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:

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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

June 19, 2008

The Austin-Area Rare Bird Alert is a service of the Travis Audubon Society. This update is as of 9.00am, June 19, 2008:

A Scott's Oriole (Icterus parisorum) visited a private residence in Lago Vista on June 18th.

A Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica) was studied at Emma Long Metropolitan Park along Lake Austin on June 13th.

Five Least Grebes (Tachybaptus dominicus) have been present in Temple, last reported on June 11th

--
Eric Carpenter

Rare Bird Alert Compiler, Travis Audubon Society