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Recent bird observations

Observations from the last 3 months.

CodeCommon NameLocationDescriptionDateComments
ATTWAmerican Three-toed WoodpeckerHomeOn spruce wood pile2013-06-18
GHOWGreat Horned OwlHomePerched on dead tree near swimming spot2013-06-17
ALFLAlder FlycatcherHomeHeard from dog yard2013-06-16Heard only
OCWAOrange-crowned WarblerHomeNear deck2013-06-08Heard only
TOWATownsend’s WarblerHomeNear deck2013-06-08Heard only
SWTHSwainson’s ThrushHomeAll over2013-06-02Heard only
LISPLincoln’s SparrowHomeAll over2013-06-02Heard only
SPSASpotted SandpiperPeat PondsAcross from ABR2013-06-01Two
VGSWViolet-green SwallowPeat PondsAcross from ABR2013-06-01
RWBLRed-winged BlackbirdPeat PondsAcross from ANR2013-06-01
GRAJGray JayHomeSlough, Dog Island2013-06-01Two adults, three young
AMROAmerican RobinHomeIn the dog yard, chased by Monte2013-05-29
BEKIBelted KingfisherHomeFlying over slough and driveway2013-05-292 birds
GRAJGray JayFront 40All over trail2013-05-26Five, all making noise
AMROAmerican RobinFront 40North of trail2013-05-26Heard only
WISNWilson’s SnipeHomeOver Slough2013-05-25
WISNWilson’s SnipeHomeOverhead2013-05-24Heard only
MEGUMew GullTanana Lakes2013-05-24
GWCSGambel’s White-crowned SparrowTanana Lakes2013-05-24
SUSCSurf ScoterTanana Lakes2013-05-24
LESCLesser ScaupTanana Lakes2013-05-24
RNDURing-necked DuckTanana Lakes2013-05-24
LEYELesser YellowlegsTanana Lakes2013-05-24
BUFFBuffleheadTanana Lakes2013-05-24
COGOCommon GoldeneyeTanana Lakes2013-05-24
RBMERed-breasted MerganserTanana Lakes2013-05-24
SEPLSemipalmated PloverTanana Lakes2013-05-24
NOWANorthern WaterthrushTanana Lakes2013-05-24
BBPLBlack-bellied PloverTanana Lakes2013-05-24
AMWIAmerican WigeonTanana Lakes2013-05-24
NSHONorthern ShovelerTanana Lakes2013-05-24
NOPINorthern PintailTanana Lakes2013-05-24
LBDOLong-billed DowitcherTanana Lakes2013-05-24
GRSCGreater ScaupTanana Lakes2013-05-24
GWTEGreen-winged TealTanana Lakes2013-05-24
WHIMWhimbrelTanana Lakes2013-05-24Heard only
OCWAOrange-crowned WarblerTanana Lakes2013-05-24Heard only
GWTEGreen-winged TealHomeIn the slough by the leaning birch tree2013-05-23Pair
GRAJGray JayHomeIn spruce trees near dog yard2013-05-23
MYWAYellow-rumped (Myrtle) WarblerHomeSinging and foraging in trees across driveway from dog yard gate2013-05-21
FOSPFox SparrowHomeEdge of dog island2013-05-18
SOSASolitary SandpiperHomeSlough2013-05-18
GWCSGambel’s White-crowned SparrowHomeGround below feeders2013-05-15
GWTEGreen-winged TealCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
AMWIAmerican WigeonCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
SACRSandhill CraneCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
GWFGGreater White-fronted GooseCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
SNGOSnow GooseCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14Lots of them!
CANGCanada GooseCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
TRUSTrumpeter SwanCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
NOPINorthern PintailCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
GRSCGreater ScaupCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
LEYELesser YellowlegsCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-14
SEPLSemipalmated PloverFairbanksNear Float Pond2013-05-13
BOGUBonaparte’s GullFairbanksOn Float Pond2013-05-13
WHIMWhimbrelFairbanksIn grass along float pond road2013-05-13
VGSWViolet-green SwallowFairbanksNear airport tower2013-05-13Sholton Access road and University Ave
RCKIRuby-crowned KingletHomeToward the slough2013-05-12Heard only
GCSPGolden-crowned SparrowHomeOn ground below feeders2013-05-12
RTHARed-tailed HawkHomeCircling overhead2013-05-12
MYWAYellow-rumped (Myrtle) WarblerHomeSinging behind house2013-05-11Heard only
SCJUSlate-colored JuncoHomeFlew to trees behind dog shed2013-05-11
SOSASolitary SandpiperUniversity of Alaska FairbanksIn shallow water next to Sheep Creek pullout2013-05-09
SACRSandhill CraneHomeFlew over slough and dog yard2013-05-072 adults calling
NOHANorthern HarrierUniversity of Alaska FairbanksHill along Tanana Drive in front of Butrovich2013-05-07
EUWIEurasian WigeonCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
GLGUGlaucous GullCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
GWTEGreen-winged TealCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
PEFAPeregrine FalconCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
TRUSTrumpeter SwanCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
MEGUMew GullCreamer’s Field2013-05-07
CORACommon RavenCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
AMWIAmerican WigeonCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
NSHONorthern ShovelerCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
HERGHerring GullCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
GWFGGreater White-fronted GooseCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
SNGOSnow GooseCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
CANGCanada GooseCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
MALLMallardCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
NOPINorthern PintailCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
SACRSandhill CraneCreamer’s FieldFront fields2013-05-07
RLHARough-legged HawkFairbanksPerched atop Solar Borealis sculpture at Fairbanks airport2013-05-02
BCCHBlack-capped ChickadeeHomeFeeders2013-04-20
BOCHBoreal ChickadeeHomeFeeder2013-04-16
CORECommon RedpollHomeFeeder2013-04-16
BOWABohemian WaxwingHomeFlew over driveway2013-04-16

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