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Carolina RBA March 20 Update



hotline: Carolina Rare Bird Alert
date: March 20, 2002
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 a March 20 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:

GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE
FRANKLIN'S GULL
ICELAND GULL

The GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE at Southport , NC is still being seen in the usual 
place. From Southport, take Rte. 211 toward the Southport-Fort Fisher  ferry 
terminal. When 211 turns right to go to the ferry,  STAY STRAIGHT. The public 
road will end at a chain link gate. Turn right here onto Shepherd Rd. Go 1/4 
to a patch of dried weeds on the left. Look for a cleared area where birdseed 
has been scattered. Sit and watch this area for the towhee to appear. 
Mornings are best.

Coastal birders should check groups of laughing gulls for possible FRANKLIN'S 
GULLS now. There have been two reports of this species from the immediate 
coast of NC , most recently one was seen 3-14 at Bald-Head Island with 
laughing gulls.

A 1st winter ICELAND GULL has been seen following the departing and arriving 
ferries at the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter terminals. Sightings at both 
locations may be of the same individual.

Thanks this week to Veronica Pantelidis, Greg Massey, and Chuck Hocevar for 
their calls and reports.

Taylor Piephoff
Charlotte, NC
PiephoffT@aol.com