Birds of Lubbock County: 2013

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Birds of Lubbock County is your one stop website for species accounts, rare bird alerts and everything bird related in Lubbock County.

All species accounts are based on eBird, Birds of the Texas South Plains 8th Edition, July 2006 (Compiled by Anthony Hewetson, Rich Kostecke, Brandon Best), and personal experience. Photos are taken by Cameron O. Carver unless otherwise noted and are subject to any and all copyright laws.

Please report rare bird sightings to c.o.carver@gmail.com or leave a message at 817.996.7579

Please report all sightings to eBird.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Rare Bird Alert July 13, 2013

A pair of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were found by Ross Rickett at Mackenzie Park on July 12. They continued through the evening.

A Song Sparrow was found by Ross Rickett at Lake 6 near the entrance to the Cemetery. This is likely the region's first July record.

The Neotropic Cormorants may still be found at Elmore Park. The last report was from 6/30.

Please report all rare bird sightings to c.o.carver@gmail.com or leave a message at 817.996.7579. Please post all sightings within the county to eBird.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Rare Bird Alert May 31, 2013

A pair of Neotropic Cormorants have been seen off and on at Leroy Elmore Park since April 21. It seems the evening is the best time to look for them.

Please report all rare bird sightings to c.o.carver@gmail.com or leave a message at 817.996.7579. Please post all sightings within the county to eBird.