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[] 20 Aug Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) near Prince of Wales Island [] 20 Aug Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) in Ketchikan [] 20 Aug Little Stint (Calidris minuta) in Adak [] 13 Jul Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Ketchikan [] 13 Jul Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) at Anchor Point [] 06 May Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau [] 29 Apr Mountain Bluebird (Silia currucoides) near Tok [] 26 Apr Mountain Bluebirds (Silia currucoides) near Delta Junction [] 26 Apr Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) near Juneau [] 26 Apr Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) near Juneau [] 26 Apr Little Gull (Larus minutus) in Ketchikan [] 22 Apr Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka [] 19 Apr Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau [] 19 Apr Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau [] 12 Apr Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) in Ketchikan [] 12 Apr Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau [] 12 Apr Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau [] 04 Apr Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau [] 29 Mar Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) near Adak [] 28 Mar Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka [] 28 Mar Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Juneau [] 23 Mar Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Juneau [] 06 Mar Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Petersburg [] 06 Mar Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Petersburg [] 17 Feb White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) near Kenai [] 12 Feb American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau [] 11 Jan Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicotti) at Juneau [] 11 Jan Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) at Adak [] 06 Jan laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) at Kodiak [] 15 Dec Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) in Ketchikan [] 14 Dec Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Adak [] 14 Dec White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Sitka [] 07 Dec Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Adak [] 03 Dec Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Adak [] 01 Dec Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) in Ketchikan [] 21 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Juneau [] 19 Nov Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) in Juneau [] 19 Nov Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka [] 18 Nov Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) near Homer [] 18 Nov American Coots (Fulica americana) in Sitka [] 17 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Seward [] 17 Nov American Coot (Fulica americana) at Cordova [] 15 Nov Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau [] 15 Nov Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau [] 12 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan [] 12 Nov Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan [] 10 Nov Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) near Juneau [] 10 Nov Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) in Juneau [] 09 Nov White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Homer [] 08 Nov Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Homer [] 29 Oct Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) in Juneau [] 29 Oct Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) near Palmer [] 25 Oct White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan [] 24 Oct Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan [] 24 Oct Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan [] 21 Oct Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) near Juneau [] 14 Oct Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Juneau [] 03 Oct American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau [] 03 Oct Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) in Adak [] 03 Oct Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) in the Bering Sea [] 29 Sep Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Ketchikan [] 29 Sep Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) in Juneau [] 26 Sep Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Sitka [] 23 Sep Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) at Gambell [] 21 Sep Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) at Bering Sea [] 21 Sep Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) at Adak [] 21 Sep Common Cuckoo (Culculus canorus) at Adak [] 21 Sep Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell [] 19 Sep Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka [] 18 Sep Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Anchorage [] 15 Sep Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) in Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) near Ketchikan [] 15 Sep Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) near Ketchikan [] Subject: Erica Craig is out of the office. From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:04 -0800 I will be out of the office starting 08/20/2010 and will not return until 09/07/2010. _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) near Prince of Wales Island From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:58:40 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Prince of Wales Island; Stone Rock Date: 16 August 2010 Species: a single juvenile Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) Location: This bird was observed on Stone Rock, located just north of Cape Chacon, on the southern tip of Prince of Wales Island. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was seen and photographed around 8:00AM on 16 August. This bird was seen amongst a large group of mainly California Gulls (Larus californicus) and Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus) that were roosting on Stone Rock. This is at least the second Heermann's Gull seen this spring in southeast Alaska with another bird being seen in Gustavus on 31 July. Heermann’s Gull is listed as Casual in the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. The checklist is available online at: http://uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available at the Alaska Bird Observatory www.alaskabird.org "Casual at Ketchikan and Sitka; accidental at Homer and offshore W of Cape St. Elias." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Access to this area would require the use of a boat. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:51:16 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 19 August 2010 Species: a single juvenile Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) Location: This bird was observed roosting atop an old anchored barge named "Afognak" in Ward Cove just North of Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was seen and photographed around 11:30AM on 19 August. The bird was observed atop the barge with about 60 other gulls and was observed sleeping and then flying around and briefly foraging near the barge. An attempt to re-find the bird later in the day around 12:30PM was unsuccessful. Franklin's Gull is listed as Casual in the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. The checklist is available on line at: http://uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available at the Alaska Bird Observatory www.alaskabird.org "Casual spring and fall migrant and summer visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Is, Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Seward, Sterling, Kenai, Homer, Cordova, N to Chitina), Glacier Bay, SE Alaska (Juneau, Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan), W Alaska (Nome), and the Bering Sea Is (St. Paul Is). The number of sightings has increased in recent years. Accidental in the W Aleutian Is (Buldir, May 1995)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Little Stint (Calidris minuta) in Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:50:12 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 18 August 2010 Species: a single juvenile Little Stint (Calidris minuta) Location: This bird was seen in the southwest corner of Clam Lagoon, which is located just north of the town of Adak. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks for providing this information, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was observed and photographed in close association with two juvenile Baird's Sandpipers (Calidris bairdii) and a single juvenile Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri). Little Stint is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Theodore G. Tobish, and Steve C. Heinl. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual in spring and fall on all the Bering Sea and the W Aleutian Is. 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: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:26:04 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southeast: Ketchikan Date: 12 July 2010 Species: A single Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) Location: This bird was observed across the highway from the Mountain Point boat ramp in an abandoned lot. This is located about 6 miles south of Ketchikan along the South Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Andy Piston, Steve Heinl, and Brad Benter for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was observed by Andy Piston, Steve Heinl, and Brad Benter in the afternoon briefly when the bird popped into view from a patch of thick brush. The bird was seen for 5-10 seconds before disappearing back in the brush. Brad Benter saw the bird several times later in the day and took several photos of the bird. Gray Catbird is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual at the Stikine River mouth, Cape Peirce, and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) at Anchor Point From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:24:29 -0800 (AKDT) Region: Southcentral; Anchor Point Date: 7 July 2010 Species: A single adult Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) Location: This bird was observed on the beach near the main boat launch at Anchor Point. Anchor Point is located approximately 207 miles south of Anchorage along the Sterling Highway. Contact: Thanks to Todd Eskelin for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was observed and photographed by a visiting birder and all attempts to relocate the bird have been unsuccessful so far. Lesser Black-backed Gull is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Accidental at Juneau, Kodiak Is, Shemya Is, and Prudhoe Bay. One bird has been an annual summer resident for several years at Juneau (through 2008)." 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 (907) 452-5026 (home) (907) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 01:14:42 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 4 May 2010 Species: A male and female, Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Location: These two birds were observed in a small pond near the parking lot for the Eagle Beach recreation area at about 26 mile of the Glacier Highway, north of Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Mark Anderson for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Cinnamon Teal is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare spring migrant and casual summer visitant in southeast Alaska. Casual spring migrant in southcaostal Alaska from Cordova to Anchorage and Kodiak Island and casual summer visitant to central Alaska (Kenny Lake and Fairbanks). Casual in fall on Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. There may be some delays in travel on the way out to Eagle Beach due to ongoing construction. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Silia currucoides) near Tok From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:04:21 -0800 Region: Interior: East-central; Taylor Highway Date: 23 April 2010 Species: A single, male Mountain Bluebird (Silia currucoides) Location: This bird was observed at milepost 24 of the Taylor Highway near the crossing of the Dennison Fork of the Fourtymile River. Contact: Thanks to Sally and Toni Urvina (survina AT msn.com) for submitting information about their sighting. History: This is the third year in a row that Mountain Bluebirds have been found between mile 16-24 of the Taylor Highway. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang ,and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare summer breeder and migrant in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcentral (Middleton, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in southeast Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the Interior (mid-April). Best found at public access sites in Fort Greeley south of Delta Junction on the Richardson Highway." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was observed along a public highway where there are no known special considerations. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebirds (Silia currucoides) near Delta Junction From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:26:35 -0800 Region: Interior; East central; Delta Junction Date: 25 April 2010 Species: Three Mountain Bluebirds (Silia currucoides) Location: These birds were discovered about a week earlier at a private residence approximately 12 miles south of Delta Junction. Contact: Please contact Ed Clark (akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net) for more information about these sightings. History: This is the third year in a row that Mountain Bluebirds have nested at this location. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, A.J. Lang and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare summer breeder and migrant in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south through the Alaska Range and the Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Island, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rarely to locally uncommon migrant in southeast Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior (mid-April). Best found at public access sites in Fort Greeley south of Delta Junction on the Richardson Highway." " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: These birds are at a private residence where the owners might allow access. Please contact Ed Clark if you wish to see these birds. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:21:56 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 25 April 2010 Species: A single female Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) Location: This bird was observed along the Point Bridget Trail that borders Point Bridget State Park. It was not specified how far out the trial this bird was observed. The trailhead is located just before mile 38 of the Glacier Highway north of Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This species has continued to show up in small numbers this spring in Juneau. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior (mid-Apr). Best found at public access sites in Ft. Greeley S of Delta Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr! . George C. 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 (907) 452-5026 (home) (907) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (please direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:20:59 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island Date: 22 April 2010 Species: Single adult Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) Location: This bird was observed near the mouth of the Mendenhall River (where it empties into Gastineau Channel) from the Fish Creek trail. The trailhead is located just past mile 8 of the North Douglas Highway, on Douglas Island, near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek (paulms AT gci.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was seen first on 19 April and then again around 22 April from the same location. This is almost certainly the returning Lesser Black-backed Gull that has been identified from the area since at least 1993 perhaps 1992. Lesser Black-backed Gull is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Accidental at Juneau, Kodiak Is, Shemya Is, and Prudhoe Bay. One bird has been an annual summer resident for several years at Juneau (through 2008)." 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 (907) 452-5026 (home) (907) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Little Gull (Larus minutus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:16:40 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 23 April 2010 Species: Little Gull (Larus minutus) Location: This bird was observed along Coast Guard Beach off of South Point Higgins Road in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was in its first winter plumage and was loosely associated with flocks of Bonaparte’s Gulls. The bird was found and photographed around 4:15PM and observed through 4:45PM. Attempts to re-find the bird later on 23 April and again on 24 April were unsuccessful. This bird probably represents the third documented record for this species in Alaska. Little Gull is listed as Casual in the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf "Casual, with scattered records from Kodiak Is, Cape Romanzof, Juneau, Anchorage, Petersburg, Hoonah, Wrangell, and Ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:36:13 -0800 Region: Southeast, Sitka Date: 17 April 2010 Species: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) Location: This bird was seen near the White Elephant thrift store located at 323 Seward Street in downtown Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Paul Norwood (norwoodpaul AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Yakutat and other south Alaska locations in summer. These records maybe from human introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations for birding in this area Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:06:25 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 16-18 April 2010 Species: Two Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia corrucoides) Location: These birds have been seen on the Mendenhall Wetlands near the Juneau Golf Course. You can access this area from the road that leads to the wetlands at the end of Industrial Blvd. near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting History: These birds were first found on the evening of 16 April and then seen again on 18 April. These are the third and fourth sightings of this species in Juneau this spring. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior (mid-Apr). Best found at public access sites in Ft.! Greeley S of Delta Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 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 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (please direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:05:42 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 18 April 2010 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was heard singing at mile 26.5 of the Glacier Highway, North of Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Mark Schwan for providing information about 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, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:44:19 -0800 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 12 April 2010 Species: Three Band-tailed Pigeons (Columba fasciata) Location: These birds are being seen at a private residence near Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Cheryl Fultz for posting this information to the “Eaglechat” listserv. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Last year, up to 28 Band-tailed Pigeons were seen at once at this location and this has proven to be a very reliable place to find these birds in Ketchikan. Ketchikan continues to be the best place to find this species in Alaska. Band-tailed Pigeon is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare 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: These birds are being seen at a private residence so please contact me for more details if you are interested in looking for these birds. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:43:10 -0800 Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 12 April 2010 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was heard singing about 1 mile up the Spaulding Meadows Trail near Juneau. The trailhead is located just off of the Glacier Highway at 12.3 mile just North of the Auke Bay Harbor. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information about this sighting. History: This bird was heard singing at around 7:00PM and was heard from two different spots along the trail. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.alaska.edu Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:39:19 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 11-12 April 2010 Species: Two Mountain Bluebirds (Sialia corrucoides) Location: The first bird was seen near the Boy Scout Camp. This area is accessed by a trail that parallels the Eagle River. The trailhead is located near the end of a road at about 25 mile of the Glacier Highway, North of Juneau. The second bird was seen near the end of the Airport Dike Trail located at the Juneau Airport. Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: The first bird, a male, was seen near the Boy Scout Camp on 11 April 2010. The second bird, a female, was seen near the end of the Airport Dike Trail on 12 April 2010. This bird was observed flying over head towards the West and disappeared over on the West side of the Mendenhall River. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, and Prudhoe B! ay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior (mid-Apr). Best found at public access sites in Ft. Greeley S of Delta Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. 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; however, the Airport Dike Trail is now open for public use. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (please direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:02:33 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 4 April 2010 Species: A single, male, Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Location: This bird was seen off of the Airport Dike Trail at the Juneau airport. The bird was feeding in a small slough about .5 miles from the beginning of the trail just past where the trail takes a sharp turn towards the Southeast and parallels the runway. Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: The bird was observed by several birders and was continually feeding in the small slough. This bird represents the earliest record for this species in Juneau. Cinnamon Teal is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/bird/projects/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare spring migrant and casual summer visitant in southeast Alaska. Casual spring migrant in southcaostal Alaska from Cordova to Anchorage and Kodiak Island and casual summer visitant to central Alaska (Kenny Lake and Fairbanks). Casual in fall on Kodiak Island." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Due to ongoing construction at the Juneau airport, the airport dike trail is only open for recreational use on Sundays and is closed on all other days of the week. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) near Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:11:20 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 29 March 2010 Species: Seven (six adults; one juvenile) Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) Location: These birds were discovered on Lake Briana approximately 7 miles east-southeast of the town of Adak. Lake Briana is south of Shagnak Bay. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: Adak continues to be one of the best locations to find this species in Alaska from late winter into early spring. Whooper Swan is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Uncommon winter visitant in the central and western Aleutian Islands. Casual summer on Attu (successfully nested in 1996 and 1997), on the Pribilof and St. Lawrence Islands, and in 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: It is not known how difficult it is to get to Lake Briana. The lake is not on the road system and a snow machine might be required to get to the lake at this time of the year. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:43:02 -0800 Region: Southeast; Sitka Date: 26 March 2010 Species: At least two Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicottii) Location: Several Western Screech-Owls have been heard at various locations around Sitka recently. At least one bird has been heard in a campground near Starrigavan Cove, north of Sitka while another bird was heard near a fish hatchery in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Lucy Pizzuto-Phillips for posting these sightings to the “Sitkabirds” listserv and to the several observers who heard the birds. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Uncommon resident in the woods of SE Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in these areas. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:39:54 -0800 Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 25 March 2010 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was heard singing at approximately 24 mile of the Glacier Highway, North of Juneau. Contact: Thanks Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information about this sighting. History: This bird was heard singing at around 2:00AM in close proximity to a Barred Owl. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:52:35 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island Date: 21 March 2010 Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird was seen at a private residence’s home near Juneau on Douglas Island. Contact: Thanks to Patty Rose for providing information about this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird appears to be an immature male Anna’s Hummingbird and represents the first spring record for this species in Juneau. The bird was looked for but not seen on 22 March. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Please contact me if you are interested in observing this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Petersburg From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:58:13 -0900 Region: Southeast, Petersburg Date: 22 February 2010 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was observed on Mitkof Island south of Petersburg along the Mitkof Highway. Contact: Thanks to Bill Pawuk for providing information about this sighting. He can be contacted by phone between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (907-772-3985) or by email (pawuk AT gci.net). History: This bird was observed perched on a power line wire by Don Corneilus. Photographs were taken. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. It should be noted that the bird was seen on State of Alaska and U.S. Forest Service lands. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Petersburg From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:59:33 -0900 Region: Southeast; Petersburg Date: 4 March 2010 Species: A single Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This bird was observed on Mitkof Island south of Petersburg along the Mitkof Highway near the Beachcomber Inn. Contact: Thanks to Bill Pawuk for providing information about this sighting. He can be contacted by phone between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (907-772-3985) or by email (pawuk AT gci.net). History: This bird was seen and hear calling by Brad Hunter. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "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 observed in a residential area with houses and private property. Please be considerate if you look for this bird and ask for permission before entering private property. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (Direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) near Kenai From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:18:48 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Kenai Date: 16 February 2010 Species: A single, juvenile, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at the fish processing plant owned by Salamatof Seafood off of the Kenai Spur Highway. Contact: Thanks to Todd Esklin (t.esklin AT acsalaska.net) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: This bird, along with a Golden-crowned Sparrow, were found in the rip-rap surrounding the fish preprocessing plant while searching for a previously reported Iceland Gull. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and southcostal 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 Salamatof Seafoods would prevent birders from searching their property for this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:57:56 -0900 Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 10 February 2010 Species: American Coot (Fulica americana) Location: This bird was seen near the DIPAC fish hatchery in Juneau. The hatchery is located on Channel Dr., which parallels Egan Dr. near the Salmon Creek Bridge and just south of Twin Lakes. The bird was seen near the “fish raceway” at the hatchery. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This species is almost never seen in the winter in Juneau and this is most likely the first February record for American Coot in Juneau. The bird was feeding right along the shore in close proximity with an American Dipper. American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, Aaron J. Lang, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in SE Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in N Alaska (Colville River delta), SW Alaska (Pribilof Is), and the Aleutian Is (Unimak Is). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in fall.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. Ge! orge C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicotti) at Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:30:17 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 11 January 2010 Species: A single, calling, Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: There was no specif location given in the report as to where in the greater Juneau area this owl was heard calling. Contact: Thanks to Linda Shaw (linda.shaw AT noaa.gov) for submitting information about here discovery to Eaglechat. History: January through March is a good time to listen for this species in southeast Alaska as the male is calling for a mate and defending territories during this time. Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Uncommon resident in the woods of southeast Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau north to Gustavus: rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper center, Sterling) and accidental further west (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 recommendations that can be made until the location of this calling bird is known. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:23:36 -0900 Region: Southwest; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 9 January 2010 Species: Three, a male and two female, Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) Location: There was no area specified in the report as to where on Adak Island these three Tufted Ducks were discovered. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: Adak is a particularly good location to search for this species among the Scaup flocks. Tufted Duck is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/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 the Pribilof Islands. Casual spring migrant and summer visitant further north in the Bering Sea on St. Mathew Island and at Gambell and 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 are no special considerations to birding Adak other than the possibility of getting stuck out there due to weather issues. There is some unexploded ordinance on the island and these areas are clearly marked with sings. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) at Kodiak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:43:23 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kodiak Archipelago; Kodiak Island Date: 5-6+ January 2010 Species: A single, first winter, Laughing Gull (Leucophaes atricilla) Location: The bird was discovered along the main channel separating Kodiak Island from Near Island. More specifically it was observed several times from Fuller's Boat Yard near a fish processing effluent discharge pipe. Contact: Thanks to Rich MacIntosh (ipetefink AT yahoo.com) for submitting information and images about his sighting. History: This is the first documentation of Laughing Gull for Alaska. Laughing Gull is listed as Unsubstantiated in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Accidental from sight records in Ketchikan in 1976 and Yakutat in June 2001" 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 been observed several times frequenting the outflow pipe from a local fish processor. Do not park or any way interfere with the operations at the plant. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:16:28 -0900 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 13 December 2009 Species: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) Location: This bird was observed at the intersection of Carlanna Lake Road and Tongass Avenue in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: This bird was seen flying through traffic and then landing in a small patch of grass near Carlanna Lake Road. The bird was photographed and it was observed feeding on small insects. It would flush every time someone walked by on the sidewalk; however, it would allow people to get within 10 feet of the bird before it flushed. Western Meadowlark is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual fall and winter visitant to SE Alaska (Auke Bay, Juneau, Mitkof Is, Ketchikan) and E interior Alaska (Tok, Scottie Creek, Delta Junction). Accidental at Anaktuvuk Pass." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:51:55 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 12+ December 2009 Species: A single, male, Smew (Mergellus albellus) Location: This bird was discovered at the airport ponds which are north of the northeast-southwest runway. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helemericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: The male bird has been observed in proximity to a male Common Merganser. This bird follows a female Smew reported 5 days ago from Lake Andrew. Smew is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/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 summer visitant and fall migrant in the western and central Aleutian Islands. Very rare spring and summer migrant at St.Paul Island. Casual at Kodiak Islands and at Cordova. Best chances are at Adak and St. Paul in the 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: Travel to Adak is facilitated by Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-400 jets. Even with advanced equipment and avionics, flights still can get delayed or canceled at time both going or coming from Adak! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:35:34 -0900 Region: Southeast, Sitka Date: 13 December 2009 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location This bird was seen in the bushes next to the Cancer Survivors Path of Hope near Moller Park in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for providing information on this sighting to the Sitkabirds listserv. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information on this sighting. History: White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:08:46 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Island Group; Adak Island Date: 5 December 2009 Species: A single, female plumaged, Smew (Mergellus albellus) Location: This bird was discovered at Lake Andrew approximately 10 miles north of the town of Adak. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: It is believed that this is the first Smew to show up this fall season at Adak. Smew is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/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 summer visitant in th western and central Aleutian islands. Very are spring and summer migrant at St.Paul Island. Casual at Kodiak Island and Cordova. Best chances are at Adak and St.Paul Island in Spring." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The road out to Lake Andrew may or may not be plowed. Drifting and blowing snow could close the road at any moment. Should you head out there in the winter either go with someone who knows the roads and/or use a snowmachine to reach the lake shore. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:01:10 -0900 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 5 December 2009 Species: Eight, adult, Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) Location: These birds were discovered at Lake Andrew approximately 10 miles north of the town of Adak. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: This early season discovery of these birds is also the personal high count of this species for the observer. Whooper Swan is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Uncommon winter visitant in the central and western Aleutian Islands.Casual in summer on Attu Island (successfully nested 1996 and 1997), on the Pribilof and St.Lawrence Islands and in western Alaska (Wales, Nome) north to the Noatak River delta. Accidental in fall in southcentral Alaska (Cordova) and in winter on the Alaska Peninsula (Golovin). Best found at Adak in 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: Traveling to Adak in the winter can sometimes be problematic as is witness to the most recent jet landing at Adak was on 22 November! Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:48:24 -0900 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 1 December 2009 Species: A male and two female Purple Finches (Carpodacus purpureus) Location: These birds are being seen at a private residence’s bird feeder in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Andy Piston and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: One male and one female Purple Finch have been seen at this feeder for a few weeks. Purple Finch is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant 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: These birds are being seen at a private residence. Please contact me if you are interested in observing them. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:25:50 -0900 Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 21 November 2009 Species: A single, tan morph White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was observed down Point Louisa Road, off of the Glacier Highway. The turn-off for Point Louisa Road is about a quarter mile west of the Juneau ferry terminal. The bird was then seen right past the large totem pole about a half mile down Point Louisa Road. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was observed with a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos, a Song Sparrow, and a “red” Fox Sparrow. They were all feeding on some seed that has been spread out just past the totem pole, under a large spruce tree. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:46:40 -0900 Region: Southeast: Juneau Date: 19 November 2009 Species: A single Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) Location: This bird was observed off of Alaway Road in Juneau was foraging near Switzer Creek in small snow-free areas. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was first found at 11:10AM and subsequent attempts to re-find the bird throughout the day were unsuccessful. Swamp Sparrow is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual primarily in fall with sightings at Sitka, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau, Middleton Is, and Anchorage. Best found in late fall at Ketchikan." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:49:29 -0900 Region: Southeast; Sitka Date: 18 November 2009 Species: A single Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) Location: This bird was heard calling near the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Matt Goff for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information on this sighting. History: Western Screech-Owl is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Uncommon resident in the woods of SE Alaska from Ketchikan to Juneau N to Gustavus; rare in southcoastal Alaska (Seward, Copper Center, Sterling), and accidental farther W (Homer)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) near Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:40:34 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer Date: 18 November 2009 Species: A Single, female plumaged, Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) Location: This bird was initially discovered along East End Road across from Home Run Oil company several miles north from downtown Homer. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) and to Mossy Kilcher for submitting information about their sighting to AK Birding. History: This bird might represent the first record of this species for Homer. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare summer breeder and migrant in Interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) south through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Island, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in southeast Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Island, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the Interior (mid-April). Best found at public access sights on Fort Greeley south of Delta Junction on the Richardson Highway" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area as there are plenty of places to pull off of the highway to look for this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coots (Fulica americana) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:13 -0900 Region: Southeast; Baranoff Island; Sitka Date: 17 November 2009 Species: Six, American Coot (Fulica americana) Location: These birds were discovered on the rapidly freezing Swan Lake near downtown Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Lucy Phillips and Matt Goof (goff AT nawwal.org) for submitting information about this sighting to Sitka Birds. History: Swan Lake may represent the single best reliable location for observing this species in Alaska in the fall. American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual Migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak Island). Southwest Alaska (Pribilof Islands), and the Aleutian Islands (Unimak Island). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in the Fall." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There is private land on the north side of Swan Lake. At times parking near the lake can be problematic. If you go to look for these birds please find a parking location completely off of the road. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Seward From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:37:34 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Seward Date: 14-17 November 2009 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at a private feeding station in Seward. Contact: Thanks to Camelot and to Carol Griswold (c_griz AT yahoo.com) for submitting information about this sighting to AK Birding. History: This species is very close to becoming annual (if it is not already) in the Seward-Homer area in fall. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and southcoastal Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is coming to a feeding station at a private residence. It is not known of the owner of the home would invite birders to view this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) at Cordova From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:30:15 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Prince William Sound; Cordova Date: 15 November 2009 Species: A single, American Coot (Fulica americana) Location: This bird was discovered on Eyak Lake near the outflow of Power Creek where it flows into the lake. Contact: Thanks to Milo Burcham and to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) for submitting information to AKBirding about this sighting. History: It is believed that his bird represents the 6th record of this species for the Cordova area. American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak Island). Accidental in northern Alaska (Colville River delta), Southwest Alaska (Pribilof Islands), and the Aleutian Islands (Unimak Island). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in the fall." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The road leading to Power Creek is narrow and there are few places wide enough to pull completely off of the road to allow traffic to pass in both directions. If you go to look for this bird please do not park on the traveled portion of the road. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:08:04 -0900 Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 14 November 2009 Species: Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) Location: This bird was observed hunting at a private residence’s bird feeder near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was first seen around 7:20AM and then was seen around 8:15AM carrying off a dead Dark-eyed Junco. Weather conditions were less than ideal with powerful gusts of wind but the bird was still able to successfully hunt. This species is seen irregularly around Juneau and this is the second bird that has been seen this fall. Northern Pygmy-Owl is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare resident in SE Alaska N to Gustavus. Casual fall visitant in E southcoastal Alaska from Yakutat to Prince William Sound." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Please contact me if you are interested in observing this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:04:35 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 14 November 2009 Species: A single Mountain Bluebird (Sialia corrucoides) Location: This bird was observed on the road leading to the Temsco Helicopter hanger at the Juneau airport. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was observed foraging on the road and was a female/juvenile-type bird. Mountain Bluebird is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “Rare summer breeder and migrant in interior Alaska (Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Eagle, Tanacross, Tok) S through the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains to Copper Center. Casual in migration in southcoastal (Middleton Is, Anchorage, Kodiak) and rare to locally uncommon migrant in SE Alaska primarily on the mainland (Juneau). Accidental at Nunivak Is, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay. One of the earliest arriving passerine migrants in the interior (mid-Apr). Best found at public access sites in Ft. Greeley S of Delta Junction on the Richardson Hwy. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. W! est, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (please direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:32:47 -0900 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 12 November 2009 Species: Three White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: These birds are being seen at a private residence’s bird feeder near Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Two birds have been present since at least 8 November and there are now three White-throated Sparrows at this residence’s bird feeder, along with two Rustic Buntings! There have now been five White-throated Sparrows seen in Ketchikan so far this fall. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or considerations. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:33:41 -0900 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 12 November 2009 Species: Two Rustic Buntings (Emberiza rustica) Location: These birds are being observed at a private residence’s bird feeder near Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: The first bird was found on 23 October and there are now two Rustic Buntings present at this residence’s bird feeder, along with three White-throated Sparrows! Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or considerations. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:58:21 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Douglas Island Date: 10 November 2009 Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird was seen at a hummingbird feeder at a private residence’s home near Juneau on Douglas Island. Contact: Thanks to Patty Rose for providing information about this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was first seen at around 7:45AM and represents the fourth Anna’s Hummingbird to show up in the Juneau area this fall! Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Please contact me if you are interested in observing this bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:55:19 -0900 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 10 November 2009 Species: One, probably two, Long-eared Owls (Asio otus) Location: These birds were seen near the golf course, which is located across the Mendenhall River from the Juneau airport. You can reach this location by driving all the way to the end of Industrial Blvd. and then walking down the dirt road that leads to the golf course. Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: The first Long-eared Owl was found by Gus Van Vliet around 11:20AM near the entrance to the Juneau golf course. Around 11:40AM the bird was re-found and seen by several others and at about 3:15PM the bird was again located and photographed. A second bird was also seen both in the morning and then again in the afternoon that is almost certainly another Long-eared Owl. The second bird was not seen very well or photographed; however, its characteristic behavior and the decent views we got of the bird point towards another Long-eared Owl. There are only a handful of records for this species in Alaska, several coming from Southeast Alaska (Wrangell, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus, and the Taku River) and one found on a boat in the Bering Sea. Long-eared Owl is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklis! t is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual at Gustavus, the Taku River, Juneau, and one that landed on a boat in the Bering Sea south of St. Lawrence Is. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) at Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:33:04 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenia Peninsula; Homer Date: 8 November 2009 Species: A single, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location: This bird was discovered at the home of Mossy and Koni Kilcher approximately 5 miles north of downtown Homer off of the East End Road. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) and to James Levison for forwarding information and images of their sighting. History: White-throated Sparrow has become annual in Alaska over the last 5 years or so, particularly in the fall. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to southeast and southcoastal Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The Kilcher's welcome birders to the Seaside Farm. Please be courteous of the folks who live in the farmhouse and park appropriately. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) in Homer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:58:21 -0900 Region: Southcoastal; Kenai Peninsula; Homer Date: 7 November 2009 Species: A single, Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Location: This bird is patronizing a sugar water feeder at the home of Robin and Aaron Lang. Contact: Thanks to Aaron Lang (birdingak AT gmail.com) (907) 399-3085 for submitting information about their sighting. History: The bird was initially observed at 9:30AM and the report of the bird continued up to 10:30 AM when the report was submitted. Anna's Hummingbird is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual visitant at any season in southeast Alaska. Casual in southcoastal Alaska (Girdwood, Cordova, Homer). The range is extending north in recent decades." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird is being seen at a private residence. Contact Aaron Lang at the above contact information should you be interested in observing this bird. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:15 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau Date: 28 October 2009 Species: A single Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) Location: This bird was observed off of Alaway Road off of the Glacier highway near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was closely associated with an Orange-crowned Warbler and loosely associated with a large flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and several Chestnut-backed Chickadees. The bird was photographed and represents the latest record for this species in Juneau. Tennessee Warbler is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual migrant in SE Alaska (Ketchikan, Hyder, Juneau, Gustavus). Casual late spring, summer, and fall visitant in central Alaska (Fairbanks, Birch Lake, Delta Junction, Donnelly Dome, Scottie Creek, and on the Taylor Hwy). Casual in southcentral Alaska (Anchorage) and on the Alaska Pen (King Salmon). Accidental at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). ! It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: No special considerations are known for this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) near Palmer From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:03:39 -0800 Region: Southcentral, Palmer
Date: 28 October 2009
Species: A single Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)
Location: This bird was observed out on the Palmer Hay Flats about 7 miles from
the Hayfield Road access point near Palmer.
Contact: Thanks to Dan Crowson, Betty Friest, and Bob Winckler for providing
information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT
ak.net) for additional information.
History: This bird was originally seen by Dan Crowson on 25 October and was
seen again and photographed on 28 October. The bird was hard to locate and once
it was found it was very secretive and appeared to be feeding on insects. The
bird was heard vocalizing, making “tek” type calls spaced about 5-10 seconds
apart. If accepted, this would be the first documented record for Marsh Wren in
Alaska.
Special Considerations: Getting to the location is very difficult. The ATV
trail to the lake where the wren is at is in very bad shape and it was a
grueling process for Dan, Betty and Bob to get out there. Knee boots are a
minimum, along with warm clothes, rain pants and a raincoat of some sort.
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Subject: White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in
KetchikanFrom: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:58:10 -0800 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 25 October 2009 Species: A single, tan morph White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Location This bird was seen right next to the fire station in Saxman, south of Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) and Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was observed with a flock of Dark-eyed Juncos and a couple Song Sparrows. They were all feeding on some seed that has been spread out near the fire station. White-throated Sparrow is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare fall and winter visitant at any season to SE and SC Alaska. Accidental at Barrow." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:24:28 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 23 October 2009 Species: A single male Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Location: This bird was found at next to the Cape Fox Lodge located on Venetia Avenue in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. History: This bird was first discovered on 22 October and then seen and photographed again on 23 October. The bird was coming into bird seed that was being spread out. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual in SE Alaska (15+ records) and single records on Kodiak Is and at Gambell.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:23:24 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 23 October 2009 Species: A single Rustic Bunting (Emberiza rustica) Location: This bird was observed at a private residence’s bird feeder near Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting. Please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was well documented with photographs and represents the first record for Rustic Bunting in Ketchikan. Rustic Bunting is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare spring and casual fall migrant in the W and C Aleutian Is. Casual spring and fall migrant to the Bering Sea Is and in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak, Homer, Seward). Accidental in fall at Wales, in winter in the interior near Fairbanks, and in SE Alaska at Petersburg and Juneau.". From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Please be considerate if you chose to try to see this bird. Contact Nick Hajdukovich for additional information and/or considerations. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) near Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:38:34 -0800 Region: Southeast; Juneau; Auke Bay Date: 19 October 2009 Species: A single Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) Location: This bird was discovered in a private resident’s yard near Auke Bay, just north of Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) and Gus Van Vliet for providing information about this sighting. History: This bird was discovered by Luke DeCicco on 19 October and was also seen by Gus Van Vliet and Nick Hajdukovich. Photos were obtained and the bird has not been seen again since about 4:00PM on 19 October. It is believed that this bird represents the eighth record of this species in Alaska, the fourth with documentation. Nashville Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual with records from Middleton Island, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Cordova and Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:41:32 -0800 Region: Southeast: Juneau Date: 13 October 2009 Species: A single Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) Location: This bird was observed at a private residence’s bird feeder on Douglas Island near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Paul Suchanek and Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting History: This bird was first found around 2PM and seen up until at least 5:15PM. The bird was well seen by many and has been eating berries that have been put out on a piece of wood for it. This bird represents the first record for Gray Catbird in Juneau and the second record for southeast Alaska, with the first being sighted this summer in Wrangell. Gray Catbird is listed as Casual on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf . A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Casual at the Stikine River mouth, Cape Peirce, and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: American Coot (Fulica americana) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:54:36 -0800 Region: Southeast, Juneau Date: 2 October 2009 Species: Two American Coots (Fulica americana) Location: One bird was seen on the southern Twin Lake and another bird was seen at the Pioneer Home marsh near Juneau. Contact: Thanks to Gus Van Vliet for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: American Coot is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare fall migrant and winter visitant in SE Alaska. Rare migrant and summer visitant (and rare breeder) in central Alaska from Minto Lakes to Delta Junction and Tetlin Lakes. Casual migrant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kodiak). Accidental in N Alaska (Colville River delta), SW Alaska (Pribilof Is), and the Aleutian Is (Unimak Is). Best seen on Swan Lake in Sitka in fall.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) in Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:52:18 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanof Islands; Adak Island Date: 29 September 2009 Species: A single Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni) Location: This bird was discovered in the "Elfin Forest" west of Palisades Overlook near Adak. Contact: Thanks to John Puschock fo providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Olive-backed Pipit is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Rare to casual spring and fall migrant in the W Aleutian Is, very rare at St. Paul Is, casual at Gambell, and accidental on the C Aleutians.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) in the Bering Sea From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:51:35 -0800 Region: Western; Bering Sea Date: 24 September 2009 Species: Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) Location: These birds were seen about 40 miles southwest of St. Paul Island in the Bering Sea. The birds were observed from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ship while doing surveys. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for providing information on this sighting. History: Twelve birds were observed, most of them being subadult birds with one adult bird seen. Short-tailed Albatross is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org “Very rare offshore in the Gulf of Alaska (over Pamplona Spur and off Middleton Is), S of Kodiak Is, S of the Shumagin Is, S of the Aleutian Is and in passes in the Aleutian Is, and in the S Bering Sea in summer N to St. Paul and St. Matthew Is. Increasing in number in recent years. Has been seen from the ferry to Dutch Harbor and the ferry from Juneau to Whittier. Otherwise found only from charter and commercial vessels in the Gulf of Alaska and the N Pacific Ocean.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American! Birding Association Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:59:45 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 27 September 2009 Species: A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Location: This bird was seen at a private residence’s bird feeder in Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Colleen Castle and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: Photographs of this bird were obtained and this bird represents the second record for this species in Ketchikan with the other record being a flock of 3 birds in October 2005. Rose-breasted Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual, with records at Fairbanks, Petersburg, Douglas, Juneau, Annette Island and Ketchikan.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area, however you should contact the homeowner before you try to see the bird. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) in Juneau From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:45:33 -0800 Region: Southeast-Juneau Date: 29 September 2009 Species: Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) Location: This bird was found on the University of Alaska Southeast campus near Juneau. The campus is located near Auke Lake and the bird was observed feeding on small berries around the student housing on campus. Contact: Thanks to Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for providing information on this sighting, and please contact him if you need any additional information. History: This bird was first found by Nick Hajdukovich at around 5:00PM and seen by several other birders up until about 6:45PM at which point there was hardly any light. Many photos were obtained and the bird was heard vocalizing several times. This bird would represent the second documented record for this species in Alaska. Great Crested Flycatcher is listed as Accidental in the latest Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf "Accidental on Middleton Is in Sep 1990." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Consideration: There are no known special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark (907) 452-5026 (907) 457-1526 alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:50:22 -0800 Region: Southeast; Sitka Date: 26 September 2009 Species: A single first year male Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Location: This bird was seen in a private residence’s yard in Fairweather Cove near Sitka. Contact: Thanks to Alice Johnstone for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was amongst a large flock of mainly sparrows and was observed at a bird feeder. Rose-breasted Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http:///www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual, with records at Fairbanks, Petersburg, Douglas, Juneau, Annette Island and Ketchikan.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:46:51 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St.Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 23 September 2009 Species: A single, Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) Location: This bird was discovered on the lower slopes of Sivuquq Mountain near the Far Boneyard. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 AT verizon.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This bird is the 21st Little Bunting observed in fall at Gambell since 1999. This represents 2/3 rds of all of the Little Bunting records for the ABA area. Little Bunting is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, on board a ship in the Chukchi Sea, on St.Paul Island, and at Gambell (where there are 20 records)."" From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Birding at Gambell takes special logistical planning. The most successful birding expeditions plan far in advance to arrange flights, lodging, meal preparation. Most birders go with one of several organized bird tour groups which visit the island in spring and fall. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) at Bering Sea From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:59:14 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea; near St. Mathew Island Date: 21 September 2009 Species: A single, adult, Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) Location: This bird was discovered and photographed aboard the NOAA research vessel Oscar Dyson approximately 100 miles southeast of St. Mathew Island. Contact: Thanks to Luke DeCicco (nebulosa200 AT gmail.com) for submitting information and an image about his sighting. History: It is believed that this bird represents the seventh record of this species in Alaska, the fourth with documentation. Nashville Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual with records from Middleton Island, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Cordova and Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Obviously this bird would not be "chaseable" owing to its location. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:48:23 -0800 Region: Southwest; Aleutian Islands; Andreanoff Island Group; Adak Island Date: 19 September 2009 Species: A single, Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) Location: This secretive individual was discovered just east of the Clam Lagoon Seawall on the northeast side of Clam Lagoon. Contact: Thanks to Isaac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT alaskaair.com) for submitting information about his sighting to AK Birding. History: True to the nature of this genus this old world warbler was very furtive and difficult to photograph. Dusky Warbler is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in fall at Middleton Island, Gambell, (11 in fall, 1 in spring), St.Paul Island and at Attu and Shemya Islands. One was found on board ship in the central Bering Sea." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Accommodations, meals, and vehicles are available at Adak. Some of the island is off limits to travel due to unexploded ordinance. These areas are clearly marked. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Common Cuckoo (Culculus canorus) at Adak From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:33:54 -0800 Region: Southwest: Aleutian Islands; Andreanoff Island Group; Adak Island. Date: 18 September 2009 Species: A single, juvenile, Common Cuckoo (Cululus canorus) Location: This bird was documented at the Clam Lagoon Sea Wall area perched on some barbed wire near abandoned buildings. Contact: Thanks to Frank and Barbara Haas and Issac Helmericks (isaac.helmericks AT Alaskaair.com) for submitting information and images about this bird. History: Identification of old world Culculus Cuckoos in Alaska is challenging. The one clear image of the dorsal view of the bird shows a nuchal white patch and narrow white fringes on the upper back and wing feathers suggest that this bird is a Common Cuckoo and not an Oriental Cuckoo. Common Cuckoo is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual spring migrant and early summer visitant in western and central Aleutian Islands, the Shumagin Islands, at Gambell, and St.Paul Island. Accidental at Nome and Anchorage." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are flights via Alaska Airlines twice weekly to Adak and rooms and meals are available. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) at Gambell From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:12:04 -0800 Region: West; Bering Sea Straights; St. Lawrence Island; Gambell Date: 14 September 2009 Species: A single, juvenile, Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) Location: There was no indication in the reports as to where this deceased plover was discovered at Gambell. Contact: Thanks to Paul Lehman (lehman.paul1 At verizon.net) for submitting information about his discovery. History: This individual marks the fourth record of this species at Gambell this fall. Lesser Sand-Plover is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare to uncommon spring and fall migrant in the western Aleutian Islands, St. Paul Island, Gambell (has nested), and casual on western Alaska mainland (Yukon Kuskokwim delta, Naknek, Wales, Nome) and in the central Aleutian Islands. Casual summer visitant to northern Alaska (Barrow) and accidental in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Augustine Island)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: Visitors planning to bird Gambell need to prepare far in advance to secure flights, lodging, food purchase and preparation. Much of this is coordinated for you on the limited number of tour groups who visit the island Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Sitka From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:17:53 -0800 Region: Southeast, Sitka Date: 18 September 2009 Species: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) Location: This bird was seen on Alice Island in Sitka. No Specific location on Alice Island was given. Contact: Thanks to Jennifer Cedarleaf for posting information about this sighting to the Sitkabirds listserv. Contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available on line at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. "Recent records at Ketchikan, Klawock, Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Yakutat and other south Alaska locations in summer. These records maybe from human introductions." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no known special considerations for birding in this area Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) at Anchorage From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:57:48 -0800 Region: Southcoastal; Upper Cook Inlet; Anchorage Date: 18 September 2009 Species: A single, adult, moulting, Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) Location: This bird was initially observed on the mud flats near the outlet of Chester creek beyond Westchester Lagoon and the Alaska Railroad tracks. Contact: Thanks to Dave Sonneborn (davidsonne AT aol.com) for submitting information about his sighting. History: This bird is an adult bird which is moulting into winter (basic) plumage. Franklin's Gull is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual spring and fall migrant and summer visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Kodiak Island, Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Seward, Sterling, Kenai, Homer, Cordova, north to Chitna), Glacier Bay, southeast Alaska (Juneau,Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan), western Alaska (Nome), and the Bering Sea Islands (St. Paul Island). The number of sightings has increased in recent years. Accidental in western Aleutian Islands (Buldir may 1995)." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special consideration towards attempting to refind this bird. The area where it was initially observed is viewed along a public coastal trail. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:53 -0800 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 14 September 2009 Species: Two Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) Location: These birds have been seen at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting, contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information History: These two birds were seen by Jim Lewis and reported to me through Steve Heinl. Mourning Dove is listed as Rare on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Rare fall migrant and very rare spring migrant and summer visitant in SE Alaska. Rare fall visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Homer, Kodiak, Anchorage) and casual fall visitant N of the Alaska Range (Fort Yukon). Prior to 1972, doves were rare spring and summer visitants in the interior (Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs). Casual fall visitant in SW Alaska (Kvichak River mouth, Dillingham). Accidental at Wales." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations for birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:14 -0800 Region: Southeast, Ketchikan Date: 15 September 2009 Species: Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) Location: This bird was found at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting, contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for more information. History: This bird was first seen and photographed by Jim Lewis on 13 September and later seen by Steve Heinl on 15 September around 3PM. Lark Sparrow is listed as Accidental on the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version is available from the Alaska Bird observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. " Accidental at Scottie Creek in Jul 1991 and at Sitka in Aug 1999. " From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026(home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) in Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:21:40 -0800 Region: Southeast; Ketchikan Date: 14 September 2009 Species: A single Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Location: This bird was found at Mountain Point south of Ketchikan off of the Tongass Highway. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl for providing information on this sighting, please contact Nick Hajdukovich (alaskabirds AT ak.net) for additional information. History: This bird was seen and photographed by Jim Lewis. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: http://www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. ” Casual in SE Alaska (15+ records) and single records on Kodiak Is and at Gambell.” From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: There are no special considerations to birding in this area. Nick Hajdukovich AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nick Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:00:27 -0800 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Mountain Point Date: 13+ September 2009 Species: Two, Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura) Location: These birds are being observed at an area with lots of brush/weeds and plenty of good habitat at Mountain Point. The specific area is a short walk up-hill from the boat launch/parking lot at Mountain Point approximately 7 miles south of downtown Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska.gov) for submitting information about these birds. History: Southeast Alaska in the fall is the favored time and location to search for this species in Alaska. Mourning Dove is listed as Rare in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Rare fall migrant and very rare spring migrant and summer visitant in southeast Alaska. Rare fall visitant in southcoastal Alaska (Cordova, Homer, Kodiak, Anchorage) and casual fall visitant north of the Alaska Range (Fort Yukon). Prior to 1972, doves were rare spring and summer visitants in the interior (Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs). Casual fall visitant in southwest Alaska (Kvichak River mouth, Dillingham). Accidental at Wales." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: The area where these birds are frequenting is an area which has seen rapid development of homes recently. There are no real good places to park (other than at the boat launch) and it is uncertain at this time as to who tolerant the new home owners are to birders in their midst. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-lSubject: Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) near Ketchikan From: alaskabirds-l AT lists.uaf.edu Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:35:48 -0800 Region: Southeast; Revillagigedo Island; Ketchikan; Mountain Point Date: 14 September 2009 Species: A single, male, Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Location: This bird was discovered in a brushy/weedy area up-hill from the boat launch and parking area at Mountain Point approximately 7 miles south of downtown Ketchikan. Contact: Thanks to Jim Lewis and Steve Heinl (steve.heinl AT alaska .gov) for submitting information and an image about this discovery. History: Black-headed Grosbeak has become more frequently recorded in Alaska in recent years, particularly from extreme southeast. Black-headed Grosbeak is listed as Casual in the Checklist of Alaska Birds by Daniel D. Gibson, Steve C. Heinl, and Theodore G. Tobish. It is available online at: www.uaf.edu/museum/bird/products/checklist.pdf. A printed version of the checklist is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory at: www.alaskabird.org. “ "Casual in southeast Alaska (15+ records) and single records at Kodiak Island and at Gambell." From A Birder's Guide to Alaska by Dr. George C. West, July 2008 (second edition). It is available from the American Birding Association. Special Considerations: This bird was discovered in an area of Mountain Point which has seen the rapid development of houses recently. It is unclear how friendly the new home owners are to birders. Please respect private property rights. Ed Clark AlaskaBirds-L Moderator Please direct messages about rare or unusual birds to: Nicholas Hajdukovich Ed Clark 452-5026 (home) 457-1526 (home) alaskabirds AT ak.net akbirder AT eagle.ptialaska.net (direct email sightings to both addresses!) _______________________________________________ AlaskaBirds-L mailing list AlaskaBirds-L AT lists.uaf.edu https://lists.uaf.edu:8025/mailman/listinfo/alaskabirds-l |