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Post by kingbird on Jun 26, 2013 5:37:01 GMT -6
Photographed yesterday in east Camden. Last seen flying east towards the Ouachita River.
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Post by kellyc on Jun 26, 2013 10:25:45 GMT -6
Has anyone else contacted the woman that originally posted this sighting? I have given her my contact information, should this person agree to speak to someone, or has someone else of greater need and authority already done so?
I'm searching the maps and attempting to determine where it might go to roost. Will it prefer a dock? Humanity?
Any thoughts?
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Post by kingbird on Jun 26, 2013 11:14:16 GMT -6
Has anyone else contacted the woman that originally posted this sighting? I have given her my contact information, should this person agree to speak to someone, or has someone else of greater need and authority already done so? I'm searching the maps and attempting to determine where it might go to roost. Will it prefer a dock? Humanity? Any thoughts? Is there a dam on, the Ouachita, in Camden? If so, I'd look around that. Some sort if structure near or on the water. Also, I wonder if this is the Lake Norrell bird. |
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Post by kellyc on Jun 26, 2013 12:26:34 GMT -6
No dam nearby, I have no idea how far they are capable of flying in one day (especially here) or how long the bird has been in the area.
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Post by kellyc on Jun 27, 2013 6:37:39 GMT -6
After examining Google Earth and making a lot of assumptions, I began my search along the Ouachita River at Sandy Beach, the marina, Woodard Lake, Webb Lake and the barely visible portions of the privately-owned Mustin Lake. I've contacted a couple of people that live in the area. While the discussion was pleasant, I do not believe I've made progress in gaining access to Mustin, which is close in proximity to the location where the bird was reported. They did assure me they would call if they find anything unusual. The lot-owner is the editor for our local newspaper. This lake reminds me of Lake Norrell, which I suppose is the main reason for my interest in searching there. I've been given the name of the Mustin Outing Association manager, but he is on vacation until next week. In the meantime, I will wait in the hopes the individual that took the photograph above will contact me. That is all I have for now.
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Post by birddan on Jul 2, 2013 15:47:53 GMT -6
Has anyone seen the alleged photo of the Brown Booby?
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Post by birddan on Jul 3, 2013 5:30:08 GMT -6
Joan Reynolds shared the photo with me last night. Holy cow! Again, why was confirmation by the birding community not posted to ARBIRD?
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Post by kellyc on Jul 9, 2013 6:56:44 GMT -6
The person that took the image of the Brown Booby is apparently a difficult person to contact. I've left two messages on this person's cellphone. The photo was supposedly taken (I've yet to confirm this) at NTS. The problem is this place is a restricted area. I asked one employee if they had seen a strange bird and the conversation became a security issue. This person was unreasonable and I dropped the topic after a few hours of concern. Ugh. NTS is near Mustin Lake. The people I talked to, who live there aren't interested in hosting birders to search, but they will call if they see anything. I think they assumed it was a joke. I've not searched at Little Bay, which is east of NTS. So much land has been privatized and searching alone has it's drawbacks when it involved driving roads that are less-traveled and muddy. I would also like to add that I do not have the personality for pleasantries with paranoid people. (Try saying THAT three times really fast.)
If you look at satellite images of NTS, you'll see there really isn't a large body of water, although there are shallow recesses and borrow pits with cattails. This doesn't seem to be suitable habitat for supporting this species.
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Post by kingbird on Jul 9, 2013 12:57:05 GMT -6
Thanks, Kelly. Looks like, if its around, it's on Mustin Lake.
What is NTS?
Kenny
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Post by kellyc on Jul 9, 2013 13:18:17 GMT -6
Oh, sorry. It's this place: www.nts.com/locations/camden. You can type NTS in Google Maps, and it will show up. They test rockets on Wednesdays, there. I can't imagine the bird would stay, but who knows? |
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