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03 Jul Dovekie (Alle alle) on St. Paul Island [] 03 Jul Purple Martin (Progne subis) on St. Paul Island [] 03 Jul Dark-sided Flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica) on St. Paul Island [] 03 Jul Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) on St. Paul Island [] 03 Jul Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) near Haines [] 03 Jul Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) on St. Paul Island [] 03 Jul Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) near Haines [] 03 Jul Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Adak [] 03 Jul Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) in Adak [] 02 Jul Eared grebe (podiceps nigricollis) [] 29 Jun Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) near Barrow [] 29 Jun Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) near Barrow [] 27 Jun Cassin's Vireo (Vireo cassinii) near Juneau [] 27 Jun Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) near Juneau [] 27 Jun Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Resurrection Bay [] 27 Jun Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) at Kenny Lake [] 26 Jun Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) near Ketchikan [] 26 Jun Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) near Delta Junction [] 26 Jun Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) at Shemya [] 25 Jun Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) at Wrangell [] 25 Jun Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheuticus ludovicanus) at Craig [] 25 Jun Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) in Denali National Park [] 25 Jun Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) near Juneau [] 23 Jun American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) near Border City Lodge [] 23 Jun White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) in Shishmaref [] 23 Jun Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) in Juneau [] 14 Jun Black-headed grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) along Stikine River [] 14 Jun Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minmus) near Stikine River [] 12 Jun Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in Anchorage [] 08 Jun Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaoto) in Kake [] 08 Jun Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) near Nome [] 03 Jun Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) in Hyder [] 02 Jun Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) in the Gulf of Alaska [] 02 Jun Northern Rough-winged Swallows (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis) in Hyder [] 02 Jun Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) in Hyder [] 02 Jun Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) in Hyder [] 02 Jun Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) in Hyder [] 01 Jun Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) near Nome [] 01 Jun Arctic Loons (Gavia arctica) near Nome [] 01 Jun White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) in Fairbanks [] 01 Jun Taiga Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) on St. Paul Island [] 01 Jun Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) on St. Paul Island [] 01 Jun Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) in Petersburg [] 01 Jun Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) on the Stikine River Delta [] 01 Jun Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) in Juneau [] 01 Jun Purple Martin (Progne subis) in Fairbanks [] 30 May Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) in Gambell [] 30 May Falcated Ducks (Anas falcate) at Adak [] 30 May Rustic Buntings (Emberiza rustica) in Gambell [] 30 May Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in Gambell [] 28 May Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) in Gambell [] 28 May Sky Lark (Alauda arvensis) in Gambell [] 26 May Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) at Nikolski [] 25 May Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni eunomus) at St. Paul [] 25 May Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) at St. Paul [] 25 May Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) at St.Paul [] 25 May Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) at St. Paul [] 25 May Common Terns (Sterna Hirundo longipennis) at St. Paul [] 25 May Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus) at St.Paul [] 24 May CinnamonTeal (Anas cyanoptera) near Kake [] 24 May Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) at Gambell [] 24 May Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Gambell [] 24 May Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) At Gambell [] 24 May Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) near Sterling [] 22 May Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) near Juneau [] 22 May Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) at Adak [] 22 May Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta) at Adak [] 20 May Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau [] 19 May Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) at Adak [] 18 May Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) at Adak [] 18 May Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaoto) at Sitka [] 18 May Cassin's Vireo (Vireo cassinii) near Juneau [] 18 May Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) near Kodiak [] 14 May Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) near Tok [] 13 May Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) near Juneau [] 07 May Tundra Bean-Goose (Anser serrirostris) at Adak [] Subject: Dovekie (Alle alle) on St. Paul Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:37:08 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 27 June 2009 Species: A single Dovekie (Alle alle) Location: This bird was observed flying over Zapadni Wall on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was observed in the morning. Dovekie is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Rare breeder in the northern Bering Sea Is (St. Lawrence and Little Diomede Is). Casual summer visitor to N Alaska (Barrow) and accidental at the Aleutian and Pribilof Is and off Kodiak Is. Best chance is at Gambell in late spring and early summer at a breeding site on Sevuokuk Mountain.” >From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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 Martin (Progne subis) on St. Paul Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:33:29 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 22 June 2009 Species: A single Purple Martin (Progne subis) Location: This bird was observed along the harbor seawall on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: Purple Martin is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Casual spring migrant and summer visitant in C Alaska (Fairbanks), southcoastal Alaska (Anchorage, Seward), Pribilof Is, Wales, and at Wainwright and Deadhorse in N Alaska, and SE Alaska (Juneau). Accidental in E Aleutian Is.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Dark-sided Flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica) on St. Paul Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:32:57 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 27 June 2009 Species: Dark-sided Flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica) Location: This bird was observed in the large cut at Polovina Hill. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: Dark-sided Flycatcher is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Casual at Attu Is, Shemya Is, Buldir Is, Kiska Is, and St. Paul Is.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) on St. Paul Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:32:22 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 27 June 2009 Species: Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) Location: This bird was observed on the Little Polovina Lake on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: Black-tailed Godwit is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Very rare spring migrant in the W Aleutian Is, casual in the C Aleutian Is, and accidental on the Bering Sea Is. Accidental at Prudhoe Bay, the Colville River delta, and Kodiak.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) near Haines From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:31:29 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast: Haines Date: 2 July 2009 Species: A single Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) Location: This bird was observed singing slightly below and across the road from the second entrance to the campground in Chilkat State Park near Haines. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: This bird was heard and observed both on the evening of 1 July and the morning of 2 July. Red-eyed Vireo is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Rare, local, probable breeder on the mainland river systems of S SE Alaska (Chickamin River, Stikine River). Casual at Juneau and Hyder. Accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Middleton Is, Anchorage) and Ketchikan. Best found at the Stikine River and in Hyder.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (please 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: Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) on St. Paul Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:32:00 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 28 June 2009 Species: Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) Location: This bird was found along the shoreline at Marunich on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: Common Sandpiper is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Very rare spring migrant on the Pribilof Is and at Gambell. Casual on the Seward Pen." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) near Haines From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:29:17 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast, Haines Date: 30 June 2009 Species: A single Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) Location: This bird was observed on the way to the Little Salmon River marsh. To get there, take the Wells Steel bridge at about mile 26 or 27 on the Haines Highway. Take a left just past the pond and the bird was observed in the line of cottonwoods right there before the old clearcuts as you go up the hill. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: Cassin’s Vireo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Casual summer visitant at Haines, Juneau, Petersburg, and Hyder. Accidental summer visitor to Anchorage. Breeding documented at Haines.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:28:38 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 30 June 2009 Species: A single, gray morph, Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) Location: This bird was observed briefly landing on a road near Adak. The specific road name was not given. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks for providing this information, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was continually being mobbed by Lapland Longspurs and was last seen flying to the East of the road. Common Cuckoo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Casual spring migrant and early summer visitant in the W and C Aleutian Is, the Shumagin Is, at Gambell, and St. Paul Is. Accidental at Nome and Anchorage.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) in Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:27:29 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 30 June 2009 Species: A single male Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) Location: This bird was discovered on several freshwater ponds near Clam Lagoon near Adak. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks for providing this information, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Common Pochard is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Rare spring migrant in the W and C Aleutians, very rare at St. Paul, and casual at Gambell and Nome.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Eared grebe (podiceps nigricollis) From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:20:09 -0800 Region: Interior Date: 7/02/2009 Species: Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) Location: Kenny Lake Contact: Ed Clark History: Eared grebe is listed as casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. Late sring records from Faribanks, Homer, Valdez, and Juneau exist. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Eared Grebe" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was not viewable from the standard pullout. best viewing was from South side of the lake. 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: Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) near Barrow From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:23:53 -0800 Region: North Slope; Barrow Date: 14 June 2009 Species: A single, Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) Location: This bird was discovered at the heavy equipment area on Gas Line Road approximately 4 miles east of the intersection of Cakeeater and Gas Line Road. Contact: Thanks to Dave MacKay (david AT solipaso.com) for submitting information and images about his sighting. History: This bird was perched on the elevated gas pipeline and was associating with Lapland Longspurs fly-catching from the pipeline! Eastern Kingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual summer visitant on the mainland of southeast Alaska (Hyder, Ketchikan, Stikine River mouth, Wrangell, Juneau, Gustavus, Haines.) Casual summer and fall visitant elsewhere (Kodiak Island, Anchorage, Denali Highway, Delta Junction, Nunivak Island, St. Paul Island, Nome, Cape Krusenstern, Barrow, Colville River delta, Prudhoe Bay, Arctic Village)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are special considerations to birding in this area if you wish to venture off of the road onto the tundra. Non natives require a land access permit to go more that 50 feet off of the road outside of the town of Barrow which included Gas Well 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: Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) near Barrow From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:12:03 -0800 Region: North Slope; Barrow Date: 13-14 June 2009 Species: Two male Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) one white ruffed and one red ruffed. Location: These birds were located together just off of the Gas Well Road near the road to the new Landfill out about 11 miles from Barrow. Contact: Thanks to Dave MacKay (david AT solipaso.com) for submitting information and images about his sightings. History: The white ruff was reported by Brian Small and other birders perhaps a week earlier and the red ruff was discovered on the 14th. Both birds were present up to the time the observer departed Barrow. Ruff is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant at Gambell, very rare on the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Rare fall migrant in the western and central Aleutians Islands and on the Pribilof Islands, casual on St.Lawrence Island and the Chukchi Sea coast as far north as Kotzebue Sound. Casual fall visitant in Northern Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth, Prudhoe Bay) and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Seward, Anchorage, Cordova). Accidental in spring migration in southcoastal (Homer, Seward) and southeast Alaska (Annette Island, Juneau), casual fall migrant at Juneau. Casual breeder in northern Alaska (Point Lay) and possibly on the Seward Peninsula and St. Lawrence Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: If you stay on the road there are no special considerations to birding in this area. To venture off of the road one must obtain a non-shareholders permit to walk on the tundra. 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: Cassin's Vireo (Vireo cassinii) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:19:44 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau, Mendenhall Forelands Date: 27 June 2009 Species: A single, singing, male, Cassin's Vireo (Vireo cassinii) Location: This bird was discovered at Moose Lake on the Thunder Mountain (west) side of the lake. It moved to the east side of the lake after a taped playback of Cassin's Vireo song was played. Moose Lake in in the Dredge Lakes area of the Mendenhall Glacier Forelands. Contact: Thanks to Steve Zimmerman, and Mark Schwan (aukebay AT gci.net) for submitting their sighting to Eaglechat. History: This bird was found in the same area where American Redstart, Warbling Vireos, and Northern Waterthrush have been found recently. Cassin's Vireo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual summer visitant at Haines, Juneau, Petersburg, and Hyder. Accidental summer visitant to Anchorage. Breeding documented at Haines." >From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no know special considerations to birding in this area as it is on United States Forest Service lands with an established trail system. 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: Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:54:05 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Gold Ridge Date: 26 June 2009 Species: A single, soaring, Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) Location: This bird was observed and photographed soaring above Gold Ridge which is reached by hiking beyond the upper most terminal of the Mount Roberts tramway near downtown Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan (aukebay AT gci.net) for submitting his sighting and images of the this bird to Eaglechat. History: This rare Alaska hawk has been observed on a number of occasions in the Juneau area. Swainson's Hawk is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare and declining in summer in the Interior (Delta Junction, Northway, Tetlin) where it probably breeds, and along the Glen Highway (Glenallen, Eureka Summit) in migration. Casual in southcoastal Alaska ( Homer, Cordova) and southeast Alaska (Juneau). Accidental at Barrow (October 2006). Best found in the flood plain Balsam Popular forest from Eagle to the Canadian Border on the Yukon River." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding this area. The hike is a bit strenuous so one should be in good shape to hike beyond the paths immediately around the Tram station. 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) at Resurrection Bay From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:42:00 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Seward; Resurrection Bay Date: 24 June 2009 Species: A single, Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) Location: The bird was discovered at the face near one of the glacier on the Kenai Fiords National Park on a boat trip out of Seward. Contact: Thanks to Dave Stejskal, Megen Crew, and Dave Sonneborn (davidsonne AT aol.com) for submitting information about their sighting to AK Birding. History: Unfortunately the specific area where this bird was located was not detailed in the report on AK Birding. 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 online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/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, Seward, Sterling, Kenai, Homer, Cordova, north to Chitna) Glacier Bay, southeast Alaska (Juneau, Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan), western Alaska (Nome) and Bering Sea Islands (St. Paul Island). The number of sightings has increased in recent years. Accidental in the western Aleutian Islands (Buldir; May 1995)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The specific location of where this bird was observed was not detailed in the report. There is no special considerations to birding as the Kenai Fiords Tours anchorages nature observations on their tour boats. 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: Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) at Kenny Lake From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:15:22 -0800 Region: Interior; Eastcentral; Kenny Lake Date: 24 June 2009 Species: A single, male, Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) Location: This bird was located on Kenny Lake along the Edgerton Highway (Alaska State Route 10) and the intersection of the Old Edgerton Highway. Contact: Thanks to Brad Meiklejohn (bradmeiklejohn AT aol.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: Kenny Lake continues to be one of the best locations in Alaska to find Ruddy Duck! Ruddy 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 online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare migrant, summer visitant and winter visitant, and breeder in southeast central Alaska (Fairbanks, Tok, Kenny Lake). Casual on the Kenia Peninsula (Homer), Anchorage, and in southeast Alaska (Juneau). Best found at Kenny Lake and along the Alaska Highway near Tetlin and Northway." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding Kenny Lake. There are some private lands around the lake but these are usually well marked and posted against entry. 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: Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:12:15 -0800 Region: Southeast: Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Mountain Point Date: 26 June 2009 Species: A single, female, Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) Location: This bird was discovered in a weedy area across from the public boat ramp at Mountain Point approximately 7 miles south of downtown Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Andy piston (andrew.piston AT alaska.gov) and Steve Heinl for submitting information and images about their sighting. History: It is believed that his is the 8th documented sighting of this species in Alaska. Lazuli Bunting is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Accidental in spring at Kake, Hyder, and fall at juneau and Stkine River delta [Farm Island]." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This very birdy location has seen the recent construction of private homes. Not all of the area has been developed, but it is best to park at the boat launch and walk up hill to the brushy areas. Try to make your presence as inconspicuous as possible and do not trespass. 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) near Delta Junction From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:58:27 -0800 Region: Interior; East Central; Delta Junction Date: 24 June 2009 Species:A single singing male, Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) Location: This bird was discovered at mile 241.6 of the Richardson Highway approximately 25 Miles south of Delta Junction. Contact: Thanks to Steve DuBois (steve.dubois AT alaska.gov) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This is the same general area where Tennessee Warbler was discovered in 2006, 2007, 2008, and now 2009! Tennessee Warbler is listed as in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant in southeast Alaska (Ketchikan, Hyder, Juneau, Gustavus). Casual late spring, summer, and fall visitant in central Alaska (Fairbanks, Birch Lake, Delta Junction, Donnelly Dome, Scottie Creek, and on the Taylor Highway). Casual in southeast Alaska (Anchorage) and on the Alaska Peninsula (King Salmon). Accidental at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding along the Richardson Highway other than the standard traffic precautions. There is a pull-out not far down the road from where the bird is singing and it would be the only safe place to park. 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: Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) at Shemya From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:47:02 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Near Island Group; Shemya Island Date: 24 June 2009 Species: Two, Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) Location: It was not specified in the report where these birds were located on Shemya Island. Contact: Thanks to Robert Trotter (rtrotter56 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: The report of 24 June is quite late for this species and my suggest failed breeders or juvenile wanderers! Common Greenshank is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in western and central Aleutian Islands. Casual spring and fall migrant on St.Paul Island at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Shemya Island is a closed military facility with no public access. Permission to visit Shemya Island is only granted for sanctioned military operations or sponsored contractual work. 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: Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) at Wrangell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:35:53 -0800 Region: Southeast; Wrangell Island; Wrangell Date: 23 June 2009 Species: A single, and perhaps another, Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinesis) Location: This bird(s) was observed at a private residence near downtown Wrangell. Contact: Thanks to Gail Gross, Carol Ross, and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) for submitting information and images about this sighting. History: due to dense vegetation the bird may have been present for a week and was not positively identified until now. Gray Catbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual at the Stikine River mouth [Farm Island], Cape Peirce and Anchorage" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known at this time if the home owner would allow birders to visit her yard 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: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheuticus ludovicanus) at Craig From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:27:37 -0800 Region: Southeast; Prince of wales Island; Craig Date: 22 June 2009 Species: A male, and possibly a female, Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicanus) Location: This bird was discovered at the offices of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Craig. Contact: Thanks to Steve McCurdy and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) for submitting information and images about this sighting. History: It is believed that this bird(s) represents the 7th record for this species in Alaska. Rose-breasted Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual, with records at Fairbanks, Petersburg, Douglas, Juneau, Annette Island and Ketchikan" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if there are any special considerations for birding at the offices of Fish and Wildlife in Craig. 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: Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) in Denali National Park From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:18:47 -0800 Region: Interior; Denali National Park Date: 13 June 2009 Species: A single, male, Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) Location: This bird was observed in a spruce forest part way up Mount Healy near the entrance to Denali National Park. Contact: Thanks to Gary Felton (gljeiwv AT juno.com) for submitting information and documentation about his sighting. History: This bird was not reported earlier as the observer did not know the status of Magnolia Warbler in Interior Alaska. Magnolia 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 online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare summer and fall visitant in southeast Alaska (Hyder, Chickamin River, Petersburg, Juneau) and southcoastal Alaska (Middleton Island). Accidental in northern Alaska (Nunivak Island, Gambell) and aboard ship in the Bering Sea. Small numbers were found annually at Hyder in the 1990's, but has not been found in summer there in many years." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding along the Mount Healy Trail as this is public land within Denali National Park. 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 Tern (Sterna caspia) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:37:00 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast: Juneau Date: 17 June 2009 Species: A single Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) Location: This bird was seen from the boat “The Spirit of Discovery” on the Gastineau Channel about a half hour Southeast of Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Rob Fergus for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was also photographed. Caspian Tern is listed as Rare on the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Uncommon summer visitant to SE (and one-time breeder at the Taku River) and southcoastal Alaska (from Cordova W to Homer) and probable breeder in southcoastal Alaska (W 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 [one breeding record], Nome). Best found at Cordova." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) near Border City Lodge From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:05:59 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Interior; East: Border City Lodge Date: 20 June 2009 Species: A single male American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) Location: This bird was observed singing about 2 miles Southeast of Border City Lodge at the Scottie Creek bridge on the Alaska Highway. Contact: Thanks to Peter Keller for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was observed for only about a minute and no pictures where taken. American Goldfinch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual with records at Juneau, Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Homer." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area, however since the bird was seen right off the highway, make sure you park your car in a safe area and male sure it is as far off the road as it can be. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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 Wagtail (Motacilla alba) in Shishmaref From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:04:29 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Shishmaref Date: 19 June 2009 Species: A single White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) Location: This bird was seen near the village dump in Shishmaref. Contact: Thanks to Ken Stenek for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was seen hanging around a flock of Eastern Yellow Wagtails and a good photograph was taken. White Wagtail is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare migrant and breeder in the W Aleutians (mostly Black-backed type [M. a. lugens]), casual migrant at St. Paul, and uncommon to rare migrant and breeder at Gambell (mostly White type [M. a. occularis]). Rare breeder in coastal W Alaska (Hooper Bay), coastal Seward Pen (Wales, often Teller), N to Cape Thompson and Cape Lisburne. Very rare in N Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth). Casual in spring in C and E Aleutian Is. Accidental in southcoastal Alaska at Homer, Cordova, in interior Alaska at Mile 1260 on the Alaska Highway, and in Ketchikan. Best found at Gambell or Wales, possibly at Teller out of Nome." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:03:41 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 22 June 2009 Species: Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) Location: This bird was found in Perseverance Basin. It was about 1/2 mile from the end of the main trail (up past the junction with the top end of Red Mill Trail). It alternated singing on either side of the trail, best heard about 30 - 40 feet in front of a spot where there are two good sized cottonwoods (side by side) on your right (as you look up the trail) and a small grove of cottonwoods on your left. This trail starts at the end of Basin Road, just Northeast of the city of Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: Least Flycatcher is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 in Alaska at scattered locations mostly in summer (Ketchikan, Hyder, Stikine River, Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Fairbanks, Delta Junction). Accidental at Anchorage and Nome. There are fall records offshore at Middleton Is and Gambell. Check for territorial birds at Kenny Lake or Hyder.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Black-headed grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) along Stikine River From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:55:26 -0800 Region: Southeast; Stikine River; Twin Lakes Date: 10-11 June 2009 Species: A pair of Black-headed Grosbeaks (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Location: These birds were discovered in the vicinity of the Twin Lakes United States Forest Service(USFS) recreation cabin near the Twin Lakes. Contact: Thanks to Andy Piston, James Levison, Judy Dearborn, and Ed Clark (akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net) for submitting information about their sighting. History: Upon arrival at the cabin we heard the song of this species and within in minutes the pair was investigating us which allowed observation at close range. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual in southeast Alaska (15+ records) and single records on Kodiak and at Gambell" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: To reach Twin Lakes cabin requires either canoing in a strong current or a charter Jet boat ride from either Wrangell or Petersburg. 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: Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minmus) near Stikine River From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:43:06 -0800 Region: Southeast; Stikine River; Ketili Creek Date: 8 June 2009 Species: A single, Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minus) Location: This bird was discovered along Ketili Creek midway between Barnes Lake and Ketili River in the Stkine River drainage basin. Contact: Thanks to Andy Piston, James Levison, Judy Dearborn and Ed Clark (akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net) for providing information about their sighting. History: This bird was first heard then sighted from canoes along the flooded Ketili Creek in thick deciduous understory vegetation. Least Flycatcher is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare in Alaska at scattered locations mostly in summer (Ketchikan, Hyder, Stikine River, Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Fairbanks, Delta Junction) Accidental at Anchorage and Nome. There are fall records off shore at Middleton Island and Gambell. Check for territorial birds at Kenny Lake or Hyder." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The Stkine River system requires developed canoe or skiff skills. There are no US Forest Service cabins in the Barnes Lake area. This requires camping in the area which is frequented by Black and Brown bears. 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: Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in Anchorage From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:41:59 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southcentral, Anchorage Date: 10 June 2009 Species: A single male Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) Location: This bird has been observed at both Westchester Lagoon and at the mouth of Chester Creek in Anchorage Contact: Thanks to Dave Sonneborn for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was found by Megan Crewe and Dave Stejskal and has been seen and photographed by many other birders. It was most recently seen on the evening of 11 June at around 7:30 PM. Ruff is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare spring migrant at Gambell, very rare on the Aleutian and Pribilof Is. Rare fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is and on the Pribilof Is, casual on St. Lawrence Is and the Chukchi Sea coast as far N as Kotzebue Sound. Casual fall visitant in N Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth, Prudhoe Bay) and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Is, Seward, Anchorage, Cordova). Accidental in spring migration in southcoastal (Homer, Seward) and SE Alaska (Annette Is, Juneau), casual in fall migration at Juneau. Casual breeder in N Alaska (Pt. Lay) and possibly on the Seward Pen and St. Lawrence Is." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaoto) in Kake From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:30:19 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Kake Date: 4 June 2009 Species: A pair of Eurasian Collared-Doves (Streptopelia decaoto) Location: These two birds were observed at a private residence in Kake. Contact: Thanks to Chuck Susie for submitting information about this sighting to Sitka Birds. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Eurasian Collared-Dove is a very recent arrival to Alaska having only been detected in the state over the past three years or so Eurasian Collared-Dove is not listed in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Yakutat and other south Alaska locations in summer. These records maybe from human introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if the homeowners would allow birders to visit their home to view the birds. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) near Nome From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:31:54 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Northern-Nome Date: 4 June 2009 Species: Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) Location: This bird was observed along the Wooly Lagoon Road near Nome. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang and Luke DeCicco for providing this information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was found by Aaron Lang and later seen by Luke DeCicco, Jim Johnson, and many other birders. Good photographs of the bird have been taken and one can be found at: http://www.surfbirds.com/cgi-bin/gallery/display.cgi?gallery=gallery10 (towards the bottom of the page). Hawfinch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 "Very rare spring and early summer visitor in the W and C Aleutian Is and the Pribilof Is; casual N to Gambell and accidental E to Dillingham and the Noatak River 30 miles N of Kotzebue. Only one fall record (St. Paul Is )." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) in Hyder From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:41:40 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast-Hyder Date: 3 June 2009 Species: Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) Location: This bird was observed on the road to the Taquan Air floatplane dock in Hyder. Contact: Thanks to Ed Clark and James Levison for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Eastern Kingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 visitant on the mainland of SE Alaska (Hyder, Ketchikan, Stikine River mouth, Wrangell, Juneau, Gustavus, Haines). Casual summer and fall visitant elsewhere (Kodiak Is, Anchorage, Denali Hwy, Delta Junction, Nunivak Is, St. Paul Is, Nome, Cape Krusenstern, Barrow, Colville River delta, Prudhoe Bay, Arctic Village)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) in the Gulf of Alaska From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:59:14 -0800 (AKDT) Region: South Coastal; Gulf of Alaska Date: 2 June 2009 Species: Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) Location: Two birds were observed just 15 feet off from a fishing boat near the Inner Bank in the Gulf of Alaska. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff and Joel Brady-Power for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Manx Shearwater is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Casual in the Gulf of Alaska (Yakutat, Middleton Is, Resurrection Bay), lower Cook Inlet, Seldovia Bay, off Kodiak Is, N of Cold Bay in the Bering Sea, outside Haines, and as far S as Sitka. Increasing in number in recent years." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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 Rough-winged Swallows (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis) in Hyder From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:53:10 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast: Hyder Date: 2 June 2009 Species: Northern Rough-winged Swallows (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis) Location: Several birds were observed on the “Sedge Flats” in Hyder. Contact: Thanks to Ed Clark and James Levison for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Northern Rough-winged Swallow is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant, summer visitant, and breeder in SE Alaska on the mainland and on islands near mouths of major rivers (Ketchikan, Petersburg, Wrangell, Stikine River, Hyder, Juneau, Gustavus, Haines). Casual spring migrant, summer visitant, and possible breeder in southcoastal Alaska (Copper River delta, Kamishak Bay). Accidental at Barrow. Best looked for at the mouth of the Salmon River at the Portland Canal in Hyder. ” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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 Tern (Sterna caspia) in Hyder From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:52:42 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast-Hyder Date: 2 June 2009 Species: A single Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) Location: This bird was seen from the floatplane dock for Taquan Air in Hyder. Contact: Thanks to Ed Clark and James Levison for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Caspian Tern is listed as Rare on the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. Caspian Tern was first identified in Alaska from 2-4 June 1981 at Ketchikanwhere up to 24 birds were observed. Caspian Tern was again discovered at Sitka on 7 July, 1981 when 2 birds where observed. "Uncommon summer visitant to SE (and one-time breeder at the Taku River) and southcoastal Alaska (from Cordova W to Homer) and probable breeder in southcoastal Alaska (W 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 [one breeding record], Nome). Best found at Cordova." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) in Hyder From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:52:18 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast-Hyder Date: 2 June 2009 Species: Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) Location: This bird was observed at the “Town Pasture” in Hyder. Contact: Thanks to Ed Clark and James Levison for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Western Kingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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, summer and fall visitant in central Alaska (Susitna River bridge on the Denali Hwy, Copper River delta) and in SE Alaska (Haines, Skagway, Hyder, Ketchikan, Sitka)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) in Hyder From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:51:52 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast-Hyder Date: 2 June 2009 Species: Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) Location: This bird was observed on Town Dump Road in Hyder. Contact: Thanks to Ed Clark and James Levison for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Cassin’s Vireo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 visitant at Haines, Juneau, Petersburg, and Hyder. Accidental summer visitor to Anchorage. Breeding documented at Haines.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) near Nome From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:51:55 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Northern-Nome Date: 1 June 2009 Species: A single male Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) Location: This bird was observed at Milepost 17.4 of the Nome-Council Road and was seen in Safety Sound. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco providing this information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was found by Aaron Lang mixed in with a flock of Greater Scaup. Tufted Duck is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 to locally uncommon spring and fall migrant and winter visitant in the W and C Aleutians. Casual winter visitant to the E Aleutians (Dutch Harbor) and spring migrant on Pribilof Is. Casual spring migrant and summer visitant farther N in the Bering Sea on St. Matthew Is, at Gambell, and at Nome and in the interior at Fairbanks and Kenny Lake. Casual winter visitant to southcoastal (Kodiak, Cordova) and SE Alaska (Petersburg). Accidental in N Alaska (Barrow). " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Arctic Loons (Gavia arctica) near Nome From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:50:58 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Northern-Nome Date: 1 June 2009 Species: A pair of Arctic Loons (Gavia arctica) Location: These birds were seen on the ocean side of the Safety Sound Bridge. The Safety Sound Bridge is located approximately 23 miles east of Nome. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco for providing this information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Arctic Loon is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 to casual breeder on NW coast of Alaska, from Cape Krusenstern S to the Seward Pen. May be seen during spring migration from Nome, Wales, and Gambell. Easiest to find close-up at lakes near Kotzebue where they breed, as well as at Safety Sound near Nome (irregular in late spring, regular in late summer and early fall) and at Gambell (uncommon in spring, very rare in fall). A rare to very rare migrant in the W and C Aleutians and casual on the Pribilof Is.” >From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) in Fairbanks From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:04:55 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Interior; Fairbanks Date: 29 May 2009 Species: White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) Location: This bird was observed at Tanana Lakes at the south end of both South Cushman Street and Lathrop Street in Fairbanks. The bird was observed at the South Cushman Street end of the Tanana Lakes area. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was seen on 29 May and attempts to re-find the bird since then have failed. White-rumped Sandpiper is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Rare migrant and breeder in northcoastal Alaska from Canada W to Prudhoe Bay, Colville River delta, and Barrow, occasionally to Wainwright. Very rare spring migrant in central Alaska (Denali Hwy, Sheenjek River, Fairbanks, Anaktuvuk Pass). Casual migrant in southcoastal and SE Alaska (Kenai Pen, Copper River delta, Gustavus, Juneau). Accidental on St. Paul Is. Best found in spring at Barrow or Oliktok Point.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: People regularly use this area to fire off their guns. Large trucks with gravel tend to drive at high speeds down the roads so be careful going around corners. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Taiga Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) on St. Paul Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:04:12 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 29 May 2009 Species: A single female Taiga Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) Location: This bird was observed on Hutchinson Hill. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette for providing this information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was only observed for less than an hour by several birders and represents the second record for this species on St. Paul Island. Taiga Flycatcher is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http:///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 migrant on W Aleutian Is, accidental on St. Paul Is and at Gambell, with a single fall record at Gambell as well.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) on St. Paul Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:03:15 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 28 May 2009 Species: A single male Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) Location: This bird was found along Antone Slough on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette for providing this information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau.". From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) in Petersburg From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:01:15 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast: Petersburg Date: 22-24 May 2009 Species: A single female Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) Location: This bird was observed at a bird feeder at a private residence on Vesta Street in Petersburg. Contact: Thanks to Brad Hunter (907-772-5943 during the day or 907-722-3658 after 5PM) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was observed from 22-24 May and has not been seen since. Evening Grosbeak is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Casual migrant and winter visitant to SE Alaska " >From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This is a residential area with houses and private property. Permission should be obtained before going on private property. The area is well accessed by residential streets. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) on the Stikine River Delta From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:59:46 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Stikine River Delta Date: 21-23 May 2009 Species: A single male Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Location Farm Island on the Stikine River Delta at a private residence near Knig Slough. Contact: Thanks to Bill Newman (907-518-0737) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was seen on 21-23 May and has not been seen since. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 in SE Alaska (15+ records) and single records on Kodiak Is and at Gambell.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This is a semi-remote location accessible by boat or float plane from Wrangell (10 miles) or Petersburg (25 miles) or from a boat launch on south Mitkof Island (8 miles). Local knowledge of tides is important as access may be limited by some tides. Farm Island is located within the Stikine-Leconte Wilderness. Several private in holdings are present. Most have cabins or residences on them. Permission should be acquired before entering private land. Topographic maps show the locations of non-public land. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:14:25 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast-Juneau Date: 31 May 2009 Species: Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) Location: This bird was observed in Auke Bay near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Steve Zimmerman and Gus van Vliet for providing information about this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was observed by Gus van Vliet in front of his house at 6:45AM on 31 May mixed in with a feeding flock of Glaucous-winged, Herring, Mew, and Bonaparte’s Gulls. The feeding flock dispersed and 5-10 minutes and the bird was not seen again. Laughing Gull is listed as Unsubstantiated in the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf "Accidental from sight records in Ketchikan in 1976 and at Yakutat in June 2002." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no know special considerations to birding in this area, however this bird was observed from a private residence so it would be wise to contact the homeowner before going to look for the bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Purple Martin (Progne subis) in Fairbanks From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:13:08 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Interior; Fairbanks Date: 30 May 2009 Species: A single female Purple Martin (Progne subis) Location: This bird was observed at Tanana Lakes at the south end of both South Cushman Street and Lathrop Street in Fairbanks. The bird was always observed in the air and was seen on the South Cushman Street side of the ponds. It was best observed down near the ponds off of South Cushman Street. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was first found at around 1:30PM by Nick Hajdukovich and Jim DeWitt and was seen by several other birders up until around 5PM. The bird was photographed on 30 May and attempts to re-find the bird on 31 May failed. Purple Martin is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf “Casual spring migrant and summer visitant in C Alaska (Fairbanks), southcoastal Alaska (Anchorage, Seward), Pribilof Is, Wales, and at Wainwright and Deadhorse in N Alaska, and SE Alaska (Juneau). Accidental in E Aleutian Is.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: People regularly use this area to fire off their guns. Large trucks with gravel tend to drive at high speeds down the roads so be careful going around corners. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) in Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 01:36:08 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 26 May 2009 Species: Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) Location: This bird was found in the “near boneyard.” Contact: Thanks to Dave MacKay for providing information about this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was first found by Dave MacKay and Kirk Zufelt on 26 May. Common Sandpiper is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Very rare spring migrant on the Pribilof Is and at Gambell. Casual on the Seward Pen." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Falcated Ducks (Anas falcate) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 01:39:34 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 29 May 2009 Species: A pair of Falcated Ducks (Anas falcate) Location: These birds were observed and photographed on Haven Lake. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks for providing information about this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskbirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: These birds were first found by John Puschock and later seen and photographed by both himself and Isaac Helmericks. Falcated 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/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual migrant and summer and winter visitant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring migrant to St. Paul Is.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. . Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Rustic Buntings (Emberiza rustica) in Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 01:35:18 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 26 May 2009 Species: A pair of Rustic Buntings (Emberiza rustica) Location: These birds have been seen in various places around the town but they were first found above the “near marsh” just south of the “far boneyard.” Contact: Thanks to Dave MacKay for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: The two birds were first found on 26 May and have continued till at least 28 May. Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau.". From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in Gambell other than some logistical concerns with getting there and obtaining land crossing permits. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 01:34:16 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island, Gambell Date: 28 May 2009 Species: A single female Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) Location: This bird was observed at the “near boneyard” in Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Dave MacKay for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Ruff is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare spring migrant at Gambell, very rare on the Aleutian and Pribilof Is. Rare fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is and on the Pribilof Is, casual on St. Lawrence Is and the Chukchi Sea coast as far N as Kotzebue Sound. Casual fall visitant in N Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth, Prudhoe Bay) and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Is, Seward, Anchorage, Cordova). Accidental in spring migration in southcoastal (Homer, Seward) and SE Alaska (Annette Is, Juneau), casual in fall migration at Juneau. Casual breeder in N Alaska (Pt. Lay) and possibly on the Seward Pen and St. Lawrence Is." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in Gambell other than some logistical concerns with getting there and obtaining land-crossing permits. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) in Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 00:50:16 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 22 May 2009 Species: Two Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) Location: These birds were observed in one of the small ponds near the airport in Gambell Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) providing this information on this sighting History: These two birds (one male and one female) were observed for approximately five minutes by Nick Hajdukovich and Seth Beaudreault before being flushing by some people on ATV’s. Tufted Duck is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///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 to locally uncommon spring and fall migrant and winter visitant in the W and C Aleutians. Casual winter visitant to the E Aleutians (Dutch Harbor) and spring migrant on Pribilof Is. Casual spring migrant and summer visitant farther N in the Bering Sea on St. Matthew Is, at Gambell, and at Nome and in the interior at Fairbanks and Kenny Lake. Casual winter visitant to southcoastal (Kodiak, Cordova) and SE Alaska (Petersburg). Accidental in N Alaska (Barrow). ". From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in Gambell other than some logistical concerns with getting there and obtaining land crossing permits. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Sky Lark (Alauda arvensis) in Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 00:46:59 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 24 May 2009 Species: Sky Lark (Alauda arvensis) Location: This bird was observed in the “near boneyard” and on the shore of Troutman Lake near the airport runway. Contact: Thanks to Dave MacKay for finding this bird and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was first seen on 22 May but then re-found on 24 May. When flushed from the near boneyard it flew to the grass along the shore of Troutman Lake. The bird was seen and heard displaying once. Sky Lark is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare spring and fall migrant and casual summer visitant and probable breeder in the W Aleutian Is. Very rare spring and fall migrant and casual summer visitant to the Pribilof Is (bred there in 1995); casual in spring and fall at Gambell and C Aleutian Is." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in Gambell other than some logistical concerns with getting there and obtaining land crossing permits. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) at Nikolski From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 20:43:09 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Umnak Island ; Nikolski Date: 22-23 May 2009 Species: A single, male Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) Location: This bird was observed around the Ugludax (Old Village) Lodge just south of the Aleut village of Nikolski. Contact: Thanks to Sharron Hansen for submitting information, images and video of her sighting. For more information please contact Ed Clark (akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net) concerning this sighting and about birding at Nikolski. History: This bird was very atypical of the species in being very cooperative for still images and video as it gleaned seeds from around the lodge. Hawfinch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare spring and early summer visitor in the western and central Aleutian Islands and the Pribilof Islands; casual north to Gambell and accidental east to Dillignham and the Noatak River 30 miles north of Kotzebue. Only one fall record (St. Paul Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders are welcome to visit Nikolski. Flights from Dutch Harbor are sporadic and one would need a flexible schedule to conduct a pioneering birding effort at the western end of Umnak Island. For more information about birding at Nikolski contact Ed Clark. 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: Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni eunomus) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:28:12 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 22 May 2009 Species: A single, Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni eunomus) Location: This bird was observed near the town of St. Paul at the Post Office south of Salt Lagoon. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This bird is of the more common northern Eurasian race of the two subspecies that have shown up in Alaska Dusky Thrush is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual spring and fall migrant on the western Aleutian Islands, accidental to St. Lawrence Island and St. Paul Island, as well as to Barrow, Askinuk Mountains north of Hooper Bay, Petersburg, Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders have guides, bus or van travel, dormitory rooms and hot meals at the local cannery awaiting them at St. Paul 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: Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:17:49 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 21-24 May 2009 Species: Two Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) Location: These birds were discovered at Big Polovina Lake on the south side of St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: Interestingly 3 Black-tailed Godwits were discovered at Adak this spring. These St. Paul birds must be representative of a strong movement of this species this spring throughout western Alaska. Black-tailed Godwit is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare spring migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, casual in the Central Aleutian Islands and accidental on the Bering Sea Islands. Accidental at Prudhoe Bay, the Colville River delta and at Kodiak" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders wishing to visit St.Paul Island are encouraged to contact the TDX corporation at their web page. www.alaskabirding.com 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: Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) at St.Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:08:24 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 21-22 May 2009 Species: A single, Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) Location: This bird was discovered at Little Polovina Lake on the south side of St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This bird represents yet another representative of a strong Asiatic shorebird movement in southwest and western Alaska this spring. Common Sandpiper is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring casual fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands. Very rare spring migrant on the Pribilof Islands and at Gambell. Casual on the Seward Peninsula." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders are welcome to visit St. Paul Island. The native Aleut people have established a tour service with buses and dormitory style housing for guests to the 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: Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 21:59:43 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 20-23 May 2009 Species: Up to Four Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) Location: Birds were observed at Antone Lake and on the western side of St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about these sightings. History: Up to four birds of this species represents a very good showing for what is turning out to be a productive Asian migration in western Alaska. Common Greenshank is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands. Casual spring and fall migrant on St. Paul Island and at Gambell. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Logistics of birding at St.Paul is worked out by the native TDX Aleut corporation with packages from 3-8 days on the island. Accommodations are comfortable, albeit a bit rustic. 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: Common Terns (Sterna Hirundo longipennis) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 21:50:04 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 20-24 May 2009 Species: Two Common Terns (Sterna hirundo longipennis) Location: These birds were observed around Antone Lake. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sightings. History: One bird was joined by a second bird on 22 May. Common 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 online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Alaska records are all of Sterna hirundo longipennis, the northeast Asia race. Very rare spring migrant and summer visitant and casual fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands and at St.Paul Island. Casual spring migrant in the northern Bering Sea (Gambell) and at Nome." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding at St.Paul Island. The native TDX corporation has established lodging, transportation and meals for visitors to the 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: Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus) at St.Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 21:41:09 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 20 May 2009 Species: A single, Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus) Location: This bird was found at the very productive Hutchinson Hill on the northeast side of St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Another Asian passerine continues the great pattern (and weather) of Asian spring migration this year. Eyebrowed Thrush is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant and casual fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands, and casual in spring and fall at St. Paul, St. Matthew, and St.Lawrence Island. Accidental spring migrant in western (Wales, Nunivak Island) and northern Alaska (Barrow). Best found in fall on Shemya or Adak Island and at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding on St.Paul Island. The late May and early June tours book up far in advance so plan ahead. 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: CinnamonTeal (Anas cyanoptera) near Kake From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 23:17:52 -0800 Region: Southeast; Kupreanof Island; Kake Date: 23+ May 2009 Species: A pair of Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Location: These birds were discovered at Boot Lake approximately 4 miles southeast of the city of Kake. Contact: Thanks to Chuck Susie (csusie AT excite.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: Yet another pair of Cinnamon Teal have been discovered this spring in Alaska! Cinnamon Teal is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant and casual summer visitant in southeast Alaska from Cordova to Anchorage and Kodiak Island and casual summer visitant to central Alaska (Kenny Lake and Fairbanks). Casual in fall on Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if birding at Boot Lake would present any problems for 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: Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 22:20:37 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straight; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 22-23 May 2009 Species: A single Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) Location: This bird was located in a marshy area between the southern end of Troutman Lake and South Lake about three miles south of Gambell Village. Contact: Thanks to Dave and Jennifer MacKay, Phil Davis and Forrest Davis (hilone AT hilonesometours.com) for submitting information and images about their sighting. History: It has been quite a while since this species has been recorded in Alaska. Green Sandpiper is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual on the western Aleutian Islands and accidental on St.Lawrence and St. Paul Islands." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Logistical challenges aside, several tour groups go out to Gambell during the spring (late May-early June) and fall (early September) and these tour groups may offer the best opportunity to be able to bird Gambell in comfort. 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 Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 22:32:58 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straight; St.Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 22-23 May 2009 Species: A pair of Smew (Mergellus albellus) Location: It was not specified where these bird were discovered at Gambell. It is assumed that it was on Troutman Lake(?) Contact: Thanks to Dave and Jennifer MacKay, Phil Davis and Forrest Davis (hilone AT hilonesometours.com) for submitting information about their sighting. History: There is little information about the status of Smew at Gambell? 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 online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring and casual summer visitant and fall migrant in the western and central Aleutians. Very rare spring and summer migrant at St.Paul Island; casual at Kodiak Island and Cordova. Best chances are at Adak and St. Paul Island in spring." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell requires knowledge about traveling to remote outpost Alaska. The native corporation Sevuokuk at Gambell has a lodge and private homes for birders to stay in. Planning these trips often takes a year or more. The birding tour operators take care of all of the details for birders not wishing to make the investment in time and money on their own. 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: Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) At Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 22:08:47 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straight; St.Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 22 May 2009 Species: A single, Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) Location: It is not known where this bird was observed near Gambell on St.Lawrence Island. Contact: Thanks to Dave and Jennifer MacKay, Phil Davis and Forrest Davis (hilone AT highlonesometours.com) for submitting information and images about their sighting. History: A good showing of this species has occurred at the Alaskan Outposts so far this spring. Common Greenshank is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands. Casual spring and fall migrant on St.Paul Island and at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding out at Gambell other than some logistical concerns with getting there and land crossing permits. 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: Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) near Sterling From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 21:55:07 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Sterling Date: 22 May 2009 Species: A single, male, Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) Location: The bird was located on an island .9 miles upstream from the bridge at the Sterling Highway over the Kenai River. Contact: Thanks to Todd Eskelin (t.eskelin AT acsalaska.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This bird was photographed and it shows the bird to be a male with a black Ruff. Ruff is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant at Gambell, very rare on the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Rare fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands and on the Pribilof Islands, casual on St.Lawrence Island and the Chukchi Sea coast as far north as Kotzebue Sound. Casual fall visitant in northern Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth, Prudhoe Bay) and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Seward Anchorage, Cordova). Accidental in spring migration in south coastal (Homer, Seward) and southeast Alaska (Annette Island, Juneau), casual in fall migration at Juneau. Casual breeder in northern Alaska (Point Lay) and possibly on the Seward Peninsula and St. Lawrence Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was observed on private property. The landowner wishes that no additional birders visit to view this bird. Additional viewing locations are being investigated to be able to observe this stunning breeding male Ruff. 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 Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 22:31:55 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Eagle Beach Date: 21 May 2009 Species: Five Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) Location: These birds were observed at Eagle Beach approximately 28 miles north of downtown Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan (aukebay AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This species is certainly becoming much more prevalent in Alaska particularly in the northern section of the Gulf of Alaska and in Prince William Sound. 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 online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/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 one time breeder on the Taku River) and southcoastal Alaska (from Cordova west to Homer) and breeder in southcoastal Alaska (western Copper River delta). Casual in Upper Cook Inlet at Anchorage and in interior Alaska (Central, Charley River mouth) and Bering Sea coast (Cape Romanzoff [one breeding record], Nome).Best found at Cordova." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Eagle Beach is public land and is open to birding. Be cautious of the rapidly rising tides and many interconnected channels which could cut off your escape route back to higher 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: Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 22:17:23 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 21 May 2009 Species: A pair (male/female) of Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) Location: These birds were discovered on the extensive mudflats on the western side of Clam Lagoon approximately 8 miles north of town. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (aaron_lang8 AT yahoo.com) and Forrest Davis for submitting information about this sighting. History: Black-tailed Godwit is listed as Casual inn the October 2006 Checklist of Birds of Adak Island Black-tailed Godwit is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare spring migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, casual in the central Aleutian Islands and accidental on the Bering Sea Islands. Accidental at Prudhoe Bay, the Colville River delta and Kodiak." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding along this stretch of Clam Lagoon. Low tides expose very sticky, deep mud at this location which could result in a difficult extraction-use a spotting scope. 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: Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 22:09:01 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 19-21 May 2009 Species: A single, Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta) Location: This bird was discovered at the productive "Contractors Marsh" just north of the Adak Airport. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang and Forrest Davis (hilone AT highlonesometours.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Long-toed Stint is listed as Casual in the October 2006 Checklist of Birds of Adak Island Long-toed Stint is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare but regular spring and very rare fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, casual in the Central Aleutian Islands. Very rare spring and casual fall migrant on the Bering Sea Islands (Pribilof and St.Lawrence Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Contractors Marsh is open to birders, but be careful of the rusting and sometime sharp edged metal objects that are throughout the marsh which are sometime submerged in the scattered melt water ponds. 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: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 01:17:25 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 19 May 2009 Species: A single, male, Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Location: This bird was seen near the mouth of the Mendenhall River in Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: This bird was observed hanging out with four Green-winged Teal. Cinnamon Teal is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant and casual summer visitant in southeast Alaska. Casual spring migrant in southcaostal Alaska from Cordova to Anchorage and Kodiak Island and casual summer visitant to central Alaska (Kenny Lake and Fairbanks). Casual in fall on Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding near the Mendenhall River mouth. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick 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: Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 22:28:22 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 18 May 2009 Species: A single, Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) Location: This bird was discovered on the grounds of the Adak airport. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskair.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: This bird was photographed and the images reveled this bird to be the much rarer, Taiga Bean Goose. Taiga Bean Goose is listed as Accidental in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Until very recently, the "Bean" Goose was considered one species that was a rare spring migrant in western and central Aleutians and on St.Paul Island, a casual visitant to St.Lawrence Island and the Seward Peninsula coast (Nome), and accidental in fall (only three records). In 2007 the American Ornithologist Union (AOU) split the Bean Goose into Taiga and Tundra species, however, nearly all past reports of this species were only reliably identified as "bean' goose, rather than to one species or the other of the two new species. More information is needed to clarify the status of each species in Alaska. A single specimen from St.Paul Island and a photograph of a family group at Shemya Island are the only verified records of the Taiga Bean Goose in Alaska." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in the area around the airport. Adak airport does not have a perimeter fence, but the immediate area around the runways and taxiways are still restricted access portions of the airport. If you think that you probably should not be standing where you are when you are close to the runways, you are probably right! 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 Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 23:08:38 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 16 may 2009 Species: A single Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) Location: This bird was observed low over the water of the ponds along side of the Adak Airport. Contact: Thanks to Forrest Davis (hilone AT hilonsometours.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: Northern Rough-winged Swallow is not listed in the October 2006 Checklist of Birds of adak Island. Northern Rough-winged Swallow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant, summer visitant, and breeder in southeast Alaska on the mainland and on islands near mouths of major rivers (ketchikan, Petersburg, Wrangell, Stikine River, Hyder, Juneau, Gustavus, Haines). Casual spring migrant, summer visitant and possible breeder in southcoastal Alaska (Copper River delta, Kamishak Bay). Accidental at Barrow. Best looked for at the mouth of the Salmon River at the Portland canal in Hyder." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The only known special consideration to birding in this area is to venture too far unto Airport property. This would violate the airport security perimeter and give a bad name for other birders wishing to bird near the airport. 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: Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaoto) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 22:55:54 -0800 Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 16 May 2009 Species: A single, Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaoto) Location: This bird was discovered at a private residence feeding station in town. Contact: Thanks to Marge Ward, Marlys Tedin and Matt Goff (goff AT nawwal.org) for submitting information and images of their sighting to Sitka Birds. History: Eurasian Collared-Dove is a very recent arrival to Alaska having only been detected in the state over the past three years or so. Eurasian Collared-Dove is not listed in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Yakutat and other south Alaska locations in summer. These records maybe from human introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if the home owners would allow birders to visit their feeders to view this bird or if it is still 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: Cassin's Vireo (Vireo cassinii) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 22:48:16 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Mendenhall River floodplain Date: 16 May 2009 Species: A single singing, Cassin's Vireo (Vireo cassinii) Location: This bird has been heard and observed along the River Road section along the Mendenhall River corridor several miles north of downtown Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Deb Rudis (deborah_rudis AT fws.gov) and Deanna MacPhail for submitting information about their observation of this bird to Eaglechat. History: The area where this individual Cassin's Vireo is being seen is very close to the Dredge Lakes area where this species has been found with some reliability in the past. Cassin's Vireo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual summer visitant at Haines, Juneau, Petersburg, and Hyder. Accidental sumer visitor to Anchorage. Breeding documented at Haines." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if birding in this residential neighborhood would present problems for birders 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: Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) near Kodiak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 22:38:44 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kodiak Archipelago; Kodiak Island Date: 15 may 2009 Species: A single, male, Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) Location: This bird was associating with scaup flocks in Woman's Bay where Sargent's Creek enters the bay. Contact: Thanks to Rich MacIntosh (rmacintosh AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: It is believed that this male Tufted Duck is a new arrival on the island as no Tufted Ducks wintered over on Kodiak Island as they sometime do. Tufted Duck is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare to locally uncommon spring and fall migrant and winter visitant in the western and central Aleutians. Casual winter visitant to the eastern Aleutians (Dutch Harbor) and spring migrant on Pribilof Islands. Casual spring migrant and summer visitant further north in the Bering Sea on St. Mathew Island, at Gambell, and at Nome, and in the interior at Fairbanks and Kenny Lake. Casual winter visitant to south coastal (Kodiak, Cordova) and southeast Alaska (Petersburg). Accidental in northern Alaska (Barrow)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations for birders wishing to view this bird. There is a large pull off very close to where Sargent's Creek enters into Woman's Bay, so parking off of the highway should not be a problem. 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: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) near Tok From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 21:06:09 -0800 Region: Interior; Eastcentral; Tok Date: 13 May 2009 Species: A pair of Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Location: These birds were discovered on a roadside pond at mile 1330 of the Alaska Highway. Mile 1330 is 2 miles east of the Moon Lake State Recreation area and approximately 16 miles west of Tok. Contact: Thanks to Jason Reppert (jason.reppert AT yahoo.com) for submitting information to AKBirding about his sighting. History: Cinnamon Teal has made a good showing so far this year at various locations in the state. Cinnamon Teal is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant and casual summer visitant in southeast Alaska. Casual spring migrant in southcoastal Alaska from Cordova to Anchorage and Kodiak Island and casual summer visitant to central Alaska (Kenny Lake and Fairbanks). Casual in fall on Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations for birding along this section of the Alaska Highway. Although the road is not very busy, traffic does move along it at a rapid pace. Pull completely off of the highway, preferably at a designated pull out if one is close to the pond where the birds have been seen. 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: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 21:28:34 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Eagle Beach Date: 12 May 2009 Species: A single, male, Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Location: This bird was discovered at Eagle Beach approximately 28 miles north of downtown Juneau off of the Veterans Memorial Highway. Contact: Thanks to Merrill Jensen (glacierdawg55 AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: Apparently the drake Cinnamon Teal was in a line up of Blue-wing Teal, Green-wing Teal and a Northern Shoveler, all drakes! Cinnamon Teal is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant and casual summer visitant in southeast Alaska. Casual spring migrant in southcaostal Alaska from Cordova to Anchorage and Kodiak Island and casual summer visitant to central Alaska (Kenny Lake and Fairbanks). Casual in fall on Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding at Eagle Beach as it is a public area. Be aware of the rapidly rising tides and the possibility of being cut off from being able to get back to dry land once the tide starts to come 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: Tundra Bean-Goose (Anser serrirostris) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 07 May 2009 21:36:22 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 6 May 2009 Species: A single, Tundra Bean-Goose (Anser serrostris) Location: This bird was discovered near the Adak Airport. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com ) for submitting information about his sighting. History: The Department of Transportation may have chased this bird away from town as they were clearing birds from at the airport runways and taxiways. 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 online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "There are four specimens of this species in Alaska, from Amchitka Island, St.Lawrence Island, and the Pribilof Islands and two sightings on Adak Island in May 2008 (See note above for Tiaga Bean Goose)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird might not be in the area any longer. If the bird is looked for one should not approach the runways as they are part of the secured access areas of the airport. 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 |