[texbirds] Austin Area RBA
- From: Nate McGowan <natemcgowanbirds@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2015 18:28:31 -0600
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. This update is as of 1/1/2015.
Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and
contact information to Nate McGowan at natemcgowanbirds@xxxxxxxxx.
-Exceptional birds in the circle-
The DUSKY-CAPPED FLYCATCHER at Pedernales Falls State Park, *Blanco*, was
last reported 11/30, with a negative report from 12/18.
The BROWN BOOBY at Windy Point on Lake Travis, *Travis*, was last reported
12/20.
More updates, positive or negative, are highly encouraged for both of these
birds.
-Rarities found this week-
A WHOOPING CRANE was photographed off of CR 420 east of CR 424 near Thrall
in eastern *Williamson County*, 12/31 and 1/1.
A BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD was photographed at a private residence near
Rosanky, *Bastrop*, 12/31.
RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS was seen at Sunshine/Reed Cemetery Rd. in *Bell
County*, 12/29 and Bastrop State Park, *Bastrop*, most recently 1/1
(photographed).
A PYRRHULOXIA was photographed at Pace Bend Park, *Travis*, 12/29.
ANHINGAS have been seen at Richard Moya Park and Barkley Meadows in *Travis
County*, most recently 12/31.
A GREATER SCAUP was seen near Granger Lake, *Williamson*, 12/31.
A BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER was photographed at Hornsby Bend, *Travis*,
12/30.
-Continuing birds from previous weeks-
A GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE continued at Tejas Camp, *Williamson*, most recently
12/31. The bird has been well photographed.
A CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD continued at a private residence in New Braunfels,
*Comal*, 12/31.
RUSTY BLACKBIRDS continued at Hornsby Bend, *Travis*, most recently 12/31.
The birds are being seen at the CER building and on the east side of Pond 3.
A PYRRHULOXIA continued at Crozier Lane, *Travis*, 12/28.
A GREAT KISKADEE continued at Berry Springs Park in Georgetown, *Williamson*,
most recently 12/31.
-CBC Information-
Burnet County CBC
Friday, Jan. 2
sammyenmike@xxxxxxxxx
New Braunfels CBC
Sunday, Jan. 4
dipper2c@xxxxxxxxx
Palmetto State Park CBC
Saturday, Jan. 3
dwayne_rogers@xxxxxxxxxxx
Reports for the Austin area RBA cover a 60 mile radius, centered on the
Capitol in downtown Austin. Bird sightings mentioned here have been
filtered and scrutinized by the compiler and are believed to be genuine.
When documentation or photographs were provided, that is mentioned along
with the other information about the bird(s) being seen. For questions or
updates about birds mentioned here, or to report rare or unusual bird
sightings in the Austin area, please send an email to
natemcgowanbirds@xxxxxxxxx.
Nate McGowan
Rare Bird Alert Compiler
Austin, TX
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