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Carolina RBA October 30 Update



hotline: Carolina Rare Bird Alert
date: October 30, 2001
number: 704-332-2473
to report: 704-332-2473 or 704-532-6336 or PiephoffT@aol.com
coverage: North and South Carolina
compiler: Taylor Piephoff for the Carolina Bird Club

Hello, this is an October 30 update of the Carolina Rare Bird Alert featuring 
birding news from North and South Carolina sponsored by the Carolina Bird 
Club. Highlights on this report include:

SPRAGUE' S PIPIT
SNOW BUNTINGS
LAPLAND LONGSPUR
WESTERN KINGBIRD
EARED GREBE
CLAY-COLORED SPARROW

A SPRAGUES PIPIT was discovered at Cape Hatteras Point on Oct. 28 and was 
seen again on the 29th. Some birders missed the bird today in the AM; but the 
pipit could still be around. The bird has been seen in the short sparse 
grassy area on the south side of the large salt pond at the point. Keep in 
mind that a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for driving out to the point 
.

Other birds seen on the 29th in the same area as the pipit include SNOW 
BUNTINGS, and a LAPLAND LONGSPUR. 

At other sites on the Outer Banks, look for EURASIAN WIGEON at North 
Pond;EARED GREBE at North Pond; and WESTERN KINGBIRD along Highway 12, 
especially near South Pond .

CLAY-COLORED and LINCOLN'S SPARROWS have been seen recently at Fort Macon , 
near Morehead City, NC. Large numbers of sparrows have been gathering on the 
outer slopes of the fort, on the right as you enter.

There have been numerous reports from both Carolinas of PINE SISKINS and 
PURPLE FINCHES visiting feeders and flying overhead.

Thanks this week to John Wright, Brad Carlson, John Fussell, Jeff Lewis, and 
Kim Garrett for their calls and reports. 

Taylor Piephoff
Charlotte, NC
PiephoffT@aol.com