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7 May 5/6/08--Great Cormorant (continues), Volusia County [Margie Wilkinson ] 6 May Late Post- Monthly Summary for 3/24-4/20/08 [Christian Newton ] 5 May 5/4/08--Black Noddy, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park [Christian Newton ] 5 May 5/4/08--Red-footed Booby, Dry Tortugas National Park [Christian Newton ] 30 Apr 4/26/08--Black-headed Gull, Brevard County, Merritt Island NWR [Margie Wilkinson ] 27 Apr 4/27/08--Baird's Sandpiper, Dry Tortugas National Park [Margie Wilkinson ] 27 Apr 4/27/08--Red-footed Booby, Dry Tortugas National Park [Margie Wilkinson ] 27 Apr 4/27/08--Black Noddy, Dry Tortugas National Park [Margie Wilkinson ] 27 Apr 4/26/08--Ruff (Reeve-continues), Brevard County [Margie Wilkinson ] 25 Apr 4/24/08-- Baird's Sandpiper, Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 23 Apr 4/23/08--Yellow-green Vireo, Monroe County [Christian Newton ] 23 Apr 4/23/08--Ruff (Reeve- continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 23 Apr 4/23/08--MacGillivray's Warbler (continues), Pinellas County [Margie Wilkinson ] 22 Apr 4/22/08--Ruff (Reeve- continues), Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 22 Apr 4/22/08--MacGillivray's Warbler, Pinellas County [Margie Wilkinson ] 21 Apr 4/20/08--Black Noddy, Dry Tortugas National Park [Christian Newton ] 21 Apr 4/20/08-- Red-footed Booby, Dry Tortugas National Park [Christian Newton ] 21 Apr 4/21/08, Reeve, Brevard County (continues) [Lyn Atherton ] 20 Apr 4/20/08--Brown Creeper, Pinellas County [Christian Newton ] 20 Apr UPDATE--4/20/08--Reeve, Brevard County [Christian Newton ] 20 Apr 4/20/08--Ruff, Brevard County, MINWR [Margie Wilkinson ] 13 Apr 4/13/08--Eared Grebe, Citrus County [Christian Newton ] 12 Apr 4/12/08--Black Noddy, Dry Tortugas National Park [Christian Newton ] 12 Apr 4/11/08--Brown Booby (continues), St. John's County [Margie Wilkinson ] 8 Apr 4/8/08--Lark Sparrow, Polk County [Christian Newton ] 8 Apr 4/8/08--LaSagra's Flycatcher (probable), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 28 Mar 3/27/08--Loggerhead Kingbird (continues), Dry Tortugas National Park [Christian Newton ] 28 Mar Monthly Summary--2/25-3/23/08 [Christian Newton ] 28 Mar 3/27/08--Great Cormorant (continues), Volusia County [Christian Newton ] 25 Mar 3/25/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 23 Mar 3/23/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 23 Mar 3/22/08--Loggerhead Kingbird (continues), Dry Tortugas National Park [Christian Newton ] 22 Mar 3/22/08--Say's Phoebe (continues), Lake County [Christian Newton ] 22 Mar 3/19/08--Say's Phoebe (continues), Lake County [Christian Newton ] 21 Mar 3/21/08--Great Cormorant (continues), Volusia County [Christian Newton ] 21 Mar 3/21/08--Loggerhead Kingbird, Dry Tortugas National Park [Christian Newton ] 20 Mar 3/20/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 17 Mar 3/15/08--Ross's Goose, Manatee County [Margie Wilkinson ] 16 Mar 3/16/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 16 Mar 3/15/08--Brown-crested Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County [Christian Newton ] 16 Mar 3/15/08--Brant Geese (continue), Dade-Monroe County line [Christian Newton ] 15 Mar 3/15/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 15 Mar 3/15/08--Golden-cheeked Warbler (possible), Lee County [Christian Newton ] 14 Mar 3/14/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County [Christian Newton ] 14 Mar 3/13/08--Glaucous Gull (continues), Volusia County [Margie Wilkinson ] 13 Mar 3/13/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County [Margie Wilkinson ] 12 Mar 3/7/08--Brown Booby (continues), St. John's County [Christian Newton ] 12 Mar 3/8/08--Great Cormorant (continues), Broward County [Christian Newton ] 12 Mar 3/11/08--Lazuli Bunting (continues), Lee County [Margie Wilkinson ] 10 Mar 3/9/08--Glaucous Gull (continues), Volusia County [Christian Newton ] 10 Mar 3/9/08--Say's Phoebe (continues), Lake County [Christian Newton ] 9 Mar 3/8/08--Brant Geese (continues), Dade-Monroe County line [Christian Newton ] Subject: 5/6/08--Great Cormorant (continues), Volusia County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:45:39 -0500 5/6/08--Great Cormorant, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet. Observer: M.ob. Directions: In Port Orange, head west on A1A then follow A1A to Ponce Inlet State Park (fee) (DeLORME p. 75). Great Cormorant seen on north jetty rocks with pelicans. Scope advised. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: Late Post- Monthly Summary for 3/24-4/20/08 From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 01:41:42 -0400 FLARBA Monthly Summary March 24, 2008 to April 20, 2008 Eared Grebe, (Citrus County) Brown Booby, (St. John's County) Great Cormorant, (Volusia County) Ruff (Reeve), (Brevard County) Black Noddy, (Dry Tortugas National Park) LaSagra's Flycatcher (probable- Miami-Dade County) Loggerhead Kingbird, (Dry Tortugas National Park) Lark Sparrow, (Polk County) St. John's County: 1/23-4/11/08--Brown Booby, St. John's County, St. Augustine Beach. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-95 south of St. Augustine, take Rt. 206 east to A1A and head north. (DeLORME p.g 68) Booby seen at end of pier (fee). Volusia County: 12/31/07-3/27/08--Juv. Great Cormorant, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet. Observer: M.ob. Directions: In Port Orange, head west on A1A then follow A1A to Ponce Inlet State Park (fee) (DeLORME p. 75). Cormorant on top of tower at end of north jetty. Scope necessary. Brevard County: 4/20/08--Female Ruff (Reeve), Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County. Observer: Dexter Richardson, Christian Newton, John Hintermister, Carl Edwards, Danny Bales, Mitchell H, and a few others. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head east. Go through Titusville, over U.S 1, onto Merritt Island (road becomes Rt. 402). (DeLORME p.81) After passing visitor's center and closed headquarters building, take the next right (unmarked and sandy drive go through Chain link fenced gate) this is Peacock Pocket Rd. Drive for a couple miles, road will bend to right. Intercostals will be on your left and marshy area to your right. Drive 0.5. miles or so and look for 2x4 type pylons sticking out of the water on the left. Reeve seen to the right with mixed flock of shorebirds in the marshy area. Polk County: 4/8/08--Lark Sparrow, Polk County, Lake Wales. Observer: Anna Clarke. Directions: From Rt. 27 just south of Lake Wales, head East on Rt. 60, then south on 27A (Scenic Highway). Turn left onto Ridge Manor Dr., and then right onto Lorraine Cir., this will end at Santa Maria Rd. Look for abandoned orange grove. (DeLORME P.g 93) Sparrow has been seen twice along the edge of the orange grove. Birders please bird from the road only as grove is privately owned. Citrus County: 4/13/08--Eared Grebe, Citrus County, Ft. Island Gulf Beach. Observers: Tom Palmer, Murray Gardler, Judy B. Directions: From Rt.19 just south of the town of Crystal River, follow Rt. 44 west out to Ft. Island Gulf Beach. (DeLORME p.g 76/77) Grebe seen to left of beach area. Miami-Dade County: 4/8/08--LaSagra's Flycatcher (probable), Miami-Dade County, "Lucky Hammock". Observer: Trey Mitchell. Directions: From Florida City, go west on SR 9336/Palm Drive/SW 34 Street. Turn left on SW 232 Avenue/Aerojet Road. "Lucky Hammock" will be large cluster of trees on your right. (DeLORME p.122) Flycatcher observed first in "Lucky Hammock" and then later was not relocated. Dry Tortugas National Park: 3/26/08--Loggerhead Kingbird, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Reporter: Larry Manfredi, observers: M.ob. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles, off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Kingbird was located in the campground area in the fort. Kingbird has been seen for the last week. 4/12/08-- Immature Black Noddy, Dry Tortugas National Park. Reporter: Murray Gardler, observer: Larry Manfredi. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU To subscribe to the FLARBA go to: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flrba.html Documentation of rarities for FL Ornithological Society Records Committee should be sent to: FOSRC, c/o Archibald Biological Station, PO Box 2057, Lake Placid, FL 33862. Website: http://www.fosbirds.org/ ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 5/4/08--Black Noddy, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 10:04:24 -0400 5/4/08--Immature Black Noddy, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles off Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Noddy can be seen perched on the north coaling docks. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 5/4/08--Red-footed Booby, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 10:00:02 -0400 5/4/08--Immature dark phase Red-footed Booby, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles off Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Booby can be seen perched on a tree snag just NE (left) of the center of the line of trees/bushes on Long Key. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/26/08--Black-headed Gull, Brevard County, Merritt Island NWR From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:26:18 -0500 4/26/08--1st cycle Black-headed Gull, Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County. Observer: Reinhard Geisler. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head East. Go through Titusville, past U.S 1, onto Merritt Island, road becomes Rt. 402, (DeLORME p.81). After passing visitors' center and closed headquarters building, take next right (Peacock Pocket Rd.--unmarked and sandy road passing through gated chain link fence). Drive 2.5 miles until road bends to right, intercoastal on left, marshy area on right. Drive 0.9 miles (0.3 miles before several 2x4 type pylons sticking out of water on left as reported for the ruff). Bird seen in the canal on the road alongside the road. GPS coordinates at which spot bird had been seen from road: N28 36.248 W80 44.470 Gull has not been seen since the 26th. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/27/08--Baird's Sandpiper, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:19:49 -0500 4/27/08--Baird's Sandpiper, alternate plumage, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Observers: Murray Gardler, m.ob. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles off Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Bird seen at Loggerhead Key. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/27/08--Red-footed Booby, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:15:51 -0500 4/27/08--Immature dark phase Red-footed Booby, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Observer: Murray Gardler, m.ob. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles off Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Bird seen at Garden Key. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/27/08--Black Noddy, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:09:13 -0500 4/27/08--2 Black Noddies, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Observer: Murray Gardler, m.ob. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles, off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Noddy seen at Garden Key. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/26/08--Ruff (Reeve-continues), Brevard County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:52:34 -0500 4/26/08--Female Ruff (Reeve), Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head East. Go through Titusville, past U.S 1, onto Merritt Island, road becomes Rt. 402, (DeLORME p.81). After passing visitors' center and closed headquarters building, take next right (Peacock Pocket Rd.--unmarked and sandy road passing through gated chain link fence). Drive approx. two miles until road bends to right, intercoastal on left, marshy area on right. Drive approx. one-half mile; look for several 2x4 type pylons sticking out of water on left. Reeve seen 0.2 mi. further. Detail: (R. Geisler) Once you turn on Peacock Pocket Rd, bird seen at 3.9 Miles after the turn, on the ride side (2.5 Miles until road bends right, 1.2 Miles until 2x4 style pylons sticking out of the water on the left, 0.2 Miles until marshy area to the right). GPS coordinates at which spot bird seen from road: N28 36.174 W80 44.815 ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/24/08-- Baird's Sandpiper, Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:48:34 -0400 4/24/08-- Baird's Sandpiper, Miami-Dade County, Cutler Wetlands. Observer: Trey Mitchell, Roberto "Toe" Torres. Directions: From FL Turnpike (south Miami) go to SW 216th St., head east, turn right on Old Cutler Rd. then left onto 224 St. The wetlands will be on your right. Park along perimeter of wetlands on north or east sides, or inside the apartment complex on the west. (DeLORME 119) sandpiper seen in the Cutler Bay area ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/23/08--Yellow-green Vireo, Monroe County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:51:18 -0400 4/23/08--Yellow-green Vireo, Monroe County, Botanical Gardens on Stock Island (Key West). Reporter: Bev Hansen, observers: Murray Gardler and Carl Goodrich. Directions: From the North: From U.S 1 South, turn right into College Rd. then right at the Bayshore Manor driveway. Parking is available at the end of the driveway. (fee) (DeLORME P.g 127) Vireo first observed around 2PM feeding in a fig tree next to the walkway closest to golf course, vireo was not relocated around 4PM. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/23/08--Ruff (Reeve- continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:42:56 -0400 4/23/08--Female Ruff (Reeve), Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head East. Go through Titusville, past U.S 1, onto Merritt Island, road becomes Rt. 402, (DeLORME p.81). After passing visitors' center and closed headquarters building, take next right (Peacock Pocket Rd.--unmarked and sandy road passing through gated chain link fence). Drive approx. two miles until road bends to right, intercoastal on left, marshy area on right. Drive approx. one-half mile; look for several 2x4 type pylons sticking out of water on left. Reeve seen to right, with mixed flock of shorebirds in marshy area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/23/08--MacGillivray's Warbler (continues), Pinellas County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:06:45 -0500 4/23/08--MacGillivray's Warbler, Pinellas County, Fort DeSoto County Park. Observer: m.ob. Directions: From I-275 (south) take exit #17 (Rt.682, look for brown sign to Fort), head west, then south on Rt. 679, to Fort Desoto Park. (DeLORME p. 90). Bird seen in first section of East Beach woods. After entering park, turn left (east) at T intersection, park in east end of first large parking lot past visitors' center and walk toward water. Path through woods turns to left beyond picnic area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/22/08--Ruff (Reeve- continues), Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:48:41 -0400 4/22/08--Female Ruff (Reeve), Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head East. Go through Titusville, past U.S 1, onto Merritt Island, road becomes Rt. 402, (DeLORME p.81). After passing visitors' center and closed headquarters building, take next right (Peacock Pocket Rd.--unmarked and sandy road passing through gated chain link fence). Drive approx. two miles until road bends to right, intercoastal on left, marshy area on right. Drive approx. one-half mile; look for several 2x4 type pylons sticking out of water on left. Reeve seen to right, with mixed flock of shorebirds in marshy area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/22/08--MacGillivray's Warbler, Pinellas County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:56:18 -0500 4/22/08--MacGillivray's Warbler, Pinellas County, Fort DeSoto County Park. Observer: C.Mark, P.Timmer, L.Atherton, C. Geanangel. Directions: From I-275 (south) take exit #17 (Rt.682) (look for brown sign to Fort), head east, then south on Rt. 679, to Fort Desoto Park. (DeLORME p. 90). Bird seen in first section of East Beach woods. After entering park, turn left (east) at T intersection, park in east end of first large parking lot past visitors' center and walk toward water. Path through woods turns to left beyond picnic area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/20/08--Black Noddy, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:03:31 -0400 4/20/08--2 juvenile Black Noddy, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Observers: John Kellam, Larry Manfredi. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles, off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Noddy seen at the North coaling dock; both individuals favor the northernmost pilings adjacent to northernmost large horizontal wood beam structure; best viewed in late afternoon. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/20/08-- Red-footed Booby, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:08:02 -0400 4/20/08--Immature dark morph Red-footed Booby, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Reporter: Toe, observer: Larry Manfredi. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles, off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Booby seen at Frigate Bird Roost on Long Key ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/21/08, Reeve, Brevard County (continues) From: Lyn Atherton <bonniedabird AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:32:15 -0400 4/21/08--Female *Ruff (Reeve),* Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County. Observer: Pat Burns. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head East. Go through Titusville, past U.S 1, onto Merritt Island (road becomes Rt. 402, DeLORME p.81). After passing visitors' center and closed headquarters building, take next right (Peacock Pocket Rd.--unmarked and sandy road passing through gated chain link fence). Drive approx. two miles until road bends to right, intercoastal on left, marshy area on right. Drive approx. one-half mile, look for 2x4 type pylons sticking out of water on left. Reeve seen to right, with mixed flock of shorebirds in marshy area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/20/08--Brown Creeper, Pinellas County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:29:03 -0400 4/20/08--Brown Creeper, Pinellas County, Mulberry Tree, Fort DeSoto Park. Observer: Lyn Atherton et al. Directions: From I-275 (south) take exit #17 (Rt.682) (look for brown sign to Fort), head east, then south on Rt. 679, to Fort Desoto Park. (DeLORME p. 90) Creeper seen around park Ranger house feeding in the oaks. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: UPDATE--4/20/08--Reeve, Brevard County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:24:09 -0400 4/20/08--Female Ruff (Reeve), Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County. Observer: Dexter Richardson, Christian Newton, John Hintermister, Judy (sp), Carl Edwards, Danny Bales, Mitchell H, and a few others. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head east. Go through Titusville, over U.S 1, onto Merritt Island (road becomes Rt. 402). (DeLORME p.81) After passing visitor's center and closed headquarters building, take the next right (unmarked and sandy drive go through Chain link fenced gate) this is Peacock Pocket Rd. Drive for a couple miles, road will bend to right. Intercostals will be on your left and marshy area to your right. Drive 0.5. miles or so and look for 2x4 type pylons sticking out of the water on the left. Reeve seen to the right with mixed flock of shorebirds in the marshy area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/20/08--Ruff, Brevard County, MINWR From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:35:08 -0500 4/20/08--Female breeding plumaged Ruff, Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County. Observer: Dexter Richardson. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406, head east. Go through Titusville, over Rt 1, onto Merritt Island (road becomes Rt. 402). (DeLORME p.81) After passing visitor's center and closed headquarters building, Peacock Pocket Rd. (unsigned, gate open) turns to right off Rt. 402. Bird seen at pond on backside of Peacock's Pocket with dowitchers. Look for 5-6 boards sticking up out of water at an angle. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/13/08--Eared Grebe, Citrus County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:04:23 -0400 4/13/08--Eared Grebe, Citrus County, Ft. Island Gulf Beach. Observers: Tom Palmer, Murray Gardler, Judy B. Directions: From Rt.19 just south of the town of Crystal River, follow Rt. 44 west out to Ft. Island Gulf Beach. (DeLORME p.g 76/77) Grebe seen to left of beach area. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/12/08--Black Noddy, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:37:27 -0400 4/12/08-- Immature Black Noddy, Dry Tortugas National Park. Reporter: Murray Gardler, observer: Larry Manfredi. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/11/08--Brown Booby (continues), St. John's County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:09:26 -0500 4/11/08--Brown Booby, St. John’s County, St. Augustine Beach. Reporter: M.ob. Directions: From I-95 south of St. Augustine, take Rt. 206 east to A1A and head north. (DeLORME p.g 68) Booby seen at pier (fee). Has been at this location for several months. Early morning and late afternoon probably best times. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/8/08--Lark Sparrow, Polk County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:42:27 -0400 4/8/08--Lark Sparrow, Polk County, Lake Wales. Observer: Anna Clarke. Directions: From Rt. 27 just south of Lake Wales, head East on Rt. 60, then south on 27A (Scenic Highway). Turn left onto Ridge Manor Dr., and then right onto Lorraine Cir., this will end at Santa Maria Rd. Look for abandoned orange grove. (DeLORME P.g 93) Sparrow has been seen twice along the edge of the orange grove. Birders please bird from the road only as grove is privately owned. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 4/8/08--LaSagra's Flycatcher (probable), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:22:50 -0400 4/8/08--LaSagra's Flycatcher (probable), Miami-Dade County, "Lucky Hammock". Observer: Trey Mitchell. Directions: From Florida City, go west on SR 9336/Palm Drive/SW 34 Street. Turn left on SW 232 Avenue/Aerojet Road. "Lucky Hammock" will be large cluster of trees on your right. (DeLORME p.122) Flycatcher observed first in "Lucky Hammock" and then later was not relocated. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 716/225-8055 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html Subject: 3/27/08--Loggerhead Kingbird (continues), Dry Tortugas National Park From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:28:14 -0400 3/26/08--Loggerhead Kingbird, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Reporter: Larry Manfredi, observers: M.ob. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles, off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Kingbird was located in the campground area in the fort. Kingbird has been seen for the last week. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: Monthly Summary--2/25-3/23/08 From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:25:54 -0400 FLARBA Monthly Summary February 25th to March 23, 2008 Brown Booby, (St. John’s County) Great Cormorant, (Volusia County) Glaucous Gull, (Volusia, Brevard counties) Iceland Gull, (Volusia County) Thayer’s Gull, (Volusia County) California Gull, (Volusia, Brevard counties) Say’s Phoebe, (Lake County) Brown-crested Flycatcher, (Miami-Dade County) Bananaquit, (Broward County) Lazuli Bunting, (Lee County) St. John’s County: 1/23-3/7/08--Brown Booby, St. John’s County, St. Augustine Beach. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-95 south of St. Augustine, take Rt. 206 east to A1A and head north. (DeLORME p.g 68) Booby seen at end of pier (fee). Volusia County: 1/27-2/25/08—1st cycle California Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: From I-95, exit 256 (Dunlawton Ave.) at Port Orange. Take Rt. 421, Dunlawton Ave., across the bridge to the beach. Turn north on A1A (Atlantic Ave.). Go north on A1A about 2.0 miles. There is beachfront park - Frank Rendon Park. Park at this park and walk the beach. (DeLORME p.75) Vehicles allowed on beach, but must be off beaches at dusk. 2/20-3/13/08—1st Cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: From I-95, exit 256 (Dunlawton Ave.) at Port Orange. Take Rt. 421, Dunlawton Ave., across the bridge to the beach. Turn north on A1A (Atlantic Ave.). Go north on A1A about 2.0 miles. There is beachfront park - Frank Rendon Park. Park at this park and walk the beach. (DeLORME p.75) Vehicles allowed on beach, but must be off beaches at dusk. 3/21/08--Great Cormorant, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet. Observer: M.ob. Directions: In Port Orange, head west on A1A then follow A1A to Ponce Inlet State Park (fee) (DeLORME p. 75). Great Cormorant on top of tower at end of north jetty, can be seen from either Ponce Inlet (Daytona - north side), or Smyrna Dunes Park, by driving up the beach or walking the boardwalk. Scope necessary. Seminole County: 11/29-3/3/08--Male Vermilion Flycatcher, Seminole County, Sanford. Observers: m.ob. Directions: From Rt. 417, exit at Rt.427 head East short distance, turn North (right) onto Lake Mary Blvd, then immediately turn right onto Sanford Ave, then left onto Pine Way Rd., then right onto Mellonville Ave., then left onto Oakway Lane. Follow road to parking area. Take Red Trail, stay on Red Trail as it bears left, follow trail for about ¼ mile, trail will open up to a pasture area. (DeLORME p.g 80) Flycatcher seen in Easterly side of pasture area. Lake County: 12/21-3/22/08--Say’s Phoebe, Lake County, Ranch Road, Northwest Lake Apopka. Observers: M.ob. Directions: Going north on Rt. 561 north of Clermont, turn east on Rt. 48 in Astatula. Drive a mile or so and turn right (east) onto Ranch Road. Look for large pole barn on right. (DeLORME p.g 79). Phoebe seen in pasture next to pole barn and in pasture across the road, check along all fences in this area. Pastures are private, but can be easily scanned from Ranch Rd. Orange County: 3/13-3/23/08-- 2nd year male Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County, Lake Killarney, Winter Park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-4, take SR 426 exit (W. Fairbanks Ave.) and head east. Turn north (left) onto S. Orlando Ave. Travel north to Beachview Dr. which is the road before Houston's restaurant. Turn left and park long the sides of the road. (DeLORME p. 80) Bird is in clumps of vegetation just beyond the STOP sign at the end of the road at the edge of the lake with other blackbird species. Another location is across Orlando Ave, behind the Best Western in the tall grasses along the pond. Brevard County: 3/5/08-- Immature light-morph Swainson's Hawk, Brevard County, Merritt Island NWR. Observer: David Freeland. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406 head east go through Titusville, cross over U.S 1, onto Merritt Island continue driving to refuge entrance. (DeLORME p.g 81/82) Hawk seen in the vicinity of Route 402 and 406. Best to start looking right after the Marina area. 2/12-2/25/08--Adult California Gull, Brevard County, West Cocoa, Brevard County Landfill. Observer: Lyn and Brooks Atherton. Directions: From I-95 by Exit 201. Go west on Route 520 about 1-3/4 miles and turn right on Route 524. After 4/10 mile, turn left on Adamson Rd. and proceed 2.0 miles to landfill entrance on left. Sign in at the weigh-in building and sign out when you exit. Please make sure to pull off the road fully when scanning for gulls. Main gull resting area is straight ahead past the first lake, and the birds are spread over five large roosting sites in the flat dirt-and-grass fields left of the roadway. 2/29/08--1st cycle Thayer’s Gull, Brevard County, West Cocoa, Brevard County Landfill. Observer: Mitchell Harris, Phyllis Mansfield. Directions: From I-95 by Exit 201. Go west on Route 520 about 1-3/4 miles and turn right on Route 524. After 4/10 mile, turn left on Adamson Rd. and proceed 2.0 miles to landfill entrance on left. Sign in at the weigh-in building and sign out when you exit. Please make sure to pull off the road fully when scanning for gulls. Main gull resting area is straight ahead past the first lake, and the birds are spread over five large roosting sites in the flat dirt-and-grass fields left of the roadway. Manatee County: 3/15/08--Ross's Goose, Manatee County, Ellenton. Reporter: Peter Rice. Directions: Exit I-75 at Ellenton Outlet Mall. Look in area east of mall, especially near water and grassy areas. Formerly seen US-301 about 4/5th of a mile east of I-75 and the Ellenton Mall (Prime Outlets), associating with Black-bellied Whistling Ducks. Lee County: 2/10-3/11/08--Lazuli Bunting, Lee County, Alva. House owners: Lois and Leon White, 21281 Pearl Street. Directions: From I-75 exit Hwy. 80 head east. Turn north, over the Caloosahatchee bridge onto Broadway, make an immediate left onto Pearl St. by the Alva Post Office. (DeLORME p. 105) Bunting is feeding on several feeders at the green/gray color house that is left to the house right across from the post office on Pearl St. House has white mail box in front that reads “News Press”. Best time 7:00-7:30AM or late afternoon. Painted and Indigo Buntings present as well. E-mail of house owners: loismcwhite AT sbcglobal.net Miami-Dade County: 1/9-3/16/08--Brown-crested Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Royal Palm, Everglades National park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From Florida City, go west on SR 9336/Palm Drive/SW 34 Street to entrance of ENP ($10.00 fee). Follow main road to Royal Palm/Anhinga Trail/Gumbo Limbo trail. Turn left into Royal Palm and drive 0.8 miles. Turn right toward the research centers and drive 0.2 miles, reaching the eastern terminus of Research Road. Continue toward Hidden Lake on the graded road for ~120-150 yards. (DeLORME p.g 122). Flycatchers where calling from both sides of the road in hammock area of the graded road. 3/3-3/15/08--2 Brant Geese, Dade-Monroe County line. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From end of Florida Turnpike at Florida City continue south on U.S 1 toward Key Largo. Turn left on Card Sound Rd. (Rt. 997) and continue south, go past toll booth and park on side of road before reaching Card Sound Bridge. (DeLORME p.g122-123) Walk toward bridge on north side and scan flats to north about 250 yards away. Broward County: 2/13-3/5/08--Bananaquit, Broward County, N. Southlake Drive, Hollywood, FL. Observer: m.ob. Directions: From I-95 or FL Turnpike head east on (Rt. 820) Hollywood Blvd. exit in Hollywood. Cross over U.S. 1 still heading east and look for S 11th Ave. Turn right (south), third street is N. Southlake Drive, turn left on N. Southlake Drive and park along road or at the end of S 11th Ave. (DeLORME p.g 115) Bananaquit seen between S 11th Ave and S 10th Ave on N. Southlake Drive, in the yards of house #’s 1011, 1050, 1023 (on the telephone line), and #1045. Bird was observed calling several times while foraging and best seen in the AM. Birders please stay on side of road and do not enter yards of private residences. 12/16/07-3/8/08--Great Cormorant, John U. Lloyd State Recreation Area, Broward County. Observer: M.ob. Directions: John U. Lloyd SRA is just south of Port Everglades. From US-1 in Dania, drive east on SR-A1A (Dania Beach Boulevard) and follow signs to entrance. (Fee) (DeLORME P.115) Cormorant can be seen perched on the Port Everglades Channel Marker #5, park at last parking lot and walk out to beach area. Scope Needed. Dry Tortugas National Park: 3/21-3/22/08--Loggerhead Kingbird, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Reporter: Larry Manfredi, observers: Gordon and Laure Neish and several others. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles, off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Kingbird was located in the campground area in the fort. Kingbird has been seen for the last week. Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU To subscribe to the FLARBA go to: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flrba.html Documentation of rarities for FL Ornithological Society Records Committee should be sent to: FOSRC, c/o Archibald Biological Station, PO Box 2057, Lake Placid, FL 33862. Website: http://www.fosbirds.org/ ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/27/08--Great Cormorant (continues), Volusia County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:18:31 -0400 3/27/08--Juv. Great Cormorant, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet. Observer: M.ob. Directions: In Port Orange, head west on A1A then follow A1A to Ponce Inlet State Park (fee) (DeLORME p. 75). Great Cormorant on top of tower at end of north jetty, can be seen from either Ponce Inlet (Daytona - north side), or Smyrna Dunes Park, by driving up the beach or walking the boardwalk. Scope necessary. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/25/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:06:54 -0400 3/25/08-- 2nd year male Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County, Lake Killarney, Winter Park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-4, take SR 426 exit (W. Fairbanks Ave.) and head east. Turn north (left) onto S. Orlando Ave. Travel north to Beachview Dr. which is the road before Houston's restaurant. Turn left and park long the sides of the road. (DeLORME p. 80) Bird is in clumps of vegetation just beyond the STOP sign at the end of the road at the edge of the lake with other blackbird species. Another location is across Orlando Ave, behind the Best Western in the tall grasses along the pond. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/23/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:34:11 -0400 3/23/08-- 2nd year male Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County, Lake Killarney, Winter Park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-4, take SR 426 exit (W. Fairbanks Ave.) and head east. Turn north (left) onto S. Orlando Ave. Travel north to Beachview Dr. which is the road before Houston's restaurant. Turn left and park long the sides of the road. (DeLORME p. 80) Bird is in clumps of vegetation just beyond the STOP sign at the end of the road at the edge of the lake with other blackbird species. Another location is across Orlando Ave, behind the Best Western in the tall grasses along the pond. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/22/08--Loggerhead Kingbird (continues), Dry Tortugas National Park From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:25:31 -0400 3/22/08--Loggerhead Kingbird, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Observer: Larry Manfredi, Deb Hess, Gordon and Laure Neish and others. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles, off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Kingbird was located in the campground area in the fort. Kingbird has been seen for the last week. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/22/08--Say's Phoebe (continues), Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:38:40 -0400 3/22/08--Say's Phoebe, Lake County, Ranch Road, Northwest Lake Apopka. Observers: M.ob. Directions: Going north on Rt. 561 north of Clermont, turn east on Rt. 48 in Astatula. Drive a mile or so and turn right (east) onto Ranch Road. Look for large pole barn on right. (DeLORME p.g 79). Phoebe seen in pasture next to pole barn and in pasture across the road, check along all fences in this area. Pastures are private, but can be easily scanned from Ranch Rd. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/19/08--Say's Phoebe (continues), Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:25:48 -0400 3/19/08--Say's Phoebe, Lake County, Ranch Road, Northwest Lake Apopka. Observers: M.ob. Directions: Going north on Rt. 561 north of Clermont, turn east on Rt. 48 in Astatula. Drive a mile or so and turn right (east) onto Ranch Road. Look for large pole barn on right. (DeLORME p.g 79). Phoebe seen in pasture next to pole barn and in pasture across the road, check along all fences in this area. Pastures are private, but can be easily scanned from Ranch Rd. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/21/08--Great Cormorant (continues), Volusia County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:52:17 -0400 3/21/08--Great Cormorant, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet. Observer: M.ob. Directions: In Port Orange, head west on A1A then follow A1A to Ponce Inlet State Park (fee) (DeLORME p. 75). Great Cormorant on top of tower at end of north jetty, can be seen from either Ponce Inlet (Daytona - north side), or Smyrna Dunes Park, by driving up the beach or walking the boardwalk. Scope necessary. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/21/08--Loggerhead Kingbird, Dry Tortugas National Park From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:42:09 -0400 3/21/08--Loggerhead Kingbird, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. Reporter: Larry Manfredi, observers: Gordon and Laure Neish and several others. Directions: Get or rent boat, head west 70 miles, off of Key West. (DeLORME p.g 126) Kingbird was located in the campground area in the fort. Kingbird has been seen for the last week. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/20/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:57:13 -0400 3/20/08-- 2nd year male Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County, Lake Killarney, Winter Park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-4, take SR 426 exit (W. Fairbanks Ave.) and head east. Turn north (left) onto S. Orlando Ave. Travel north to Beachview Dr. which is the road before Houston's restaurant. Turn left and park long the sides of the road. (DeLORME p. 80) Bird is in clumps of vegetation just beyond the STOP sign at the end of the road at the edge of the lake with other blackbird species. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/15/08--Ross's Goose, Manatee County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:19:51 -0500 3/15/08--Ross's Goose, Manatee County, Ellenton. Reporter: Peter Rice. Directions: Exit I-75 at Ellenton Outlet Mall. Look in area east of mall, especially near water and grassy areas. Formerly seen US-301 about 4/5th of a mile east of I-75 and the Ellenton Mall (Prime Outlets), associating with Black-bellied Whistling Ducks. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/16/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:16:29 -0400 3/16/08-- 2nd year male Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County, Lake Killarney, Winter Park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-4, take SR 426 exit (W. Fairbanks Ave.) and head east. Turn north (left) onto S. Orlando Ave. Travel north to Beachview Dr. which is the road before Houston's restaurant. Turn left and park long the sides of the road. (DeLORME p. 80) Bird is in clumps of vegetation just beyond the STOP sign at the end of the road at the edge of the lake with other blackbird species. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/15/08--Brown-crested Flycatcher (continues), Miami-Dade County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:14:21 -0400 3/15/08--Brown-crested Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Royal Palm, Everglades National park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From Florida City, go west on SR 9336/Palm Drive/SW 34 Street to entrance of ENP ($10.00 fee). Follow main road to Royal Palm/Anhinga Trail/Gumbo Limbo trail. Turn left into Royal Palm and drive 0.8 miles. Turn right toward the research centers and drive 0.2 miles, reaching the eastern terminus of Research Road. Continue toward Hidden Lake on the graded road for ~120-150 yards. (DeLORME p.g 122). Flycatchers where calling from both sides of the road in hammock area of the graded road. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/15/08--Brant Geese (continue), Dade-Monroe County line From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:11:29 -0400 3/15/08--2 Brant Geese, Dade-Monroe County line. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From end of Florida Turnpike at Florida City continue south on U.S 1 toward Key Largo. Turn left on Card Sound Rd. (Rt. 997) and continue south, go past toll booth and park on side of road before reaching Card Sound Bridge. (DeLORME p.g122-123) Walk toward bridge on north side and scan flats to north about 250 yards away. Brant at times behind flock of White Pelicans. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/15/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:40:43 -0400 3/15/08-- 2nd year male Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County, Lake Killarney, Winter Park. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From I-4, take SR 426 exit (W. Fairbanks Ave.) and head east. Turn north (left) onto S. Orlando Ave. Travel north to Beachview Dr. which is the road before Houston's restaurant. Turn left and park long the sides of the road. (DeLORME p. 80) Bird is in clumps of vegetation just beyond the STOP sign at the end of the road at the edge of the lake with other blackbird species. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/15/08--Golden-cheeked Warbler (possible), Lee County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:35:47 -0400 3/15/08--Golden-cheeked Warbler (possible), Lee County, 6-mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Reporter: Brian Rapoza. Directions: From I-75 northbound, exit at Daniels Parkway (Exit 131). Drive west 2.5 miles to Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Turn right and drive north 1.8 miles to Penzance Boulevard. Turn right into the preserve parking area. From I-75 southbound, exit at Colonial Boulevard (Exit 136). Drive west 0.5 miles to Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Turn left and drive south 3.0 miles to Penzance Boulevard. Turn left into the preserve parking area. (DeLORME p.g 105) Warbler observed briefly by out of state birder between Otter Pond and the exit of the trail. Seen associating with a large flock of mixed warblers. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/14/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird (continues), Orange County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:36:55 -0400 3/14/08-- 2nd year male Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County, Winter Park. Observer: Sarasota Audubon, Alex Vinokur. Directions: From I-4, take SR 426 exit (W. Fairbanks Ave.) and head east. Turn north onto S. Orlando Ave. Best Western is at 110 S. Orlando, at Morse Blvd. intersection. (DeLORME p.g 80) Bird is in small lake behind motel; check all clumps of large grasses along lake. Seems to be associating with Red-wing Blackbirds. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/13/08--Glaucous Gull (continues), Volusia County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:10:57 -0500 3/13/08--1st Cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: From I-95, exit 256 (Dunlawton Ave.) at Port Orange. Take Rt. 421, Dunlawton Ave., across the bridge to the beach. Turn north on A1A (Atlantic Ave.). Go north on A1A about 2.0 miles. There is beachfront park - Frank Rendon Park. Park at this park and walk the beach. (DeLORME p.75) Vehicles allowed on beach, but must be off beaches at dusk. Gulls start to roost on beaches around 5PM. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/13/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:54:47 -0500 3/13/08--Yellow-headed Blackbird, Orange County, Winter Park. Observer: Sarasota Audubon. Directions: From I-4, take SR 426 exit (W. Fairbanks Ave.) and head east. Turn north onto S. Orlando Avenue. Best Western is at 110 S. Orlando, at Morse Blvd. intersection. Bird is in small lake behind motel. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/7/08--Brown Booby (continues), St. John's County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:34:35 -0400 3/7/08--Brown Booby, St. John's County, St. Augustine Beach. Reporter: M.ob. Directions: From I-95 south of St. Augustine, take Rt. 206 east to A1A and head north. (DeLORME p.g 68) Booby seen at end of pier (fee). Has been at this location for several months. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/8/08--Great Cormorant (continues), Broward County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:28:12 -0400 3/8/08--Great Cormorant, John U. Lloyd State Recreation Area, Broward County. Observer: M.ob. Directions: John U. Lloyd SRA is just south of Port Everglades. From US-1 in Dania, drive east on SR-A1A (Dania Beach Boulevard) and follow signs to entrance. (Fee) (DeLORME P.115) Cormorant can be seen perched on the Port Everglades Channel Marker #5, park at last parking lot and walk out to beach area. Scope Needed. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/11/08--Lazuli Bunting (continues), Lee County From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:22:06 -0500 3/11/08--Lazuli Bunting, Lee County, Alva. House owners: Lois and Leon White, 21281 Pearl Street. Directions: From I-75 exit Hwy. 80 head east. Turn north, over the Caloosahatchee bridge onto Broadway, make an immediate left onto Pearl St. by the Alva Post Office. (DeLORME p. 105) Bunting is feeding on several feeders at the green/gray color house that is left to the house right across from the post office on Pearl St. House has white mail box in front that reads “News Press”. Best time 8:00-8:30 a.m. or late afternoon. E-mail of house owners: loismcwhite AT sbcglobal.net. Indigo Buntings, Goldfinches also preent. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/9/08--Glaucous Gull (continues), Volusia County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:50:35 -0400 3/9/08-1st Cycle Glaucous Gull, Volusia County, Daytona Beach. Observer: Michael Brothers. Directions: From I-95, exit 256 (Dunlawton Ave.) at Port Orange. Take Rt. 421, Dunlawton Ave., across the bridge to the beach. Turn north on A1A (Atlantic Ave.). Go north on A1A about 2.0 miles. There is beachfront park - Frank Rendon Park. Park at this park and walk the beach. (DeLORME p.75) Vehicles aloud on beach, but must be off beaches at dusk. Gulls start to roost on beaches around 5PM. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/9/08--Say's Phoebe (continues), Lake County From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:54:33 -0400 3/9/08--Say's Phoebe, Lake County, Ranch Road, Northwest Lake Apopka. Observers: M.ob. Directions: Going north on Rt. 561 north of Clermont, turn east on Rt. 48 in Astatula. Drive a mile or so and turn right (east) onto Ranch Road. Look for large pole barn on right. (DeLORME p.g 79). Phoebe seen in pasture next to pole barn and in pasture across the road, check along all fences in this area. Pastures are private, but can be easily scanned from Ranch Rd. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html. Subject: 3/8/08--Brant Geese (continues), Dade-Monroe County line From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 22:28:25 -0400 3/8/08--2 Brant Geese, Dade-Monroe County line. Observer: M.ob. Directions: From end of Florida Turnpike at Florida City continue south on U.S 1 toward Key Largo. Turn left on Card Sound Rd. (Rt. 997) and continue south, go past toll booth and park on side of road before reaching Card Sound Bridge. (DeLORME p.g122-123) Walk toward bridge on north side and scan flats to north about 250 yards away. Brant at times behind flock of White Pelicans. ***************************************************************************************** Non-subscribers and subscribers: to report a rare bird, send pertinent details of observation to FLARBA AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. If no email access, call 407/925-5900 to leave a message. To unsubscribe: send a message "SIGNOFF FLARBA" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To set to no mail: send a message "SET FLARBA NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU. To reach the FLARBA Archives go to http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/flarba.html.