[Birdtalk] Utah RBA, September 23, 2007

Sun Sep 23 22:36:53 MDT 2007

* Utah Rare Bird Alert
* Statewide
* September 23, 2007
* UTAH0709.23

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 Sunday, September 23rd at 10:36 p.m.

Archived RBA's and a MAP of Bird Sightings can be viewed at:
http://timaverybirding.com/utah_rba.html

Species included in this report:

**POMARINE JAEGER (Davis)
RED PHALAROPE (Davis)
AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER (Davis)
LEAST FLYCATCHER (Davis, San Juan)
SABINE'S GULL (Davis,Salt Lake,Summit,Washington)
RED KNOT (Davis County)
Pectoral Sandpiper (Davis)
Black-and-white Warbler (Davis)
Golden-crowned Sparrow (Davis,Morgan)
Stilt Sandpiper (Utah)
Vermilion Flycatcher (San Juan)

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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Davis County:

-- A  POMARINE JAEGER was located by Tim Avery on Thursday, September 20th at
Farmington Bay WMA on a tip from Steve Sommerfeld, who belived he had seen a
jaeger the night before.  The bird was seen again on the 21st, and has been
hanging around the rest pond to the east of West Dike near the 2nd bridge at
the airboat launch.  There has been some debate online as to the ID of the
bird.  However, based off in field observations, the bird appeared to be a
Pomarine.

-- Three (3) RED PHALAROPE were reported by Tim Avery on Sunday, September 23rd,
at the 1st bridge between MM4 and 5 on the north side of Antelope Island
Causeway.

-- An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER was reported by Joel and Kathy Beyer on Sunday,
September 23rd, at the 1st bridge between MM4 and 5 on the north side of
Antelope Island Causeway.

-- A juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported by Joel and Kathy Beyer as
well as Kris Purdy on Sunday, September 23rd, at Garr Ranch in the large brush
pile southeast of the ranch house.

-- Several PECTORAL SANDPIPER were reported by the Beyer's as well as Tim Avery
on Saturday and Sunday, September 22nd and 23rd, between MM4 and 6 on the north
side of Antelope Island Causeway.

-- Two (2) RED KNOT were reported by Jowas repoel and Kathy Beyer on Saturday,
September 22nd, on the north side of Antelope Island Causeway on the mudflats.

-- An adult LEAST FLYCATCHER rted by Tim Avery on Wednesday, September 19th at
Garr Ranch.  This date is rather late for an adult of this species anywhere in
the lower 48.

-- A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was reported by Tim Avery on Wednesday, September
19th along the Antelope Island Causeway between MM3 and 4.  This is the 4th
report of a Sabine's at the causeway in the past week.

-- A BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER was reported by Tm Avery on Monday, September 17th
at Garr Ranch.  The bird was observed by several people on the 17th, as well as
the 18th.

Morgan County:

-- A juvenile GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continues to be seen at the home of Weston
Smith in Croydon.  The bird was most recently reported on Sunday, September
23rd.  For more information about this, species please see the RBA Archives at:
http://timaverybirding.com/utah_rba.html

Salt Lake County:

-- Three (3) SABINE'S GULL were reported by Colby Neuman and Tim Avery on
Sunday, September 23rd on Lee's Creek near Saltair.

Summit County:

-- A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was reported by Joel and Kathy Beyer on Wednesday,
September 19th, at Echo Reservoir.

Utah County:

-- A STILT SANDPIPER was reported by Eric Huish on Thursday, September 20th, at
the Provo Airport Dike between the southeast corner and the southeast corner of
the south extension.

Washington County:

-- Two juvenile SABINE'S GULL were reported by Rick and Quinn Fridell on Friday,
September 21st, at Quail Creek Reservoir.  Josh Kreitzer reported that there
were 3 Sabine's present on the night of the 22nd.

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Upcoming Birding Events:

Sept 26th (Wed): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - FARMINGTON BAY AND NEARBY
AREA - Leaders: Bob Huntington and Deedee O'Brien - Join us for our monthly
half-day visit to Farmington Bay. Meet inside the McDonald's just north of the
Centerville Exit #319 from I-15 at 7:30am for breakfast and camaraderie or
8:00am to head out. Bring your own water and snacks. Call Deedee O'Brien
(801-272-8060) if you plan to attend.

Sept 26th (Wed): Wasatch Audubon Society Bird Walk - Sherwood Hills: Meet at
7:45 at McDonald’s (1838 W 2700N, east of I-15 exit #349) for breakfast or at
8:15 to carpool. We’ll walk a slightly hilly loop.

Sept 27th (Thu): Great Salt Lake Audubon 6th Annual Gala - Our theme for this
year’s event is “Our Birds: Linking Communities across the Americas” and
emphasizes the connectedness between far away places. For instance, many of the
birds we see at the Great Salt Lake also travel to Canada and then to Mexico or
Central and South America. The birds remind us that what happens here can
influence others half a globe away and that the reverse is also true. Don Paul,
Great Basin Bird Conservation Region Coordinator for the Intermountain West
Joint Venture, will be our honored guest speaker for the evening. Don will
showcase the birds that annually travel to and from the Great Salt Lake and
will describe the “linking partners” program that is being developed. If you
cannot make the gala, please consider donating an item or service that could be
included in our silent auction. By doing so you'll help Audubon and receive a
tax-deduction (you will receive a receipt for tax purposes). Reservation Form -
Donation Form

Sept 29th (Sat): Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - HAWKWATCH GOSHUTE MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH SITE - Leaders: Allene and Charles Keller - This trip is scheduled to
take full advantage of the FALL RAPTOR MIGRATION. The site is about 35 miles
south of Wendover, and last fall we saw close to 100 raptors fly over the
ridge. It is quite a sight. The drive to the trailhead is approximately 3 hours
from Salt Lake City. Once at the trailhead, the hike is 3.5 miles with an 1800
foot elevation gain. The hike may take 2 to 3 hours, depending on your physical
condition and any birding you do along the way. There is no water source so
bring your own. This will be an all day trip. Weather conditions can be
variable, so please plan accordingly. Suggested items: hat, sunscreen,
sunglasses, windshell, warm clothes, gloves, binoculars, camera, food, & plenty
of water. We will meet early Saturday morning in Wendover weather permitting.  
-  There are several ways to do this trip. You can overnight in Wendover,
either camping or motelling before or afterwards, or you can make it a one day
trip. For more info. visit the Hawkwatch Website at: http://www.hawkwatch.org/ 
 - The group size is LIMITED so be sure to call Allene at (801) 467-3960 for
details and to sign up.

Sept 29th (Sat): Layton Wild Bird Center Bird Walk - Weber River Riverdale
Parkway - Saturday Bird Walks leave from the Wild Bird Center (1860 N. 1000
West, Layton) at 8 a.m, in spring/summer, unless otherwise posted.

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Abbreviations:
AIC - Antelope Island Causeway
WMA - Wildlife Management Area
NWR - National Wildlife Refuge
GSL - Great Salt Lake
GSLA - Great Salt Lake Audubon
UCB - Utah County Birders
SP - State Park
NP - National Park
MM - Mile Marker

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Thank you and good birding

Tim Avery
Salt Lake City, Utah