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Carolina RBA September 17 Update



hotline: Carolina Rare Bird Alert
date: September 17, 1999
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, Carolina Bird Club

Hello, this is a September 17 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:

BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS
RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD
WESTERN GREBE
SANDHILL CRANE

Three BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS were seen 9-16 at the Coddle Creek Reservoir in 
Cabarrus county, NC. This reservoir is located on Hwy 73 between Concord and 
Davidson, NC. From 73, take Macedonia Church Rd. to the end barricade. Check 
the mudflats to the right for good general shorebirding and the Bairds' 
specifically. DO NOT STEP OFF THE ROAD OR PAST THE BARRICADE ! YOU WILL BE 
TICKETED FOR TRESPASSING. For more information call Danny Swicegood at 
704-892-9482.

A female RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD has returned to Hampstead, NC for the fourth 
year. Contact the Scotts at <FScott445@aol.com> for details on how to see 
this bird.

The WESTERN GREBE at Lake Wallace in Bennettsville, SC continues to be 
reported before the passage of Floyd; and may still be present. Look off the 
peninsula off SC Rte. 385.

A SANDHILL CRANE  has been present near Shelby, NC. Call Joanne Martin at 
704-453-7400 for details.

Thanks this week to John Fussell, Steven Throop, Danny Swicegood, Betty 
Scott, Jack Peachey, and Frank Enders for their calls and reports.