October 23, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, October 23rd, 2008:

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

Two BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were spotted migrating over Hornsby Bend on October 22nd.

A late PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (Protonotaria citrea) has been present at Hornsby Bend, near the birding shelter on Pond 2, since October 18th (still present as of October 21st).

A yellow-lored YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER (Dendroica dominica) put in an appearance at a Smithville residence on October 20th.

A CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER (Dendroica pensylvanica) was studied near the courthouse in Bastrop on October 20th.

The Granger Lake area was productive on October 19th with 5 ROSEATE SPOONBILLS (Platalea ajaja) at Willis Creek Park, 2 AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS (Pluvialis dominica) at Friendship Park, and a distinctive heard-only GREAT KISKADEE (Pitangus sulphuratus) near the south end of the dam.

Two RINGED KINGFISHERS (Megaceryle torquatus) were along the Colorado River at McKinney Roughs on October 19th.

The seldom birded area of far eastern Travis County southeast of Manor was productive on October 18th with a late WOOD STORK (Mycteria americana), and 4 WILSON'S PHALAROPES (Phalaropus tricolor).

(Big) Webberville Park held an AMERICAN REDSTART (Setophaga ruticilla) and a MOURNING WARBLER (Oporornis philadelphia) while (Little) Webberville Park had a BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), all on October 18th.

An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER (Pluvialis dominica) was in eastern Bastrop County near Utley on October 18th.

A FERRUGINOUS HAWK (Buteo regalis) was a great find at the Hornsby Bend Hawkwatch on October 17th, which also had a BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) the same day.

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

Two REDDISH EGRETS (Egretta rufescens) continue on Canyon Lake as of October 4th. First discovered on August 8th, the birds have been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER (Pluvialis dominica) has been on the exposed shoreline of Lake Pflugerville since September 30th (still present as of October 11th).

A CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD (Stellula calliope) that first visited a south Austin residence September 20th was still present as of October 20th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

The Granger Lake area was productive on October 12th with the following hightlights: a WHITE-TAILED KITE (Elanus leucurus) at Willis Creek Park, an AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER (Pluvialis dominica) along the dam, and three DUNLIN (Calidris alpina) at the San Gabriel WMA.

Four DUNLIN (Calidris alpina) stopped in at Lake Fallen Star in Caldwell County on October 12th.

A CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW (Caprimulgus carolinensis) was reported from the Schaezler's Warbler Woods property near Cibolo on October 12th.

A BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) put in an appearance at Hornsby Bend on October 11th. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT (Icteria virens) and a BALTIMORE ORIOLE (Icterus galbula) were also on the property along the river on the 11th.

An EASTERN TOWHEE (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) near Smithville was a nice early find on October 9th.

A SANDERLING (Calidris alba) was persent at Lake Pflugerville October 5th thru October 7th.

Single BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were seen on October 4th at both Hornsby Bend and also along the Colorado River downstream of (Big) Webberville Park.

A BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Selasphorus platycercus) was studied in Elgin on October 3rd.

--
Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

October 16, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, October 16th, 2008:

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

The Granger Lake area was productive on October 12th with the following hightlights: a WHITE-TAILED KITE (Elanus leucurus) at Willis Creek Park, an AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER (Pluvialis dominica) along the dam, and three DUNLIN (Calidris alpina) at the San Gabriel WMA.

Four DUNLIN (Calidris alpina) stopped in at Lake Fallen Star in Caldwell County on October 12th.

A CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW (Caprimulgus carolinensis) was reported from the Schaezler's Warbler Woods property near Cibolo on October 12th.

A BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) put in an appearance at Hornsby Bend on October 11th. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT (Icteria virens) was also on the property along the river on the 11th.

An EASTERN TOWHEE (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) near Smithville was a nice early find on October 9th.

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

Two REDDISH EGRETS (Egretta rufescens) continue on Canyon Lake as of October 4th. First discovered on August 8th, the birds have been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER (Pluvialis dominica) has been on the exposed shoreline of Lake Pflugerville since September 30th (still present as of October 11th).

A CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD (Stellula calliope) that first visited a south Austin residence September 20th was still present as of September 28th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting up to two LONG-BILLED THRASHER (Toxostoma longirostre), reported as recently as September 30th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A SANDERLING (Calidris alba) was persent at Lake Pflugerville October 5th thru October 7th.

Single BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were seen on October 4th at both Hornsby Bend and also along the Colorado River downstream of (Big) Webberville Park.

A BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Selasphorus platycercus) was studied in Elgin on October 3rd.

A BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK (Pheucticus melanocephalus) was studied along the River Trail at Hornsby Bend on October 1st.

AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS (Pluvialis dominica) are much harder to find as fall migrants than they are in the spring. Noteworthy were 3 individuals at Lake Buchanan along CR 225 on September 27th, and another one at Union Grove at Stillhouse Hollow Lake on September 30th.

An ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus cinerascens) was studied at Wild Basin Wilderness in west Austin on September 30th.
--
Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

October 9, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, October 9th, 2008:

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

A SANDERLING (Calidris alba) was persent at Lake Pflugerville October 5th thru October 7th.

Single BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were seen on October 4th at both Hornsby Bend and also along the Colorado River downstream of (Big) Webberville Park.

A BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Selasphorus platycercus) was studied in Elgin on October 3rd.

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

Two REDDISH EGRETS (Egretta rufescens) continue on Canyon Lake as of October 4th. First discovered on August 8th, the birds have been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER (Pluvialis dominica) has been on the exposed shoreline of Lake Pflugerville since September 30th (still present as of October 5th).

A CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD (Stellula calliope) that first visited a south Austin residence September 20th was still present as of September 28th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting up to two LONG-BILLED THRASHER (Toxostoma longirostre), reported as recently as September 30th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAK (Pheucticus melanocephalus) was studied along the River Trail at Hornsby Bend on October 1st.

AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS (Pluvialis dominica) are much harder to find as fall migrants than they are in the spring. Noteworthy were 3 individuals at Lake Buchanan along CR 225 on September 27th, and another one at Union Grove at Stillhouse Hollow Lake on September 30th.

An ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus cinerascens) was studied at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve in west Austin on September 30th.

Two COUCH'S KINGBIRDS (Tyrannus couchii) were near the golf course at New Braunfels' Landa Park on September 24th.

Two BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were over Hornsby Bend on September 22nd.

An OVENBIRD (Seiurus aurocapilla) was spotted at St. Edwards Park in far northwest Austin on September 21st.

A VIRGINIA RAIL (Rallus limicola) was studied at Lake Pflugerville on September 19th. The bird was in the northwest, marshy corner of the lake.

A WORM-EATING WARBLER (Helmitheros vermivorum) was along the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt in south Austin on September 19th.

-- Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

October 2, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, October 2nd, 2008:


--- Exceptional Sightings---

A GREEN JAY (Cyanocorax yncas) was reported at a private residence in Dripping Springs on September 13th by an observer who is familiar with this species, but has not seen since. There are currently no well-documented records for the Austin area.

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS (Pluvialis dominica) are much harder to find as fall migrants than they are in the spring. Noteworthy were 3 individuals at Lake Buchanan along CR 225 on September 27th, one at Lake Pflugerville on September 30th, and another one at Union Grove at Stillhouse Hollow Lake on September 30th.

An ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus cinerascens) was studied at Wild Basin Wilderness in west Austin on September 30th.

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

Two REDDISH EGRETS (Egretta rufescens) continue on Canyon Lake as of September 20th. First discovered on August 8th, the birds have been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

A CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD (Stellula calliope) that first visited a south Austin residence September 20th was still present as of September 28th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting up to two LONG-BILLED THRASHER (Toxostoma longirostre), reported as recently as September 30th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

Two COUCH'S KINGBIRDS (Tyrannus couchii) were near the golf course at New Braunfels' Landa Park on September 24th.

Two BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were over Hornsby Bend on September 22nd.

An OVENBIRD (Seiurus aurocapilla) was spotted at St. Edwards Park in far northwest Austin on September 21st.

A VIRGINIA RAIL (Rallus limicola) was studied at Lake Pflugerville on September 19th. The bird was in the northwest, marshy corner of the lake.

A WORM-EATING WARBLER (Helmitheros vermivorum) was along the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt in south Austin on September 19th.

A BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) flew over Hornsby Bend on September 17th.

Perhaps pushed inland by Hurricane Ike, 13 CASPIAN TERNS (Hydroprogne caspia) were on Granger Lake on September 14th while 2 were at Temple's Slough Pond on September 15th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo held a MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER (Oporornis tolmiei) on September 15th. A BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Selasphorus platycercus) was reported there on September 16th.

A MOTTLED DUCK (Anas fulvigula) was at Willis Creek Park on Granger Lake on September 14th.

A WILLET (Tringa semipalmata) stopped at Hornsby Bend on September 14th.

A juvenile SORA (Porzana carolina) was at Hornsby Bend on September 13th while another was found dead at the Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo on September 15th.

A PIPING PLOVER (Charadrius melodus) was at Union Grove WMA along Stillhouse Hollow Lake on September 13th.

A NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Seiurus noveboracensis) was along the Colorado River at Hornsby Bend on September 13th.


--
Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

September 25, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, September 25th, 2008:

--- Exceptional Sightings---

A GREEN JAY (Cyanocorax yncas) was reported at a private residence in Dripping Springs on September 13th by an observer who is familiar with this species, but has not seen since. There are currently no well-documented records for the Austin area.

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

Two COUCH'S KINGBIRDS (Tyrannus couchii) were near the golf course at New Braunfels' Landa Park on September 24th.

A CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD (Stellula calliope) visited a south Austin residence September 20th thru 22nd.

Two BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were over Hornsby Bend on September 22nd.

An OVENBIRD (Seiurus aurocapilla) was spotted at St. Edwards Park in far northwest Austin on September 21st.

A VIRGINIA RAIL (Rallus limicola) was studied at Lake Pflugerville on September 19th. The bird was in the northwest, marshy corner of the lake.

A WORM-EATING WARBLER (Helmitheros vermivorum) was along the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt in south Austin on September 19th.

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

Two REDDISH EGRETS (Egretta rufescens) continue on Canyon Lake as of September 20th. First discovered on August 8th, the birds have been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting a LONG-BILLED THRASHER (Toxostoma longirostre), reported as recently as September 6th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) flew over Hornsby Bend on September 17th.

Perhaps pushed inland by Hurricane Ike, 13 CASPIAN TERNS (Hydroprogne caspia) were on Granger Lake on September 14th while 2 were at Temple's Slough Pond on September 15th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo held a MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER (Oporornis tolmiei) on September 15th. A BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Selasphorus platycercus) was reported there on September 16th.

A MOTTLED DUCK (Anas fulvigula) was at Willis Creek Park on Granger Lake on September 14th.

A WILLET (Tringa semipalmata) stopped at Hornsby Bend on September 14th.

A juvenile SORA (Porzana carolina) was at Hornsby Bend on September 13th while another was found dead at the Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo on September 15th.

A PIPING PLOVER (Charadrius melodus) was at Union Grove WMA along Stillhouse Hollow Lake on September 13th.

A NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Seiurus noveboracensis) was along the Colorado River at Hornsby Bend on September 13th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo held a MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER (Oporornis tolmiei) on September 11th.

A surprisingly early and out-of-place LARK BUNTING (Calamospiza melanocorys) was photographed coming to a feeder in Leander September 5th thru September 7th.

Two BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were along the Colorado River between the town of Webberville and (Big) Webberville Park on September 6th.

--
Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

September 18, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, September 18, 2008

---Exceptional Sightings---

A Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) was reported at a private residence in Dripping Springs on September 13th by an observer who is familiar with this species, but has not seen since. There are currently no well-documented records for the Austin area.

--- Rarities found this past week---

Perhaps pushed inland by Hurricane Ike, 13 Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) were on Granger Lake on September 14th while 2 were at Temple's Slough Pond on September 15th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo held a MacGillivray's Warbler (Oporornis tolmiei) on September 15th.

A Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) was at Willis Creek Park on Granger Lake on September 14th.

A Willet (Tringa semipalmata) stopped at Hornsby Bend on September 14th.

A juvenile Sora (Porzana carolina) was at Hornsby Bend on September 13th while another was found dead at the Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo on September 15th.

A Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) was at Union Grove WMA along Stillhouse Hollow Lake on September 13th.

A Northern Waterthrush (Seiurus noveboracensis) was along the Colorado River at Hornsby Bend on September 13th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo held a MacGillivray's Warbler (Oporornis tolmiei) on September 11th.

--- Continuing birds from previous weeks ---

Two Reddish Egrets (Egretta rufescens) continue on Canyon Lake as of September 7th. First discovered on August 8th, the birds have been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting a Long-billed Thrasher (Toxostoma longirostre), reported as recently as September 6th.

--- Rare sightings from previous weeks ---

A surprisingly early and out-of-place Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) was photographed coming to a feeder in Leander September 5th thru September 7th.

Two Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were along the Colorado River between the town of Webberville and (Big) Webberville Park on September 6th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo was productive on September 4th, with an early Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) as well as a MacGillivray's Warbler (Oporornis tolmiei).

A Northern Waterthrush (Seiurus noveboracensis) was along the Colorado River at Hornsby Bend on September 1st.

A Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) was a nice find on the San Gabriel WMA along Granger Lake on August 31st.

Another Northern Waterthrush (Seiurus noveboracensis) was at the West Bouldin Creek in south Austin on August 31st.

A Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus) was over Commons Ford Park on August 30th. The park is in west Austin off of Commons Ford Road.

An early female Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) was detected at Lake Fallen Star on August 30th. This spot is near McMahon in Caldwell County.

--
Eric Carpenter

Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

September 11, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, September 11th, 2008:

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

A surprisingly early and out-of-place LARK BUNTING (Calamospiza melanocorys) was photographed coming to a feeder in Leander September 5th thru September 7th.

Two BALD EAGLES (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were along the Colorado River between the town of Webberville and (Big) Webberville Park on September 6th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo was productive on September 4th, with an early NORTHERN FLICKER (Colaptes auratus) as well as a MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER (Oporornis tolmiei).

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

Two REDDISH EGRETs (Egretta rufescens) continue on Canyon Lake as of September 7th. First discovered on August 8th, the birds have been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting a LONG-BILLED THRASHER (Toxostoma longirostre), reported as recently as September 6th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Seiurus noveboracensis) was along the Colorado River at Hornsby Bend on September 1st.

A MARBLED GODWIT (Limosa fedoa) was a nice find on the San Gabriel WMA along Granger Lake on August 31st.

Another NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Seiurus noveboracensis) was at the West Bouldin Greenbelt in south Austin on August 31st.

A ZONE-TAILED HAWK (Buteo albonotatus) was over Commons Ford Park on August 30th. The park is in west Austin off of Commons Ford Road.

An early female CINNAMON TEAL (Anas cyanoptera) was detected at Lake Fallen Star on August 30th. This spot is near McMahon in Caldwell County.

A lone SWALLOW-TAILED KITE (Elanoides forficatus) was over Seguin on August 27th.

Not expected in the fall, a female BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER (Dendroica fusca) was studied in a south Austin backyard on August 25th. A SPOTTED TOWHEE (Pipilo maculatus) was an exceptionally early find at Commons Ford Park on August 24th. The park is in west Austin off of Commons Ford Road.

Granger Lake held a REDDISH EGRET (Egretta rufescens) and a LAUGHING GULL (Larus atricilla) on August 22nd.

--
Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

September 4, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, September 4th, 2008:

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

A NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Seiurus noveboracensis) was along the Colorado River at Hornsby Bend on September 1st.

A MARBLED GODWIT (Limosa fedoa) was a nice find on the San Gabriel WMA along Granger Lake on August 31st.

Another NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Seiurus noveboracensis) was at the West Bouldin Greenbelt in south Austin on August 31st.

A ZONE-TAILED HAWK (Buteo albonotatus) was over Commons Ford Park on August 30th. The park is in west Austin off of Commons Ford Road.

An early female CINNAMON TEAL (Anas cyanoptera) was detected at Lake Falling Star on August 30th. This spot is near McMahon in Caldwell County.

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A REDDISH EGRET (Egretta rufescens) continues on Canyon Lake as of August 19th. First discovered on Augus 8th, the bird has been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

A single LEAST GREBE (Tachybaptus dominicus) has been present on the ponds at Hornsby Bend for several weeks, last reported on August 19th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting a LONG-BILLED THRASHER (Toxostoma longirostre), reported as recently as August 30th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A lone SWALLOW-TAILED KITE (Elanoides forficatus) was over Seguin on August 27th.

Not expected in the fall, a female BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER (Dendroica fusca) was studied in a south Austin backyard on August 25th.

A SPOTTED TOWHEE (Pipilo maculatus) was an exceptionally early find at Commons Ford Park on August 24th. The park is in west Austin off of Commons Ford Road.

Granger Lake held a REDDISH EGRET (Egretta rufescens) and a LAUGHING GULL (Larus atricilla) on August 22nd.

Two BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS (Vermivora pinus) were along the West Bouldin Creek in Austin on August 19th.

--
Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

August 28, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, August 28th, 2008:

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

A lone SWALLOW-TAILED KITE (Elanoides forficatus) was over Seguin on August 27th.

Not expected in the fall, a female BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER (Dendroica fusca) was studied in a south Austin backyard on August 25th.

A SPOTTED TOWHEE (Pipilo maculatus) was an exceptionally early find at Commons Ford Park on August 24th. The park is in west Austin off of Commons Ford Road.

Granger Lake held a REDDISH EGRET (Egretta rufescens) and a LAUGHING GULL (Larus atricilla) on August 22nd.

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A REDDISH EGRET (Egretta rufescens) continues on Canyon Lake as of August 19th. First discovered on Augus 8th, the bird has been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

A single LEAST GREBE (Tachybaptus dominicus) has been present on the ponds at Hornsby Bend for several weeks, last reported on August 19th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting up to 2 LESSER NIGHTHAWKS (Chordeiles acutipennis) and a LONG-BILLED THRASHER (Toxostoma longirostre), both reported as recently as August 12th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

Two BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS (Vermivora pinus) were along the West Bouldin Creek in Austin on August 19th.

A lingering GOLDEN-CHEEKED WARBLER (Dendroica chrysoparia) was along Stillhouse Hollow Lake as late as August 14th.

A late NORTHERN PARULA (Parula americana) was singing at Commons Ford Park on the west side of Austin on August 10th.

A REDDISH EGRET (Egretta rufescens) was studied along the Guadalupe River, just upstream from Gruene, on August 9th.

--
Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society

August 21, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, August 21st, 2008:

--- RARITIES FOUND THIS PAST WEEK---

Two BLUE-WINGED WARBLERS (Vermivora pinus) were along the West Bouldin Creek in Austin on August 19th.

A lingering GOLDEN-CHEEKED WARBLER (Dendroica chrysoparia) was along Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir as late as August 14th.

--- CONTINUING BIRDS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A REDDISH EGRET (Egretta rufescens) continues on Canyon Lake as of August 19th. First discovered on Augus 8th, the bird has been frequenting coves along the Canyon Park causeway.

A single LEAST GREBE (Tachybaptus dominicus) has been present on the ponds at Hornsby Bend for several weeks, last reported on August 19th.

The Schaezler's Warbler Woods property in Cibolo has been hosting up to 2 LESSER NIGHTHAWKS (Chordeiles acutipennis) and a LONG-BILLED THRASHER (Toxostoma longirostre), both reported as recently as August
12th.

--- RARE SIGHTINGS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS ---

A late NORTHERN PARULA (Parula americana) was singing at Commons Ford Park on the west side of Austin on August 10th.

A REDDISH EGRET (Egretta rufescens) was studied along the Guadalupe River, just upstream from Gruene, on August 9th.

-- Eric Carpenter
Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society