission is required to visit the island. This permission is rarely granted and would only be considered for mission critical work. Birding is adjunct to the operations occurring at Shemya and is conducted by military personnel or contractors while off duty. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) near Cordova From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:43:50 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Copper River Delta; Cordova; Alaganik Slough Date: 6 May 2008 Species: Two, Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) Location: These birds were discovered at Alaganik Slough approximately 17 miles east of downtown Cordova. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (Aaron_Lang8 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: These birds were observed in what is perhaps the single best location for this species in Alaska. It is suspected that Caspian Terns nest somewhere in the western Copper River Delta on one of the sand spits or bars in the outer reaches of the delta. Caspian tern is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Uncommon summer visitant to southeast and southcoastal Alaska (from Cordova west to Homer) and probable breeder in southcoastal Alaska (western Copper River Delta). Casual in Upper Cook Inlet at Anchorage and in the Interior Alaska (Central, Charley River mouth) and to the Bering Sea coast (Cape Romanzoff, Nome). Best found at Cordova in the fall." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations which would prevent birders from accessing this area. The delta is a maze of intertwined sloughs and sand bars which could be confusing for those not familiar with navigating in this area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tundra Bean-Geese (Anser serrostris) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 22:30:42 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island. Date: 3 May 2008 Species: Two pair of Tundra Bean-Geese (Anser serrirostris) Location: These birds were observed on Haven Lake approximately 2 miles northwest of the city of Adak. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmeriks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: The observer was present when these geese landed at Haven Lake. He watched them preen and bed down for the next several hours. The shorter-heavier bill of the Tundra Bean-Goose was clearly seen separating these birds from the recently split Tiaga Bean-Goose (Anser fabalis). Tundra Bean-Goose is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare spring migrant in the western and central Aleutians (Attu, Adak) and on St.Paul Island; casual on St.Lawrence Island and on the Seward Peninsula coast (Nome). Rare on the Pribilof Islands." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Haven Lake is off of the main road out towards Clam Lagoon and it might be difficult to find for those not familiar with the area. It is labeled on the new Hiking map for Adak Island by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Garganeys (Anas querquedula) at Katmai National Park From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 20:20:27 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Lower Cook Inlet; Katmai National Park Date: 28 April 2008 Species: At least 4 (two male, and two-possibly four female) Garganey (Anas querquedula) Location: These birds were discovered at Cape Douglas which is on the mainland in Katmai National Park. The specific location is approximately 90 miles southwest of Homer at 58.8492N -153.3271W (WGS84) Contact: Thanks to David DeVilbiss and Dave Carter (dwcarter AT mtaonline.net) for submitting information about this sighting. History:The birds were discovered as a 145 foot landing craft sought shelter in the cove to the south of Sukoi Bay. The observer was able to get to within about 200 feet of this group of waterfowl. The observer believes that the activities of these ducks suggests that they were involved in possible courtship behavior. Garganey is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Very Rare spring and fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands. Casual spring and fall migrant on St.Paul." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory. Special Considerations: These birds were discovered in a remote part of Katmai National Park. The logistics of reaching this location would be formidable. The nearest lodging would be at Hallo Bay Lodge, 40 miles to the south along the coast, and the lodge has yet to open for the season. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Reeve (Philomachus pugnax) near Kodiak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:54:13 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kodiak Island Date: 27 April 2008 Species: A single, female Ruff (Reeve); (Philomachus pugnax) Location: This bird was discovered at Woman's Bay, about 9 miles south of the city of Kodiak. Contact: Thanks to Rich MacIntosh (rmacintosh AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: The Reeve was associating with about 125 Greeter Yellowlegs in the productive shallow tidal mud flats . Ruff (Reeve) is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands, the Bering Sea Islands (Pribilof and St. Lawrence Islands), and on the Chukchi Sea coast as far north as Kotzebue Sound. Casual fall visitant in northern Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth, Prudhoe Bay) and fall migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Seward, Anchorage, Cordova). Accidental in spring migration in southcoastal Alaska (Homer, Seward) and southeast Alaska (Juneau). Casual breeder in northern Alaska (Point Lay) and possibly on the Seward Peninsula." From a Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: The area around Woman's Bay is generally safe for birders. There is some hunting that goes on there during the regulated season. Tides also effect the areas which are accessible to birders. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) near Kodiak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:35:38 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kodiak Island Date: 27 April 2008 Species: A single, adult Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) Location: This bird was discovered ~30 miles from the city of Kodiak at Kalsin Bay. Contact: Thanks to Rich MacIntosh (rmacintosh AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: Kodiak is a reliable location to search for Franklins Gull recently, as three birds were intermittently present during 2007. Franklin's Gull is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual spring and fall migrant and summer visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Sterling, Homer, Cordova), Southeast Alaska (Juneau, Petersburg, Ketchikan) , and the Bering Sea Islands (St. Paul Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations which would prevent birders from searching for this gull. The area is grazed by livestock so do not approach the cows or horses. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia currucoides) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:29:11 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Point Bridget peninsula Date: 21 April 2008 Species: Five Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia currucoides) Location: These birds were observed across Cowee Creek in the snow covered Cowee Meadows portion of Point Bridget State Park approximately 38 miles north of Juneau on the Glacier Highway. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting to EagleChat History: The open edge habitat at the end of Point Bridget Peninsula has proven to be a reliable location for locating Mountain Bluebirds. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare summer breeder and migrant in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south to the northern Kenai Peninsula (Sterling, Copper Center). Rare in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Island) and southeast Alaska (Glacier Bay, Juneau, Chickamin River). Accidental on Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the Interior (mid-April)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations which would prevent birders from viewing these birds, although they are probably migrating and may no longer be in the area. There area still has deep snow which would make getting around somewhat difficult. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:30:25 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau: Mendenhall River mouth Date: 15 April 2008 Species: A single, adult, Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) Location: This bird was observed at the mouth of the Mendenhall River at high tide. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) and Mark Schwan for reporting their sighting to Eaglechat. History: This is the 16th year that this (or another) Lesser Black-backed Gull has frequented the Mendenhall River corridor from the Mendenhall Glacier gull colony all the way to the coast at the mouth of the Mendenhall River. According to the British Trust for Ornithology the longest that a banded (ringed) Lesser Black-backed Gull has lived was 10 years, 11 months. The average lifespan for this species (from the same webpage) is 15 years indicating that the Mendenhall bird (if it is the same one) is an "old timer"! Lesser Black-backed Gull is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Accidental in Juneau, Kodiak Island, and Prudhoe Bay. Annual resident for the past several years at Juneau." From A Birder's guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding at the mouth of the Mendenhall River as it is public property. However this area is subjected to rapidly rising tides that have cut people off from retreating to higher ground with dire consequences. If you go looking for this bird and wander out on the tidal flats, retreat at the first sign that the tide is on it's way back in! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) near Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:32:56 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer Date: 14 April 2008 Species: A, single, female Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) Location: This bird was discovered at a feeding station at a private residence near Homer. Contact: Thanks to Mossy Kilcher (seaside AT xyz.net) for submitting information about her sighting to AKBirding. History: Mossy is 99% sure that she has a female Spotted Towhee coming to her feeders. Images will be posted to the photos section of AKBirding. Spotted Towhee is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Accidental in Juneau in Spring (may) and winter (September through January)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to viewing this bird. The Kilcher' have always welcomed birders to their working farm about five miles outside of the town of Homer. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Shemya Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:04:02 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Near Island Group; Shemya Island Date: 21-28 March 2008 Species: Three Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) Location: A single Whooper Swan was photographed on the ice, near a small patch of open water on Lower Lake. Contact: Thanks to Robert Trotter (rtrotter56 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: On 21 March three Whooper Swans were observed flying over Shemya Island. On 28 March the single swan was observed on the ice of Lower Lake. It is uncertain if the later bird was part of the first group. Whooper Swan is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Uncommon winter visitant in the western and central Aleutian Islands. Casual in spring and summer on Attu Island (Successful nesting in 1996 and 1997), on St.Paul and St.Lawrence Island, and in western Alaska (Wales, Nome) North to the Noatak River Delta, Accidental in fall in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova) and in winter on the Alaska Peninsula (Golovin). Best found in the far western and central Aleutians in Winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Shemya Island is a closes Department of Defense facility. Birding done there is by authorized personnel and is adjunct to the other mission critical duties. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:36:43 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 25 March 2008 Species: A single, calling, Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was heard calling from a private residence in Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Bev Angler (bev.agler AT Alaska.gov) for submitting information about this bird to Eaglechat. History: Several Northern Pygmy-Owls have been reported this winter/early spring from Gustavus south, in southeast communities. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare resident in southeast Alaska. Casual fall visitant in eastern southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if this owl is on private property as the report only specified "Hillside" and "Cornice" as the landmarks from where the bird was heard calling! These are locations that are probably known to the resident Juneau birders? Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) near Seward From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:46:19 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Seward Date: 14 March 2008 Species: A single, calling, Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This bird was discovered near Preacher Pond at mile 3.5 of the Seward Highway. Contact: Thanks to Carol Griswold (cgriz AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about this bird to AKBirding. History: It has been a few years since a Western Screech-Owl has been heard calling at this location. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Uncommon resident in the woods of southeast Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling) and accidental further west (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if there are any special considerations which would prevent birders from accessing this area to listen for this owl. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:00:48 -0900 Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 14 March 2008 Species: A single, adult, Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) Location: This bird was discovered loafing and feeding near the outflow pipe of the fish processing plant along Katlian Street in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff (goff AT nawwal.org) for submitting information and photographs about his sighting to Sitka Birds and to AkBirding. History: This bird was observed with over 1,000 other gulls and perhaps another Western Gull in the Sitka Channel across from Seward Avenue on the grounds of the University of Alaska Southeast. Western Gull is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual visitant to southeast, southcoastal (Homer), and southwest Alaska (Bristol Bay). Many of the birds in southeast Alaska are hybrids with Glaucous-winged Gulls. Best found in Ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations which would prevent birders from viewing this bird. If it stays near the fish proceeding effluent pipe it will be easily viewable with a spotting scope from the grounds of the University of Alaska Southeast. Many Western Gulls discovered in Alaska are actually hybrids with Glaucous-winged Gull, although this bird appears to be a pure Western Gull. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owls (Glaucidium gnoma) in Gustavus From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:20:27 -0900 Region: Southeast; Gustavus Date: 25 February 2008 Species: Two, calling, Northern Pygmy-Owls (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: There was no specific location as to where these owls were calling in Gustavus. Contact: Thanks to Nat Drumheller (natdrumheller AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: These two calling owls were detected during a time of the year when the male birds are establishing or are protecting their established territories and are attracting mates. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare resident in southeast Alaska. Casual fall visitant to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: It is not known where these owls were located, so it is unclear if there would be any special considerations preventing birders from listening for them or possibly viewing them. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Auke Bay From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:55:08 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Auke Bay Date: 23 February 2008 Species: A single, calling, Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was first discovered calling about half way up the Auke Nu Trail on the way to John Muir Cabin. The trail head is 12.3 mile Glacier Highway north of Juneau, beyond the settlement of Auke Bay. Contact: Thanks to Jeff Saure (jeffreysauer AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: This bird was first discovered calling until the observer traced the single note toots to the source on an exposed limb near the top of a conifer. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare resident in southeast Alaska. Casual fall visitant in east southcoastal from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to seeing (or hearing) this bird as the Auke Nu Trail is a public trail in the Tongass National Forest. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) in Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:45:48 -0900 Region:Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 9 February 2008 Species: Four Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) Location: These birds were observed in Sweeper Cove at Adak. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks for providing information about this sighting. For more information please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) History: These four adult Whooper Swans are the first to show up in Adak this winter. Whooper Swan is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at www.alaskabird.org "Uncommon winter visitant in the western and central Aleutian Islands. Casual in spring and summer on Attu Island (successful nesting in 1996 and 1997), on St. Paul Island, and St. Lawrence Island, and in western Alaska (Wales, Nome) north to the Noatak River Delta. Accidental in fall in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova) and in winter on the Alaska Peninsula (Golovin). Best found in the far western and central Aleutian Islands in Winter. From A Birders Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002.It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Alaska Airlines flies to Adak twice weekly; Sundays and Thursdays. Lodging, food, and rental cars are available. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpures) at Fritz Creek From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:01:09 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Fritz Creek Date: 31 January 2008 Species: A single, female plumaged Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) Location: This bird was discovered at a private residence feeding station at fritz Creek. Fritz Creek is 8.5 miles north of Homer on the East End Road. Contact: Thanks to George Matz (geomatz AT alaska.net) for submitting information to AKBirding about his sighting. History: Purple Finch gets added to the interesting list of birds which have been observed in the Homer area this fall and winter. This list includes Harris's Sparrow and Brambling. Purple Finch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist/pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual migrant and winter visitant in southeast (Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau), central (Denali National Park), and southcoastal Alaska (Homer). There is one record from Bethel." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: George has invited birders who wish to see this bird to his home. It is not certain if the bird is still at this location at the time of this post. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:27:18 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 18 January 2008 Species: A single, tan morph, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at a private residence on Behrends Avenue in Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Mark Anderson (andersonmark142 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: This bird was mixed in with Dark-eyed Juncos and made a brief 10 minute stop over at the feeder in this yard. This is believed to be a different White-throated Sparrow from the one reported on 5 January 2008, also from Juneau. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the Checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual visitant at any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville River delta). Most reports from southcoastal Alaska are in fall and winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: It is believed that this bird is no longer at this location. If it is closely associating with the Dark-eyed Junco flock it probably has moved off with this flock to a new location. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow ( Zonotrichia albicollis) in Seward From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:40:56 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Seward Date: 20 January 2008 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird is being seen at the private residence of Robin Coleman in Seward. Contact: Thanks to Todd Esklin (t.esklin AT acsalaska.net) and to Carol Griswold and Joe Staab for submitting information about their sighting to AKBirding. History: This is likely the second White-throated Sparrow for Seward this fall/winter. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual visitant at any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville River delta). Most reports from southcoastal Alaska are in fall and winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if birders are welcomed at Ms.Coleman's residence to view this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:13:22 -0900 Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 17 January 2008 Species: A, single, male, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: The bird is patronizing a sugar water feeder at 114 Jamestown Drive in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Pam Stahal-Kernin and Kitty LaBounty (kllabounty AT uas.alaska.edu) for submitting information about this sighting. History: The bird has apparently been at the feeder since October. There was an even smaller hummingbird at the feeder previously, but unlike the Anna's, it was not photographed. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist/pdf A printed Version of the Checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare fall and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Casual in summer. Accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002 It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: This bird is coming to a private residence. It is not known if the owners would mind if people came by to look for this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) near Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:18:49 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer Date: 12 January 2008 Species: A single, dull plumaged, Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) Location: This bird was discovered at the Seaside Farm on East End Road approximately 5 miles north of the intersection of Pioneer and Lake Streets in Homer. Contact: Thanks to Dave Sonneborn (davidsonne AT aol.com) and Aaron Lang for submitting information about their sighting. History: The Seaside Farm often hosts interesting birds, particularly in the fall and winter. Harris's Sparrow is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/birde/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska on the mainland and on islands near the mouths of major rivers (Juneau, Ketchikan, Chickamin River) and on Middleton Island. Casual spring migrant in northern Alaska (Colville River mouth, Barrow) and casual (in winter and spring) in southcoastal Alaska (Montague and Middleton (fall) Islands, Anchorage, Coho, Homer, Seward, Kodiak)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Mossy & Koni Kilcher welcome birders to the Seaside Farm. Please do not block any cars in or in from of gates. Do not disturb the folks in the farmhouse. Rooms are available for rent in the basement of the farm house and in a small cabin. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) in Seward From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:43:30 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Seward Date: 10 January 2008 Species: A single, female plumaged Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) Location: This bird was discovered feeding in Mountain Ash trees on the grounds of the AVTEC building and across the street to the northeast on 2cd avenue. Contact: Thanks to Dave Sonneborn and Aaron Lang (aaron_lang8 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about their sighting. History: This single bird was found in a mixed flock of Bohemian Waxwings, American Robins, Pine Grosbeaks, and Gray-crowned Rosyfinches. Purple Finch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at www.alaskabird.org "Casual migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska (Ketchikan, Petersburg. Juneau), central (Denali National Park), and southcoastal Alaska (Homer). There is one record from Bethel." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding at this location in Seward. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 22:20:14 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 5 January 2008 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered in the morning near the edge of some salmonberry bushes near a row of spruce trees in the cemetery in downtown Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for submitting information to Eaglechat about his sighting. History: This bird was associating with Dark-eyed Juncos. The bird was looked for later in the day but was not relocated. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklists of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org " Casual visitant at any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville River delta). Most reports from southcoastal Alaska are in fall and winter. From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders are welcome at the Juneau cemetery. Please park at the appropriate signed locations. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 22:04:01 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 2 January 2008 Species: A single, Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) Location: This bird is being seen at a private residence near the intersection of La Peruse Avenue and Radcliff Road near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ask.net) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This bird has been coming to seed broadcast underneath a spruce tree near the intersection of these two roads. Spotted Towhee is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Accidental in Juneau in spring (May) and winter (September through January)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: This bird is coming to a private residence at this location. If one stays on the public roads in view of the seed dispersed underneath the spruce, the bird will easily be seen if it is present. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Seward From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:22:37 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Seward Date: 30 December 2007 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at a private feeding station in Seward. Contact: Thanks to the LeVan's and to Carol Griswold (c_griz AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about this sighting to AK Birding. History: This bird apparently discovered after the Seward Christmas Bird Count for 2007, is believed to be a first winter bird. White-throated Sparrow Is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at www.alaskabird.org "Casual visitant in any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville River delta). Most reports from southcoastal Alaska are in Fall and Winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if the hosts of this rare sparrow to Alaska are receptive to birders coming to their residence to see this bird? Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) near Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:07:56 -0900 Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 30 December 2007 Species: A single, Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This bird was seen on Galankin Island at the edge of Sitka Sound and north of the eastern channel entrance to Sitka Harbor. Contact: Thanks to Kitty LaBounty (klbounty AT mail.uas.alaska.edu) for sending information about her sighting to Sitka Birds. History: This was almost certainly a different bird than the Western Screech-Owl that was previously reported from Sitka on 19 December 2007. This bird was also discovered in a cluster of Alders. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Uncommon resident in the woods of southeast Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental further west (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if there are any special considerations which would prevent birders from accessing Galankin Island. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 09:06:36 -0900 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan Date: 31 December 2007 Species: A single, female or immature male, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird was frequenting sugar water feeders at the corners of 3rd and 4th streets along Adams street in-town Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This bird has been around just prior to Ketchikan's 2007 Christmas Bird Count and continues up to this report. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare fall and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Casual in summer. Accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Both feeders are visible from the street in front of the two homes hosting this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Sreech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:12:30 -0900 Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 19 December 2007 Species: A single, calling, Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This owl was heard calling between the Indian River Trail and the Indian River. This area is not far from the Sitka Cross Trail cut off in an area where there is a group of notched stumps. Contact: Thanks to Kitty LaBounty (kllabounty AT mail.uas.alaska.edu) for submitting information about her discovery to Sitka Birds. History: This bird was discovered calling in one of its species favorite habitat type in southeast Alaska, a Red Alder thicket. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at www.alaskabird.org ""Uncommon resident in the woods of southeast Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental further west (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special considerations: This area is on public trail system and should present no access difficulties for birders who might want to search for this bird. The male bird will probably be advertising his territory in this general area and should not be subjected to too much disturbance. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) at Petersburg From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:27:13 -0900 Region: Southeast; Mitkof Island; Petersburg Date: 15 December 2007 Species: A single, American Coot (Fulica americana) Location: This bird was discovered at the fish hatchery where Crystal Creek empties into Blind Slough. Contact: Thanks to Bill Pawuk (Pawuk AT gci.net) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This bird was seen by two competent birders during the Christmas Bird Count for Petersburg. American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in northern Alaska (Colville River delta), Southwest Alaska (Pribilof Islands), and the Aleutians (Amchitka Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This area is on fish hatchery grounds and is open to the public. Viewers should use the parking area designated for visitors. This area is heavily used by Trumpeter Swans in winter as the area remains ice free. Care should be taken to avoid disturbing the swans as it puts them under duress at this time of the year. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) near Gustavus From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:07:24 -0900 Region: Southeast; Gustavus; Bartlett Cove Date:14 December 2007 Species: A single, Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) Location: This bird was discovered in grasses along the shoreline of Bartlett Cove several miles northwest of Gustavus. Contact: Thanks to Nat Drumheller (natdrumheller AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: This bird may have been around since 14 November 2007, but until now it was not seen well enough to identify. This Swamp Sparrow has been associating with a Song Sparrow. Swamp Sparrow is listed a Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual primarily in fall with sightings at Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau, Middleton Island, and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if this area presents any special considerations which would prevent people from looking for this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:44:08 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 12 December 2007 Species: Three; 2 males, 1 female, Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa) Location: These birds were discovered at the Lakeside Condominiums north of Mall Road just off of Mendenhall Loop Road. Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan (aukebay AT gci.net) for submitting this information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: This is the exact location where a single male Wood Duck was found in March of 2006 and a pair of Wood Ducks were found in November of 2006. Wood Duck is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/muesum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual migrant, summer and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Accidental in Cordova in September 1988 and on Kodiak Island in November 1994." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The Lakeside Condominiums are private property. Please park so that your car is not blocking anyone's personal parking space and pull off completely from the paved road surface near the short causeway between the ponds. Someone may come out to ask you what you are doing, just let them know that you are looking for the Wood Ducks and they might even show you where they are! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Brandt's Cormorants (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:21:48 -0900 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan Date: 12 December 2007 Species: Seven, immature, Brandt's Cormorants (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) Location: Two birds were photographed on the Coast Guard Breakwater and Five birds were photographed on the Bar Harbor Breakwater. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) and to Andy Piston for submitting information about their sighting. History: The observers believe that it must be a good year for this species as they are usually not annual in town Ketchikan and this is the first flock that they have seen in town waters. Brandt's Cormorant is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Bird by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org " Rare and local in southeast Alaska (Forrester, Lowrie, and Hazy Islands west of Coronation Island; some winter near Ketchikan) and very rare in southcoastal Alaska (small breeding colony at Seal Rocks). Accidental At Kachemak Bay." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. As usual park appropriately and be aware of private property in the area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) in Cordova From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:58:24 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Prince William Sound; Cordova Date: 12 December 2007 Species: A single, American Coot (Fulica americana) Location: This bird was discovered on Lake Eyak at the end of the Power Creek Road Contact: Thanks to Tyee Lohse (teefisheries AT hotmail.com) and to Aaron Lang (aaron_lang8 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This bird was discovered in an open lead by Tyee Lohse and Robert Massolini in the company of a small group of American Widgeon. This is believed to be the 4th record of American Coot in Cordova. One 3 June 1971 One 29 May 1973 One 13-19 November 1977 American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in Northern Alaska (Colville River delta), southwest Alaska (Pribilof Island), and the Aleutian Islands (Amchitka Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Power Creek Road is narrow and winding. Stop only at pull-outs and pull far enough of the road to allow traffic to pass. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) at Petersburg From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:57:11 -0900 Region: Southeast; Mitkof Island; Petersburg Date: 10 December 2007 Species: A single, immature, Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) Location: This bird is being seen at a private residence at 1106 North Nordic Drive, Petersburg. Contact: Thanks to Bill Pawuk (pawuk AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This bird was discovered at a feeding station in the company of a Red (Tiaga) Fox Sparrow. Harris's Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska on the mainland and on islands near the mouth of major rivers (Juneau, Ketchikan, Chickamin River) and on Middleton Island. Casual migrant in northern Alaska (Colville River mouth, Barrow) and casual (in winter and spring) in southcoastal Alaska (Montague and Middleton (fall) Islands, Anchorage, Cohoe, Homer, Seward, Kodiak)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The bird is being seen in a residential area with houses and private property. Permission should be granted before going onto private property. The area is well accessed residential streets. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Douglas From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:19:04 -0900 Region: Southeast; Douglas Island; North Douglas Date: 30 November 2007 Species: A single, Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was discovered at a feeding station at a private residence. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: The fall and winter season is often when this small owl of southeast is found looking for prey at bird feeders. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C.Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/muesum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare resident in southeast Alaska.Casual fall visitant in eastern southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not know if this bird will remain in the area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Brandt's Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:13:48 -0900 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Clover Passage Date: 25 November 2007 Species: A single, immature, Brandt's Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) Location: This bird was discovered at Clover Passage near the north end of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) and to Andy Piston for submitting information about their sighting. History: Brandt's Cormorants are usually found around Ketchikan in fall winter. However, they are usually discovered to the south of Ketchikan in more open waters. See Western Birds volume 38, pages 141-144 for a complete discussion about the status and distribution of this species in Alaska. Brandt's Cormorant is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at www.alaskabird.org "Rare and local in southeast Alaska (Forrest, Lowrie, and Hazy Islands west of Coronation Island; some winter near Ketchikan) and very rare in southcoastal Alaska (small breeding colony at Seal Rocks). Accidental in Katchemak Bay." From A Birders Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. North Tongass Highway has little traffic this far out of Ketchikan and there are ample locations to pull completely off of the highway to scope the nearby islands and shoreline. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:56:05 -0900 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan; North Point-Higgins Date: 25 November 2007 Species: A single, Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) Location: This bird was discovered at the North Point-Higgins School several miles north of Ketchikan off of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) and to Andy Piston for submitting information about their sighting. History: This is the 7th record of this species for Ketchikan and fits the pattern of late fall/winter records for this area. North Point Higgins School grounds also hosted a Western Meadowlark in fall/winter of 2002 & 2005! Western Meadowlark is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at www.alaskabird.org "Casual fall and winter visitant to southeast Alaska (Auke Bay, Juneau, Mitkof Island, Ketchikan) and eastern interior Alaska (Tok, Scottie Creek). Accidental at Anaktuvak Pass September 1959." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Please check in with the front desk at the school and let them know that you will be birding on school grounds if the school is open. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Otus Kennicottii) at Thorbe Bay From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:58:05 -0900 Region: Southeast; Prince of Wales Island; Thorne Bay Date: 14 November 2007 Species: A single, calling, Western Screech-Owl (Otus kennicottii) Location: The Owl was heard at a plot of land in the small settlement of Thorne Bay. Contact: Thanks to Barb & Kim Turley (turley05 AT excite.com) for submitting information about their discovery to Eaglechat. History: This bird was identified by its unique song. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory www.alaskabird.org "Uncommon resident in the woods of southeast Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling) and accidental further west (Homer). " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if birding in this area presents any special considerations although getting to Thorne Bay may require some logistical planning. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotricia albicollis) at Gustavus From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:40:22 -0900 Region: Southeast; Gustavus Date: 18 November 2007 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at a private residence in Gustavus. Contact: Thanks to Nat Drumheller (natdrumheller AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: The discovery of this White-throated Sparrow continues the trend of a good showing of this species in southcoastal and southeast Alaska. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual visitant at any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville River Delta). Most reports from southcoastal Alaska are in fall and winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if the owners welcome birders to their home to possibly view this sparrow. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:29:04 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island Date: 18-19 November 2007 Species: A single, male, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird is frequenting a sugar water feeder at a private residence on Douglas Island. Contact: Thank to Patty Rose (p_rose_raven AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about her sighting to Eaglechat. History: There is a photo of this bird in the photo portion of Eaglechat. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare fall and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Casual in summer. Accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if the observer welcomes birders to her home to look for this hummingbird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Palm Warbler (Dendroica palmarum) near Gustavus From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:11:38 -0900 Region: Southeast; Gustavus Date: 13 November 2007 Species: A single, Palm Warbler (Dendroica palmarum) Location: This bird was discovered at Bartlett Cove about two miles southwest from the location of the previously reported Tennessee Warbler. Contact: Thanks to Nat Drumheller (natdrumheller AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: Photos of this bird are in the photo section of AK Birding. This is the second rare wood warbler to surface at Gustavus in less than a week. Palm Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory www.alaskabird.org "Casual in fall at scattered locations throughout Alaska (Ketchikan, Mitkoff Island, Petersburg, Taku River, Juneau, Middleton Island, Anchorage, Ninilchick, Kodiak, Nunivak Island, Dot Lake, Fairbanks, Brooks Range, Prudhoe Bay, Barrow, Gambell) and in winter in southeast Alaska." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations which would prevent birders from birding in this area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Denali Park From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:12:13 -0900 Region: Interior; Denali Park Date: 4-8 November 2007 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: The bird was observed at a private residence at mile 214 of the Parks Highway south of the Denali National Park entrance. Contact: Thanks to Jill Boelsm and Nan Eagleson of the Denali Park area and to Nancy DeWitt (art1c_warbler AT yahoo.com) for submitting this information about the sighting to Boreal Birder. History: This bird was photographed at the feeder. This is one of the few recent interior records of this species. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Gibson. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org " Casual visitant at any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville River Delta). Most reports from south coastal Alaska are in fall and winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The bird has not been seen since 8 November at this location. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) in Gustavus From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:47:32 -0900 Region: Southeast; Gustavus Date: 11 November 2007 Species: A single, Tennessee warbler (Vermivora peregrina) Location: This bird was discovered along the shoreline of Bartlett Cove. Contact: Thanks to Nat Drumheller (natdrumheller AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: This bird was discovered foraging between the forest edge and the beach upland, feeding on the ground during most of the period it was observed. Tennessee Warbler is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual migrant in southeast Alaska. Casual summer and fall visitant in central Alaska (Fairbanks, Birch Lake, Delta Junction, Scottie Creek, and on the Taylor Highway). Casual in southcentral Alaska (Anchorage) and on the Alaska Peninsula (King Salmon). Accidental at Gambell (September 2001)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if this are is open to birding by the public. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 22:12:41 -0900 Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 9 November 2007 Species: A single, white morph, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at Moller Park along a road that dead ends into "The Path of Hope". Contact: Thanks to Connor and Matt Goff (goff AT nawwal.org) for submitting information about their sighting. History: This bird was discovered in a migration flock of birds that eventually turned up 8 species of sparrows! White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Bird by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual visitant at any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville Rive Delta). Most reports from southcoastal area are from the fall and winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding this area as it is public land. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 21:37:48 -0900 Region: Southeast: Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan Date: 8 November 2007 Species: A single Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) Contact: Thanks to Mena Heinl and Andy Piston (andrew.piston AT alaska.gov) for submitting information about Mena's sighting. History: Not to be outdone by her father, young Mena is already honing her skills and is discovering rare birds right under her dad's nose! This is the third Harris's Sparrow for Ketchikan this fall and is currently one of two in the area. Harris's Sparrow is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/Museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska on the mainland and on islands near the mouths of major rivers (Juneau, Ketchikan, Chickamin River) and on Middleton Island. Casual spring migrant in northern Alaska (Colville River Mouth, Barrow) and casual (in winter and spring) in southcoastal Alaska (Montague Island and Middleton (fall) Island, Anchorage, Cohoe, Homer, Seward, Kodiak)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding association. Special Considerations: This bird is in the back yard of a private residence. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 21:20:51 -0900 Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 1-4 November 2007 Species: A single, Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) Contact: Thanks to Lucy Pizzuto-Phillips (lkpizzutophillips AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about her sighting. History: This is a very late report of this species for the state. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south to the northern Kenai Peninsula (Sterling, Copper Landing). Rare in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Island) and southeast Alaska (Glacier Bay, Juneau, Chickamin River). Accidental on Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the Interior (Mid April)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: It is not known if the hatchery is open to birders. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 22:41:46 -0900 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan Date: 4 November 2007 Species: A single White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird is frequenting a feeding station just off of the North Point-Higgins Road several miles north of downtown Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Andy Piston (andrew.piston AT alaska.gov) for submitting information about this sighting. History: For several years now this yard has been hosting an annual White-throated Sparrow in late fall and into winter. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual visitant at any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville River Delta). Most reports from southcoastal Alaska are in fall and winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence with no access to the public. There may be other unusual birds in the general neighborhood or at the North Point Higgins School at the end of the road. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Harris's Sparrow( Zonotrichia querula) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 22:29:59 -0900 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan Date: 4 November 2007 Species: A single Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) Location: This bird is located at a private residence just off of the North Point-Higgins Road several miles north of Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Andy Piston (andrew.piston AT alaska.gov) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This is either the same, or another Harris's Sparrow that has been present in Ketchikan since late October. The bird was still at the feeder as of 6 November. Harris's Sparrow is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel G. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual fall migrant and winter visitant in Southeast Alaska on the mainland and on islands near the mouths of major rivers (Juneau, Ketchikan, Chickamin River) and on Middleton Island. Casual spring migrant in northern Alaska (Colville River Mouth, Barrow) and casual (in winter and spring) in southcoastal Alaska (Montague and Middleton (fall) Islands, Anchorage, Cohoe, Homer, Seward, Kodiak)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is frequenting a private residence.There is no public access to this location. The feeding sparrow flocks in the area should be checked for this or other migrant birds. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Great Egret (Ardea alba) near Yakutat From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 22:07:42 -0900 Region: Southeast; Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve; Alsek Foreland Date: 30 October 2007 Species: A single Great Egret ( Ardea alba) Location: This bird was discovered and photographed near the mouth of the East Alsek River in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve approximately 50 miles southeast of Yakutat. Contact: Thanks to Rai Behnert and to Karen Glass (karen77jg AT yahoo.com) for submitting the sighting and getting the information to Eaglechat about this sighting. History: This bird was discovered from a part of Alaska where other Great Egret sightings have occurred in the past, namely the northern portion of the panhandle. Great Egret is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual summer and fall visitor to southeast (Sitka, Juneau, Glacier Bay), southcentral (Kodiak) and southwest (Egegik) Alaska." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002 It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Unless one has a special trip planned to this region, the logistics to get to this area takes some advanced planning. There are fishing charters which land on the airstrip along the East Alsek River and there is a public use cabin in the area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Anchorage From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:56:58 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Anchorage Date: 4 November 2007 Species: A single, immature, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at the Bootlegger' Cove Bluffs. Specifically in an alley on 10th Avenue at the west end of the Park Strip Greenbelt. Contact: Thanks to Thede Tobish (tgtljo AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This White-throated Sparrow was associating with Dark-eyed Juncos and a White-crowned Sparrow. It is believed that this is the 5th record of this species for the Anchorage area. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual visitant at any season (Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Cordova, Middleton Island, Seward, Homer, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Eagle Summit, Colville River Delta). Most reports from southcoastal Alaska are from fall and winter." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if there are any special considerations which would prevent birders from accessing this area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica american) in Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:18:23 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer Date: 30 October 2007 Species: Two American Coot (Fulica americana) Location: These two birds were discovered in the marsh north end of Beluga Lake from the observation platform at the end of FAA Road. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (aaron_lang8 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This has certainly been a good fall for American Coot observations in Alaska, with sightings from southcoastal to southeast. American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta and Tetlin Lakes. Casual Migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in northern Alaska (Colville River Delta). Southwest Alaska (Pribilof Islands), and the Aleutian Islands (Amchitka Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska By Dr. George C. West, 2002. It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. The wildlife observation platform was erected for such a purpose. A scope would be required to carefully check the lake edge margins to look for these and other birds. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-l |