Date:         Tue, 26 Sep 2006 19:12:14 -0400
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From:         Swillis <Swillis@WAYXCABLE.COM>
Subject:      Ware County September birds
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Hey folks,

Hope you are fine. Here are a few of the birds that myself & others have
managed to see during September in Waycross, Ware Co.:

Birds by Sheila Willis:
BROAD-WINGED HAWK: 9/12 one circling near a mall & woodlot on the
northeast side of town (I saw more this spring & summer here as well as
other uncommon hawks -- will relate details later; this species isn't
common here but seems more regular now).

BARRED OWL: 9/13 one called at night from my backyard

RED-HEADED WOODPECKER: 9/1 one flying with bug & landing on side of wood
power pole in town

LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE: 9/2 one in town (have been seeing several this summer
around town)

RED-EYED VIREO: 9/19 one in my backyard, a migrant

VEERY: 9/26 one in my backyard (FOTS)

SWAINSON'S THRUSH: 9/26 one in my backyard (FOTS)

COMMON GRACKLE: 9/6 & 9/26 small flocks in my backyard

ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK: 9/26 one in my backyard (FOTS)

Birds by others in Waycross:
CANADA GOOSE: 9/16 Robert Willis heard several honking very high
overhead going south from his home near the Satilla River (they seem to
like this corridor as many past year migration records have them in the
vicinity on the grassy pastures next to the river on this north side of
town)

RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD: Robert Willis has had at least two pairs
competing at the feeder at his house near the Satilla River this summer
& month. He has seen a Green Anole coming regularly to the feeder &
drinking again.

LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE: Melba Duncan said she watched one at her mother's
house here this September following her when she mowed the yard

ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK: 9/15 Donna Elbrink had one at her house here

Note: I haven't had a chance to go back to see the massive CHIMNEY SWIFT
roost that's nearby again since 9/8 (see GABO post 9/9) but others have,
and said the numbers remain large. Will try one more time (usually there
is more near the end of the month).

Incidentally, I finally moved next door in August so hope "my" WOOD
THRUSHes that have been with me in the past years (and this summer) at
the old address will follow the birdbath over now that I've moved it
today. And I fervently hope too that the new owners of my old house
(when there are some) will be kind to my feathered friends and native
plants that don't make the short switch. The back I had let grow wild,
but I doubt it will stay that way. I had a pretty good yard list over
the years.

Take care.

Sincerely,
Sheila Willis
Native American-Naturalist Talks & Tours
Waycross, Ware Co., GA

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