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11 Mar 3/10/10--Greater White-fronted Goose (continues), Duval County, Jacksonville [Margie Wilkinson ] 10 Mar 3/10/10--Common Eider, Glaucous Gull, (continue), Brevard County [Margie Wilkinson ] 9 Mar 3/8/10--Common Eider, Glaucous Gull, Brevard County, Port Canaveral [Margie Wilkinson ] 8 Mar 3/8/10--Greater White-fronted Goose, Duval County [Margie Wilkinson ] 7 Mar 3/7/10--Red-footed Booby (continues), Miami-Dade County [Margie Wilkinson ] 7 Mar 3/7/10--Common Eider (relocated), Miami-Dade County [Margie Wilkinson ] 7 Mar 3/7/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Margie Wilkinson ] 6 Mar 3/6/10--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Alachua County, Payne's Prairie Preserve SP [Margie Wilkinson ] 5 Mar 3/5/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 4 Mar 3/3/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County [Christian Newton ] 4 Mar 3/4/10--Vermilion Flycatcher (continues), Okaloosa County [Christian Newton ] 4 Mar 3/3/10--Red-footed Booby (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 4 Mar 3/4/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 3 Mar 3/3/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 1 Mar 3/1/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 28 Feb 2/28/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 28 Feb 2/28/10--Common Eider (relocated), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 28 Feb 2/28/10--Red-footed Booby (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 28 Feb 2/28/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 27 Feb 2/27/10--Eurasian Wigeon (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 27 Feb 2/26/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County [Christian Newton ] 27 Feb 2/26/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 25 Feb 2/25/10--Common Eider (continue), Flagler County [Christian Newton ] 24 Feb 2/24/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 23 Feb 2/23/10--Fox Sparrow (continues), Alachua County [Christian Newton ] 22 Feb 2/21/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 22 Feb 2/22/10--Fox Sparrow (continues), Alachua County [Christian Newton ] 21 Feb 2/21/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County [Christian Newton ] 20 Feb 2/20/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County [Christian Newton ] 20 Feb 2/19/10--California Gull (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 19 Feb 2/19/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 18 Feb 2/17/10--Common Eider (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 17 Feb UPDATE--2/16/10--White-wing Scoter, Collier County [Christian Newton ] 17 Feb 2/16/10--White-wing Scoter, Collier County [Christian Newton ] 17 Feb 2/17/10--Fox Sparrow-Alachua County [Christian Newton ] 17 Feb 2/16/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 17 Feb 2/16/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 16 Feb 2/15/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County [Christian Newton ] 15 Feb 2/14/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County [Christian Newton ] 15 Feb 2/15/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 15 Feb 2/15/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 14 Feb 2/14/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 14 Feb 2/14/10--Long-tailed Duck (continues), Lake County [Christian Newton ] 14 Feb 2/13/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 13 Feb 2/13/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 13 Feb 2/13/10--Long-tailed Duck(continues), Lake County [Christian Newton ] 13 Feb 2/13/10--Common Eider (continues), brevard County [Christian Newton ] 13 Feb 2/13/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 12 Feb 2/12/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 12 Feb 2/11/10--Harlequin Duck(continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 12 Feb 2/11/10--Common Eider, Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 11 Feb 2/11/10--Vermilion Flycatcher (continues), Okaloosa County [Christian Newton ] 11 Feb 2/11/10--Long-tailed Duck (continues), Lake County [Christian Newton ] 11 Feb 2/11/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 10 Feb 2/10/10--California Gull, Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 10 Feb 2/10/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 10 Feb 2/10/10--Long-tailed Duck (continues), Lake County [Christian Newton ] 9 Feb 2/9/10--Long-tailed Duck (continues), Lake County [Christian Newton ] 9 Feb 2/9/10--Harlequin Duck (continus), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 8 Feb 2/8/10--White-faced Ibis(continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 8 Feb 2/8/10--Long-tailed Duck, Lake County [Christian Newton ] 8 Feb 2/7/10--Masked Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 7 Feb 2/7/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Polk County [Christian Newton ] 7 Feb 2/7/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 7 Feb 2/7/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County [Christian Newton ] 7 Feb 2/6/10-- White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 7 Feb 2/6/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County [Christian Newton ] 6 Feb 2/5/10--White-faced Ibis, Orange County [Christian Newton ] 6 Feb 2/6/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 5 Feb 2/5/10--Neotropic Cormorant (continues), Wakulla County [Christian Newton ] 5 Feb 2/5/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 5 Feb 2/5/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County [Christian Newton ] 4 Feb 2/4/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 4 Feb 2/4/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County [Christian Newton ] 4 Feb 2/4/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 4 Feb 2/4/10--Masked Duck (continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] Subject: 3/10/10--Greater White-fronted Goose (continues), Duval County, Jacksonville From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:35:02 -0500 3/6-3/10/10--Two adult Greater White-fronted Geese, Duval County, Jacksonville. Observers: Mitchell and Linda Hait. Directions: Park at 3600 Port Jacksonville Pkwy at a business called the Atrium. Geese were on some land on the west side of the pond directly across from the parking lot. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/10/10--Common Eider, Glaucous Gull, (continue), Brevard County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:49:37 -0500 3/10/10--Common Eider, Brevard County, Port Canaveral. Observer: m.ob. Reporter: Tom Ford. Directions: From U.S 1 in Cocoa head east on A1A/528. Exit George J. King Blvd. At first traffic light turn left onto Flounder and when road turns left (west) begin looking behind row of restaurants. (DeLORME p.g 88). Bird was seen between Grill's and Rusty's. Most of charter boat docks now have gates so viewing must be through fences and other open spots. The Glaucous Gull was seen on the north side on west end of port. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/8/10--Common Eider, Glaucous Gull, Brevard County, Port Canaveral From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:00:22 -0500 3/8/10--Common Eider, Brevard County, Port Canaveral. Observer: Jim Eager. Directions: From U.S 1 in Cocoa head east on A1A/528 (Rt.528 goes straight back to Orlando), Exit George J. King Blvd. At first traffic light turn left onto Flounder and when road turns left (west) begin looking behind row of restaurants. Bird was seen behind Grill's (DeLORME p.g 88). Most of charter boat docks now have gates so viewing must be through fences and other open spots. Glaucous Gull was seen on north side of port. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/8/10--Greater White-fronted Goose, Duval County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:53:18 -0500 3/6-3/8/10--Two adult Greater White-fronted Geese, Duval County, Jacksonville. Observers: Kevin Dailey, Dylan Beyer. Directions: Park at 3600 Port Jacksonville Pkwy at a business called the Atrium. Walk across the street and scan for Canada Geese. Two White-fronted Geese are in the flock. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/7/10--Red-footed Booby (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:19:31 -0500 12/20-3/7/10--sub adult Red-footed Booby, Miami-Dade County, Pelican Harbor. Observer: M. ob. Directions: from I-95, exit on 79th street and head east several miles until crossing the large bridge onto the bay. Turn right to get to the boat ramp to scope the spoil island, or turn left to get to the rehab center. (DeLORME pg 119) Booby has been seen cruising the bay to the north and south of 79th street. It also comes into the rehab center to roost sometimes. This bird was released nearly two months ago and is using the rehab center as a home base. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/7/10--Common Eider (relocated), Miami-Dade County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:15:53 -0500 1/17-3/7/10--1st year male Common Eider, Miami-Dade County, Pelican Harbor. Observer: M.ob. Reporter: Alex Harper. Directions: from I-95, exit on 79th street and head east several miles until crossing a large bridge onto the bay. At first set of lights after the bridge turn left into Pelican Harbor. (DeLORME pg 119) Eider was seen from outermost dock that protects the harbor, feeding around sailboats. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/7/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:06:33 -0500 1/26-3/7/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope’s. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/6/10--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Alachua County, Payne's Prairie Preserve SP From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 20:05:03 -0500 3/6/10--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Alachua County, La Chua trail, Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park. Observer: John Killian. Directions (John Killian): Find the intersection of FL26 (University Ave), FL24 (Williston Road), and FL20 (Hawthorne Road) just east of downtown Gainesville. From this intersection, travel east on University Ave. Within a quarter of a mile, FL26 (University Ave) will form two lanes that continue due east. FL20 (Hawthorne Road) will form two lanes that will bear to the right. Stay right on FL20. Almost immediately, turn right onto SE 15th St. Follow SE 15th St. south. When SE 15th St begins to make a large left hand turn to become SE 41 AV.,continue straight (south). There will be a stop sign at a small intersection at the entrance of a neighborhood. Continue straight through a catteguard gate. This will take you to the parking lot for La Chua Trail. At the south end of the parking lot, to the right of the kiosk, will be the beginning of the trail. Cross the Gainesville-Hawthorne Bike Trail, pay entrance fee at the self-pay station and continue onto Payne's Prairie. The bird was seen on the right (north) side of the trail as you are walking out toward the observation deck. It was 300-400 meters past the concrete waterworks and maybe 50 meters before the bench found at the "hairpin" turn. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/5/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 22:08:59 -0500 1/26-3/5/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/3/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 21:41:36 -0500 11/1/09-3/3/10--adult Green-tailed Towhee, Escambia County, Ft. Pickens. Observers: M.ob. Directions: From Gulf Breeze (Rt. 98/30) head south on Rt. 399, once on Santa Rosa Island head west on Rt. 399 (Fort Pickens Rd.) to the fort, drive to the end of the road, turning right at the only intersection near the old fort. Park near the white stucco building adjacent to the parking lot. The trail starts just behind that building. (DeLORME p.g 42) Location of Towhee: walk a short way, going past the concrete wall that intersects the path. Not far beyond the wall, there is a bench on left, and not far from the bench is a small bridge. The towhee continues in the bench area. Towhee has been very shy and patience is needed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/4/10--Vermilion Flycatcher (continues), Okaloosa County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 21:36:48 -0500 11/18/09-3/4/10--male Vermilion Flycatcher, Okaloosa County, City of Ft. Walton Beach retention pond. Observers: M.ob. Directions: from Rt. 189 (Lewis Turner BLVD.) North Ft. Walton Beach take N. Beal Extension north/west, follow this till you see City of Ft. Walton Beach retention pond (DeLORME p.g 44) Flycatcher observed perched along fence surrounding the ponds or near the office building. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/3/10--Red-footed Booby (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:33:32 -0500 12/20-3/3/10--sub adult Red-footed Booby, Miami-Dade County, Pelican Harbor. Observer: M. ob. Directions: from I-95, exit on 79th street and head east several miles until crossing the large bridge onto the bay. Turn right to get to the boat ramp to scope the spoil island, or turn left to get to the rehab center. (DeLORME pg 119) Booby has been seen cruising the bay to the north and south of 79th street. It also comes into the rehab center to roost sometimes. This bird was released nearly two months ago and is using the rehab center as a home base. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/4/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:34:22 -0500 1/17-3/4/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/3/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:41:00 -0500 1/26-3/3/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 3/1/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:35:04 -0500 1/17-3/1/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/28/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:02:11 -0500 1/26-2/28/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/28/10--Common Eider (relocated), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:12:28 -0500 1/17-2/28/10--1st year male Common Eider, Miami-Dade County, Pelican Harbor. Observer: M.ob. Directions: from I-95, exit on 79th street and head east several miles until crossing a large bridge onto the bay. At first set of lights after the bridge turn left into Pelican Harbor. (DeLORME pg 119) Eider was seen swimming between rehab center and the large pier. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/28/10--Red-footed Booby (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:01:01 -0500 12/20-2/28/10--sub adult Red-footed Booby, Miami-Dade County, Pelican Harbor. Observer: M. ob. Directions: from I-95, exit on 79th street and head east several miles until crossing the large bridge onto the bay. Turn right to get to the boat ramp to scope the spoil island, or turn left to get to the rehab center. (DeLORME pg 119) Booby has been seen cruising the bay to the north and south of 79th street. It also comes into the rehab center to roost sometimes. This bird was released nearly two months ago and is using the rehab center as a home base. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/28/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:56:12 -0500 1/17-2/28/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/27/10--Eurasian Wigeon (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:22:02 -0500 11/14-2/27/10--male Eurasian Wigeon, Brevard County, Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR, Titusville. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head east. Go through Titusville, go over U.S 1, onto Merritt Island. After several miles bear left onto Memorial Pkwy, go one mile to Black Point Wildlife Drive, entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 81) Wigeon observed with flock of American Wigeon between stops 2 + 3 or sometimes stop # 8. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/26/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:44:45 -0500 11/1/09-2/26/10--adult Green-tailed Towhee, Escambia County, Ft. Pickens. Observers: M.ob. Directions: From Gulf Breeze (Rt. 98/30) head south on Rt. 399, once on Santa Rosa Island head west on Rt. 399 (Fort Pickens Rd.) to the fort, drive to the end of the road, turning right at the only intersection near the old fort. Park near the white stucco building adjacent to the parking lot. The trail starts just behind that building. (DeLORME p.g 42) Location of Towhee: walk a short way, going past the concrete wall that intersects the path. Not far beyond the wall, there is a bench on left, and not far from the bench is a small bridge. The towhee continues in the bench area. Towhee has been very shy and patience is needed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/26/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:21:19 -0500 1/26-2/26/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/25/10--Common Eider (continue), Flagler County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:51:17 -0500 2/25/10--2 (1st year male and female) Common Eider, Flagler County, Gamble Rogers State Park area. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From the I-95 north of Daytona exit Rt. 100 and head east to Rt. A1A, head south. Recreation Area will be on left. (DeLORME p.g 74-75) Eiders were observed swimming north of the campground. Look for pull off along A1A. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/24/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:39:35 -0500 1/17-2/24/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/23/10--Fox Sparrow (continues), Alachua County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:06:32 -0500 2/17-2/23/10--Fox Sparrow, Alachua County, SW Gainesville, Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Trail intersects with SE 22nd Avenue (adjacent to SE 10 Terrace). Birders can park at the Pine Grove Cemetery (the entrance to the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail is about 100 feet away). (DeLORME p.g 65) The sparrow was on or close to the ground on both sides of trail just south of the southern of two wood gates on east side of trail, with a no trespassing sign with a Pileated Woodpecker painting. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/21/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:32:38 -0500 2/5-2/21/10--adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/22/10--Fox Sparrow (continues), Alachua County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:30:46 -0500 2/17-2/22/10--Fox Sparrow, Alachua County, SW Gainesville, Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Trail intersects with SE 22nd Avenue (adjacent to SE 10 Terrace). Birders can park at the Pine Grove Cemetery (the entrance to the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail is about 100 feet away). (DeLORME p.g 65) The sparrow was on or close to the ground on both sides of trail just south of the southern of two wood gates on east side of trail, with a no trespassing sign with a Pileated Woodpecker painting. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/21/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:42:00 -0500 1/11-2/21/10--female Black-throated Gray Warbler, Palm Beach County, Green Cay Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From FL Turnpike exit (#81) W. Atlantic Ave, head east, turn left onto Hagen Ranch Rd. Green Cay Wetlands located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd. (DeLORME p.g 115) Warbler observed near the entrance to the parking lot associating with a flock of Pine Warblers. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/20/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:33:05 -0500 1/11-2/20/10--female Black-throated Gray Warbler, Palm Beach County, Green Cay Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From FL Turnpike exit (#81) W. Atlantic Ave, head east, turn left onto Hagen Ranch Rd. Green Cay Wetlands located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd. (DeLORME p.g 115) Warbler observed near the entrance to the parking lot associating with a flock of Pine Warblers. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/19/10--California Gull (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:18:03 -0500 2/10-2/19/10--adult winter plumaged California Gull, Brevard County, Central Brevard Disposal Facility "Cocoa Landfill". Observer: Mitchell Harris. Directions: From I-95 by Exit 201. Go west on Route 520 about 1-3/4 miles and turn right on Route 524. After 4/10 mile, turn left on Adamson Rd. and proceed 2.0 miles to landfill entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 87). Birders Please Sign in at weigh-in building and sign out when you exit. Please make sure to pull off the road fully when scanning for gulls and stay away from where any trucks are working. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/19/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:25:16 -0500 2/5-2/19/10--adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/17/10--Common Eider (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:48:15 -0500 2/11-2/17/10--1st year male Common Eider, Brevard County, Jetty Park/Port Canaveral. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Cocoa head east on A1A/528 (Rt.528 goes straight back to Orlando), Exit George J. King Blvd. Road turns and winds but always head east, road ends at park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 88) Eider observed near the submarine turn basin, under the rope fence and swimming behind Rusty's Restaurant. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: UPDATE--2/16/10--White-wing Scoter, Collier County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:38:04 -0500 2/16/10--1st winter White-wing Scoter, Collier County, North Naples Waste Water Treatment Ponds. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-75 (north Naples) exit Immokalee Rd (exit # 111) and head west, turn left (south) onto Goodlette-Frank Rd, waste water treatment ponds will be on the east side of road. (DeLORME p.g 111) Park on the north side of the bridge on the east side of the road, walk up to the highest point on the bridge. A scope is necessary. Make sure to bird from the sidewalk and to stay off the plants property. Duck first located 2/13/10. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/16/10--White-wing Scoter, Collier County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:58:06 -0500 2/16/10--1st winter White-wing Scoter, Collier County, North Naples Waste Water Treatment Ponds. Observer: Vince Lucas, M.ob. Directions: From I-75 (north Naples) exit Immokalee Rd. and head east, turn left (south) onto Goodlette-Frank Rd, waste water treatment ponds will be on left (west side of road). (DeLORME p.g 111) Park well off of the bridge/overpass and walk up to the highest point on the bridge. A scope is necessary. Make sure to bird from the sidewalk and to stay off the plants property. Duck first located 2/13/10. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/17/10--Fox Sparrow-Alachua County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:35:23 -0500 2/17/10--Fox Sparrow--Alachua County, SW Gainesville, Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. Observer: Andy Kratter. Directions: Trail intersects with SE 22nd Avenue (adjacent to SE 10 Terrace). Birders can park at the Pine Grove Cemetery (the entrance to the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail is about 100 feet away). (DeLORME p.g 65) The sparrow was on or close to the ground on both sides of trail just south of the southern of two wood gates on east side of trail, with a no trespassing sign with a Pileated Woodpecker painting. Sparrow was first discovered on 2/14. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/16/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:37:18 -0500 1/26-2/16/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/16/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:39:28 -0500 2/5-2/16/10--adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/15/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:34:35 -0500 11/1/09-2/15/10--adult Green-tailed Towhee, Escambia County, Ft. Pickens. Observers: M.ob. Directions: From Gulf Breeze (Rt. 98/30) head south on Rt. 399, once on Santa Rosa Island head west on Rt. 399 (Fort Pickens Rd.) to the fort, drive to the end of the road, turning right at the only intersection near the old fort. Park near the white stucco building adjacent to the parking lot. The trail starts just behind that building. (DeLORME p.g 42) Location of Towhee: walk a short way, going past the concrete wall that intersects the path. Not far beyond the wall, there is a bench on left, and not far from the bench is a small bridge. The towhee continues in the bench area. Towhee has been very shy and patience is needed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/14/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:35:05 -0500 11/1/09-2/14/10--adult Green-tailed Towhee, Escambia County, Ft. Pickens. Observers: M.ob. Directions: From Gulf Breeze (Rt. 98/30) head south on Rt. 399, once on Santa Rosa Island head west on Rt. 399 (Fort Pickens Rd.) to the fort, drive to the end of the road, turning right at the only intersection near the old fort. Park near the white stucco building adjacent to the parking lot. The trail starts just behind that building. (DeLORME p.g 42) Location of Towhee: walk a short way, going past the concrete wall that intersects the path. Not far beyond the wall, there is a bench on left, and not far from the bench is a small bridge. The towhee continues in the bench area. Towhee has been very shy and patience is needed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/15/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:14:58 -0500 1/17-2/15/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/15/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:02:14 -0500 2/5-2/15/10-- adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: Reinhard Geisler, others. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/14/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:53:07 -0500 1/17-2/14/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of male Western Tanager, 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/14/10--Long-tailed Duck (continues), Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:04:08 -0500 2/7-2/14/10--adult female Long-tailed Duck, Lake County, Umatilla, Lake Enola. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Lake Enola is located west side of Hwy 19 near downtown Umatilla. In Umatilla the lake will on west side, is pull off to view the lake from Rt. 19.(DeLORME p.g 79) Coordinates of location: 28.923824N x -81.671029W. Scope useful. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/13/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:53:36 -0500 2/5-2/13/10-- adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: Reinhard Geisler, others. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/13/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:06:11 -0500 1/17-2/13/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of male Western Tanager, 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/13/10--Long-tailed Duck(continues), Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:17:06 -0500 2/7-2/13/10--adult female Long-tailed Duck, Lake County, Umatilla, Lake Enola. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Lake Enola is located west side of Hwy 19 near downtown Umatilla. In Umatilla the lake will on west side, is pull off to view the lake from Rt. 19.(DeLORME p.g 79) Coordinates of location: 28.923824N x -81.671029W. Scope useful. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/13/10--Common Eider (continues), brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:10:35 -0500 2/11-2/13/10--1st year male Common Eider, Brevard County, Jetty Park/Port Canaveral. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Cocoa head east on A1A/528 (Rt.528 goes straight back to Orlando), Exit George J. King Blvd. Road turns and winds but always head east, road ends at park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 88) Eider observed near the submarine turn basin, under the rope fence. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/13/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:08:04 -0500 1/26-2/13/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/12/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:25:52 -0500 2/5-2/12/10--adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: Reinhard Geisler, M.ob. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/11/10--Harlequin Duck(continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:32:41 -0500 1/26-2/11/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/11/10--Common Eider, Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:15:57 -0500 2/11/10--Common Eider, Brevard County, Jetty Park/Port Canaveral. Observer: Phyllis Mansfield and others. Directions: From U.S 1 in Cocoa head east on A1A/528 (Rt.528 goes straight back to Orlando), Exit George J. King Blvd. Road turns and winds but always head east, road ends at park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 88) Eider observed near the submarine turn basin, under the rope fence. This maybe one of the female Eiders seen north of here this winter. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/11/10--Vermilion Flycatcher (continues), Okaloosa County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:35:54 -0500 11/18/09-2/11/10--male Vermilion Flycatcher, Okaloosa County, City of Ft. Walton Beach retention pond. Observers: M.ob. Directions: from Rt. 189 (Lewis Turner BLVD.) North Ft. Walton Beach take N. Beal Extension north/west, follow this till you see City of Ft. Walton Beach retention pond (DeLORME p.g 44) Flycatcher observed perched along fence surrounding the ponds or near the office building. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/11/10--Long-tailed Duck (continues), Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:26:08 -0500 2/7-2/11/10--adult female Long-tailed Duck, Lake County, Umatilla, Lake Enola. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Lake Enola is located west side of Hwy 19 near downtown Umatilla. In Umatilla the lake will on west side, is pull off to view the lake from Rt. 19.(DeLORME p.g 79) Coordinates of location: 28.923824N x -81.671029W. Scope useful. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/11/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:13:33 -0500 1/17-2/11/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of male Western Tanager, 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/10/10--California Gull, Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:24:11 -0500 2/10/10--adult winter plumaged California Gull, Brevard County, Central Brevard Disposal Facility "Cocoa Landfill". Observer: Mitchell Harris. Directions: From I-95 by Exit 201. Go west on Route 520 about 1-3/4 miles and turn right on Route 524. After 4/10 mile, turn left on Adamson Rd. and proceed 2.0 miles to landfill entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 87). Birders Please Sign in at weigh-in building and sign out when you exit. Please make sure to pull off the road fully when scanning for gulls and stay away from where any trucks are working. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/10/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:12:24 -0500 1/17-2/10/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of male Western Tanager, 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/10/10--Long-tailed Duck (continues), Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:27:55 -0500 2/7-2/10/10--adult female Long-tailed Duck, Lake County, Umatilla, Lake Enola. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Lake Enola is located west side of Hwy 19 near downtown Umatilla. In Umatilla the lake will on west side, is pull off to view the lake from Rt. 19.(DeLORME p.g 79) Coordinates of location: 28.923824N x -81.671029W. Scope useful. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/9/10--Long-tailed Duck (continues), Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:52:24 -0500 2/7-2/9/10--adult female Long-tailed Duck, Lake County, Umatilla, Lake Enola. Observer: Dennis Wheeler. Directions: Lake Enola is located west side of Hwy 19 near downtown Umatilla. In Umatilla the lake will on west side, is pull off to view the lake from Rt. 19.(DeLORME p.g 79) Location on Google Earth is: 28"55'N; 81"40'W. Long-tail was observed this AM only. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/9/10--Harlequin Duck (continus), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:48:45 -0500 1/26-2/9/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/8/10--White-faced Ibis(continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:06:28 -0500 2/5-2/8/10--adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: Reinhard Geisler, M.ob. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/8/10--Long-tailed Duck, Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:47:17 -0500 2/7-2/8/10--adult female Long-tailed Duck, Lake County, Umatilla, Lake Mary. Observer: Dennis Wheeler. Directions: Lake Mary is located west side of Hwy 19 near downtown Umatilla. In Umatilla turn left (west) on Guerrant St. which will become Wilson Parrish Rd. At this point Lake Mary will be on the east side. Turn left or south on Golden Gem Ave. for more views of the lake. (DeLORME p.g 79) Location on Google Earth is: 28"55'N; 81"40'W. Long-tail was observed with a pair of scaup. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/7/10--Masked Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:19:00 -0500 12/22-2/7/10--male Masked Duck, Brevard County, Viera Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-95, Exit #191 (Wickham Rd). Go west until road ends at Sewage Treatment Plant. (DeLORMEp.88) Duck observed in the northern end of cell#4. Birders: Do to the recent rains and more vehicle traffic the Brevard County Utility Services and Natural Resources Management Office has asked the birders please beware of a few things while visiting the wetlands. 1. In an effort to control maintenance expenses, vehicles may be prohibited from some or all areas of the wetlands after a rain event. Foot traffic is still allowed. 2. With recent budgetary reductions, staff numbers are at a minimum. Therefore, staff cannot assist people in locating birds and staff does not keep track of birds within the wetlands. 3. When parking to get out to view areas, please pull to one side of the road to allow traffic to pass. We do have visitors who prefer to just drive through. 4. The months of December through February are peak viewing season and weekends, especially holiday weekends, are becoming crowded. Please consider visiting the wetlands during off days such as Mondays. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/7/10--White-faced Ibis (continues), Polk County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:21:03 -0500 12/20/09-2/7/10--2 adult nonbreeding plumaged White-faced Ibis, Polk County, Circle B Bar Reserve. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-4 south of the attractions exit east on the Polk Pky (570), then south on US 98, then make an almost immediate left onto Winter Lake Rd (cr540) Reserve is off of this road. (DeLORME pg. 92-93) Ibis have been observed routinely in the same area, a short distance down Marsh Rabbit Run from the main entrance intersection, to the marsh. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/7/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 17:44:38 -0500 1/26-2/7/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/7/10--Green-tailed Towhee (continues), Escambia County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:55:33 -0500 11/1/09-2/7/10--adult Green-tailed Towhee, Escambia County, Ft. Pickens. Observers: Bob Duncan. Directions: From Gulf Breeze (Rt. 98/30) head south on Rt. 399, once on Santa Rosa Island head west on Rt. 399 (Fort Pickens Rd.) to the fort, drive to the end of the road, turning right at the only intersection near the old fort. Park near the white stucco building adjacent to the parking lot. The trail starts just behind that building. (DeLORME p.g 42) Location of Towhee: walk a short way, going past the concrete wall that intersects the path. Not far beyond the wall, there is a bench on left, and not far from the bench is a small bridge. The towhee continues in the bench area. Towhee has been very shy and patience is needed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/6/10-- White-faced Ibis (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:41:02 -0500 2/5-2/6/10-- adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: Reinhard Geisler, others. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/6/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:31:58 -0500 1/11-2/6/10--female Black-throated Gray Warbler, Palm Beach County, Green Cay Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From FL Turnpike exit (#81) W. Atlantic Ave, head east, turn left onto Hagen Ranch Rd. Green Cay Wetlands located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd. (DeLORME p.g 115) Warbler observed near the entrance to the parking lot associating with a flock of Pine Warblers. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/5/10--White-faced Ibis, Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:10:45 -0500 2/5/10-- adult winter plumaged White-faced Ibis, Orange County, Orlando Wetlands. Observer: Reinhard Geisler, others. Directions: From Orlando head east on Route 50, then left on CR 420 (Ft. Christmas Road-in the town of Christmas); go 2.3 miles and turn right onto Wheeler Rd., park entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g 80-81) Directions to ibis location: From parking lot walk to the gate, turn right (north) towards the Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion. At the next intersection turn left. After 0.1 miles you will approach cell 14. Keep right and follow path until the second bench. Ibis was seen near the bench between 75 and 200 ft out. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/6/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:01:31 -0500 1/26-2/6/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/5/10--Neotropic Cormorant (continues), Wakulla County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:42:15 -0500 9/8/09-2/5/10--adult non-breeding Neotropic Cormorant, Wakulla County, St. Marks NWR. Observers: M.ob. Directions: From US 98, at Newport take SR 59 to refuge entrance (fee). (De LORME p.g 50) Cormorant has been observed roosting on the outermost piling at the lighthouse perched with several other Double-crested Cormorants. Recently the Neotropic Cormorant was observed perched in a dead tree at Mounds Pool No. 1 with other DC Cormorants. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/5/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:27:58 -0500 1/26-2/5/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/5/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:33:14 -0500 1/11-2/5/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler, Palm Beach County, Green Cay Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From FL Turnpike exit (#81) W. Atlantic Ave, head east, turn left onto Hagen Ranch Rd. Green Cay Wetlands located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd. (DeLORME p.g 115) Warbler observed near the entrance to the parking lot associating with a flock of Pine Warblers. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/4/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 23:06:49 -0500 1/17-2/4/10--LaSagra's Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Drive south on I-95 to the end, follow signs for Key Biscayne and "Bill Baggs State Park". Take Rickenbacker Causeway (toll) ~7 miles to the park (fee). (DeLORME p.g 119) Flycatcher seen in the area of the nature trail (pond trail) and the bathroom trail, best time in the morning. Flycatcher has been moving around in this location, it has been associating with a small feeding flock consisting of male Western Tanager, 2 Great Crested Flycatchers (1 very pale), BG Gnatcatchers, Blue-headed Vireo and a couple of Palm Warblers. There is a gate with some private houses just to the east of this location, please stay away from the gate and any private residences. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/4/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler (continues), Palm Beach County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 23:05:35 -0500 1/11-2/4/10--Black-throated Gray Warbler, Palm Beach County, Green Cay Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From FL Turnpike exit (#81) W. Atlantic Ave, head east, turn left onto Hagen Ranch Rd. Green Cay Wetlands located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd. (DeLORME p.g 115) Warbler observed near the entrance to the parking lot associating with a flock of Pine Warblers. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/4/10--Harlequin Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 22:41:00 -0500 1/26-2/4/10--female Harlequin Duck, Brevard County, Sebastian Inlet SP. Observer: Carolyn Cimino, M.ob. Directions: From U.S 1 in Wabasso, head east on Rt. 510, then north on A1A to park/inlet. (DeLORME pg. 96). Duck observed swimming and flying in the inlet. Duck was closer to the southern end of the inlet, however it was viewed from the north end with scope's. If coming from the Titusville area take U.S 1 south and then east on Rt. 192/500 in Melbourne, then south on A1A to the inlet. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.htmlSubject: 2/4/10--Masked Duck (continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 22:39:58 -0500 12/22-2/4/10--male Masked Duck, Brevard County, Viera Wetlands. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-95, Exit #191 (Wickham Rd). Go west until road ends at Sewage Treatment Plant. (DeLORMEp.88) Duck observed in the northern end of cell#4. Birders: Do to the recent rains and more vehicle traffic the Brevard County Utility Services and Natural Resources Management Office has asked the birders please beware of a few things while visiting the wetlands. 1. In an effort to control maintenance expenses, vehicles may be prohibited from some or all areas of the wetlands after a rain event. Foot traffic is still allowed. 2. With recent budgetary reductions, staff numbers are at a minimum. Therefore, staff cannot assist people in locating birds and staff does not keep track of birds within the wetlands. 3. When parking to get out to view areas, please pull to one side of the road to allow traffic to pass. We do have visitors who prefer to just drive through. 4. The months of December through February are peak viewing season and weekends, especially holiday weekends, are becoming crowded. Please consider visiting the wetlands during off days such as Mondays. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html |