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4 Feb 2/3/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues, images attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 3 Feb 2/3/12--Ash-throated and Vermilion flycatchers, sw Miami-Dade County (continue, image included) [Lyn Atherton ] 3 Feb 2/3/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 3 Feb 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, ENP (directions update) [Margie Wilkinson ] 3 Feb 1/23/2012--Neotropic Cormorant, Palm Beach County (late report) [Lyn Atherton ] 3 Feb 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, (update) [Margie Wilkinson ] 3 Feb 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, ENP [Margie Wilkinson ] 3 Feb 2/3/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 2 Feb 2/1/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 2 Feb 2/2/12--Vermilion Flycatcher, Orange County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 2 Feb 2/1/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 2 Feb 2/1/12--Iceland and Glaucous gulls, Volusia County (continue) [Lyn Atherton ] 1 Feb 2/1/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 1 Feb 1/31/12--Vermilion Flycatcher, Orange County [Margie Wilkinson ] 31 Jan 1/31/12--California Gull & Glaucous Gull, Volusia County (continue) [Margie Wilkinson ] 31 Jan 1/31/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 30 Jan 1/30/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County [Margie Wilkinson ] 30 Jan 1/29/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County (continues, image attached) [Margie Wilkinson ] 30 Jan 1/30/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 30 Jan 1/30/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 30 Jan 1/28/12--Cassin's Kingbird, Hendry County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 30 Jan 1/28/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 30 Jan 1/28/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues, images attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 29 Jan 1/29/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 28 Jan 1/28/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues, images attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 28 Jan 1/28/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues, image attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 27 Jan 1/27/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 27 Jan 1/27/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 27 Jan 1/27/12-- California Gull & Glaucous Gull (continues), Volusia County [Roberto Torres ] 26 Jan 1/26/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 26 Jan 1/26/12--California Gull, Volusia County [Lyn Atherton ] 26 Jan 1/26/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 25 Jan 1/25/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County [Lyn Atherton ] 25 Jan 1/25/12--Iceland Gull, Volusia County [Lyn Atherton ] 25 Jan 1/25/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 25 Jan 1/24/12--Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 24 Jan 1/24/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues. images included) [Lyn Atherton ] 24 Jan 1/24/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 24 Jan 1/17/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Monroe County, FL Keys (late report) [Lyn Atherton ] 24 Jan 1/23/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 24 Jan 1/23/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues, image included) [Lyn Atherton ] 22 Jan 1/22/12--Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 22 Jan 1/22/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues, image included--IMPORTANT NOTICE!) [Lyn Atherton ] 22 Jan 1/21/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 22 Jan 1/22/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County [Lyn Atherton ] 21 Jan 1/21/12--Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 21 Jan 1/21/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Hillsborough County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 20 Jan 1/20/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Hillsborough County (revised directions, images included) [Lyn Atherton ] 20 Jan 1/20/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Hillsborough County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 20 Jan 1/19/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 20 Jan 1/19/12--Glaucous Gull, Brevard County [Lyn Atherton ] 20 Jan 1/20/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Hillsborough County (delayed report) [Margie Wilkinson ] 19 Jan 1/19/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues) [Roberto Torres ] 19 Jan 1/19/12--Iceland Gull, Volusia County [Lyn Atherton ] 19 Jan 1/18/12--Say's Phoebe, Lake County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 19 Jan 1/18/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues, images included) [Lyn Atherton ] 19 Jan 1/18/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image included) [Lyn Atherton ] 16 Jan 1/16/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County [Lyn Atherton ] 16 Jan 1/15/12--Pacific Loon, Escambia County [Roberto Torres ] 15 Jan 1/15/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County (continues, images included) [Lyn Atherton ] 15 Jan No Subject [Nourish International USF ] 15 Jan 1/14/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 14 Jan 1/14/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 14 Jan 1/14/12--Western Tanager, Miami-Dade County [Margie Wilkinson ] 14 Jan 1/14/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 14 Jan 1/14/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) [Margie Wilkinson ] 13 Jan 1/12/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 13 Jan 1/12/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues, images included) [Lyn Atherton ] 12 Jan LIST OWNERS' MESSAGE--Announcement of new list owner [Lyn Atherton ] 12 Jan 1/12/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues) [Roberto Torres ] 12 Jan 1/10/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) [Lyn Atherton ] 11 Jan 1/10/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues) [Roberto Torres ] 11 Jan 1/10/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 10 Jan 1/10/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues, revised directions) [Margie Wilkinson ] 10 Jan 1/7/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 10 Jan 1/10/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues, images attached) [Lyn Atherton ] Subject: 2/3/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues, images attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:22:34 -0500 2/3/12--Juvenile Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Robin Diaz. Directions: From US 1 in Coral Gables or from southbound I-95, take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) to Key Biscayne, and continue to the park (~7 miles). (DeLORME p. 119) Enter the park (fee) and continue to the end of the parking area (D) near lighthouse, with lighthouse to south. Great Cormorant has been perching on rock jetty just behind lighthouse, but at times viewers may need to go to beach side or climb the lighthouse for viewing from proper angle. Possibly out feeding early in the am, but returns by late morning. Images by Liz Golden, Trey Mitchell, and Robin Diaz, respectively. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/3/12--Ash-throated and Vermilion flycatchers, sw Miami-Dade County (continue, image included) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:52:09 -0500 2/3/12--Ash-throated and Vermilion flycatchers, Miami-Dade County, before Everglades NP entrance. Observers: m. ob. Directions: from intersection of FL Turnpike and US 1 in Florida City, turn right on Palm Dr (SW 344 St). Drive west 1.6 mi. Turn left on SW 192 Ave and continue south 2 mi. Turn right on 376th St (SR 9336/Ingraham Hwy). Drive west 4.5 mi to Aerojet Rd (SW 232 Ave). (De LORME p. 122) Today both the Ash-throated and one Vermilion were observed at SE corner of Aerojet and SR 9336, behind fence. Another Vermilion was observed in area of C-111 Canal, about 1 mile before entrance to ENP. Image of Ash-throated by Robin Diaz. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/3/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:31:03 -0500 2/3/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observers: m. ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park”. Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher has been seen near the intersection of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, but is "wandering all over the west side" of the park, according to Robin Diaz. Listen for it's "wheet" call. There is also a Great-crested in the area at times associating with the La Sagra's. Please don't approach white gate and private residences just to the east of where Pond Trail and trail to bathroom intersect. Image by Robin Diaz. (La Sagra's is at lower left of image, Great Crested on upper right.) ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, ENP (directions update) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:17:26 -0500 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, Everglades National Park, Flamingo campground. Observer: Michael O'Brien. Directions: (Brian Rapoza) Follow the main park road to the Flamingo campground. At the entrance, do not enter the main campground. Follow the road bearing left which leads to the amphitheater. Check along the shore near the amphitheater. This was also the location of the godwit seen two years ago. Bird is with a flock of Willets and Marbled Godwits and may possibly be seen feeding behind the visitors' center at low tide. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/23/2012--Neotropic Cormorant, Palm Beach County (late report) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:01:16 -0500 1/23/12--Neotropic Cormorant, Palm Beach County, Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Observer: Ardith Bondi. Reporter: Steve Walter. Directions: From Florida's Turnpike, exit at Atlantic Avenue (exit 81). Drive east 1.7 miles to Jog Road. Turn left and drive north 1.5 miles to the entrance (no fee, open sunrise to sunset). GPS coordinates where Neotropic was photographed: N26°28.734', W80°08.609'. (DeLORME p. 109) Walk boardwalk and look for Neotropic nesting with Double-crested Cormorant. See photo of nesting pair (Neotropic in foreground) at . ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, (update) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:31:01 -0500 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, Everglades National Park, Flamingo campground. Precise directions to follow, Previously mentioned Flamingo Rd. is for park staff and is off-limits to the public. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, ENP From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:05:20 -0500 2/3/12--Bar-tailed Godwit, Monroe County, Everglades National Park, Flamingo campground. Observer: Michael O'Brien. Reporter: Jason Guerard. Directions: From the Homestead entrance to ENP, follow the main road to Flamingo Rd.which is just before reaching the main portion of Flamingo that includes the marina and ranger's station. Godwit was in smaller side campground, seen at high tide.with Willets and Marbled Godwits. May be same flock as feeds behind Flamingo Visitors Center at low tide. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/3/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:20:04 -0500 2/3/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60 in Clearwater, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). [From I-275 in Tampa, take CR 589 (Memorial Highway) to SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway), then go west to McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.] Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611, but there's a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign. From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. Just past is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed for towhees. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows, and Hispid Cotton Rat coming to seed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/1/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 18:30:47 -0500 2/1/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, before Everglades NP entrance. Observers: m. ob. Directions: from intersection of FL Turnpike and US 1 in Florida City, turn right on Palm Dr (SW 344 St). Drive west 1.6 mi. Turn left on SW 192 Ave and continue south 2 mi. Turn right on 376th St (SR 9336/Ingraham Hwy). Drive west 4.5 mi to Aerojet Rd (SW 232 Ave). (De LORME p. 122) Ash-throated is being seen in small trees on north side of SR 9336 and in small hammock across fence on south side of road, east of Aerojet Rd. Latest report Ash-throated was halfway between Ingraham Hwy and Lucky Hammock (first hammock on west side of Aerojet Rd). Image by Robin Diaz. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/2/12--Vermilion Flycatcher, Orange County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:58:17 -0500 2/2/12--two Vermilion Flycatchers, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands Park. Observers: Reinhard Geisler, Sue Wetmore. Directons: Take S.R. 50 to Christmas, Florida. Turn north onto 420, Ft. Christmas Rd and travel 2.3 miles, then turn east (right) onto Wheeler Road and travel 1.5 miles, 25155 Wheeler Road. (De LORME p.81) Bird 1 in small cypress trees northwest corner of Cell 17, looking south. Bird 2 approx. 200 yards east of Bird 1. Look south from middle of north side berm of Cell 17. Maps available at entrance or online at . ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/1/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:44:20 -0500 2/1/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Robin Diaz. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park”. Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher has been seen near the intersection of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, but is "wandering all over the west side" of the park, according to Robin Diaz. Listen for it's "wheet" call. There is also a Great-crested in the area at times associating with the La Sagra's. Please don't approach white gate and private residences just to the east of where Pond Trail and trail to bathroom intersect. Image by Robin Diaz. (La Sagra's is at lower left of image, Great Crested on upper right.) ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/1/12--Iceland and Glaucous gulls, Volusia County (continue) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:39:39 -0500 2/1/12--1st cycle Iceland and 1st cycle Glaucous gulls, Volusia County, Daytona Beach Shores. Observers: Michael Brothers, m. ob. Directions: From I-95 in Volusia County, take Port Orange exit (#256) and head east on Dunlawton Avenue (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn left (north) and go to Frank Rendon Park, on Atlantic Ocean side in Daytona Beach Shores. (De LORME p. 75) Walk down to the beach, and look for large flocks of gulls, which begin arriving each afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. Apparently, two Iceland and two Glaucous gulls are being seen in this general area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 2/1/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:21:58 -0500 2/1/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/31/12--Vermilion Flycatcher, Orange County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:29:02 -0500 1/31/12--Two male Vermilion Flycatchers. east Orange County, Orlando Wetlands Park. Observers/reporters: Mark Sees, Reinhard Geisler. Directions: From Orlando: Take S.R. 50 to Christmas, Florida. Turn north (Left) onto 420, Ft. Christmas Rd and travel 2.3 miles, then turn East (Right) onto Wheeler Road and travel 1.5 miles. The address is 25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas, Florida, Bird #1 can be seen in the small cypress trees from the northwest corner of Cell 17 looking south. Bird #2 is approx. 200 yards east of the first one. Look south from the middle of the north side berm of Cell 17. Scope recommended. Maps are available at the entrance or online at http://www.orlandowetlands.org/trailmap.php?submenuheader=2. The walk to the area is about one mile.Volunteers will be at the park Saturday providing tours (tram or trailer) 9 am to 4 pm. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/31/12--California Gull & Glaucous Gull, Volusia County (continue) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:40:00 -0500 1/31/12--Adult California Gull and a first cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach Shores. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: From I-95 in Volusia County, take Port Orange exit (#256) and head east on Dunlawton Avenue (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn left (north) and go to Frank Rendon Park, on Atlantic Ocean side in Daytona Beach Shores. (De LORME p. 75) Walk down to the beach, and look for large flocks of gulls, which begin arriving each afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/31/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:32:09 -0500 1/31/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/30/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:08:06 -0500 1/30/12-1st cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: Take U.S. 95 to Port Orange exit (#256). Head east on Dunlawton Ave. (Rt.421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn right (south) and go to end, into Ponce Inlet SP (fee). (DeLORME p. 75). Gull was seen on Disappearing Island. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/29/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County (continues, image attached) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:41:54 -0500 1/29/12--first cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach Shores. Observers: Michael Brothers, m. ob. Directions: From I-95 in Volusia County, take Port Orange exit (#256) and head east on Dunlawton Avenue (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn left (north) and go to Frank Rendon Park, on Atlantic Ocean side in Daytona Beach Shores. (De LORME p. 75) Walk down to the beach, and look for large flocks of gulls, which begin arriving each afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/30/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:00:29 -0500 1/30/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60 in Clearwater, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). [From I-275 in Tampa, take CR 589 (Memorial Highway) to SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway), then go west to McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.] Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611, but there's a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign. From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. Just past is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed for towhees. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows, and Hispid Cotton Rat coming to seed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/30/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:58:15 -0500 1/30/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. . Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/28/12--Cassin's Kingbird, Hendry County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:03:42 -0500 1/28/12--Cassin's Kingbird, Hendry County. Observers: m. ob. Directions: >From I-75/Alligator Alley, go north on CR 833 (Government Rd) in Broward Co., to CR 835. Head East on Cr 835 for approx 3 mi to where road turns north. Continue north to driveway on east side of road which has sign with red numbering "26882." From Clewiston, take CR 835 south to same area. Coordinates: Lat 26 deg, 21 min, 12.00 sec, Long 80 deg, 58 min, 45.44 sec W. (DeLORME p. 113). Cassin's has been found on utility wires just north of driveway. There are many Western Kingbirds and a Gray Kingbird in the same general area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/28/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:43:22 -0500 1/28/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observers: m. ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park”. Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher has been seen near the intersection of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, but is "wandering all over the west side" of the park, according to Robin Diaz. Listen for it's "wheet" call. There is also a Great-crested in the area at times associating with the La Sagra's. Please don't approach white gate and private residences just to the east of where Pond Trail and trail to bathroom intersect. Image by Robin Diaz. (La Sagra's is at lower left of image, Great Crested on upper right.) ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/28/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues, images attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:36:37 -0500 1/28/12--Juvenile Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Robin Diaz. Directions: From US 1 in Coral Gables or from southbound I-95, take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) to Key Biscayne, and continue to the park (~7 miles). (DeLORME p. 119) Enter the park (fee) and continue to the end of the parking area (D) near lighthouse, with lighthouse to south. Great Cormorant has been perching on rock jetty just behind lighthouse, but at times viewers may need to go to beach side or climb the lighthouse for viewing from proper angle. Possibly out feeding early in the am, but returns by late morning. Images by Liz Golden, Trey Mitchell, and Robin Diaz, respectively. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/29/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:50:27 -0500 1/29/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. Reporter:Charlie Ewell. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/28/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues, images attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:36:41 -0500 1/28/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: Bev and Al Hansen, m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60 in Clearwater, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). [From I-275 in Tampa, take CR 589 (Memorial Highway) to SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway), then go west to McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.] Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611, but there's a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign. From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. Just past is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed for towhees. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows, and Hispid Cotton Rat coming to seed. First image by Dennis O'Neil, others by Andrew Boyle. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/28/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues, image attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:34:20 -0500 1/28/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Brian Ahern. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. Image by Charlie Fisher. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/27/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:55:09 -0500 Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:08:56 -0500 1/27/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60 in Clearwater, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). [From I-275 in Tampa, take CR 589 (Memorial Highway) to SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway), then go west to McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.] Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611, but there's a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign. From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. Just past is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed for towhees. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows, and Hispid Cotton Rat coming to seed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/27/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:06:55 -0500 1/27/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. . Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/27/12-- California Gull & Glaucous Gull (continues), Volusia County From: Roberto Torres <rtorres AT TNC.ORG> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:36:58 -0500 1/27/12--Adult California Gull and a first cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach Shores. Observers: Alvaro Jaramillo, Bruce Anderson, Michael Brothers, m. ob. Directions: From I-95 in Volusia County, take Port Orange exit (#256) and head east on Dunlawton Avenue (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn left (north) and go to Frank Rendon Park, on Atlantic Ocean side in Daytona Beach Shores. (De LORME p. 75) Walk down to the beach, and look for large flocks of gulls, which begin arriving each afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/26/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:27:45 -0500 1/26/12--first cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach Shores. Observers: Michael Brothers, m. ob. Directions: From I-95 in Volusia County, take Port Orange exit (#256) and head east on Dunlawton Avenue (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn left (north) and go to Frank Rendon Park, on Atlantic Ocean side in Daytona Beach Shores. (De LORME p. 75) Walk down to the beach, and look for large flocks of gulls, which begin arriving each afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/26/12--California Gull, Volusia County From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:24:09 -0500 1/26/12---adult California Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach Shores. Observers: Alvaro Jaramillo, Michael Brothers, m. ob. Directions: From I-95 in Volusia County, take Port Orange exit (#256) and head east on Dunlawton Avenue (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn left (north) and go to Frank Rendon Park, on Atlantic Ocean side in Daytona Beach Shores. (De LORME p. 75) Walk down to the beach and look for large flocks of gulls, which begin arriving each afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/26/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:55:59 -0500 1/26/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. . Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/25/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:09:12 -0500 1/25/12--first cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach Shores. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: From I-95 in Volusia County, take Port Orange exit (#256) and head east on Dunlawton Avenue (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn left (north) and go to Frank Rendon Park, on Atlantic Ocean side in Daytona Beach Shores. (De LORME p. 75) Walk down to the beach, and look for large flocks of gulls, which begin arriving each afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/25/12--Iceland Gull, Volusia County From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:04:34 -0500 1/25/12--first cycle Iceland Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach Shores. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: From I-95 in Volusia County, take Port Orange exit (#256) and head east on Dunlawton Avenue (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn left (north) and go to Frank Rendon Park, on Atlantic Ocean side in Daytona Beach Shores. (De LORME p. 75) Walk down to the beach, and look for large flocks of gulls, which begin arriving each afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/25/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:34:15 -0500 1/25/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. . Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/24/12--Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:23:04 -0500 1/24/12--Adult male Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County, Sarasota, Celery Fields. Observers: m. ob. Directions: From I-75 in Sarasota, take Exit 210 and go east on Fruitville Road to Coburn Road traffic light. Turn right and follow road as it curves past the Fruitville Library. The Celery Fields will be on east (left) side of road and Ackerman Pond on west (right) side. Continue south to Palmer Blvd. Turn east (left) and go to Raymond Road. Go south (right) on Raymond Road to just past second curve and a large vegetated pond on west (right) side of road. (DeLORME p. 97) Park by the gate and walk north on grass path, following telephone lines until reaching a short canal. Bare tree, usually loaded with cormorants and Anhingas, is on other side of canal. Area to west is where Cinnamon Teal is usually found, often hiding in thick vegetation. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/24/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues. images included) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:08:56 -0500 1/24/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60 in Clearwater, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). [From I-275 in Tampa, take CR 589 (Memorial Highway) to SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway), then go west to McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.] Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611, but there's a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign. From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. Just past is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed for towhees. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows, and Hispid Cotton Rat coming to seed. First image by Dennis O'Neil, others by Andrew Boyle. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/24/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:44:20 -0500 1/24/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. . Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/17/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Monroe County, FL Keys (late report) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:05:15 -0500 1/17/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Monroe County, Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical SP. Observers: Jeff Lewis, Joan Kukulis. Reporter: Robin Diaz. Directions: from Florida City, take US 1 to CR 905A-Card Sound Road (toll). Drive east to "T" intersection and head south on CR 905. About 1/4 mi before this road joins US 1, watch for stone archway at entrance to botanical park on east side of road. (De LORME p. 123) Park and follow paved nature trail to second unpaved path off left side of paved nature trail (past circle). Take that trail to next trail on left. Take that trail to "stay on trail" sign--at back of trail loop, near water. La Sagra's was in that area. This could be same La Sagra's as ones reported at this park on 12/21/11 and 12/28/11. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/23/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:36:03 -0500 1/23/12- -Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60 in Clearwater, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). [From I-275 in Tampa, take CR 589 (Memorial Highway) to SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway), then go west to McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.] Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611, but there's a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign. From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. Just past is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed for towhees. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows, and Hispid Cotton Rat coming to seed. > ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/23/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues, image included) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:38:34 -0500 1/23/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Dave Goodwin. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac, but also has ranged across water to Lost River Trail road. Check fence posts and tops of vegetation in entire area. Image by Charlie Fisher. VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/22/12--Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:57:58 -0500 1/22/12--Adult male Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County, Sarasota, Celery Fields. Observers: m. ob. Directions: From I-75 in Sarasota, take Exit 210 and go east on Fruitville Road to Coburn Road traffic light. Turn right and follow road as it curves past the Fruitville Library. The Celery Fields will be on east (left) side of road and Ackerman Pond on west (right) side. Continue south to Palmer Blvd. Turn east (left) and go to Raymond Road. Go south (right) on Raymond Road to just past second curve and a large vegetated pond on west (right) side of road. (DeLORME p. 97) Park by the gate and walk north on grass path, following telephone lines until reaching a short canal. Bare tree, usually loaded with cormorants and Anhingas, is on other side of canal. Area to west is where Cinnamon Teal is usually found, often hiding in thick vegetation. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/22/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County (continues, image included--IMPORTANT NOTICE!) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:46:04 -0500 1/22/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Dave Goodwin. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed was seen this morning on fence posts across the pond to the east of the cul-de-sac. It also has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac. Image by Charlie Fisher. (Correction: Images on 1/20 by Dan Irizarry.) VERY IMPORTANT--STRAWBERRY FARM EAST OF POND IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/21/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:25:31 -0500 1/21/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60 in Clearwater, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). [From I-275 in Tampa, take CR 589 (Memorial Highway) to SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway), then go west to McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.] Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611, but there's a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign. From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. Just past is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed for towhees. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows, and Hispid Cotton Rat coming to seed. First image by Dennis O'Neil, others by Andrew Boyle. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/22/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:14:53 -0500 1/22/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Dave Goodwin. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed was seen this morning on fence posts across the pond to the east of the cul-de-sac. It also has been observed flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac. Image by Charlie Fisher. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/21/12--Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:37:25 -0500 1/21/12--Adult male Cinnamon Teal, Sarasota County, Sarasota, Celery Fields. Observers: m. ob. Directions: From I-75 in Sarasota, take Exit 210 and go east on Fruitville Road to Coburn Road traffic light. Turn right and follow road as it curves past the Fruitville Library. The Celery Fields will be on east (left) side of road and Ackerman Pond on west (right) side. Continue south to Palmer Blvd. Turn east (left) and go to Raymond Road. Go south (right) on Raymond Road to just past second curve and a large vegetated pond on west (right) side of road. (DeLORME p. 97) Park by the gate and walk north on grass path, following telephone lines until reaching a short canal. Bare tree, usually loaded with cormorants and Anhingas, is on other side of canal. Area to west is where Cinnamon Teal is usually found, often hiding in thick vegetation. Seen today from end of dike. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/21/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Hillsborough County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:51:47 -0500 1/21/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: Don and Phyllis Pelly, m.ob. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed was flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/20/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Hillsborough County (revised directions, images included) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:22:02 -0500 1/20/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: Don and Phyllis Pelly, Charlie Fisher. Reporters: Brian Ahern, Dave Goodwin, Dan Irizarry. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left (east). Continue to cul-de-sac on left (north) side of road. Fork-tailed was flycatching from large, dead "twiggy" tree near cul-de-sac. Images by Charlie Fisher. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/20/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Hillsborough County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:38:09 -0500 1/20/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: Don and Phyllis Pelly, Charlie Fisher. Reporter: Brian Ahern, Dave Goodwin. Directions: From I-75 in northern Manatee County, take I-275 towards Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Exit on US 41 (before bridge), driving north into Hillsborough County. Continue to to Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Go west on Cockroach Bay Rd for 2 miles, then turn right (north) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (south) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left. There is a pullout here. (DeLORME p. 91) The bird was in the shrubs on the East side of the street by a pond. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/19/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:51:07 -0500 1/19/12--Juvenile Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Observers: m. ob. Directions: From US 1 in Coral Gables or from southbound I-95, take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) to Key Biscayne, and continue to the park (~7 miles). (DeLORME p. 119) Enter the park (fee) and continue to the end of the parking area (D) near lighthouse, with lighthouse to south. Great Cormorant has been perching on rock jetty just behind lighthouse but at times viewers may need to go to beach side or climb the lighthouse for viewing from proper angle. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/19/12--Glaucous Gull, Brevard County From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:34:25 -0500 1/19/12--adult Glaucous Gull, Brevard County, Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Jetty Park. Observer: Mitchell Harris. Directions: fromI-95west of Cocoa, go east on either CR 528 or CR 524 to 528/1A (Beachline Expressway/Bennett Causeway). Continue on this route over Indian and Banana rivers to port. Exit GeorgeJ. King Blvd. Follow this road east to park(fee). (DeLORME p.g 88) Go to beach and scan flocks of gulls on beach and water. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/20/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Hillsborough County (delayed report) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:16:55 -0500 1/18/12--Fork-tailed Flycatcher, southern Hillsborough County, Cockroach Bay. Observers: Don and Phyllis Pelly. Reporter: Brian Ahern. Directions: From US-41 turn to the west onto Cockroach Bay Rd (there is a Circle K on US 41 here). Drive 2 miles, then turn right (North) onto Gulf City Rd. Drive 1.6 miles then turn right (South) onto Lost River Trail (will have a No Outlet sign). Drive 0.3 miles to where the street makes a 90 degree turn to the left. There is a pullout here. The bird was in the shrubs on the East side of the street by a pond. Bird was not seen 1/19 but may still be in tne area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/19/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues) From: Roberto Torres <rtorres AT TNC.ORG> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:09:21 -0500 1/19/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: Robin Diaz, m. ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park�. Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher has been seen near the intersection of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, but is "wandering all over the west side" of the park, according to Robin Diaz. Listen for it's "wheet" call. There are also Great-cresteds in the area at times associating with the La Sagra's. Please don't approach white gate and private residences just to the east of where Pond Trail and trail to bathroom intersect. A map showing recent sighting locations can be seen at: http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/64804.html. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/19/12--Iceland Gull, Volusia County From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:49:35 -0500 1/19/12--1st cycle Iceland Gull, Volusia County, 1/4 mi north of north jetty, Ponce Inlet (in town of Ponce Inlet). Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: Take I-95 to Port Orange exit (#256). Head east on Dunlawton Ave. (CR 421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn right (south) and go to end of S Atlantic Ave, to jetty parking. (DeLORME p. 75) Iceland was on beach with other gulls, about 1/4 mi north of jetty. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/18/12--Say's Phoebe, Lake County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:27:36 -0500 1/18/12--Say's Phoebe, Lake County, Ranch Road, northwest Lake Apopka. Observers: m. ob. Directions: from US 441 in Zellwood, turn west on CR 448 (Jones Rd), then south (left) on SR 448A, then east on SR 48. Continue several miles and turn south onto Ranch Rd. [from US 27 north of Clermont, take CR 561 to Astatula, turn east on SR 48. Drive about one mile and turn south onto Ranch Road.] (DeLORME p. 79) Go .6 mi and look for large pole barn on west side of road. Say's seems to prefer pasture across road (east side), but, if not found there, check pastures and fences on west side, as it has been found on this side of road, too. Pastures are private, but can be scanned easily from Ranch Rd. This is undoubtedly same Say's Phoebe as one that has spent previous four winters at this location. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/18/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues, images included) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:34:29 -0500 1/18/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60 in Clearwater, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). [From I-275 in Tampa, take CR 589 (Memorial Highway) to SR 60 (Courtney Campbell Causeway), then go west to McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.] Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611, but there's a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign. From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. Just past is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed for towhees. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows, and Hispid Cotton Rat coming to seed. First image by Dennis O'Neil, others by Andrew Boyle. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/18/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image included) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:01:17 -0500 1/18/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, before Everglades NP entrance. Observers: m. ob. Directions: from intersection of FL Turnpike and US 1 in Florida City, turn right on Palm Dr (SW 344 St). Drive west 1.6 mi. Turn left on SW 192 Ave and continue south 2 mi. Turn right on 376th St (SR 9336/Ingraham Hwy). Drive west 4.5 mi to Aerojet Rd (SW 232 Ave). (De LORME p. 122) Ash-throated is being seen in small trees on north side of SR 9336 and in small hammock across fence on south side of road, east of Aerojet Rd. Image by Robin Diaz. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/16/12--Glaucous Gull, Volusia County From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:34:53 -0500 1/16/12--1st cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, 1/4 mi north of north jetty, Ponce Inlet. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: Take U.S. 95 to Port Orange exit (#256). Head east on Dunlawton Ave. (Rt.421). Stay on Dunlawton Ave. across the 421/1A bridge to South Atlantic Ave. Turn right (south) and go to end, into Ponce Inlet SP (fee). (DeLORME p. 75) Glaucous was on beach with other gulls about 1/4 mi north of jetty. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/15/12--Pacific Loon, Escambia County From: Roberto Torres <rtorres AT TNC.ORG> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:09:22 -0500 1/15/12--Pacific Loon, Escambia County, Ft. Pickens. Observer: Alex Harper. Directions: From Gulf Breeze (Rt. 98/30) head south on Rt. 399, once on Santa Rosa Island head west on Rt. 399 (Fort Pickens Rd.) to the fort. Park near the small fishing pier just west of the fort and walk along the beach. The Pacific Loon was just before the cut which leads into the Gulf of Mexico. It was seen close to shore for several minutes before moving farther out into the bay. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/15/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County (continues, images included) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:45:15 -0500 1/15/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County, near Dade City. Observers: m.ob. Directions: from Dade City, take US 301/US 98 south to Alt 52. Go east on Alt 52 to SR 35. Cross over this highway where it then becomes Enterprise Road. Continue to intersection with Auton Road. Flycatcher was observed from intersection to about 1/3 mi north, on west side of road. Brian Ahern reported that on this stretch of road, on 1/15, were at least 7 species of sparrows, including Clay-colored, Grasshopper, and Vesper. Also, 50+ Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were in the middle of a pasture on the west side of Old Lakeland Hwy about 1/4 to 1/2 mile north of Enterprise Road, but south of Morningside Drive. Images of Ash-throated by Steve Mann. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: No Subject From: Nourish International USF <usfnourish AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:41:36 -0500 Nourish International at USF invites you to the first meeting of the semester! *Join us for FREE sandwiches and to learn more about Nourish International* When: Tuesday, January 17th at 6pm*and every Tuesday night to followWhere: MSC 3712 What is Nourish International?Nourish International is a movement of students to eradicate global poverty.Currently we are fundraising to help complete a medical clinic in Peru this summer. We are looking for motivated leaders and general body members who are interested in entrepreneurship and making a difference in their world. Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/USFNourishInternational Visit our Website: http://nourishinternational.org/ Any question please contact us at usfnourish AT hotmail.com We look forward to seeing you there! ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/14/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:30:02 -0500 1/14/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: Robin Diaz, m. ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park”. Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher has been seen near the intersection of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, but is "wandering all over the west side" of the park, according to Robin Diaz. Listen for it's "wheet" call. There is also a Great-crested in the area at times associating with the La Sagra's. Please don't approach white gate and private residences just to the east of where Pond Trail and trail to bathroom intersect. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/14/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:13:29 -0500 1/14/12--Juvenile Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Observers: m. ob. Directions: From US 1 in Coral Gables or from southbound I-95, take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) to Key Biscayne, and continue to the park (~7 miles). (DeLORME p. 119) Enter the park (fee) and continue to the end of the parking area (D) near lighthouse, with lighthouse to south. Great Cormorant has been perching on rock jetty just behind lighthouse. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/14/12--Western Tanager, Miami-Dade County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:02:41 -0500 1/14/12--Male Western Tanager, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: Mark Berney. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park”. Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Tanager was observed from the paved trail when heading south from No Name Harbor and just before the cut-through east to the nature trail and the gate. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/14/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:44:55 -0500 1/14/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County, near Dade City. Observers: m.ob. Directions: from Dade City, take US 301/US 98 south to Alt 52. Go east on Alt 52 to SR 35. Cross over this highway where it then becomes Enterprise Road. Continue to intersection with Auton Road. Flycatcher was observed from intersection to about 1/3 mi north, on west side of road. It was first heard calling on 12/24/11, and was finally photographed and verified on 1/8 as this species, so it appears to be wintering at this location. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/14/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500 1/14/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611 but a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign . From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road. Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. There is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp just past this, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed. This is well before the mulberry tree/palm tree area where the birds were first found.. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows. ************************************************** ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/12/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:03:00 -0500 1/12/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, before Everglades NP entrance. Observers: m. ob. Directions: from intersection of FL Turnpike and US 1 in Florida City, turn right on Palm Dr (SW 344 St). Drive west 1.6 mi. Turn left on SW 192 Ave and continue south 2 mi. Turn right on 376th St (SR 9336/Ingraham Hwy). Drive west 4.5 mi to Aerojet Rd (SW 232 Ave). (De LORME p. 122) Ash-throated is being seen in small trees on north side of SR 9336 and in small hammock across fence on south side of road, east of Aerojet Rd. Image by Robin Diaz. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/12/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues, images included) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:56:39 -0500 1/12/12--Juvenile Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Robin Diaz. Directions: From US 1 in Coral Gables or from southbound I-95, take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) to Key Biscayne, and continue to the park (~7 miles). (DeLORME p. 119) Enter the park (fee) and continue to the end of the parking area (D) near lighthouse, with lighthouse to south. Great Cormorant has been perching on rock jetty just behind lighthouse. Images by Liz Golden, Trey Mitchell, and Robin Diaz, respectively. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: LIST OWNERS' MESSAGE--Announcement of new list owner From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:34:37 -0500 We are pleased to announce the addition of Roberto (Toe) Torres as a list owner of the FLARBA. Toe is an avid birder who lives in Miami-Dade County and knows south Florida extremely well. We are certain Toe will be an invaluable member of the FLARBA team. We will greatly appreciate birders sending directly to the FLARBA details of any observations of rarities or updates on previously reported rarities, as this should allow the FLARBA reports to be sent out more promptly. Of course, this doesn't preclude sending messages about rarities to local listserves one may use regularly, but we'd appreciate these messages also being copied to the FLARBA. Please include detailed directions to any lesser-known location and to the area where the rarity was found at a given location. Additionally, we'd appreciate use of photos of rarities in the FLARBA reports. So please also send photos directly to the FLARBA , as we won't use photos included with messages to other listserve, without expressed permission of the photographers. We hope that Florida is host to many rarities in 2012, that all who attempt to find those rarities are successful, and that everyone has safe trips to and from their destinations! _The FLARBA List Owners and Moderators_ Lyn Atherton Roberto (Toe) Torres Margie Wilkinson Tom Mason (Editor) ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/12/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues) From: Roberto Torres <rtorres AT TNC.ORG> Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:14:48 -0500 1/12/12--Juvenile Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Liz Golden. Directions: From US 1 in Coral Gables or from southbound I-95, take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) to Key Biscayne, and continue to the park (~7 miles). (DeLORME p. 119) Enter the park (fee) and continue to the end of the parking area (D) near lighthouse, with lighthouse to south. Great Cormorant has been perching on rock jetty just behind lighthouse. Possibly out feeding early in the am, but returns by late morning. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/10/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues, image attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:49:59 -0500 1/10/12--La Sagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: Robin Diaz, m. ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park”. Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher has been seen near the intersection of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, but is "wandering all over the west side" of the park, according to Robin Diaz. Listen for it's "wheet" call. There is also a Great-crested in the area at times associating with the La Sagra's. Please don't approach white gate and private residences just to the east of where Pond Trail and trail to bathroom intersect. Image by Robin Diaz. (La Sagra's is at lower left of image, Great Crested on upper right.) ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/10/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues) From: Roberto Torres <rtorres AT TNC.ORG> Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:46:30 -0500 1/7/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, before Everglades NP entrance. Observers: m. ob. Directions: from intersection of FL Turnpike and US 1 in Florida City, turn right on Palm Dr (SW 344 St). Drive west 1.6 mi. Turn left on SW 192 Ave and continue south 2 mi. Turn right on 376th St (SR 9336/Ingraham Hwy). Drive west 4.5 mi to Aerojet Rd (SW 232 Ave). (De LORME p. 122) Ash-throated is being seen in small trees on north side of SR 9336 and in small hammock across fence on south side of road, east of Aerojet Rd. Two Vermilion Flycatchers are near the canal water structures before Aerojet Rd., and several Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Western Kingbirds, and Swainson's Hawks are in the area of the Ash-throated. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/10/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:05:24 -0500 1/10/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Pasco County, near Dade City. Observers: Dave Gagne, Bill Pranty et al. Directions: from Dade City, take US 301/US 98 south to Alt 52. Go east on Alt 52 to SR 35. Cross over this highway where it then becomes Enterprise Road. Continue to intersection with Auton Road. Flycatcher was observed from intersection to about 1/3 mi north, on west side of road. It was first heard calling on 12/24/11, and was finally photographed and verified on 1/8 as this species, so it appears to be wintering at this location. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/10/12--Green-tailed Towhee, Pinellas County (continues, revised directions) From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:06:16 -0500 1/10/12--Two Green-tailed Towhees, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, Possum Branch Preserve. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From intersection of US 19 and SR 60, go east on SR 60 to McMullen Booth Road (CR 611). Turn north and go past Main Street in Safety Harbor to just north of Mease Countryside Hospital (3231 McMullen Booth Rd.) The entrance to the Preserve is just before reaching Curlew Road (CR586-DeLORME p. 82). There is no sign on CR611 but a small pull-off for parking and beyond that a closed gate with small sign . From entrance walk straight back 150-200 yards to end of gravel road Go left and head for a yellow post on the wetland side of the wide grass strip. There is an earthen/sunken block old boat ramp just past this, and about 10 yards past the boat ramp along the brush line are two small open areas where seed is being placed. This is well before the mulberry tree/palm tree area where the birds were first found.. Also watch for Lincoln's and Grasshopper sparrows. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/7/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:52:37 -0500 1/7/12--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, before Everglades NP entrance. Observers: m. ob. Directions: from intersection of FL Turnpike and US 1 in Florida City, turn right on Palm Dr (SW 344 St). Drive west 1.6 mi. Turn left on SW 192 Ave and continue south 2 mi. Turn right on 376th St (SR 9336/Ingraham Hwy). Drive west 4.5 mi to Aerojet Rd (SW 232 Ave). (De LORME p. 122) Ash-throated is being seen in small trees on north side of SR 9336 and in small hammock across fence on south side of road, east of Aerojet Rd. Prior reports of this Ash-throated at this location indicate it's wintering there. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 1/10/12--Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County (continues, images attached) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:48:48 -0500 1/10/12--Juvenile Great Cormorant, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Observers: m. ob. Reporter: Robin Diaz. Directions: From US 1 in Coral Gables or from southbound I-95, take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) to Key Biscayne, and continue to the park (~7 miles). (DeLORME p. 119) Enter the park (fee) and continue to the end of the parking area (D) near lighthouse, with lighthouse to south. Great Cormorant has been perching on rock jetty just behind lighthouse. First image by Liz Golden, second image by Trey Mitchell. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html