This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. This update is as of 6/9/2016. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Arman Moreno at armanmorenobirds@gmail.com.
Rarities found this week
- A LONG-BILLED THRASHER was found at MetCenter Disc Golf Course in SE Austin, Travis, on 6/6. The bird was observed singing and seen later on in the day but has not been relocated. Interestingly, the 2015 LB Thrasher, which was at a private residence in west Austin, was found on 6/7.
- A YELLOW-BILLED FLYCATCHER was late at a private residence in Cedar Park, Williamson, on 6/4. The bird was seen as well as heard.
- A YELLOW WARBLER was late at Inks Lake State Park, Burnet, on 6/4. Most have migrated through already.
- A female ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK was photographed at a private residence south of Blanco on 6/7. There are a handful of June/July records in eBird.
Continuing Birds from Previous Weeks
- A GREAT KISKADEE continues at Berry Springs Park, Williamson, last reported on 6/5. Two kiskadees continue at a private residence in Caldwell County, reported 6/3.
Reports for the Austin area RBA cover a 60 mile radius, centered on the Capitol in downtown Austin. Bird sightings mentioned here have been filtered and scrutinized by the compiler and are believed to be genuine. When documentation or photographs were provided, that is mentioned along with the other information about the bird(s) being seen. For questions or updates about birds mentioned here, or to report rare or unusual bird sightings in the Austin area, please send an email to armanmorenobirds@gmail.com.
Arman Moreno
Rare Bird Alert Compiler
Travis Audubon Society
To view our archive of previous RBA reports, click here.
