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2 March through 31 March, 2011
The "hot spot" during March was Perry County. Lakeland Farms has not been too productive recently, but on 12 March a Western Meadowlark was seen and heard by Stan and Dana Hamilton and Greg Harber. Nearby, at the famous "fish hatchery," on 2 March Harriett Wright and Alice Christenson discovered a Common Moorhen. Not many records of the meadowlark in Alabama and the moorhen seems to be on the decline.
A Bald Eagle nest with one fledgling was reported at Lake Purdy 3 March by Ken Wills. It is in the same location as the one that was found last May. Thanks to Ken, the Water Works has been alerted and are pleased that the eagles are nesting on their land.
Yellow-rumped Warblers have really "showed off" this winter. I have heard from near and far about as many as 10 to 20 (or more) at a time at suet feeders.
Other sightings were:
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3/2
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White-Crowned Sparrow (2); Perry County (HW,AC).
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3/12
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Lesser Scaup and Ruddy Ducks; Purple Martin, Rough-winged and Barn Swallows; Orange-crowned Warbler; Perry County (SH,DH,GH).
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3/16
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Virginia Rail; Limestone Park (KW).
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3/19
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Louisiana Waterthrush; Clay (BS,MS), and Shelby County (HW).
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3/20
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Black-throated Green Warbler; Vestavia (HW).
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3/21
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Pileated Woodpecker (strange behavior, probably a feeding frenzy); Irondale (BW).
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3/26
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Yellow-throated Vireo; Black-and-White Warbler; Oak Mountain State Park (PR,LB).
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3/27
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Whip-poor-will (heard); Clay (BS,MS).
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3/30
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American Golden Plover; Sandpipers-Both Yellowlegs, Solitary, Pectoral, and Least; Sod Farm, St. Clair Co. (HW,AC).
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Contributors:
Lisa Bailey
Alice Christenson
Stan and Dana Hamilton
Greg Harber
Pelham Rowan
Bob and Martha Sargent
Beverly Wayland
Ken Wills
Harriett Wright
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 May 2011 12:05 |
Birding/Nature 
