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19 Nov Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) in Juneau [] 19 Nov Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka [] 18 Nov Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) near Homer [] 18 Nov American Coots (Fulica americana) in Sitka [] 17 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Seward [] 17 Nov American Coot (Fulica americana) at Cordova [] 15 Nov Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau [] 15 Nov Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau [] 12 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan [] 12 Nov Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan [] 10 Nov Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) near Juneau [] 10 Nov Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) in Juneau [] 09 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Homer [] 08 Nov Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Homer [] 29 Oct Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) in Juneau [] 29 Oct Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) near Palmer [] 25 Oct White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan [] 24 Oct Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan [] 24 Oct Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan [] 21 Oct Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) near Juneau [] 14 Oct Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Juneau [] 03 Oct American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau [] 03 Oct Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) in Adak [] 03 Oct Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) in the Bering Sea [] 29 Sep Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Ketchikan [] 29 Sep Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) in Juneau [] 26 Sep Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Sitka [] 23 Sep Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) at Gambell [] 21 Sep Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) at Bering Sea [] 21 Sep Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) at Adak [] 21 Sep Common Cuckoo (Culculus canorus) at Adak [] 21 Sep Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell [] 19 Sep Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka [] 18 Sep Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Anchorage [] 15 Sep Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) in Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) near Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) near Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) near Ketchikan [] 10 Sep Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell [] 08 Sep Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) at Sitka [] 08 Sep Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) at Sitka [] 08 Sep Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) at Gambell [] 04 Sep Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) near Juneau [] 03 Sep Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) in Sitka [] 03 Sep Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) at St.Paul [] 02 Sep Pallas's Bunting (Emberiza pallasi) at Gambell [] 02 Sep Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola) at Gambell [] 01 Sep Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) at Gambell [] 01 Sep Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) at Gambell [] 01 Sep Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) at St.Paul [] 01 Sep Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Haines [] 01 Sep Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) at Gambell [] 01 Sep Tiaga flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) at St. Paul [] 01 Sep Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) at Sitka [] 01 Sep Lesser sand Plovers (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell [] 31 Aug Buller's Shearwater (Puffinus bulleri) near Chicagoff Island [] 31 Aug Pink- footed Shearwaters (Puffinus creatopus) near Baranoff Island [] 31 Aug Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) near Chicagoff Island [] 31 Aug South Polar Skua (Stercorarius maccormicki) near Baranoff Island [] 31 Aug Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) at Douglas Island [] 24 Aug Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) in Gambell [] 24 Aug White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) in Gambell [] 24 Aug Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) on St. Paul Island [] 24 Aug Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) near Salcha [] 14 Aug Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) at Juneau [] 12 Aug Ring-billed Gulls (Larus delawarensis) near Ketchikan [] 12 Aug Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Ketchikan [] 12 Aug Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) near Ketchikan [] 12 Aug Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrruhla pyrrhula) on Chukchi Sea [] 12 Aug Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) near Nome [] 22 Jul Wilson’s Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) in Juneau [] 11 Jul Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) near Juneau [] 11 Jul Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor ) near Soldotna [] 11 Jul Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) near Soldotna [] Subject: Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:46:40 -0900 Region: Southeast: Juneau Date: 19 November 2009 Species: A single Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) Location: This bird was observed off of Alaway Road in Juneau was foraging near Switzer Creek in small snow-free areas. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was first found at 11:10AM and subsequent attempts to re-find the bird throughout the day were unsuccessful. Swamp Sparrow is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual primarily in fall with sightings at Sitka, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau, Middleton Is, and Anchorage. Best found in late fall at Ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:49:29 -0900 Region: Southeast; Sitka Date: 18 November 2009 Species: A single Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This bird was heard calling near the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information on this sighting. History: Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Uncommon resident in the woods of SE Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) near Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:40:34 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer Date: 18 November 2009 Species: A Single, female plumaged, Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) Location: This bird was initially discovered along East End Road across from Home Run Oil company several miles north from downtown Homer. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) and to Mossy Kilcher for submitting information about their sighting to AK Birding. History: This bird might represent the first record of this species for Homer. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare summer breeder and migrant in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Island, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in southeast Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the Interior (mid-April). Best found at public access sights on Fort Greeley south of Delta Junction on the Richardson Highway" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area as there are plenty of places to pull off of the highway to look for this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coots (Fulica americana) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:13 -0900 Region: Southeast; Baranoff Island; Sitka Date: 17 November 2009 Species: Six, American Coot (Fulica americana) Location: These birds were discovered on the rapidly freezing Swan Lake near downtown Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Lucy Phillips and Matt Goof (goff AT nawwal.org) for submitting information about this sighting to Sitka Birds. History: Swan Lake may represent the single best reliable location for observing this species in Alaska in the fall. American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual Migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak Island). Southwest Alaska (Pribilof Islands), and the Aleutian Islands (Unimak Island). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in the Fall." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There is private land on the north side of Swan Lake. At times parking near the lake can be problematic. If you go to look for these birds please find a parking location completely off of the road. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Seward From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:37:34 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Seward Date: 14-17 November 2009 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at a private feeding station in Seward. Contact: Thanks to Camelot and to Carol Griswold (c_griz AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about this sighting to AK Birding. History: This species is very close to becoming annual (if it is not already) in the Seward-Homer area in fall. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and southcoastal Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is coming to a feeding station at a private residence. It is not known of the owner of the home would invite birders to view this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) at Cordova From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:30:15 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Prince William Sound; Cordova Date: 15 November 2009 Species: A single, American Coot (Fulica americana) Location: This bird was discovered on Eyak Lake near the outflow of Power Creek where it flows into the lake. Contact: Thanks to Milo Burcham and to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) for submitting information to AKBirding about this sighting. History: It is believed that his bird represents the 6th record of this species for the Cordova area. American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak Island). Accidental in northern Alaska (Colville River delta), Southwest Alaska (Pribilof Islands), and the Aleutian Islands (Unimak Island). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in the fall." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The road leading to Power Creek is narrow and there are few places wide enough to pull completely off of the road to allow traffic to pass in both directions. If you go to look for this bird please do not park on the traveled portion of the road. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:08:04 -0900 Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 14 November 2009 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was observed hunting at a private residence’s bird feeder near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was first seen around 7:20AM and then was seen around 8:15AM carrying off a dead Dark-eyed Junco. Weather conditions were less than ideal with powerful gusts of wind but the bird was still able to successfully hunt. This species is seen irregularly around Juneau and this is the second bird that has been seen this fall. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Please contact me if you are interested in observing this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:04:35 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 14 November 2009 Species: A single Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) Location: This bird was observed on the road leading to the Temsco Helicopter hanger at the Juneau airport. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was observed foraging on the road and was a female/juvenile-type bird. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior (mid-Apr). Best found at public access sites in Ft. Greeley S of Delta Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. W! est, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (please direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:32:47 -0900 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 12 November 2009 Species: Three White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: These birds are being seen at a private residence’s bird feeder near Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Two birds have been present since at least 8 November and there are now three White-throated Sparrows at this residence’s bird feeder, along with two Rustic Buntings! There have now been five White-throated Sparrows seen in Ketchikan so far this fall. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or considerations. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:33:41 -0900 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 12 November 2009 Species: Two Rustic Buntings (Emberiza rustica) Location: These birds are being observed at a private residence’s bird feeder near Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: The first bird was found on 23 October and there are now two Rustic Buntings present at this residence’s bird feeder, along with three White-throated Sparrows! Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or considerations. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:58:21 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island Date: 10 November 2009 Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird was seen at a hummingbird feeder at a private residence’s home near Juneau on Douglas Island. Contact: Thanks to Patty Rose for providing information about this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was first seen at around 7:45AM and represents the fourth Anna’s Hummingbird to show up in the Juneau area this fall! Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Please contact me if you are interested in observing this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:55:19 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 10 November 2009 Species: One, probably two, Long-eared Owls (Asio otus) Location: These birds were seen near the golf course, which is located across the Mendenhall River from the Juneau airport. You can reach this location by driving all the way to the end of Industrial Blvd. and then walking down the dirt road that leads to the golf course. Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: The first Long-eared Owl was found by Gus Van Vliet around 11:20AM near the entrance to the Juneau golf course. Around 11:40AM the bird was re-found and seen by several others and at about 3:15PM the bird was again located and photographed. A second bird was also seen both in the morning and then again in the afternoon that is almost certainly another Long-eared Owl. The second bird was not seen very well or photographed; however, its characteristic behavior and the decent views we got of the bird point towards another Long-eared Owl. There are only a handful of records for this species in Alaska, several coming from Southeast Alaska (Wrangell, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus, and the Taku River) and one found on a boat in the Bering Sea. Long-eared Owl is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklis! t is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual at Gustavus, the Taku River, Juneau, and one that landed on a boat in the Bering Sea south of St. Lawrence Is. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:33:04 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenia Peninsula; Homer Date: 8 November 2009 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at the home of Mossy and Koni Kilcher approximately 5 miles north of downtown Homer off of the East End Road. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) and to James Levison for forwarding information and images of their sighting. History: White-throated Sparrow has become annual in Alaska over the last 5 years or so, particularly in the fall. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and southcoastal Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The Kilcher's welcome birders to the Seaside Farm. Please be courteous of the folks who live in the farmhouse and park appropriately. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:58:21 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer Date: 7 November 2009 Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird is patronizing a sugar water feeder at the home of Robin and Aaron Lang. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) (907) 399-3085 for submitting information about their sighting. History: The bird was initially observed at 9:30AM and the report of the bird continued up to 10:30 AM when the report was submitted. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Contact Aaron Lang at the above contact information should you be interested in observing this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:15 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 28 October 2009 Species: A single Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) Location: This bird was observed off of Alaway Road off of the Glacier highway near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was closely associated with an Orange-crowned Warbler and loosely associated with a large flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and several Chestnut-backed Chickadees. The bird was photographed and represents the latest record for this species in Juneau. Tennessee Warbler is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant in SE Alaska (Ketchikan, Hyder, Juneau, Gustavus). Casual late spring, summer, and fall visitant in central Alaska (Fairbanks, Birch Lake, Delta Junction, Donnelly Dome, Scottie Creek, and on the Taylor Hwy). Casual in southcentral Alaska (Anchorage) and on the Alaska Pen (King Salmon). Accidental at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). ! It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: No special considerations are known for this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) near Palmer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:03:39 -0800 Region: Southcentral, Palmer
Date: 28 October 2009
Species: A single Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)
Location: This bird was observed out on the Palmer Hay Flats about 7 miles from
the Hayfield Road access point near Palmer.
Contact: Thanks to Dan Crowson, Betty Friest, and Bob Winckler for providing
information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT
ak.net) for additional information.
History: This bird was originally seen by Dan Crowson on 25 October and was
seen again and photographed on 28 October. The bird was hard to locate and once
it was found it was very secretive and appeared to be feeding on insects. The
bird was heard vocalizing, making “tek” type calls spaced about 5-10 seconds
apart. If accepted, this would be the first documented record for Marsh Wren in
Alaska.
Special Considerations: Getting to the location is very difficult. The ATV
trail to the lake where the wren is at is in very bad shape and it was a
grueling process for Dan, Betty and Bob to get out there. Knee boots are a
minimum, along with warm clothes, rain pants and a raincoat of some sort.
Nick Hajdukovich
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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in
KetchikanFrom: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:58:10 -0800 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 25 October 2009 Species: A single, tan morph White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location This bird was seen right next to the fire station in Saxman, south of Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) and Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was observed with a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and a couple Song Sparrows. They were all feeding on some seed that has been spread out near the fire station. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:24:28 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 23 October 2009 Species: A single male Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Location: This bird was found at next to the Cape Fox Lodge located on Venetia Avenue in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was first discovered on 22 October and then seen and photographed again on 23 October. The bird was coming into bird seed that was being spread out. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual in SE Alaska (15+ records) and single records on Kodiak Is and at Gambell.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:23:24 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 23 October 2009 Species: A single Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) Location: This bird was observed at a private residence’s bird feeder near Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was well documented with photographs and represents the first record for Rustic Bunting in Ketchikan. Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau.". From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or considerations. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:38:34 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Auke Bay Date: 19 October 2009 Species: A single Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) Location: This bird was discovered in a private resident’s yard near Auke Bay, just north of Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) and Gus Van Vliet for providing information about this sighting. History: This bird was discovered by Luke DeCicco on 19 October and was also seen by Gus Van Vliet and Nick Hajdukovich. Photos were obtained and the bird has not been seen again since about 4:00PM on 19 October. It is believed that this bird represents the eighth record of this species in Alaska, the fourth with documentation. Nashville Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual with records from Middleton Island, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Cordova and Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:41:32 -0800 Region: Southeast: Juneau Date: 13 October 2009 Species: A single Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) Location: This bird was observed at a private residence’s bird feeder on Douglas Island near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting History: This bird was first found around 2PM and seen up until at least 5:15PM. The bird was well seen by many and has been eating berries that have been put out on a piece of wood for it. This bird represents the first record for Gray Catbird in Juneau and the second record for southeast Alaska, with the first being sighted this summer in Wrangell. Gray Catbird is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual at the Stikine River mouth, Cape Peirce, and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:54:36 -0800 Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 2 October 2009 Species: Two American Coots (Fulica americana) Location: One bird was seen on the southern Twin Lake and another bird was seen at the Pioneer Home marsh near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in SE Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in N Alaska (Colville River delta), SW Alaska (Pribilof Is), and the Aleutian Is (Unimak Is). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in fall.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) in Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:52:18 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 29 September 2009 Species: A single Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) Location: This bird was discovered in the "Elfin Forest" west of Palisades Overlook near Adak. Contact: Thanks to John Puschock fo providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Olive-backed Pipit is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare to casual spring and fall migrant in the W Aleutian Is, very rare at St. Paul Is, casual at Gambell, and accidental on the C Aleutians.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) in the Bering Sea From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:51:35 -0800 Region: Western; Bering Sea Date: 24 September 2009 Species: Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) Location: These birds were seen about 40 miles southwest of St. Paul Island in the Bering Sea. The birds were observed from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ship while doing surveys. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: Twelve birds were observed, most of them being subadult birds with one adult bird seen. Short-tailed Albatross is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Very rare offshore in the Gulf of Alaska (over Pamplona Spur and off Middleton Is), S of Kodiak Is, S of the Shumagin Is, S of the Aleutian Is and in passes in the Aleutian Is, and in the S Bering Sea in summer N to St. Paul and St. Matthew Is. Increasing in number in recent years. Has been seen from the ferry to Dutch Harbor and the ferry from Juneau to Whittier. Otherwise found only from charter and commercial vessels in the Gulf of Alaska and the N Pacific Ocean.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American! Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:59:45 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 27 September 2009 Species: A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Location: This bird was seen at a private residence’s bird feeder in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Colleen Castle and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Photographs of this bird were obtained and this bird represents the second record for this species in Ketchikan with the other record being a flock of 3 birds in October 2005. Rose-breasted Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual, with records at Fairbanks, Petersburg, Douglas, Juneau, Annette Island and Ketchikan.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area, however you should contact the homeowner before you try to see the bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:45:33 -0800 Region: Southeast-Juneau Date: 29 September 2009 Species: Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) Location: This bird was found on the University of Alaska Southeast campus near Juneau. The campus is located near Auke Lake and the bird was observed feeding on small berries around the student housing on campus. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting, and please contact him if you need any additional information. History: This bird was first found by Nick Hajdukovich at around 5:00PM and seen by several other birders up until about 6:45PM at which point there was hardly any light. Many photos were obtained and the bird was heard vocalizing several times. This bird would represent the second documented record for this species in Alaska. Great Crested Flycatcher is listed as Accidental in the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf "Accidental on Middleton Is in Sep 1990." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:50:22 -0800 Region: Southeast; Sitka Date: 26 September 2009 Species: A single first year male Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Location: This bird was seen in a private residence’s yard in Fairweather Cove near Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Alice Johnstone for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was amongst a large flock of mainly sparrows and was observed at a bird feeder. Rose-breasted Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual, with records at Fairbanks, Petersburg, Douglas, Juneau, Annette Island and Ketchikan.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:46:51 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St.Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 23 September 2009 Species: A single, Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) Location: This bird was discovered on the lower slopes of Sivuquq Mountain near the Far Boneyard. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This bird is the 21st Little Bunting observed in fall at Gambell since 1999. This represents 2/3 rds of all of the Little Bunting records for the ABA area. Little Bunting is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, on board a ship in the Chukchi Sea, on St.Paul Island, and at Gambell (where there are 20 records)."" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell takes special logistical planning. The most successful birding expeditions plan far in advance to arrange flights, lodging, meal preparation. Most birders go with one of several organized bird tour groups which visit the island in spring and fall. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) at Bering Sea From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:59:14 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; near St. Mathew Island Date: 21 September 2009 Species: A single, adult, Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) Location: This bird was discovered and photographed aboard the NOAA research vessel Oscar Dyson approximately 100 miles southeast of St. Mathew Island. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for submitting information and an image about his sighting. History: It is believed that this bird represents the seventh record of this species in Alaska, the fourth with documentation. Nashville Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual with records from Middleton Island, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Cordova and Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Obviously this bird would not be "chaseable" owing to its location. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:48:23 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanoff Island Group; Adak Island Date: 19 September 2009 Species: A single, Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) Location: This secretive individual was discovered just east of the Clam Lagoon Seawall on the northeast side of Clam Lagoon. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: True to the nature of this genus this old world warbler was very furtive and difficult to photograph. Dusky Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in fall at Middleton Island, Gambell, (11 in fall, 1 in spring), St.Paul Island and at Attu and Shemya Islands. One was found on board ship in the central Bering Sea." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Accommodations, meals, and vehicles are available at Adak. Some of the island is off limits to travel due to unexploded ordinance. These areas are clearly marked. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Cuckoo (Culculus canorus) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:33:54 -0800 Region: Southwest: Aleutian Islands; Andreanoff Island Group; Adak Island. Date: 18 September 2009 Species: A single, juvenile, Common Cuckoo (Cululus canorus) Location: This bird was documented at the Clam Lagoon Sea Wall area perched on some barbed wire near abandoned buildings. Contact: Thanks to Frank and Barbara Haas and Issac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT Alaskaair.com) for submitting information and images about this bird. History: Identification of old world Culculus Cuckoos in Alaska is challenging. The one clear image of the dorsal view of the bird shows a nuchal white patch and narrow white fringes on the upper back and wing feathers suggest that this bird is a Common Cuckoo and not an Oriental Cuckoo. Common Cuckoo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual spring migrant and early summer visitant in western and central Aleutian Islands, the Shumagin Islands, at Gambell, and St.Paul Island. Accidental at Nome and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are flights via Alaska Airlines twice weekly to Adak and rooms and meals are available. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:12:04 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 14 September 2009 Species: A single, juvenile, Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) Location: There was no indication in the reports as to where this deceased plover was discovered at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 At verizon.net) for submitting information about his discovery. History: This individual marks the fourth record of this species at Gambell this fall. Lesser Sand-Plover is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare to uncommon spring and fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, St. Paul Island, Gambell (has nested), and casual on western Alaska mainland (Yukon Kuskokwim delta, Naknek, Wales, Nome) and in the central Aleutian Islands. Casual summer visitant to northern Alaska (Barrow) and accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Augustine Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Visitors planning to bird Gambell need to prepare far in advance to secure flights, lodging, food purchase and preparation. Much of this is coordinated for you on the limited number of tour groups who visit the island Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:17:53 -0800 Region: Southeast, Sitka Date: 18 September 2009 Species: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) Location: This bird was seen on Alice Island in Sitka. No Specific location on Alice Island was given. Contact: Thanks to Jennifer Cedarleaf for posting information about this sighting to the Sitkabirds listserv. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Yakutat and other south Alaska locations in summer. These records maybe from human introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations for birding in this area Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Anchorage From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:57:48 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Upper Cook Inlet; Anchorage Date: 18 September 2009 Species: A single, adult, moulting, Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) Location: This bird was initially observed on the mud flats near the outlet of Chester creek beyond Westchester Lagoon and the Alaska Railroad tracks. Contact: Thanks to Dave Sonneborn (davidsonne AT aol.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This bird is an adult bird which is moulting into winter (basic) plumage. Franklin's Gull is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual spring and fall migrant and summer visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Seward, Sterling, Kenai, Homer, Cordova, north to Chitna), Glacier Bay, southeast Alaska (Juneau,Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan), western Alaska (Nome), and the Bering Sea Islands (St. Paul Island). The number of sightings has increased in recent years. Accidental in western Aleutian Islands (Buldir may 1995)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special consideration towards attempting to refind this bird. The area where it was initially observed is viewed along a public coastal trail. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:53 -0800 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 14 September 2009 Species: Two Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) Location: These birds have been seen at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting, contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information History: These two birds were seen by Jim Lewis and reported to me through Steve Heinl. Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare fall migrant and very rare spring migrant and summer visitant in SE Alaska. Rare fall visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Homer, Kodiak, Anchorage) and casual fall visitant N of the Alaska Range (Fort Yukon). Prior to 1972, doves were rare spring and summer visitants in the interior (Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs). Casual fall visitant in SW Alaska (Kvichak River mouth, Dillingham). Accidental at Wales." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:14 -0800 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 15 September 2009 Species: Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) Location: This bird was found at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting, contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: This bird was first seen and photographed by Jim Lewis on 13 September and later seen by Steve Heinl on 15 September around 3PM. Lark Sparrow is listed as Accidental on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Accidental at Scottie Creek in Jul 1991 and at Sitka in Aug 1999. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026(home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:21:40 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 14 September 2009 Species: A single Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Location: This bird was found at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was seen and photographed by Jim Lewis. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual in SE Alaska (15+ records) and single records on Kodiak Is and at Gambell.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:00:27 -0800 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Mountain Point Date: 13+ September 2009 Species: Two, Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) Location: These birds are being observed at an area with lots of brush/weeds and plenty of good habitat at Mountain Point. The specific area is a short walk up-hill from the boat launch/parking lot at Mountain Point approximately 7 miles south of downtown Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) for submitting information about these birds. History: Southeast Alaska in the fall is the favored time and location to search for this species in Alaska. Mourning Dove is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall migrant and very rare spring migrant and summer visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare fall visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Homer, Kodiak, Anchorage) and casual fall visitant north of the Alaska Range (Fort Yukon). Prior to 1972, doves were rare spring and summer visitants in the interior (Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs). Casual fall visitant in southwest Alaska (Kvichak River mouth, Dillingham). Accidental at Wales." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The area where these birds are frequenting is an area which has seen rapid development of homes recently. There are no real good places to park (other than at the boat launch) and it is uncertain at this time as to who tolerant the new home owners are to birders in their midst. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:35:48 -0800 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Mountain Point Date: 14 September 2009 Species: A single, male, Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Location: This bird was discovered in a brushy/weedy area up-hill from the boat launch and parking area at Mountain Point approximately 7 miles south of downtown Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska .gov) for submitting information and an image about this discovery. History: Black-headed Grosbeak has become more frequently recorded in Alaska in recent years, particularly from extreme southeast. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in southeast Alaska (15+ records) and single records at Kodiak Island and at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was discovered in an area of Mountain Point which has seen the rapid development of houses recently. It is unclear how friendly the new home owners are to birders. Please respect private property rights. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:16:36 -0800 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Mountain Point Date: 13-14 September 2009 Species: A single Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) Location: This bird was discovered at a location up-slope of the boat launch and parking lot at Mountain Point approximately 7 miles south of Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska .gov) for forwarding information and an image about this sighting. History: It is believed that this bird represents the third record of this species for Alaska! Lark Sparrow is listed as Accidental in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Accidental at Scottie Creek in July 1991 and Sitka in August 1999." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The area above the boat launch at Mountain Point has seen the construction of several homes recently. It is not clear how the new tenets feel about birders walking around the neighborhood with high powered optics. If you bird in this area keep a low profile and be friendly and courteous if approached by the new comers. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:30:42 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 9 September 2009 Species: A single, juvenile, Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) Location: There was no specific location at Gambell given in the report as to where this bird was discovered. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This bird represents the third individual discovered at Gambell this autumn, which is slightly higher than the average during fall since 1999. Lesser Sand-Plover is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare to uncommon spring and fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, St.Paul Island, Gambell (has nested), and casual on the western Alaska mainland (Yukon-Kuskokwim delta, Naknek, Wales, Nome) and in the central Aleutian Islands. Casual summer visitant to Northern Alaska (Barrow) and accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Augustine Islands)" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell takes some logistical planning. A casual trip there is very difficult to execute successfully. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:38:49 -0800 Region: Southeast; Baranoff Island; Sitka Date: 8 September 2009 Species: A single, Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) Location: This bird was discovered at a private residence somewhere in the greater Sitka area. Contact: Thanks to Laura Kaltenstein (lkaltenstein AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about her discovery to Sitka Birds. History: Unfortunately this individual warbler perished as the result of striking a window. The identification of this bird was made with the bird in hand. Tennessee Warbler is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual migrant in southeast Alaska (Ketchikan, Hyder, Juneau, Gustavus). Casual late spring, summer, and fall visitant in central Alaska (Fairbanks, Birch Lake, Delta Junction, Donnelly Dome, Scottie Creek, and on the Taylor Highway). Casual in southcentral Alaska (Anchorage) and on the Alaska Peninsula (King salmon). Accidental at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: No details were requested as to the location of this bird for obvious reasons! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:15:42 -0800 Region: Southeast; Baranoff Island; Sitka Date: 6 September 2009 Species: A single, juvenile, Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) Location: This bird was observed near the Sheldon Jackson museum near downtown. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff (goff AT nawwal.org) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This is the third report of Brown-headed Cowbird for Sitka this fall. It is uncertain if this is the same bird reported from 2 September of this year. Brown-headed Cowbird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare migrant and probable breeder in southeast Alaska. Casual winter visitant in Juneau. Casual migrant and summer visitant at Fairbanks, Tok, Cordova, Copper Center, Katmai, Mineral Lakes, Kantishna, Kivalina, and Barrow. Casual, fall visitor (especially juveniles) to many locations through out the state" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding around the Sheldon Jackson Museum. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:06:07 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St.Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 5 September 2009 Species: A single, Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) Location: There was no location given in the report as to where this bird was discovered at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This is the second fall record of this species at Gambell. Black-headed Gull is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare spring and very rare fall migrant in Aleutian islands, and very rare in spring and casual in fall on Bering Sea islands, casual to the Bering Sea coast (Nome), Bristol Bay, Chukchi Sea coast and in southcoastal (Cordova, Seward, Homer, Kenai) and southeast Alaska (Juneau)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell takes advance logistical planning. Trips there are often scheduled months in advance. A casual trip to the village of Gambell is difficult to execute at the last moment. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:41:06 -0800 Region: Southeast-Juneau Date: 4 September 2009 Species: Cassin’s Vireo (Vireo cassinii) Location: This bird was observed at Sandy Beach just past the small concrete building on the left as you walk down the main trail. Sandy Beach is located on Douglas Island across Gastineau Channel from Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was observed in association with a flock of mostly Townsend’s Warblers and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. This species has been observed almost annually in Juneau in the spring in the last few years, however this bird is one of very few fall records for the species Juneau. Cassin’s Vireo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org " Casual summer visitant at Haines, Juneau, Petersburg, and Hyder. Accidental summer visitor to Anchorage. Breeding documented at Haines.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:56:20 -0800 Region: Southeast; Sitka Date: 3 September 2009 Species: Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) Location: This bird was observed in downtown Sitka near the movie theater. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Brown-headed Cowbird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare migrant and probable breeder in SE Alaska. Casual winter visitant in Juneau. Casual migrant and summer visitant at Fairbanks, Tok, Cordova, Copper Center, Katmai, Mineral Lakes, Kantishna, Kivalina, and Barrow. Casual fall visitor (especially juveniles) to many locations throughout the state. One winter record from Dutch Harbor. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) at St.Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:12:52 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St.Paul Island Date: 2 September 2009 Species: A single Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) Location: This bird was discovered in the cut on the east side of Hutchinson Hill on the northeast portion of St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: This is the first record for Brown Shrike for the Pribilof Islands. Brown Shrike is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in spring and fall at Gambell, Shemya Island, Attu, Anchorage and Sitka." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders and other students of nature are welcome to St.Paul Island and the native Aleut corporation has established accommodations, food service, buses, and guides to lead visitors around the island. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Pallas's Bunting (Emberiza pallasi) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:51:53 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St.Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 2 September 2009 Species: A single, male, Pallas's Bunting (Emberiza pallasi) Location: This bird was discovered in the Far Boneyard. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This is the third Pallas's Bunting recorded at Gambell. It is believed to be the 6th record for this species in North America, all from Alaska. Pallas's Bunting is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual migrant at Barrow, Gambell, Nome[?], and accidental on Buldir Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Executing a trip to Gambell to bird often takes quite a bit of time to coordinate flights, lodging and tour group schedules. Careful Planning is a must for birding at Gambell, particularly in the spring season. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:42:55 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 2 September 2009 Species: A single, male, Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola) Location: This bird was discovered in the Far Boneyard. Contact: Thanks to paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This is the second record of this species for Gambell and the first for the fall. There are 5 other records of this species from North America, all from Alaska. Yellow-breasted Bunting is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in Alaska with sightings at Attu Island and Buldir island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The birding at Gambell is challenging at any time of the year although Fall often has more clement weather. Logistics of birding at Gambell are not for the faint of heart! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:14:16 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 1 September 2009 Species: A single, Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) Location: There was no specific location given in the report as to where this bird was discovered at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for submitting information about his sighting History: This is the eighth record of this species for the observer at Gambell in fall since 1997. Common Ringed Plover is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare but regular spring migrant and casual breeder at Gambell, very rare in early fall. Accidental on St. Paul Island and at Wales. Casual migrant in the west and central Aleutians" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders wanting to visit Gambell need to plan far in advance due to the demands on limited lodging and slots in the tour companies offerings. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:05:20 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 1 September 2009 Species: A single, Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) Location: This bird was observed in the Far Boneyard. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This is the 18th fall record of Dusky Warbler during fall at Gambell since 1997! Dusky Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in fall at Middleton Island, Gambell (11 fall records, 1 in spring); St.Paul Island, and at Attu and Shemya Islands. One was found onboard a ship in the central Bering Sea." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Late August and early September are less busy birding times at Gambell which is proving to be a very good location at this time of the year in Alaska. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) at St.Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:45:45 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 29-30 August 2009 Species: A single, juvenile, Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) Location: This bird was discovered on Antone Slough on the southside of St.Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information bout this sighting to AK Birding. History: This is the first record of this species for St.Paul Island and the 7th record for Alaska, and the 9th record for North America! Broad-billed Sandpiper is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in fall on the central and western Aleutian Islands (Adak, Buldir, Shemya Islands." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders are welcome to St.Paul Island and there are accommodations, meals, transportation and guides available to lead visitors around the island. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Haines From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:30:05 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Haines Date: 29 August 2009 Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird was discovered at a sugar water feeder at a private residence in the town of Haines. Contact: Thanks to Marlena Mooring (snowgirl AT yahoo.com) for submitting her sighting to Eaglechat. History: This species has become nearly annual during fall at some location in southcoastal or southeast Alaska recently. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if this bird is still being seen at the feeder nor is it known if the owner would welcome birders to observe this bird? Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:23:56 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 28 August-1 September 2009 Species: A single, female/immature plumaged, Common Rosefinch (carpodacus erythrinus) Location: This bird was discovered at the Far Boneyard. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This bird represents the 6th fall record for Gambell in the fall (and the 2cd for this season) and the longest staying Common Rosefinch in North America! Common Rosefinch is listed as casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual spring migrant in southwest and western Alaska (Yukon-Kuskokwim river delta, St. Paul, Gambell) and western Aleutian Islands. casual in fall at Gambell and accidental in central Aleutian Islands." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Fall is a less popular time for birders at Gambell as compared to the spring with available space in both tour groups and at the Lodge. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tiaga flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:14:35 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 28-29 August 2009 Species: A single, immature, Tiaga Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) Location: This bird was initially discovered near Lake Dune, it latter was rediscovered in the Middle Crab Pots close to the town of St.Paul. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette (sschuette01 AT hotmail.com) for submitting information bout his sighting to AK Birding. History: This bird is believed to be the third record of this species for St.Paul, and the second for 2009! Tiaga Flycatcher is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual Spring migrant on western Aleutian Islands, accidental on St. Paul Island and at gambell, with a single fall record at gambell as well." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native Aleut people of St. Paul welcome visitors to their island and infrastructure for birders is established with lodging, vans and guides. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:05:28 -0800 Region: Southeast; Baranoff Island; Sitka Date: 28 August 2009 Species: Four Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) Location: These birds were observed along the beach at Totem Park between the battle site and the visitor center. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff (goff AT nawwal.org) for submitting information about his sightings to Sitka Birds. History: There was a juvenile plumaged bird mixed in with the other three adult birds. Caspian Tern is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Uncommon summer visitant to southeast (and one time breeder at the Taku River) and southcoastal Alaska (from Cordova west to Homer) and breeder in southcoastal Alaska (western Copper River delta), casual in upper Cook Inlet at Anchorage and in interior Alaska (Central, Charley River mouth) and to the Bering Sea coast (Cape Romanzoff [one breeding record], Nome). Best found at Cordova." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding at this park as it is public property. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser sand Plovers (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:55:21 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 27 & 31 August 2009 Species: Two Lesser Sand-Plovers (Charadrius mongolus) Location: this first bird on the 27 was discovered at the east of traoutman lake approximately 3 miles from thr village of Gambell. There was no location given in the report as to where the bird on the 31st was observed. Contact: thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul! AT verozon.net) for submitting information about his sightings. History: Lesser Sand-Plover has been observe almost every fall at Gambell since 1999. Lesser sand-Plover is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare to uncommon spring and fall migrant in the western alaeutian Islands, St. Paul Island, Gambell (has nested), and casual on the western Alaska mainland (Yukon-Kuskokwim River delta, Naknek, Wales, Nome) and the central aleutian islands. Casual summer vistant to northern laska (Barrow) and accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Augustine Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Increasing flights to Gambell and improved lodging conditions makes a trip to Gambell a much less dauting proposition than it once was. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Buller's Shearwater (Puffinus bulleri) near Chicagoff Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:19:48 -0800 Region: Southeast; Chicagoff Island; Khaz Bay Date: 23 August 2009 Species: A single, Buller's Shearwater (Puffinus bulleri) Location: This bird was discovered near Khaz Bay off of the western shore of Chicagoff Island. Contact: Thanks to Joel Brady-Power (fvnerka AT hotmail.com) and to Matt Goff for submitting information about this sighting to Sitka Birds. History: Late August-early September are prime times to look for rare Alaskan Shearwaters as the gulf waters are as warm as they are going to get. Buller's Shearwater is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare and irregular well offshore in late sumer and early fall in the Gulf of Alaska between Middleton Island and the Fairweather Grounds and west of Kodiak Island. Moderate numbers may be present in some years. One record off of Sitka September 1997. One record north of Tanaga Island in central Aleutian Islands in 2006. Best chance may be west of Kayak island from the Juneau-Whittier ferry, or from the Homer-Dutch Harbor ferry in late fall when the ferry runs south of Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The difficulties of reaching this area at short notice would probably preclude searching for this particular bird. Pelagic trips in Alaska (such as they are) are usually conducted from fishing or research vessels by a select few. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Pink- footed Shearwaters (Puffinus creatopus) near Baranoff Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:06:24 -0800 Region: Southeast; near Baranoff Island Date: 23 August 2009 Species: Two, Pink-footed Shearwaters (Puffinus creatopus) Location: The first bird was observed off of the northern Chicagoff Island and another was observed off of Salisbury Sound. Contact: Thanks to Joel Brady-Power (fvnerka At hotmail.com) and to Matt Goff for submitting information to Sitka Birds about these sightings. History: There was no date given for the observation of the first bird which was not on the 23rd? Pink-footed Shearwater is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Uncommon in the Gulf of Alaska well offshore. Has been found from the ferry between Juneau and Whittier and more recently around Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The ability to conduct deep water pelagic birding in Alaska is often dependent upon fishing or research vessels. Just about the only regular transect of these waters is by the Alaska State ferry or commercial cruise ships. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) near Chicagoff Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:57:30 -0800 Region: Southeast; Chicagoff Island; Khaz Bay Date: 23 August 2009 Species: A single, Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) Location: This bird was discovered 7 miles off of the western coast of Chicagoff Island north of Sitka off of Khaz Bay. Contact: Thanks to Joel Brady-Power (fvnerka At hotmail.com) and to Matt Goff for submitting information about this sighting to Sitka Birds. History: This now casual species in Alaska has only become more prevalent in the state over the last 10 years or so. Manx Shearwater is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in the Gulf of Alaska (Yakutat, Middleton Island, Resurrection Bay, lower Cook Inlet, Seldovia Bay, off of Kodiak Island, north of Cold Bay in the Bering sea, outside of Haines, and as far south as Sitka. Increasing in number in recent years." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It would be difficult to visit this area with out being a deck hand on a commercial fishing vessel. The ferry north from Bellingham, Washington may be an option, but it could pass this region at night! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: South Polar Skua (Stercorarius maccormicki) near Baranoff Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:48:05 -0800 Region: Southeast; near northern Baranoff Island Date: 23 August 2009 Species: A single, South Polar Skua (Stercorarius maccormicki) Location: This bird was observed and photographed just off of Salisbury Sound near the northern end of Baranoff Island Contact: Thanks to Joel Brady-Power (fvnerka AT hotmail.com) and to Matt Goff for submitting information and images to Sitka Birds History: this bird was observed during a very productive late summer fishing voyage! South Polar Skua is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Very rare summer visitant on the ocean in southeast, south coastal (Yakutat, Middleton Island, Barren Island, Kodiak Island), southwest Alaska, and central and western Aleutian Islands. One report from northern Alaska (off Icy Cape)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Considering that this bird was observed during a commercial fishing boats trawl transect of these waters, it would be difficult to search this region with out adequate marine resources. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) at Douglas Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:19:58 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island Date: 21 August 2009 Species: A single, adult, Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) Location: This bird was discovered at the tideline along Gastineua Channel from the north Douglas Island Bayview subdivision. Contact: Thanks to Steve Zimmerman (stevezimmerman AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: Ring-billed Gull is often observed in fall north of it's some-what regular haunts. It is most regular near Ketchikan and points south. Ring-billed Gull is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare to uncommon visitant to southeast Alaska mostly in late summer/early fall; rare visitant in south coastal Alaska (Valdez, Seward, Cordova, Homer, Kodiak), southwest Alaska (King Cove), and interior Alaska (Fairbanks). Casual at Anchorage and accidental at Prudhoe Bay. Best found in Ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations towards searching for this bird as there are many public location to look out along the shoreline of Gastineau Channel both from the Juneau and Douglas sides of the channel. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) in Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:35:10 -0800 Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 22 August 2009 Species: A single, female Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) Location: This bird was observed in the “Near Boneyard” in Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman for providing information on this sighting, contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: This bird represents the fifth fall record for the species in Gambell and is the earliest sighting by five days for Gambell. Common Rosefinch is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Theodore G. Tobish, and Steve C. Heinl. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Casual spring migrant in SW and W Alaska (Yukon-Kuskokwim River delta, St. Paul Is, Gambell) and in the W Aleutian Is. Casual in fall at Gambell and accidental in the C Aleutian Is." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) in Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:36:19 -0800 Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 20 August 2009 Species: Ten White Wagtails (Motacilla alba) Location: There was no specific location in Gambell given in the report. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Up to ten birds have been seen since 20 August and several if not all of them have been seen up to 22 August. White Wagtail is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare migrant and breeder in the W Aleutians (mostly Black-backed type [M. a. lugens]), casual migrant at St. Paul, and uncommon to rare migrant and breeder at Gambell (mostly White type [M. a. occularis]). Rare breeder in coastal W Alaska (Hooper Bay), coastal Seward Pen (Wales, often Teller), N to Cape Thompson and Cape Lisburne. Very rare in N Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth). Casual in spring in C and E Aleutian Is. Accidental in southcoastal Alaska at Homer, Cordova, in interior Alaska at Mile 1260 on the Alaska Highway, and in Ketchikan. Bes! t found at Gambell or Wales, possibly at Teller out of Nome." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) on St. Paul Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:35:44 -0800 Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island group; St. Paul Island Date: 17-23 August 2009 Species: A single, juvenile Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) Location This bird was observed in the harbor on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Scott Schuette for providing this information, contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: Lesser Sand-Plover is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory www.alaskabird.org " Rare to uncommon spring and fall migrant in the W Aleutian Is, St. Paul Is, Gambell (has nested), and casual on W Alaska mainland (Yukon-Kuskokwim delta, Naknek, Wales, Nome) and in the C Aleutian Is. Casual summer visitant to N Alaska (Barrow) and accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Augustine Is)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding this island. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) near Salcha From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:33:39 -0800 Region: Interior: Salcha Date: 23 August 2009 Species: Two Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia corrucoides) Location: These birds were both seen right off of Johnson Road, which is located off the East side of the Richardson Highway about 30 miles South of Fairbanks and about 10 miles North of Salcha. One bird was seen about 20 miles down Johnson Road while the other was seen about 30 miles down the road. Each bird was seen perched on small spruce trees. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: These two birds were seen briefly perched on top of spruce trees in some higher elevation habitat. Each bird was loosely associated with migrating flocks of warblers and sparrows and after less then five minutes of observation, each bird flew out of sight. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migr! ants in the interior (mid-Apr). Best found at public access sites in Ft. Greeley S of Delta Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Johnson Road is located on military land and it is required to obtain and recreation access permit through the Ft. Wainwright visitors center in Fairbanks before driving on the road. The road and surrounding area is occasionally closed for military training and if you call the phone number that will be on your access permit you can find out if the area will be closed. You are also supposed to call the same number and follow the instructions to “check-in” to the area. It is helpful to also obtain a USARTRAK information brochure but if you don’t get on, the Johnson Road area is in the YTA 4 training unit. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (please direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:02:31 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 12 August 2009 Species: A single, Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) Location: This bird was observed on a gravel bar along Lemon Creek from a bridge on Eagan Drive over that creek. Contact: Thanks to Scott Ranger (scottranger AT comcast.net) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: The online 2007 checklist at the Juneau Audubon Society web page has Black-crowned Night-Heron as being Accidental in Spring at Juneau. Black-crowned Night-Heron is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual with many records from the western Aleutian Islands and Juneau, Homer, and Kodiak Island. Accidental in central Aleutian Islands (Atka, April 1975)" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The Egan Drive is a high speed expressway and birders should exercise Extreme caution when attempting to bird form this very busy thoroughfare. If there is other access to the Lemon Creek area, people should use that other option to search for this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Ring-billed Gulls (Larus delawarensis) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:47:40 -0800 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan Date: 12 August 2009 Species: Five Ring-billed Gulls (Larus delawarensis) Location: There was no specific locations give as to where these five birds were discovered Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl and Andy Piston (andrew.piston AT alaska .gov) for submitting information and images about their sightings History: Ring-billed Gull is an uncommon fall migrant in the Ketchikan area. Ring-billed Gull is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "rare to uncommon visitant to southeast Alaska mostly in late summer/early fall; rare visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Valdez, Seward, Cordova, Homer, Kodiak),southwest Alaska (King Cove), and interior Alaska (Fairbanks). Casual at Anchorage and accidental at Prudhoe bay. Best found in ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Due to the uncertainty as to where these birds were discovered it is difficult to recommend specifics to aid in finding them. Needless to say a skiff ride along the Ketchikan waterfront could prove rewarding to finding this and other unusual Alaska species of gulls. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:38:46 -0800 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan Date: 12 August 2009 Species: A single; immature, Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) Location: This bird was discovered along the Ketchikan waterfront. the specific location was not disclosed in the report. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl and Andy Piston (andrew.piston AT alaska.gov) for submitting information and images about their sighting. History: Franklin's Gull are rare but annual in Ketchikan in very small numbers during the fall. Franklin's Gull listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual spring and fall migrant and summer visitant in southcaostal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Seward, Sterling, Kenai, Homer, Cordova north to Chitna), Glacier Bay, southeast Alaska (Juneau, Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan). Western Alaska (Nome), and the Bering Sea Islands (St. Paul Island). The numbers of sightings has increased in recent years. Accidental in the western Aleutian Islands (Buldir, May 1995) " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if there are any special considerations which would prevent birders from searching for this particular bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:28:47 -0800 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan Date: 12 August 2009 Species: A single, immature male, Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) Location: This bird was discovered in a cleared area near the Cape Fox Lodge in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Andy Piston (andrew. piston AT alaska.gov) for submitting information and images about this sighting. History: This is the second record for this species in the greater Ketchikan area. Yellow-headed Blackbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual spring , summer, and fall visitor at scattered locations in Alaska (Sitka, Hyder, Ketchikan, Gustavus, Haines, Juneau, Cordova, Homer, Cohoe, Anchorage, Palmer, Fairbanks, Eagle, Point Hope, Barrow)" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if birders would be welcome to look for this bird at the Cape Fox Lodge. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrruhla pyrrhula) on Chukchi Sea From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:17:14 -0800 Region: Northwest; Chukchi Sea; near Cape Lizburne Date: 12 August 2009 Species: A single, female, Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhulla) Location: This bird was discovered approaching a vessel approximately 160 miles north-northeast of Cape Lizburne near the ice edge. Contact: Thanks to Craig Reiser (craig.reiser AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AKBirding. History: The bird did not land on the ship, but was closely observed and then departed the area in direct flight to the southwest. Eurasian Bullfinch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual migrant on the Bering Sea Islands (St. Lawrence, Pribilof and Nunivak Islands), western and northwest Alaska (Nome, Cape Krusenstern) and the western Aleutian Islands. Accidental in central Alaska (Nulato, Fairbanks, North Pole) in southeast Alaska (Petersburg). Offshore records are from spring (mostly) and fall, where as the mainland records are mostly from fall, winter and early spring. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The logistics to get to this area would for all practical purposes preclude birders from even looking for the bird, which appears to have departed the area! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) near Nome From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:05:57 -0800 Region: West; Seward Peninsula; Nome Date: 8 August 2009 Species: A single, Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) Location: The bird was discovered in a narrow windrow of Willows between 100-200 yards up the Anvil Mountain road from the intersection on the Dexter Cut-off road. This bird was found on the road which starts from Dexter, and not the road that leads up Anvil Mountain from the Nome side Contact: Thanks to Todd Pepper and Scott Hubber (greatscottwhatareltor AT msn.com) for submitting information about their discovery to AKBirding. History: Nashville Warbler is unpredictable with widely scattered records in Alaska. Nashville Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual with records from Middleton Island; Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Cordova, and Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding along this road. If one wants to venture off of the road you should obtain a walking permit from the local native corporation based in the town of Nome. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Wilson’s Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:44:09 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 19 July 2009 Species: Wilson’s Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) Location: This bird was observed on the Mendenhall Wetlands in Phalarope Slough near the end of the Dike Trail in Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet for providing information on this bird, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was observed feeding with a group of Pectoral Sandpipers, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Western Sandpipers and both Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs. Wilson’s Phalarope is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. An online version of this checklist is available at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version can be purchased from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Casual migrant and summer visitant to SE Alaska (Gustavus, Juneau), southcoastal (Valdez, Anchorage, Kodiak), E central (Taylor Hwy, Kenny Lake, Fairbanks), and N Alaska (ANWR, Barrow). Very rare breeder in interior Alaska (Yukon Flats NWR).” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area Nick HajdukovichAlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home)alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:35:17 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Eagle Beach Date: 11 July 2009 Species: A single, singing, Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) Location: This bird was heard in the trees between the main road (Glacier Highway) and the road that leads to the picnic pavilion at Eagle Beach 27 miles from downtown Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for submitting information about his sighting to Eaglechat. History: The greater Juneau area has proven to be a good place recently to look for this species in Alaska Tennessee Warbler is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual migrant in southeast Alaska (Ketchikan, Hyder, Juneau, Gustavus). Casual late spring, summer, and fall visitant in central Alaska (Fairbanks, Birch Lake, Delta Junction, Donnely Dome, Scottie Creek, and on the Taylor Highway). Casual in southcentral Alaska (Anchorage) and on the Alaska Peninsula (King Salmon). Accidental at Gambell. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations which would prevent birders from searching for this bird as it was observed on public property. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor ) near Soldotna From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:22:23 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Swanson River Oilfields Date: 9 July 2009 Species: A single, calling, Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor minor) Location: This bird was heard calling at an active oil production well in the Swanson River Oilfield. The bird was heard 5 miles from the last gate where further access to the public is prohibited. Contact: Thanks to Todd Eskelin (todd.eskelin AT acs.alaska.net) for submitting information about this sighting to AKBirding. History: Additional information about this bird will be posted if it reappears in a location open to the public. Common Nighthawk is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare summer visitant and fall migrant in mainland southeast Alaska. Casual spring migrant and summer and fall visitant at scattered locations throughout the state (Barrow, Wainwright, Gambell, Allakaket, Fairbanks, Cohoe, Kodiak, Cordova, Situk River). Best found in summer near Haines along the gravel bars of the Chilkat and Klenhini Rivers and the Kelsall River, approximately 27 miles north of Haines." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: At this time there is no public access to the area where the bird was heard. Todd Eskelin is looking into whether there might be a location nearby that might allow this bird to be searched for. His finding will be posted to AK Birding. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) near Soldotna From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:08:27 -0800 Region: Southcoastal, Kenai Peninsula; Moose River Date: 8-10 July 2009 Species: A single, calling , Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax trailli) Location: This bird was discovered on the west side of the Moose River off of Moose River Drive. Go .23 miles on Moose River Drive and there will be a small paralleling road on the right. Follow this smaller road .12 miles to the pipeline intersection and follow the pipeline to a cable across the road. Travel an additional 75 meters down hill to a turn around near the river.The bird was heard and seen in this area. Contact: Thanks to Joe Staab and Todd Eskelin (todd.eskelin AT acs alaska.net ) for submitting information about their sightings to AKBirding. History: Originally found by two visiting birders it was not determines to be absolutely this species until 10 July Willow Flycatcher is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual, with only a handful of records and two specimens (Hyder, Stikine River mouth, Juneau, Anchorage, and St.Marys). Best found at Hyder" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations which would prevent birders from looking for this bird in this area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-l |