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04 Feb Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula ) at Unalaska [] 04 Feb Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) at Juneau [] 31 Jan Barrow guide/van sought [] 29 Jan Steller's Sea-Eagle (Hailaeetus pelagicus) at Shemya Island [] 20 Jan Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) at Unalaska [] 12 Jan Evening Grosbeak (Coccothrustes vespertinus) near Palmer [] 8 Jan Alaska Hummingbirds [] 02 Jan White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Homer [] 02 Jan Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) at Sitka [] 02 Jan Asian Rosy-Finch (Leucosticte arctoa) at Adak [] 25 Dec Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Petersburg [] 25 Dec Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) at Petersburg [] 23 Dec Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) at Gustavus [] 18 Dec Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) at Unalaska [] 10 Dec Dusky Thrush (Turdus naunanni) in Anchorage [] 06 Dec Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Sitka [] 02 Dec Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) near Ketchikan [] 28 Nov Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) at Juneau [] 25 Nov Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) at Juneau [] 19 Nov Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) near Juneau [] 17 Nov Redwing (Turdus iliacus) at Seward [] 14 Nov American Coot (Fulica americana) at Sitka [] 14 Nov Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) at Juneau [] 14 Nov Palm Warbler (Dentroica palmarum) at Juneau [] 13 Nov Great Egret (Ardea alba modesta) at Adak [] 11 Nov Whopper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Adak [] 09 Nov American Coot (Fulica americana) at Juneau [] 09 Nov Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) at Ketchikan [] 09 Nov Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) at Ketchikan [] 09 Nov Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) at Ketchikan [] 07 Nov Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni) at Adak [] 30 Oct Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Juneau [] 30 Oct Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) at Sitka [] 27 Oct Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnoilia) at Gambell [] 27 Oct Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) at Gambell [] 25 Oct White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Kodiak [] 17 Oct Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) at St. Paul [] 14 Oct Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) at Gambell [] 13 Oct Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) at Gambell [] 10 Oct Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) at St. Paul [] 08 Oct White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) at St. Paul [] 08 Oct Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) at St. Paul [] 08 Oct Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) at St. Paul [] 08 Oct Oriental Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) at Gambell [] 06 Oct Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni) at Gambell [] 03 Oct Eye-browed Thrush (Turdus obscurus) at St. Paul [] 03 Oct Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) at St. Paul [] 03 Oct Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) at St. Paul [] 03 Oct Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) at St. Paul [] 03 Oct Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) at Sitka [] 03 Oct Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) at St. Paul [] 03 Oct Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) at Gambell [] 03 Oct Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) at St. Paul [] 03 Oct Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaoto) on Annette Island [] 27 Sep Solander's (Providence) Petrel (Pterodroma solandri) near Attu [] 26 Sep Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Homer [] 26 Sep Arctic Loons (Gavia arctica ) at Gambell [] 26 Sep Manx Shearwaters (Puffinus puffinus) near Kodiak [] 26 Sep Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Ketchikan [] 26 Sep White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Ketchikan [] 26 Sep Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) near Juneau [] 26 Sep Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) at Sitka [] 22 Sep Tiaga Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) at St.Paul [] 22 Sep Buller's Shearwaters (Puffinus bulleri) Gulf of Alaska [] 22 Sep South Polar Skuas (Stercoranius maccormicki) Gulf of Alaska [] 17 Sep Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) at Adak [] 17 Sep Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) at Adak [] 17 Sep Pechora Pipit (Anthus gustavi) at Gambell [] 15 Sep Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) near Juneau [] 14 Sep Little Stint (Calidris minuta) at Adak [] 14 Sep Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) at Adak [] 14 Sep Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta) at Adak [] 13 Sep Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) at Anchorage [] 13 Sep Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) at St. paul [] 13 Sep Lesser Sand-Plovers (Charadrius mongolus) at St. Paul [] 13 Sep Common Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) at St.Paul [] Subject: Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula ) at Unalaska From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:46:06 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Fox Island Group; Unalaska Island Date: 29+ January 2012 Species: A single, drake, Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) Location: This bird was observed at the mouth of Illiuliuk (Town) Creek where it empties into Illiuliuk Bay close to the Russian Orthodox Church. Contact: Thanks to Suzi Golodoff (sgolodoff AT gmail.com) for submitting information about her observation. History: Tufted Ducks have been observed at Unalaska this fall from 17 December 2011, and up to four birds during the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on 1 January 2012. They are usually discovered mixed in with the Greater Scaup flocks. Tufted Duck is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Robert E. Gill, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare to locally uncommon spring and fall migrant and winter visitant in the western and central Aleutians. Casual winter visitant to the eastern Aleutians (Dutch Harbor) and spring migrant on Pribilof Islands. Casual spring migrant and summer visitant further north in the Bering Sea on St. Matthew Island, at Gambell, and at Nome and in the interior at Fairbanks and Kenny Lake. Casual winter visitant to southcoastal (Kodiak, Cordova) and southeast Alaska (Petersburg). Accidental in northern Alaska (Barrow). " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There is limited parking near the boat ramp at the mouth of Illiuliuk (Town) Creek. Do not park on the cannery property! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:33:40 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Juneau; Mendenhall Glacier Date: 4 February 2012 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was observed in the upper branches of a Black Cottonwood at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center. Contact: Thanks to Laurie Craig (lauriecraig AT gci.net) for submitting information about her sighting to Eagle Chat. History: The winter of 2011-2012 is proving to be a good one for this species and many individual birds have been observed from Ketchikan north to Gustavus. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Robert E. Gill, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding this area as it is on land managed by the Tongass National Forest and there is ample parking at the Visitor Center. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Barrow guide/van sought From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:38:38 -0600 Does anyone have any contact information for a van or guide in Barrow in late June? Jim _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Steller's Sea-Eagle (Hailaeetus pelagicus) at Shemya Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:37:41 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Near Island Group; Shemya Island Date: 24 January 2012 Species: A single, immature, Steller's Sea-Eagle (Hailaeetus pelagius) Location: This bird was discovered at the eastern end of Shemya Island. Contact: Thanks to Kim Williams and Bob Trotter (rtrotter56 AY a yahoo.com) for sending an image and information about their discovery. History: There is a previous record for Steller's Sea-Eagle for Shemya Island in March of 2002. Steller's Sea-Eagle is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Robert E. Gill, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual on Kodiak Island and in the Taku River valley near Juneau, the Nushagak River near Dillingham, and in the Aleutian Islands." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Shemya Island is a closed military base. Permission to visit the island is granted through the Air Force. Visitations to Shemya are for sanctioned mission critical operations. Unfortunately, Birding is not considered critical to the mission out at Shemya. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) at Unalaska From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:21:56 -0900 Region: Southwest, Aleutian Islands, Fox Island Group; Unalaska Island; Unalaska Date: 20 January 2012 Species: A single, male, Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula casinii) Location: This bird was observed in the vicinity of Illiuliuk (Town) Creek near the foot bridge in Unalaska. Contact: Thanks to Suzi Golodoff (sgolodoff AT gmail.com) for submitting information and images about her discovery. History: This is believed to be the first Eurasian Bullfinch recorder for Unalaska, and in the eastern Aleutian Islands. Eurasian Bullfinch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Robert E. Gill, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant on the Bering Sea Islands (St. Lawrence, Pribilofs, and Nunivak Island), west and northwest Alaska (Nome, Cape Krusenstern), and western Aleutian Islands. Accidental in central Alaska (Nulato, Fairbanks, North Pole), in southcoastal Alaska (Anchorage), and southeast Alaska (Petersburg). Offshore records are from spring (mostly) and fall, whereas the mainland records are mostly from fall, winter, and early spring." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The area of the bridge over Illiuliuk Creek is public property. There are private residential houses in the area. There is plenty of public parking uphill at the Unalaska Town Offices or down the road to the east, at the Recreation Center and the Unalaska High School. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Evening Grosbeak (Coccothrustes vespertinus) near Palmer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:16:19 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Matanuska River Valley; Palmer; Butte Date: 12 January 2012 Species: A single, male, Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) Location: This bird is patronizing a feeding station at a private residence in Butte, Alaska near Palmer. Contact: Thanks to Charlotte (Charlie) Sartor (bobchar AT mtaonline.net) for submitting information about her discovery to AKBirding. History: This bird might have been around for a couple of days before confirmation. It is believed that this is the second record of Evening Grosbeak for the southcoastal area. Evening Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant and winter visitant to southeast Alaska" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is coming to a feeder at a private residence. Contact Charlie & Bob if you are interested in observing this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Alaska Hummingbirds From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:59:11 -0600 This really is a pretty neat video. [I donβt know these people nor do I
benefit in any way from the sharing of their film.]
Jim in Galveston
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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at
HomerFrom: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:28:27 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southcoastal; Homer Date: 31 December 2011 Species: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was seen at the Seaside Farm near Homer. This area is located about 5 miles east of Homer off of East End Road. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang and Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Mossy Kilcher runs the Seaside Farm and welcomes birders, but please be considerate of any private property if you choose to try to find this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:15:13 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 2 January 2012 Species: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This bird was seen along Etolin Street in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for submitting information on this sighting to the Sitkabirds listserv. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT gci.net) for additional information. History: This bird was photographed well. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Uncommon resident in the woods of SE Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Asian Rosy-Finch (Leucosticte arctoa) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:10:31 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 30 December 2011 Species: A single Asian Rosy-Finch (Leucosticte arctoa) Location: This bird was seen just outside of the town of Adak along the road to Clam Lagoon. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac AT adakbirding.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was found and well photographed feeding with four Snow Buntings. Isaac's photos can be seen at: http://adakbirding.com/potential-north-american-first-asian-rosy-finch-on-adak/ If accepted, this sighting will represent the first record of this species in North America. Asian Rosy-Finch breeds from Russian Siberia and Russian Far East to Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and northeastern China. Attempts to re-locate the bird on 2 January were unsuccessful. Asian Rosy-Finch is not listed in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org Asian Rosy-Finch is not listed in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Petersburg From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:27:11 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Petersburg Date: Mid-December to 25+ December Species: A single male Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird has been visiting a hummingbird feeder at a private residence on Sandy Beach Road in Petersburg. Contact: Thanks to Bill Pawuk (pawuk AT gci.net; Ph: (907) 772-3985) for providing information on this sighting. History: Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This is a residential area with houses and private property. Permission should be gotten before going on private property. The area is well accessed by residential streets. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) at Petersburg From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:25:59 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast, Petersburg Date: 16 December 2011 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was seen near a bird feeder at a private residence located at mile five on the Mitkof Highway. This is a semi-residential location accessible by vehicle from Petersburg. Contact: Thanks to Bill Pawuk (pawuk AT gci.net; Ph: (907) 772-3985) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird has not been seen again since the original sighting on 16 December. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The area where the bird was seen consists of private property. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) at Gustavus From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:03:15 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Gustavus Date: 17 December 2011 Species: One male Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) Location: This bird was seen in the "Duck Pond" along Wilson Road in Gustavus. There is a trail along a berm on the northwest side of the pond. The approximate location of this pond is 58*25'20.83"N 135*43'7.91"W. Contact: Thanks to Phoebe Vanselow (rugger37 AT hotmail.com; phone: (907) 209-5797) for providing information on her sighting. History: This bird was seen during the Gustavus Christmas Bird Count around 11AM on 17 December. Subsequent attempts to re-find the bird on 18 December were not successful. The bird was first seen foraging with several Hooded Mergansers and Common Goldeneyes and then later seen with several Mallards. Wood Duck is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant, summer and winter visitant in SE Alaska. Casual in Cordova and accidental on Kodiak Is." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) at Unalaska From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:15:28 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Unalaska Island; Unlalska Date: 17 December 2011 Species: Three, one male and two female, Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) Location: These birds were discovered in the small pond and the base of Nirvana Hill between Lake Drive and Dutton Road. Contact: Thanks to Suzi Golodoff (sgolodoff AT gmail) for forwarding information about this observation. History: Unalaska is a good location to search for Tufted Duck, particularly in fall/winter. The best location is Unalaska Lake in and among the Greater Scaup flock that regularly winter there. Tufted Duck is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare to locally uncommon spring and fall migrant and winter visitant in the western and central Aleutians. Casual winter visitant to the eastern Aleutians (Dutch Harbor) and spring migrant on Pribilof Islands. Casual spring migrant and summer visitant further north in the Bering Sea on St. Mathew Island, at Gambell, and at Nome and in the interior at Fairbanks and Kenny Lake. Casual winter visitant to southcoastal (Kodiak, Cordova) and southeast Alaska (Petersburg). Accidental in northern Alaska (Barrow)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This small pond in across the street to the north from Unalaska Lake. These birds probably will be moving back and forth between these two bodies of water. There is plenty of parking in this area and viewing the pond is easy from the roads mentioned. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Dusky Thrush (Turdus naunanni) in Anchorage From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:51:19 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Anchorage; Turnagain Heights Date: 10 December 2011 Species: A single, 1st winter, Dusky Thrush (Turdus naunanni) Location: This bird was observed and photographed at a private feed station at 2510 Foraker Drive in the Turnagain neighborhood north of Northern Lights Boulevard. Contact: Thanks to Thede Tobish (tgtlgo AT gmail.com) for submitting information about his observation. History: It is believed this bird represents the first record of Dusky Thrush for Anchorage Dusky Thrush is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual spring and fall migrant on the western Aleutian islands; accidental to St. Lawrence Island and St. Paul Island as well as to Barrow Askinuk Mountains north of Hooper Bay, Petersburg, and Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird has not been relocated as of this posting. Check AKBirding to see if there are positive follow up reports. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:09:19 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 4+ December 2011 Species: A single male, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird was seen at a private residence's hummingbird feeder in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for submitting information about this sighting to Sitka Birds. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Two hummingbirds were first seen at this feeder but only one has been seen well enough for identification. There have been several other reports of hummingbirds in the same area recently. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence, so please contact Nick Hajdukovich if you wish to try to see this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:16:31 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 1 December 2011 Species: A single Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) Location: This bird was seen at the Knudson Cove Marina located about 14 miles northwest of Ketchikan off of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Jerry Koerner and Andy Piston for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Pied-billed Grebe is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual in winter and spring, and rare in fall migration in freshwater ponds and marshes of SE Alaska N to Cordova. Accidental farther W in southcoastal Alaska in summer (Anchorage, Portage)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:17:32 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 26 November 2011 Species: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This bird was seen at a private residence near Juneau Contact: Thanks to Brenda Wright for posting information about her sighting to Eaglechat. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was seen being mobbed more than a dozen Steller's Jays. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Uncommon resident in the woods of SE Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was seen at a private residence so please contact me for more details if you are interested in looking it. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:01:27 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 24 November 2011 Species: A single Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) Location: This bird was observed in a private residence's yard near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Mary Lou King and Brenda Wright for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Evening Grosbeak is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant and winter visitant to SE Alaska." >From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was seen at a private residence, so please contact me if you wish to try to go see this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:02:18 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Mendenhall Wetlands Date: 19 November 2011 Species: A single, Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) Location: This bird was observed and photographed on the ground below a spruce tree near the gazebo on the Dike Trail south of the Juneau International Airport. Contact: Thanks to Bev Agler, Laurie Lamm, Gus van Vliet and Patty Rose for information about this observation. History: Interestingly a Long-eared Owl was observed by many on 10 November 2009 from this same general area. It is believed that this bird represents the 7th or 8th individual of this species for Alaska. Long-eared Owl is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual at Gustavus,the Taku River, Juneau, and one that landed on a boat in the Bering Sea south of St. Lawrence Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was observed from a public use path. If observed again it is very important not to harass this bird as it will cause it undue stress and probably will pressure the bird to move away from the area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Redwing (Turdus iliacus) at Seward From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:38:24 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Seward Dates: 15-17+ November 2011 Species: A single Redwing (Turdus iliacus) Location: This bird has been observed most reliably between the 2nd and 3rd house on the beach at Lowell Point south of Seward. These houses are to the east of the access path to the beach. It has also been observed flying to the forest near a rock cliff and the western most extension of the beach. It was previously feeding in the kelp rack along this beach as well. Contacts: Thanks to Jim Herbert, Joe Staab, and Carol Griswold (cgris AT yahoo.com) for submitting information and images to AKBirding. History: This is the first Alaska record of this species. There are approximately 15 records of Redwing for the ABA area. The closest and only other west coast record is of a long staying bird from West Olympia, Washington present from 20 December 2004 through 14 March 2005. The first record for the ABA area was a bird at Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge in Queens County New York from 20-24 February 1959. Redwing is not listed on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. The checklist is available online: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf Redwing is not listed in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is frequenting Mountain Ash trees between two summer homes on the beach in Seward. There are permanent residents in the neighborhood and parking signs should be adhered to. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:12:57 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Sitka Date: 11 November 2011 Species: Four American Coots (Fulica americana) Location: These birds were seen on Swan Lake, which is located near downtown Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: There have been several other sightings of this species in Sitka this fall, but this has been the highest count so far. American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in SE Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in N Alaska (Colville River delta), SW Alaska (Pribilof Is), and the Aleutian Is (Unimak Is). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in fall." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:11:47 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 13 November 2011 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was found along the Airport Dike Trail located at the Juneau Airport. Contact: Thanks to Bev Agler and Patty Rose for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Palm Warbler (Dentroica palmarum) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:09:49 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 13 November 2011 Species: Palm Warbler (Dentroica palmarum) Location: This bird was found along the Airport Dike Trail located at the Juneau Airport. It was found just past the Gazebo Pond about halfway out the trail. Contact: Thanks to Bev Agler and Patty Rose for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: There was also a Wilson's Warbler and Northern Pygmy-Owl in the area. Palm Warbler is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. The checklist is available online: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf "Casual in fall in scattered locations throughout Alaska (Ketchikan, Mitkof Is, Petersburg, Taku River, Gustavus, Juneau, Middleton Is, Anchorage, Ninilchik, Kodiak, Nunivak Is, Dot Lake, Fairbanks, Brooks Range, Prudhoe Bay, Barrow, Gambell)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Great Egret (Ardea alba modesta) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:11:23 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 12 November 2011 Species: A single, adult Great Egret (Ardea alba modesta) Location: This bird was flushed near the side of the road and settled down in Clam Lagoon about 8 miles north of the town of Adak. Contact: Thanks for Issac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information and Images to AKBirding. History: This bird is almost certainly of the East Asian subspecies /Ardea alba modesta/, possibly a future spit to Eastern Great White Egret. Great Egret is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " "Casual and summer and fall visitor to southeast (Sitka, Juneau, Glacier Bay), southcentral (Kodiak), and southwest (Egegik) Alaska. Casual in fall in western and central Aleutian Islands (Ardea alba modesta)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Adak is served by jet aircraft from Anchorage on Thursdays and Sundays. There is lodging, rental cars and food available on the island. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Whopper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:41:08 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanoff Island Group; Adak island Date: 10 November 2011 Species: Seven (two adults and two young; and two adults with one young) Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) Location: These birds were seen flying over the airport coming from Lake Andrew and were observed headed towards the Bay of Islands. Contact: Thanks to Issac helmericks (isaac.helemericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his observation. History: This is at least the fifth fall in a row where family groups of Whooper Swans have wintered somewhere on Adak Island. Whooper Swan is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Uncommon winter visitant in the central and western Aleutian Islands. Casual in summer on Attu Island (successfully nested in 1996 and 1997), the Pribilof and St.Paul islands, and western Alaska (Wales, Nome) north to the Noatak River delta. Accidental in fall in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova) and in winter on the Alaska Peninsula (Golovin). Best found at Adak in the winter. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Adak is served by jet aircraft on Thursday and Sundays. Lodging, rental cars and food are available on the Island. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:32:30 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 8 November 2011 Species: Two American Coots (Fulica americana) Location: These birds were seen on north Twin Lake located between the Juneau Airport and downtown Juneau off of Egan Drive. Contact: Thanks to Steve Zimmerman for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information on this sighting. History: American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in SE Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in N Alaska (Colville River delta), SW Alaska (Pribilof Is), and the Aleutian Is (Unimak Is). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in fall." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) at Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:26:27 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast: Ketchikan Date: 6 November 2011 Species: A single Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) Location: This bird was found in a residential neighborhood at Point Higgins near Ketchikan. This area is located about 14 miles northeast of Ketchikan along the North Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: Swamp Sparrow is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual primarily in fall with sightings at Sitka, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau, Middleton Is, and Anchorage. Best found in late fall at Ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was seen in a residential neighborhood so please be considerate if you try to relocate this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) at Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:25:20 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 7 November 2011 Species: Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) Location: This bird was seen in the residential neighborhood near downtown Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information about this sighting. History: This bird was not seen on 8 November despite birders actively birding in the same area. Magnolia Warbler is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare summer and fall visitant in SE Alaska (Hyder, Chickamin River, Petersburg, Juneau) and southcoastal Alaska (Middleton Is). Accidental in N and W Alaska (Nunivak Is, Gambell, and aboard ship in the Bering Sea). Small numbers were found annually at Hyder in the 1990s, but has not been found in summer there in many years." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was seen in a residential neighborhood so please be considerate if you try to relocate this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) at Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:24:08 -0900 (AKST) Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 6+ November 2011 Species: A single female-plumaged Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) Location: This bird is being observed at a private residence's home in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird has apparently been visiting the same bird feeder for some time now. Purple Finch is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant and winter visitant in SE (Ketchikan), central (Denali NP), and southcoastal Alaska (Homer, Seward). There is also a record from Bethel and three records from St. Lawrence Is." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if the owner of the property would welcome birders wishing to see this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:00:59 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 7 November 2011 Species: A single, Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni eunoumus) Location: This bird was discovered in trash dumpster in the town section of Adak near the Naval Administration building. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information and images about his discovery. History: Adak has hosted both subspecies of Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni naumanni and Turdus naumanni eunoumus)! Dusky Thrush is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual spring and fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands; accidental to St. Lawrence Island and St. Paul Island, as well as Barrow, Asikinuk Mountains north Hopper Bay, Petersburg, and Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Adak is served by jet aircraft from Anchorage on Thursdays and Sundays. Lodging, rental car, and food are available on the island. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:52:19 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 28 October 2011 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was seen just past the bridge over Peterson Creek at approximately 25 mile of the Glacier Highway. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in these areas. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:50:07 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 24-30+ October 2011 Species: Three, Anna's Hummingbirds (Calypte anna) Location: These birds are patronizing a sugar water feeder at a private townhouse at the corner of Monastery and DeGroff Streets in Sitka Contact: Thanks to Greg Johnstone and to Alice Johnstone (johnstone AT ak.net) for submitting information about this sighting to Sitka Birds. History: This is a high number of this species of hummingbirds to be coming to one feeder! Three birds were seen at first and there are now at least two birds still being seen. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if Mr. Johnstone would allow birders to visit his property to view these hummingbirds. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnoilia) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:31:08 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 20 October 2011 Species: A single, Magnolia Warbler (Setophraga magnolia) Location: There was no specific location given in the report as to where this warbler was photographed. Contact: Thanks to Clarence Irrigoo, Rodney Ungwiluk Jr., and Paul Lehman (lehman.paul AT verizon ,net) for submitting information about this discovery. History: This is the 2cd Magnolia Warbler record for Gambell and one of a few from western Alaska. Magnolia Warbler is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare summer and fall visitant in southeast Alaska (Hyder, Chickamin River, Petersburg, Juneau) and southcoastal Alaska (Middleton Island). Accidental in northern and western Alaska (Nunavak Island, Gambell and aboard ship in the Bering Sea). Small numbers were found at Hyder in the 1990's, but has not been found in summer there in many years." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Getting to gambell at this time of the year presents additional logistical challenges than at other times of the year. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:43:18 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 22-23 October 2011 Species: A single, female plumaged , Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) Location: This bird was discovers and photographed in the Far Boneyard north of the village of Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Clarence Irrigoo and John Vanderpoel (jvanderpoel AT peregrinevideo.com) for submitting information about their sighting. History: This bird is believed to be the 4rd record of Purple Finch for the Bering Sea. Purple Finch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant and winter visitant in southeast (Ketchikan), central (Denali National Park), and southcoastal Alaska (Homer, Seward). There is also a record for Bethel and three records from St. Lawrence Island." >From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is a bit challenging to get to Gambell during non-inclement time of the year. It would take a savvy traveler to get to Gambell during late fall/winter. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Kodiak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:20:11 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kodiak Archipelago; Kodiak Island Date: 18 October 2011 Species: A single, tan morph, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was observed at a private residence on Throsheim Street in Kodiak Contact: Thanks to Caroline Heitman & Rich MacIntosh (ipetefink AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about this discovery to Kodiak Birds. History: This is the same location that hosted a White-crowned Sparrow in fall of 2010. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and southcentral Alaska.Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is not known if the owner of the property would welcome birders wishing to see this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:05:35 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 15 October 2011 Species: A single Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Location: This bird was seen and photographed along the road just southeast of Hutchinson Hill on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This is the THIRD Eurasian Bullfinch to be found on St. Paul Island this fall, and only the fourth all-time record of this species for the island. Photos of this bird and other birds from St. Paul this fall can be found on Doug's flickr photostream at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29840397 AT N08/with/6229171915/ Eurasian Bullfinch is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant on the Bering Sea Is (St. Lawrence, Pribilof, and Nunivak Is), W and NW Alaska (Nome, Cape Krusenstern), and the W Aleutian Is. Accidental in central Alaska (Nulato, Fairbanks, North Pole), in southcoastal Alaska (Anchorage), and in SE Alaska (Petersburg). Offshore records are from spring (mostly) and fall, whereas the mainland records are mostly from fall, winter, and early spring." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural History of their Island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:11:36 -0800 (AKDT) Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 10 October 2011 Species: A single, Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) Location: This bird was seen in the Far Boneyard at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Peter Scully and Paul Lehman (lehman.paul AT Verizon.net) for providing information about this observation. History: This bird was seen in the same area as a Rustic Bunting and Brambling. This is the 2nd Little Bunting to be found at Gambell this fall and the 23rd record of this species in fall at Gambell since 1993. Photos of the bird can be seen on Peter's Flickr photostream at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ Little Bunting is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, on board a ship in the Chukchi Sea, on St. Paul Island, and at Gambell (where there are [23] records)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders planning to travel to Gambell need to look into the logistics of reaching this remote and sometimes difficult to access Alaska outpost birding destination. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:09:34 -0800 (AKDT) Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 10 October 2011 Species: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) Location: This bird was seen in the Far Boneyard at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Peter Scully and Paul Lehman (lehman.paul AT Verizon.net) for providing information about this observation. History: This is the second fall record for this species at Gambell and was seen in the same area as a Little Bunting and Brambling. Photos of the bird can be seen on Peter's Flickr photostream at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scullybirds/ Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birders planning to travel to Gambell need to look into the logistics of reaching this remote and sometimes difficult to access Alaska outpost birding destination. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:42:51 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 9 October 2011 Species: A single adult male Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Location: This bird was found near the Crab Pots in town on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This is the second Eurasian Bullfinch to be found on St. Paul Island this fall. Photos of this bird and other birds from St. Paul this fall can be found on Doug's photostream at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29840397 AT N08/with/6229171915/ Eurasian Bullfinch is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant on the Bering Sea Is (St. Lawrence, Pribilof, and Nunivak Is), W and NW Alaska (Nome, Cape Krusenstern), and the W Aleutian Is. Accidental in central Alaska (Nulato, Fairbanks, North Pole), in southcoastal Alaska (Anchorage), and in SE Alaska (Petersburg). Offshore records are from spring (mostly) and fall, whereas the mainland records are mostly from fall, winter, and early spring." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural History of their Island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:07:29 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 6-7+ October 2011 Species: White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) Location: This bird was found at Webster House on St. Paul Island. It is often frequenting the roof of the house. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: White Wagtail is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare migrant and breeder in the W Aleutians (mostly Black-backed type [M. a. lugens]), casual migrant at St. Paul, and uncommon to rare migrant and breeder at Gambell (mostly White type [M. a. occularis]). Rare breeder in coastal W Alaska (Hooper Bay), coastal Seward Pen (Wales, often Teller), N to Cape Thompson and Cape Lisburne. Very rare in N Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth). Casual in spring in C and E Aleutian Is. Accidental in southcoastal Alaska at Homer, Cordova, in interior Alaska at Mile 1260 on the Alaska Highway, and in Ketchikan. Best found at Gambell or Wales, possibly at Teller out of Nome." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural History of their Island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:06:31 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 29 September 2011 Species: Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) Location: This bird was seen just above the Lake Hill Quarry on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Willow Warbler is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual in fall at Middleton Is, Gambell (11 in fall, 1 in spring), St. Paul Is, and at Attu and Shemya Is. One was found onboard a ship in the C Bering Sea." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural History of their Island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:05:45 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 29 September and 4 October 2011 Species: Three Rustic Buntings (Emberiza rustica) Location: One bird was found at the Town Cliffs, one bird was found at Marunich and one bird was found near Hutchinson Hill on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: The bird found on 29 September was seen near Hutchinson Hill and was the second Rustic Bunting to be found on St. Paul this fall. The two other birds were found at Town Cliffs and Marunich and were the third and fourth Rustic Buntings to be found on St. Paul this fall. Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural History of their Island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Oriental Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:04:50 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island, Gambell Date: 7-8+ October 2011 Species: A single Oriental Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) Location: There was no specific location in Gambell given in the report. Contact: Thanks to Peter Scully and Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was photographed and represents the first record for this species on St. Lawrence Island. There are only a handful of other records for Alaska. Oriental Turtle-Dove is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Accidental in summer at St. Paul Is, on board a ship near the Pribilof Is, at Unalaska Is, Attu Is, on Chernabura Is, and at Dutch Harbor." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell requires careful logistical planning. Consult ABA's A Birder's Guide to Alaska for details. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:47:03 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island, Gambell Date: 3-4 October 2011 Species: A single Dusky Thrush (Turdus naumanni) Location: This bird was seen on the slope of Sevuokuk Mountain at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Peter Scully and Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was well photographed and represents the first fall record for this species on St. Lawrence Island in fall. Dusky Thrush is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Casual spring and fall migrant on the W Aleutian Is; accidental to St. Lawrence and St. Paul Is, as well as to Barrow, Askinuk Mts N of Hooper Bay, Petersburg, and Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell requires careful logistical planning. Consult ABA's A Birder's Guide to Alaska for details. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Eye-browed Thrush (Turdus obscurus) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:53:12 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 4 October 2011 Species: Six Eye-browed Thrushes (Turdus obscurus) Location: Two birds were seen at Lower Polovina cut and one bird was observed at the Webster House while three birds were observed between Lake Hill and the airport at St. Paul. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Eyebrowed Thrush is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed copy is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at www.alaskabird.org "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is, and casual in spring and fall at St. Paul, St. Matthew, and St. Lawrence Is. Accidental spring migrant in W (Wales, Nunivak Is) and N Alaska (Barrow). Best found in fall on Shemya or Adak Is and at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural history of their island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:51:27 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 4 October 2011 Species: Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) Location: This bird was observed above the Town Cliffs on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Hawfinch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Very rare spring and early summer visitor in the W and C Aleutian Is and the Pribilof Is; casual N to Gambell and accidental E to Dillingham and the Noatak River 30 miles N of Kotzebue. Only one fall record (St. Paul Is )." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural history of their island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:50:19 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 4 October 2011 Species: Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia) Location: This bird was seen in Zapadni Ravine on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Magnolia Warbler is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare summer and fall visitant in SE Alaska (Hyder, Chickamin River, Petersburg, Juneau) and southcoastal Alaska (Middleton Is). Accidental in N and W Alaska (Nunivak Is, Gambell, and aboard ship in the Bering Sea). Small numbers were found annually at Hyder in the 1990s, but has not been found in summer there in many years." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural history of their island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:55:21 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 28 September - 2+ October 2011 Species: A single adult male Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Location: This bird was first flushed near the road at Webster House and later re-found at Lake Hill and Lake Hill Quarry on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This bird was originally seen very briefly on 28 September by Doug and later seen and photographed by other birders on the island. It was last seen on 2 October above the Lake Hill Quarry. Eurasian Bullfinch is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant on the Bering Sea Is (St. Lawrence, Pribilof, and Nunivak Is), W and NW Alaska (Nome, Cape Krusenstern), and the W Aleutian Is. Accidental in central Alaska (Nulato, Fairbanks, North Pole), in southcoastal Alaska (Anchorage), and in SE Alaska (Petersburg). Offshore records are from spring (mostly) and fall, whereas the mainland records are mostly from fall, winter, and early spring." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural history of their island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:53:17 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Baranof Island; Sitka Date: 30 September 2011 Species: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This bird was seen at Moller Park in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Lucy Pizzuto-Phillips (lkpizzutophillips AT hotmail.com) for submitting information about her sighting to the SitkaBirds listserv. History: This bird was being harassed by several Steller's Jays. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Uncommon resident in the woods of SE Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:49:07 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 29 September 2011 Species: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) Location: This bird was found along the road near Zapadni Ravine this on St.Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural history of their island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:46:09 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; St Lawrence Is; Gambell Date: 1 October 2011 Species: Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) Location: This bird was found in the "Near Boneyard" at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Peter Scully and Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird represents the fifteenth fall record for this species at Gambell since 1999. Siberian Accentor is listed as Rare in Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. The checklist is available online: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare fall visitor at Gambell, casual fall visitant at Nunivak Is and St. Paul Is, and accidental at Barrow, Ester near Fairbanks, Juneau, Anchorage, and in the W Aleutian Is. Best found at Gambell where there are now 13 fall records through 2007." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell requires careful logistical planning. Consult ABA's A Birder's Guide to Alaska for details. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:45:06 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Western; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 29 September 2011 Species: Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) Location: This bird was found in the main Crab Pots just north of town on St. Paul Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Siberian Accentor is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. The checklist is available online: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare fall visitor at Gambell, casual fall visitant at Nunivak Is and St. Paul Is, and accidental at Barrow, Ester near Fairbanks, Juneau, Anchorage, and in the W Aleutian Is. Best found at Gambell where there are now 13 fall records through 2007." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St. Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural history of their island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often keen birders themselves. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaoto) on Annette Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:42:14 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Annette Island Date: 28 September 2011 Species: Six Eurasian Collared-Doves (Streptopelia decaoto) Location: There was no specific location on Annette Island given in the report. The sighting was likely near or in the village of Metlakatla. Contact: Thanks to Helmut Kramer for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This group of Eurasian Collared-Doves included two adults and four juveniles suggesting that they might be breeding in the area. Eurasian Collared-Dove is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Yakutat and other south Alaska locations in summer. These records maybe from human introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Solander's (Providence) Petrel (Pterodroma solandri) near Attu From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:38:41 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Near Island Group; Attu Island Date: 13 September 2011 Species: 25+ Solander's (Providence) Petrels (Pterodroma solandri) Location: The initial sighting of a single bird was made a few miles northwest of Attu Island. Sightings built to 25+ birds until the ship crossed over the International Date Line and outside of Alaskan territorial waters. Contact: Thanks to Gail Mackiernan (gail AT umdd.umd.edu) and Barry Cooper for forwarding information about their discovery. History: Solander's (Providence) Petrel is known from sight records from California in the south to British Columbia in the north on the east side of the Pacific Ocean. They breed on tiny Lord Howe Island about 800 kilometers north west of Australia. The world population is given at 64,000 birds and Birdlife International considers the species "Threatened" due to their vulnerable breeding location on steep mountain slopes with erodible soils. Interestingly there have been sightings of Solander's (Providence) Petrels just outside Alaskan waters on the other side of the International Date Line in the northern Pacific. If accepted, this record will establish this species for inclusion on the Checklist of Alaska Birds. Solander's Petrel is not listed in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Solander's Petrel is not mentioned in A Birder's Guide to Alaska " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Considering the logistical challenges of reaching this part of the Bering Sea/Pacific Ocean, a trip to this region would have to be planned months in advance. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:23:30 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer Date: 26 September 2011 Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird was observed at Bee-balm flowers at a private residence in residential Homer. Contact: Thanks to Phoebe Veronica Lang and Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) for submitting information about their sighting. History: This is Homer's second Anna's Hummingbird this fall season. The first was visiting nasturtiums in downtown from 28 August through 14 September Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is unclear as to whether this bird will continue to patronize the Bee balm flowers. A sugar water feeder has been placed near the flowers in hopes of attracting the bird to the feeder. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Arctic Loons (Gavia arctica ) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:13:30 -0800 Region: West; Bering sea Straights; St. Lawrence island; Gambell Date: 24-25 September 2011 Species: Two, Arctic Loons (Gavia arctica) Location: These birds were observed while conducting Seawatch at the northwest point at Gambell village. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT version.net) for submitting information about his observations. History: The seawatch at Gambell might be the single best location for observing this species in Alaska. Arctic Loon is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare to casual breeder on northwest coast of Alaska, from Cape Krusenstren south to Seward Peninsula. Maybe seen during spring migration from Nome, Wales, and Gambell. Easiest to find close up at lakes near Kotzebue where they breed, as well as at Safety Sound near Nome (Irregular late spring, regular in the late summer early fall) and at Gambell (uncommon in spring, very are late fall). A rare to very rare migrant in the western and central Aleutian and casual on the Pribilof Islands." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding Gambell demands additional logistical planning. It is an additional air leg hop from an already distant Alaskan outpost-Nome. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Manx Shearwaters (Puffinus puffinus) near Kodiak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:03:16 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kodiak Archipelago; Kodiak Island; Marmot Island; Portlock bank Date: 20, 25 September 2011 Species: Five, Manx Shearwaters (Puffinus puffinus) Location: These birds were observed mixed in with the trawler fleet approximately 20 miles off shore between Marmot Island and Portlock Bank. Contact: Thanks to Ian Bruce (saraian AT gci.net) for submitting information about his observations. History: Four Manx Shearwaters were observed in the described area on 20 September. A single bird was seen in the same general area on 25 September. Manx Shearwater is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual in the Gulf of Alaska (Yakutat, Middleton Island, Resurrection Bay), lower Cook Inlet, Seldovia Bay, off Kodiak Island, north of Cold Bay in the Bering Sea, outside Haines, and as far south as Sitka. Increasing in number in recent years." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: It is difficult as to what to suggest to birders wishing to bird the deep pelagic waters off the coast of Kodiak. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry goes from Homer to Kodiak and this maybe the only opportunity (outside of joining a fishing crew) of getting out to pelagic waters in this area. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) at Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:50:20 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 21 September 2011 Species: A single sub-adult male Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird was visiting hummingbird feeders located on the corner of 4th street and Adams Street in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) for providing information on this sighting. History: This is a location has attracted Anna's Hummingbirds consistently in the last couple winters. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen in a residential area so please be considerate if you try to re-locate this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:48:56 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 22 September 2011 Species: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was seen at the Cape Fox parking lot located at the end of Venetia Avenue in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) for providing information on this sighting. History: This record ties the earliest fall record for White-throated Sparrow in Ketchikan. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:51:25 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 24 September 2011 Species: Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) Location: This bird was seen in the residential area off of Bayview and Seaview Avenues near the Auke Bay Harbor. This area is located about 12 miles west of Juneau along the Glacier Highway. Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan and Patty Rose for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT gci.net) for additional information. History: This bird was photographed and seen well. There are very few records of Band-tailed Pigeon in Juneau. They are best found in Ketchikan where up to 80 birds were found this summer including several juveniles. Band-tailed Pigeon is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare to uncommon summer visitant and probable breeder in S SE Alaska on the mainland and on islands near the mouths of major rivers (Ketchikan, Wrangell, Stikine River mouth, Petersburg, Juneau, and Hyder). Accidental visitor to Nome. Most easily seen at Ketchikan from April to August." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was seen at a private residence so please be considerate if you try to re-find this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) at Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:52:27 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Sitka Date: 24 September 2011 Species: Two Pied-billed Grebes (Podilymbus podiceps) Location: These birds were seen on Swan Lake in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: At least one of these birds appeared to be a juvenile and it is likely that Pied-billed Grebes bred on Swan Lake this year. Pied-billed Grebe is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual in winter and spring, and rare in fall migration in freshwater ponds and marshes of SE Alaska N to Cordova. Accidental farther W in southcoastal Alaska in summer (Anchorage, Portage)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tiaga Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) at St.Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:08:36 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 21 September 2011 Species: A single, Tiaga Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla) Location: This bird was discovered in the stored Crab Pots just north of the village of st. Paul. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about his observation. History: Strong southerly and southwest winds continue this fall in the southern Bering Sea bringing migrants to the area. Tiaga Flycatcher is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual spring migrant in the western Aleutian Islands.accidental at St.Paul Island and at Gambell with a single fall record at Gambell as well." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The native corporation at St.Paul Island, TDX has developed the infrastructure to bring visitors to appreciate the natural History of their Island. Birders benefit from the guides which are often Keen birders themselves. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Buller's Shearwaters (Puffinus bulleri) Gulf of Alaska From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:53:56 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Resurrection bay; Gulf of Alaska Date: 17,19 September 2011 Species: Seventy one Buller's Shearwaters (Puffinus bulleri) Location: One bird (19 September) was located in near-shore waters close to Hive Island near the mouth of Resurrection Bay. On 17 September 70 Buller's Shearwaters were observed while 60 to 100 miles off shore in the Gulf of Alaska. Contact: Thanks to Toby Burke (tobyburke AT mail.com) for submitting information about his observations to AKBirding. History: The late summer-early fall is the best time in Alaska for observing deep water pelagic species. Buller's shearwater is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare and irregular well offshore in late summer early fall in the Gulf of Alaska between Middleton Island and the Fairweather Grounds and west of Kodiak Island. Moderate numbers may be present in some years. One record off Sitka in September 1997. One record north of Tanaga Island in the central Aleutian Islands in 2006. Best chance may be west of Kayak Island from the Juneau-Whittier ferry in late summer and early Fall, or from the Homer-Dutch Harbor ferry when the ferry runs south of Kodiak island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding in the Gulf of Alaska appears to be by chance on research or fishing vessels. The Alaska Marine Highway Ferry's ply these waters only occasionally and sometimes not at optimal times of the day. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: South Polar Skuas (Stercoranius maccormicki) Gulf of Alaska From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:32:09 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Resurrection Bay; Gulf of Alaska Date: 17 September 2011 Species: Five, South Polar Skuas (Stercoranius maccormicki) Location: One bird was observed 60 miles off shore south of Resurrection Bay. Another 4 birds were observed 110 to 130 miles off shore. Contact: Thanks to Toby Burke (tobyburke AT mail.com) for submitting information about his observations to AKBirding. History: Late summer/early fall is when most of Alaska's sighting of this species have occurred. South Polar Skua is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Very rare summer visitant on the ocean in southeast, southcoastal, (Yakutat, Middleton Islands, Barren Islands, Kodiak Island). Southwest Alaska, and south of the central and western Aleutian Islands. One report for northern Alaska (off Icy Cape)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Considering how difficult it is to get out into the Gulf of Alaska for Pelagic Birding, there are no special considerations other than simple getting out there! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:48:49 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 14 September 2011 Species: A, single, Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) Location: This bird was discovered on Clam Lagoon approximately 10 miles north of the town of Adak. Contact: Thanks to Issac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information and images about his discovery. History: This is the first Ruff observed at Adak this fall. Historically there is often more than one Ruff that has shown up there in the autumn. Ruff is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring migrant at Gambell, very rare on the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Rare fall migrant in western and central Aleutian Islands and on the Pribilof Islands, casual on St. Lawrence Islands and the Chukchi Sea coast as far north as Kotzebue Sound. Casual fall visitant in northern Alaska (Barrow, Colville River mouth, Prudhoe Bay) and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Seward, Anchorage, Cordova). Accidental in spring migration in southcoastal (Homer, Seward) and southeast Alaska (Annette island, Juneau), casual in fall migration at Juneau. Casual breeder in northern Alaska (Point Lay) and possibly on the Seward Peninsula and St. Lawrence Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Adak is accessed via jet service from Anchorage twice weekly, Thursday and Sunday. There are accommodations, rental cars and meals available at this remote outpost in the central Aleutians. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:35:25 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 14 September 2011 Species: A, single, Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) Location: This bird was discovered along Sweeper Creek southwest of the town of Adak. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information and images of his discovery. History: This is the second Common Sandpiper this fall at Adak. The first bird is still being seen at the Seawall north of Clam Lagoon. Common Sandpiper is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands. Very rare spring migrant on the Pribilof Islands and at Gambell. Casual on the Seward Peninsula." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Adak is served twice weekly, Thursday and Sunday, from Anchorage via Alaska Airlines jet service. There is lodging, rental cars, and meals available at this remote outpost. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Pechora Pipit (Anthus gustavi) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:27:00 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence island, Gambell Date: 13 September 2011 Species: A, single, Pechora pipit (Anthus gustavi) Location: There was no specific location giving in the report as to where this bird was discovered at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT Verizon.net) for submitting information about this observation. History: This is the second Pechora Pipit this fall at Gambell and makes the 15th or so record for this species there in the fall. Pechora Pipit is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual spring migrant to the western Aleutian islands, rare fall migrant at Gambell, casual at St. Paul Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding Gambell require proper planing and careful consideration of logistics. Even with keen attention to detail, the weather can ruin the best made plans. Flexibility is key in arriving and departing from this remote Alaska Outpost. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:01:12 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 13 September 2011 Species: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) Location: This bird was seen in the residential area off of Bayview and Seaview Avenues near the Auke Bay Harbor. This area is located about 12 miles west of Juneau along the Glacier Highway. Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT gci.net) for additional information. History: This bird was seen and photographed late in the afternoon on 13 September. Two Eurasian Collared-Doves are also in the area. Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Yakutat and other south Alaska locations in summer. These records maybe from human introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen in a residential area so please be considerate if you try to re-locate this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Little Stint (Calidris minuta) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:39:22 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 13 September 2011 Species: A single, juvenile, Little Stint (Calidris minuta) Location: This bird was discovered at the Clam Lagoon Seawall several miles north of the town of Adak. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information and images about this discovery. History: This bird was found while looking at the Common Sandpiper at the productive Clam Lagoon Seawall. Little Stint is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual in spring and fall on all Bering Sea and western Aleutian Islands. Accidental at Barrow and Nome." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Adak Island has accommodations, rental cars, meals and a grocery store available. There even is a local birding guide for hire. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:31:36 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island group; Adak island Date: 13 September 2011 Species: A single, Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) Location: This bird was discovered in among the rocks at the Clam Lagoon Seawall several miles north of the town of Adak. Contact: Thanks for Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information and images about this observation. History: There was a good showing of Asiatic shorebirds at Adak this week including long-toed stint and Little Stint. Common Sandpiper is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian islands. Very rare spring migrant on the Pribilof Islands and at Gambell. Casual on the Seward Peninsula." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There is infrastructure at Adak to make birders comfortable on the island and is served by Alaska Airlines 737 jets. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:20:12 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof island group; Adak Island Date: 10 September 2011 Species: A single, Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta) Location: There was no specific location given in the report as to where this bird was discovered on Adak Island. Contact: thanks to Isaac helmericks (Isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: Favorable winds at Adak produced several rare Asiatic shorebirds this week including Common Sandpiper and Little Stint! Long-toed Stint is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare but regular spring and very rare fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, casual in the central Aleutian Islands. very are spring and casual fall migrant on the Bering sea Islands (Pribilof and St. Lawrence Islands)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Adak is served by jet service from Anchorage. There are lodging and rental car options on Island. There also is a small grocery store as well. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) at Anchorage From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:22:52 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Anchorage Date: 13 September 2011 Species: A single, adult, Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) Location: This bird was observed near the mouth of Ship Creek near the northeastern portion of Anchorage below "Government Hill" Contact: Thanks to Dave Sonneborn (davesonne AT aol.com) for submitting information about his observation. History: The mouth of Ship Creek is proving to be a great location to search for rare birds, particularly gulls this fall! Ring-billed Gull is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare to uncommon visitant to southeast Alaska, mostly in late summer/early fall; rare visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Valdez, Seward, Cordova, Homer, Kodiak), Southwest Alaska (King Cove), and interior Alaska (Fairbanks), Casual at Anchorage and accidental at Prudhoe Bay and St. Paul island. Best found in Ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The area around the mouth of Ship Creek is public land with a park and boat launch. There is property in the area which is owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation and trespassing is forbidden. There is no need to go on Alaska Railroad property in the Ship Creek area to get a good look at the birds near the mouth. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) at St. paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:11:19 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 12 September 2011 Species: A single, immature, Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) Location: This bird was located at Hutchinson Hill in the northeast section of St. Paul island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about his observation. History: This is believed to be the first Bering Sea record for Cape May Warbler. Cape May Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual fall visitant in central Alaska (Fairbanks), southcoastal Alaska (Middleton Island), and southeast Alaska (Haines). Accidental in northern Alaska (Barrow)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: St. Paul Island is served buy a bus (or van) service driven by knowledgeable guides who welcome visitors along with the native Aleut population to this remote island in the central Bering Sea Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser Sand-Plovers (Charadrius mongolus) at St. Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:00:28 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 6-12 September 2011 Species: Three Lesser Sand-Plovers (Charadrius mongolus) Location: Two birds were at Pumphouse Lake on the 6th and were joined by a third bird from 7-9. Another was at Town Marsh. One bird remained at Pumphouse Lake until the 12th, and was also discovered at the "Upper Cut" at the Quarry near the south end of the Island. Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about his observations. History: St. Paul Island is a good location to search in both the spring and the fall for this rare Asiatic Plover. Lesser Sand-Plover is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare to uncommon spring and fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, St. Paul Island, Gambell (has nested), and casual on western Alaska mainland(Yukon-Kuskokwim delta, Naknek, Wales,Nome) and in the central Aleutian Islands. Casual summer visitant to northern Alaska (Barrow) and accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Augustine Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: TDX, the native corporation at St. Paul has established the lodging, meals, tour buses and guides to lead visitors around the island who are interested in the natural history and the culture of these remote islands. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) at St.Paul From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:48:26 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; Pribilof Island Group; St. Paul Island Date: 6-8 September 2011 Species: A single, juvenile, Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) Location: First discovered on Pumphouse Lake (on the 6th), then later rediscovered at Marunich (on the north side of the island), and Town Marsh near the village of St. Paul Contact: Thanks to Doug Gochfeld (fresha2411 AT aol.com) for submitting information about this sighting. History: This plover is more often detected at Gambell on St. Lawrence island in the spring. Common Ringed is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Theodore G. Tobish, Aaron J. Lang, and Jack. J. Withrow. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare but regular spring migrant and casual breeder at Gambell, very rare in early fall. Accidental on St. Paul Island and at Wales. Casual migrant in the west and central Aleutian Islands. Best found at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: St. Paul Island and the native corporation ,TDX, has established the infrastructure to host guest to the island with a hotel, meals and bus tours of the islands with knowledgeable guides. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 978-2018 (cell) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT gci.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.alaska.edu https://lists.alaska.edu/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-l |