[texbirds] Austin Area RBA
- From: Nate McGowan <natemcgowanbirds@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2015 20:22:21 -0600
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. This update is as of 1/8/2015.
Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and
contact information to Nate McGowan at natemcgowanbirds@xxxxxxxxx.
-Exceptional birds in the circle-
The BROWN BOOBY at Windy Point on Lake Travis, *Travis*, was last reported
1/8.
More updates, positive or negative, are highly encouraged for this bird.
-Rarities found this week-
Highlights from the Bastrop CBC included a RUSTY BLACKBIRD, a
BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER, PURPLE FINCHES, a LARK BUNTING, and a subadult
PAINTED BUNTING.
The Granger CBC featured a GREATER SCAUP.
The New Braunfels CBC turned up a ZONE-TAILED HAWK and a continuing
CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD, 1/4, both photographed.
The Palmetto CBC was highlighted by a FERRUGINOUS HAWK, *Gonzales*, 1/3.
A RINGED KINGFISHER is being seen at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown*,
Williamson*, most recently 1/5.
A CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD was photographed at a private residence in *Travis*,
1/8.
A HUTTON'S VIREO was seen at Hornsby Bend, *Travis*, 1/8.
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was photographed in western *Williamson County*,
1/6.
A SOLITARY SANDPIPER was photographed at Aquarena Springs, *Hays*, 12/31.
PYRRHULOXIAS were found at Nalle Bunny Run and McNeil Road (photographed),
*Travis*, 1/3.
An EASTERN TOWHEE was seen near Bee Caves, *Travis*, 1/7.
A GREAT KISKADEE was seen at private property, *Caldwell*, 1/3.
-Continuing birds from previous weeks-
A CURVE-BILLED THRASHER continued at Reimer's Ranch, *Travis*, 1/4.
A WHOOPING CRANE continued in eastern *Williamson*, most recently 1/6.
A GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE continued at Tejas Camp, *Williamson*, 1/5.
A RED-HEADED WOODPECKER continued at Bastrop State Park, *Bastrop*, most
recently 1/4.
A CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD continued on private property in New Braunfels*,
Comal*, 1/3.
First found on the Austin CBC, and interesting Northern type Oriole has
been photographed at Hornsby Bend, *Travis*, and was most recently seen
1/6. There is still discussion as to whether this bird is a BULLOCK'S or
BALTIMORE ORIOLE.
RUSTY BLACKBIRDS continued at Hornsby Bend, *Travis*, most recently 1/7.
A PYRRHULOXIA continued at Crozier Lane, *Travis*, 1/3.
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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