[Birdtalk] Utah RBA, March 7, 2006

[Utah Rare Bird Alert]

* Utah Rare Bird Alert
* Statewide
* March 7, 2007
* UTAH0703.07

Number: 801-538-4730
E-mail: utah-rba at timaverybirding.com
Compilers: Phone - Bill Fenimore, Online - Tim Avery

- Transcript

This is the Utah Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, March 7 at 10:15 p.m.

Species included in this report:

EURASIAN WIGEON (Millard)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Washington)
Harris's Sparrow (Box Elder,Washington)
White-throated Sparrow (Box Elder)
**WESTERN GULL (Davis)
Glaucous Gull (Davis)
Thayer's Gull (Davis)


To report a RARE BIRD, please send an email to utah-rba at 
timaverybirding.com.
Note, you DO NOT need to send an email if you posted to either BIRDNET
or BIRDTALK. Please include your name, phone number/email, detailed 
directions and
dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your 
last name and identify the
county of the sighting. You can also report via phone at 801-538-4730, 
please include
information listed above.

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Box Elder County:

-- The Harris's Sparrow continues at Willard Bay and was most recently 
reported by Tim Avery and Dave Slager on March 3rd. The bird was
seen at Campground #1 in the Willow Creek Unit.

-- A White-throated Sparrow continues at Willard Bay and was most 
recently reported by Tim Avery and Dave Slager on March 3rd. The bird was
seen at Campground #1 in the Willow Creek Unit.



Davis County:

-- The 3rd winter WESTERN GULL continued at Farmington Bay on March 3rd 
and 4th and was seen by numerous birders on the 3rd
and by Kris Purdy on the 4th. The bird was at the canal flowing north at 
the main parking area. Unfortunately, the road to the lot
is closed till September and only accessible by bike. This Saturday, 
March 10, the road will be open and you will be able to reach the lot.

-- Three Thayer's Gulls were reported by Tim Avery at Farmington Bay WMA 
on March 3rd. 2 adults and 1-1st winter bird were seen feeding in
the canal at the main parking lot. Dave Slager, Jack Binch, Geoff 
Hardies and Tony Jones also were present and observed the birds.

-- An adult Glaucous Gull was seen by numerous birders flying over the 
main parking lot at Farmington Bay WMA on March 3rd. The bird was also
seen near the 1st bridge on the rest pond.



Millard County:

-- A Drake EURASIAN WIGEON was reported by Eric Huish who was part of a 
Utah County Birders on a Field Trip that found the bird
at Clear Lake WMA just south of Delta on March 3. No specific 
information about the birds location was given.


Washington County:

-- A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, likely a female but still mostly in 
Juvenile plumage was reported by Larry Tripp at Lytle Ranch on March 2nd.
The bird was in the cottonwoods near the entrance gate.

-- The Harris's Sparrow at Lytle Ranch continues and was most recently 
seen by Larry Tripp on March 2nd between the bathrooms and the water drip.


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Upcoming Birding Events:

March 9th (Fri): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - WINTER BIRDING IN 
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON - Leader: Allene Keller. We will explore the 
Spruces Campground on snowshoes, cross-country skis or on foot, 
depending on snow conditions. Likely birds: chickadees, jays, juncos, 
nuthatches, and who knows what else. Bring snacks and water. This will 
not be a strenuous trip. Call Allene (467-3960) for meeting place. Could 
be cancelled due to weather.

March 10th (Sat): Layton Wild Bird Center Bird Walk - Riverdale Weber 
River Parkway - Saturday Bird Walks leave from the Wild Bird Center 
(1860 N. 1000 West, Layton) at 10 a.m, in winter, unless otherwise posted.

March 14th (Wed): Utah County Birders Meeting - Time, Location & Speaker 
To Be Announced.

March 17th (Sat): Red Cliffs Audubon Field Trip - Condors and Lee's 
Ferry, It's time to go check on the Condors and then to Lee's Ferry. 
Mike Small from the BLM will lead this trip. Meet at 8:00 AM at the BLM 
in St.George or Judd’s Gas Station in Fredonia at 9:30 AM.

March 17th (Sat): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - LOOKING FOR 
TRACKS and SIGNS - Leader: Bruce Thompson - Come and learn from an 
expert. Bruce will lead us off from Mirror Lake Highway above Kamas. 
This location features some of the widest variety of tracks and signs. 
Our route will consist of deep, untrailed snow along uneven woodland, 
meadow and stream side terrain over a distance of 1-2 miles over the 
course of the day. We will move at a speed appropriate to a mixed age 
and observant group, stopping to talk and explore frequently, but travel 
may at times be strenuous simply due to deep snow and terrain. People 
need to be FIT! Snowshoes only; no skis. (The two don't mix well for 
large-group tracking.) No dogs. Minimum age of 12. Group size limited to 
15. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP. Participants should bring: 
snowshoes (poles advised), layered clothing, well insulated boots, a 
warm hat, warm gloves or mittens, sunglasses, ample water, lunch and 
snacks, a tracking field guide, a comfortable day pack. Call Kathy 
Coleman at 944-5773 to register and to learn details of the meeting place.
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Abbreviations:
WMA - Wildlife Management Area
NWR - National Wildlife Refuge
GSL - Great Salt Lake.

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Thank you and good birding

Tim Avery
Salt Lake City