Florida Rares News

[Limeybirder]

Hello

Like a lot of other British birders I get excited about rare birds especially when I am in a position to twitch for one. So far my twitches have been very infrequent, much less frequent than when I was living in England. This year's excitement (for me) has been porvided by the ABA's first Loggerhead KIngbird (Key West, FL) and a cracking Green-breasted Mango in Dublin, Georgia.
So in an attempt to generate some excitement about rarities I thought I would post what has been happening in Florida, rarity wise, so far this December. I hope eventually this forum will be used by birders all over the US and Canada, providing an internet meeting place to share stories, news and pictures of rare birds. Have a Great Xmas.

Here is the latest summary of the Florida Rare Bird Alert

Okaloosa County:

12/3/07--Franklin�s Gull, Okaloosa County, Ft. Walton Beach. Observer: Don
Ware. Directions: Gull seen on Fort Walton Beach City Pond off of the Beal
extension. (DeLORME p.g 44)



Wakulla County:

12/2/07-- Male Vermillion Flycatcher, St. Marks NWR, Wakulla County.
Observer: Andy Wraithmell, Michael Hartley. Directions: From US 98, at
Newport take SR 59 to refuge entrance. Pay entrance fee. (DeLORME pg. 50)
Flycatcher seen along 129th dike, halfway to the back of Stoney Bayou 2.



Leon County:

12/6/07-- Male Western Tanager, home of Fran Rutkovsky, 3210 Brookforest
Dr. (off Lakeshore Dr.), Tallahassee, Leon County. Observer: Fran Rutkovsky.
For directions to Fran�s house please call Fran (850-422-3636) or e-mail
franrutkovsky AT comcast.net before arriving.

Due to the several rarities at Fran�s house, Fran and her husband have
asked:

No phone calls before 9 AM, and please no visitors till after 10AM.

Please call or e-mail Fran ahead of time, as there may be other birders
already there or on their way.

Please do not wander around the yard. Fran will show you the best places for
viewing.

Please do not block driveways or mailboxes.



Duval County:

12/1/07--Lapland Longspur, Hugenot Memorial Park, Duval County. Observer:
Bob Richter. Directions: Park located off of Heckscher Dr. (Rt.105/A1A),
just south of Little Talbot Island (DeLORME p.g 58). Follow entrance road
to pavement's end, then follow sand road to lagoon. Llongspur originally
discovered on lagoon shore between road and beach access cut, but flushed
into dunes between lagoon and river. Purple Sandpiper also at jetty.



Volusia County:

12/4/07--1st winter Franklin�s Gull, Volusia County Landfill. Observer:
Chris Newton. Directions: From I-4 East, take exit 129 (US-92 E, toward
Daytona Beach) to W International Speedway Blvd (US-92). After 3.16 miles,
turn right on Tomoka Farms Rd (CR- 415). Landfill 2-3 miles down road.
(DeLORME p.75) Sign in and out at office on left as you drive in. Please
stay out of the way of the trucks and do not go near where they are dumping
and stay on paved roads only! 2 Franklin�s gulls seen 11/30 by Dexter
Richardson and Alex Vinokur.



12/7/07--Long-tailed Duck, Volusia County, Dunlawton Bridge- Port Orange.
Observers: Michael Brothers, Bob Wallace. Directions: From I-95 (south
Daytona), take Rt. 421 (Dunlawton Ave.) and head east to A1A. (DeLORME p.g
75)



12/8/07--Ash-throated Flycatcher, Volusia County, Lake Monroe Conservation
Area. Observer: Danny Bales. Directions: From Rt. 415 east of Sanford
travel east towards Osteen. Travel about 5 to 6 miles, look for entrance to
conservation area on right, entrance is right before Reed Ellis Rd (on the
left). Park and go through the gate, follow fence line (to your left) that
runs south (runs next to Rt. 415) until you come to first big oak tree.
(DeLORME p.g 80) Flycatcher was seen feeding in brush pile on south side of
oak tree at 3:46 P.M.



Seminole County:

11/29-12/8/07--Male Vermilion Flycatcher, Sanford, Seminole County.
Observers: m.ob. Directions: From Rt. 417, exit at Rt.427 head East short
distance, turn South (right) onto Lake Mary Blvd, then immediately turn
right onto Sanford Ave, then left onto Pine Way Rd., then right onto
Mellonville Ave., then left onto Oakway Lane. Follow road to parking area.
Take Red Trail, stay on Red Trail as it bears left, follow trail for about �
mile, trail will open up to a pasture area. (DeLORME p.g 80) Flycatcher
seen in Easterly side of pasture area.



Orange County:

12/2/07--Fox Sparrow, Orange County, Wekiva Springs State Park. Observer
/bander: Andrew Boyle. Directions: From I-4, exit Rt.434 (exit 94), drive
west to Wekiva Springs Rd., turn right and drive 4.2 miles to park entrance.
(DeLORME P.g 80) Sparrow was banded and released in the AM.



Brevard County:

11/26-11/27/07- Male Cinnamon Teal, Viera Wetlands, Brevard County.
Observer: Dot Freeman, Chris Newton, John Thomton. Directions: From I-95,
Exit #191 (Wickham Rd). Go west until road ends at Sewage Treatment Plant.
(DeLORME p.g 88) Teal seen in cell #3, with about 2,000 BWT, GWT.



11/29-12/4/07--male Eurasian Wigeon, Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt
Island NWR, Titusville. Reporter: M.ob. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406
head east go through Titusville, over Rt.1, onto Merritt Island. After
several miles bare left onto Memorial Pkwy, go one mile to Black Point
Wildlife Drive entrance on left. Eurasian Wigeon in impoundment on left
between stops #2 and #3.



Miami-Dade County:

11/29/07--2 White-tailed Kites, Miami-Dade County, Everglades National Park,
Research Road. Observers: Bryant Roberts. Directions: From Florida City, go
west on SR 9336/Palm Drive/SW 34 Street to entrance of ENP ($10.00 fee).
Follow main road to Royal Palm/Anhinga Trail/Gumbo Limbo trail. Turn left
into Royal Palm and go about a half mile to a road on right. Turn right
here, road curves around, look for paved road going right this is Research
Road, kite�s seen along here. (DeLORME p.g 122).



12/9/07--Yellow-headed Blackbird, Dump Marsh, Miami-Dade County. Observer:
Roberto Torres. Directions: Take Turnpike and exit at SW 112 Ave., turn
left, and make a right at SW 248th St, (Coconut Palm Dr.) and head east
toward Black Point. The road soon splits around Goulds Canal. Take right
fork and drive along south side of canal (the left fork leads to Black Point
Park). Be careful! Both forks are two-way streets. Follow it to end and park
by gate to the wastewater treatment plant. (DeLORME p.g 119) Check wires for
any Brown-headed Cowbird flocks around the pole and also across the canal.

[AndyB]

Thanks for the summary Limeybirder. That Loggerhead Kingbird - what a mega.

[Limeybirder]

Yep it was a great bird

I have pictures of it on my pbase site if interested

www.pbase.com/limeybirder

[admin]

nice pics!
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[Limeybirder]

It has been a fantastic start the new year for rare birds in Florida, the highlight for most being a stunning male Broad-billed Hummingbird (2nd state record) in Blountstown. 8 hummingbirds have been recorded in Florida so far this winter!

Here is the news courtesy of the Florida Rare Bird Alert

Franklin County:

11/24/07--2 Cave Swallows, Franklin County, Bald Point State Park. Observer:
John Murphy. Directions: From Panacea, FL, go south on Hwy 98 for
approximately 5 miles. Turn left on SR 370; travel approximately 5.0 miles
to Bald Point Rd. Turn left onto Bald Point Rd., travel approximately 3.0
miles to park entrance. (DeLORME p.g 61) Swallows seen flying over marsh on
north end of Bald Point.



Wakulla County:

12/2-12/26/07-- Male Vermilion Flycatcher, St. Marks NWR, Wakulla County.
Observer: M.ob. Directions: From US 98, at Newport take SR 59 to refuge
entrance (fee). (DeLORME pg. 50) Flycatcher seen southern side of Stoney
Bayou 2.



Holmes County:

12/28/07--Probable White-faced Ibis, Holmes County. Observer: Ron and Austin
Smith. Directions: From SR-79 and SR-2 intersection, go west 1.7 miles. Pond
with cypress trees on left side of road. Bird on far side of pond - scope
necessary. All field marks good accept too distant in poor light to see eye
color. (DeLORME Gazetteer P. 30, A-3)



Seminole County:

11/29-12/28/07--Male Vermilion Flycatcher, Sanford, Seminole County.
Observers: m.ob. Directions: From Rt. 417, exit at Rt.427 head East short
distance, turn South (right) onto Lake Mary Blvd, then immediately turn
right onto Sanford Ave, then left onto Pine Way Rd., then right onto
Mellonville Ave., then left onto Oakway Lane. Follow road to parking area.
Take Red Trail, stay on Red Trail as it bears left, follow trail for about �
mile, trail will open up to a pasture area. (DeLORME p.g 80) Flycatcher
seen over cattails near the wet area of pasture.



Volusia County:

12/29-12/30/07--Juv. Great Cormorant, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet. Observer:
Bob Wallace. Directions: In Port Orange, head west on A1A then follow A1A
to Ponce Inlet State Park (fee) (DeLORME p. 75). Great Cormorant on top of
tower at end of north jetty, can be seen from either Ponce Inlet (Daytona -
north side), or Smyrna Dunes Park, by driving up the beach or walking the
boardwalk. Scope necessary.



Brevard County:

11/29-12/30/07--male Eurasian Wigeon, Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt
Island NWR, Titusville. Observer: M.ob. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406,
head east. Go through Titusville, over Rt. 1, onto Merritt Island. After
several miles bear left onto Memorial Pkwy, go one mile to Black Point
Wildlife Drive entrance on left. Wigeon has been seen in impoundment #2-3
and right before stop #8.



12/29-12/30/07--Pacific and Red-Throated Loon, Brevard County, Sand Point
Park. Observers: Dot and Wilson Freeman, Bruce Anderson, Dexter Richardson,
Bob Wallace, Chris Newton, Alex Vinokur. Directions: Off I-95, exit Rt. 406,
head east. Go through Titusville, turn left on U.S 1 and immediately to the
right is Sand Point Park. Drive to back parking lot. (DeLORME p.g 81)
Another location to look: Continue past Sand Point Park about 100yards, turn
right on dirt drive and follow to waters edge. Scope needed. Pacific dives
a lot, and was hanging out around anchored boats, then headed north swimming
around one of the smaller Islands. Several Common Loon�s in area as well.



Lake County:

12/21-12/30/07--Say�s Phoebe, Lake County, Ranch Road, Northwest Lake
Apopka. Observers: M.ob. Directions: Going north on Rt. 561 north of
Clermont, turn east on Rt. 48 in Astatula. Drive a mile or so and turn
right (east) onto Ranch Road. Look for large pole barn on right. (DeLORME
p.g 79). Phoebe seen in pasture next to pole barn and in pasture across the
road, check along all fences in this area. Pastures are private, but can be
easily scanned from Ranch Rd.



Osceola County:

12/24/07--White-tailed Kite, (Hunter�s camp) Canoe Creek Rd (Rt.523),
Osceola County. Observer: Bob Sanders. Directions: From St.Cloud head south
on Rt. 523 (Canoe Creek Rd) look for camp entrance on left. (DeLORME p.g
86/94)



Hendry County:

12/23-12/30/07--Cassin�s Kingbird, Hendry County, CR 835. Observer: Kermit
Updegrove, Vincent Lucas, Christian Newton, Ron Smith, Carl Edwards.
Directions: From Clewiston head south on CR.835 for about 15 miles. On the
last sharp turn on CR835 (before the intersection of CR 833 and CR835) look
for �Deer Fence Canal� on left. (DeLORME P.g 107/113) Kingbird seen with
small flock of Western Kingbirds along the dirt road that runs along the
canal. Look for the large white "No Trespassing/Private Drive" sign for
Chuck Obern's Organic Farm on the dirt road. Park by this sign and scan for
kingbirds in the cypress. Please do not go on any �private property�.



Broward County:

12/16-12/30/07--Great Cormorant, John U. Lloyd State Recreation Area,
Broward County. Observer: Christian Newton, Ron Smith. Directions: John U.
Lloyd SRA is just south of Port Everglades. From US-1 in Dania, drive east
on SR-A1A (Dania Beach Boulevard) and follow signs to entrance. (Fee)
(DeLORME P.115) Cormorant can be seen perched on the Port Everglades Channel
Marker #5, park at last parking lot and walk out to beach area. Scope
Needed.



Miami-Dade County:

12/30/07-- White-tailed Kite, Miami-Dade County, Everglades National Park,
Research Road. Observers: Robin Diaz. Directions: From Florida City, go west
on SR 9336/Palm Drive/SW 34 Street to entrance of ENP ($10.00 fee). Follow
main road to Royal Palm/Anhinga Trail/Gumbo Limbo trail. Turn left into
Royal Palm and go about a half mile to a road on right. Turn right here,
road curves around, look for paved road going right this is Research Road,
kite�s seen along here. (DeLORME p.g 122).

12/30/07--Brown-crested Flycatcher, Miami-Dade County, Royal Palm,
Everglades National park. Observer: Robin Diaz. Directions: From Florida
City, go west on SR 9336/Palm Drive/SW 34 Street to entrance of ENP ($10.00
fee). Follow main road to Royal Palm/Anhinga Trail/Gumbo Limbo trail. Turn
left into Royal Palm and drive 0.8 miles. Turn right toward the research
centers and drive 0.4 miles, reaching the eastern terminus of Research Road.
Continue toward Hidden Lake on the graded road for ~120-150 yards. (DeLORME
p.g 122). Flycatcher was working both side of the road.

Calhoun County

1/7/08--Adult male Broad-billed Hummingbird, Blountstown, Calhoun
County. Observer: m.ob. Directions: Bird is at home of Ray Dennis, 18743
Lake Joyce Rd., or at yellow house on corner (seen today at residence).
From SR-20 in the center of Blountstown,turn north onto SR-71 then bear
right onto SR-69 and go north 2 miles. Turn RIGHT on PINE Street, RIGHT
onto LAKE JOYCE ROAD. (DeLORME p.g 48) Yellow house on corner has
feeders front and back. Park between the two houses and look over fence
at back feeders. Not necessary to call ahead. 1/6- Hummingbird only
seen in early AM at feeders at residence - with warmer weather the bird
is probably eating insects during the day. Be there early for best chance.

Duval County

1/6/08--Juv, Iceland Gull, Duval County. Observer: Patrick Leary (original
observer), John Ault. Directions: From the south: exit I-95 at Dunn Ave. -
go east to US 17 (North Main Street) - then back south to Heckscher Road
(Jax Zoo) that runs east along the north side of St. John's River. (the
Heckscher Drive access off I-95 is closed for construction thus requiring a
detour). Take Heckscher east to the Talbot Islands State Parks where A1A
leads north to Nassau Sound and the two bridges.

From the north: exit I-95 at Yulee onto A1A, thence east to Amelia Island
where you pass over a high span bridge (ICW) to turn south onto the Amelia
Parkway to Amelia City where you again pick up A1A and drive straight to the
end of the island and the two bridges. (DeLORME p.g 41/57) Best viewing for
gull: Cross the bridge (fishing bridge will be on your left) then turn right
and park in the Amelia Island State Park 9 (fee) parking lot.Walk south then
west to take a trail (adjacent to parking area) under A1A to the north end
of fishing bridge. Bird seen on bridge rail and later on flats.

Walton County

1/6/08--Adult female Anna's Hummingbird, DeFuniak Springs, Walton County.
Observer: m.ob. Directions: Bird comes to feeder behind home of Dara and
Lloyd Dobson. Must be contacted by e-mail Wildflowersmatter AT defuniak.com for
time and directions. Reference Hummingbird in subject line of message. DO
NOT GO TO HOME UNANNOUNCED - large dog.

Jackson County

1/1/08--2 Ross's Geese, Jackson County, Sneads. Observer: Andy Wraithmell.
Directions: From Rt. 90/10 east of Sneads, head north on Legion Rd. (DeLORME
p.g 32) Geese seen in with flock of Canada Geese, in field between Legion Rd
and Dairy Rd

1/1/08--5 Horned Larks, Jackson County, Two Egg. Observer: Andy
Wraithmell. Directions: From I-10 exit Route 69 north, then in Two Egg head
north on 69A (Wintergreen Rd). 69A will turn right, but continue north on
Wintergreen Rd. Just as Wintergreen Rd. turns to the west, turn right on
Tower Rd. After a mile or so turn right (south) on Bullfrog Rd. (DeLORME p.g
32) Larks seen in sandy field just past small pine tree plantation.

1/1/08-- 2 Horned Larks, Town of Malone area, Jackson County. Observer: Andy Wraithmell. Directions: From the town of Malone head east on SR 2, at
intersection of SR 2 and Rt.165, continue east on SR.2 for 3.6 mi. to
Concord Rd (sign for road on N side Stop only). Go South on Concord Rd. 1.7
to 2.1 miles look for large fields on east side of road and west side.
(DeLORME p.g 32, section A-2).

Leon County

1/6/08-- 2 Western Tanagers, 1 Bullock's Oriole at the home of Fran Rutkovsky, 3210 Brookforest Dr.
(off Lakeshore Dr.), Tallahassee, Leon County. Observer: Fran Rutkovsky. For
directions to Fran's house please call Fran (850-422-3636) or e-mail
franrutkovsky AT comcast.net before arriving.

Due to the several rarities at Fran's house, Fran and her husband have
asked:

No phone calls before 9 AM, and please no visitors till after 10AM.

Please call or e-mail Fran ahead of time, as there may be other birders
already there or on their way.

Please do not wander around the yard. Fran will show you the best places for
viewing.

Please do not block driveways or mailboxes.

[AndyB]

Thanks for the update Limeybirder. I will post updates from the west coast too. After a terrific autumn, all quiet in CA so far though. We usually get a Mexican blockbuster overwintering but nothing yet.

[AndyB]

Andy, is Florida news just over the internet or is there a bird box phone line?

[Limeybirder]

Andy, is Florida news just over the internet or is there a bird box phone line?

It's just on the internet at the moment Andy, unfortunately.

[Limeybirder]

An incredible morning at the Volusia Landfill saw 30+ birders enjoying 9 species of gull! 9 species of gull at one site in Florida. Unreal. Some of us added a 10th later in the day when we watched a couple hundred Bonaparte's Gulls feeding in Ponce Inlet.

to see pictures of all 9 species (plus 1 hybrid) visit my blog

www.surfbirds.com/blog/limeybirder

or

www.pbase.com/limeybirder


We have had several other exciting rarities show up in the sunshine state recently as well as a few lingerers.

1/27/08--Bell's Vireo, Sarasota County, Pinecraft Park. Observer:
Jeff Palmer. Directions: From I-75 east of Sarasota take Fruitville Rd
exit and head west. Turn left (south) onto Beneva Rd, then right (west)
on Bahia Vista (watch for sign to park), then left (south) on Gibert St.
(6 streets past Kauffman St.). Park is at end of road..(DeLORME pg.97)
From parking lot take asphalt bike trail heading north, walk to section
of fencing (very close to volleyball net) and check brushy area along
canal. Vireo seen from section of fence and north about 80 yards.


1/26/08--Juv. Great Cormorant, Volusia County, Ponce Inlet. Observer: M.ob.
Directions: In Port Orange, head west on A1A then follow A1A to Ponce Inlet
State Park (fee) (DeLORME p. 75). Great Cormorant on top of tower at end of
north jetty, can be seen from either Ponce Inlet (Daytona - north side), or
Smyrna Dunes Park, by driving up the beach or walking the boardwalk. Scope
necessary.


1/26/08--Say's Phoebe, Lake County, Ranch Road, Northwest Lake Apopka.
Observers: M.ob. Directions: Going north on Rt. 561 north of Clermont, turn
east on Rt. 48 in Astatula. Drive a mile or so and turn right (east) onto
Ranch Road. Look for large pole barn on right. (DeLORME p.g 79). Phoebe
seen in pasture next to pole barn and in pasture across the road, check
along all fences in this area and any low brush. Pastures are private, but
can be easily scanned from Ranch Rd.


1/23/08--Brown Booby, St. John's County, St. Augustine Beach. Reporter:
M.ob. Directions: From I-95 south of St. Augustine, take Rt. 206 east to A1A
and head north. (DeLORME p.g 68) Booby seen at end of pier (fee). Has been
at this location for several months.



1/25/08--Razorbill, Ponce Inlet, Volusia County. Observer: Michael
Brothers. Reporter: Bob Wallace. Directions: In Port Orange, head west
on A1A then follow A1A to Ponce Inlet State Park (fee) (DeLORME p. 75).
Razorbill seen from north jetty 2:00 pm.


1/24/08- Adult Franklin's Gull, Brevard County, south Titusville. Observer:
Mitchell Harris, Mitchell J. Hait. Directions: South of Titusville on U.S 1
look for Manatee Hammock Campground and go 4 streets south of the
campground, turn towards water. (DeLORME p,g 81) Gull seen in AM, with large
flock of Laughing Gulls roosting on the docks.



1/23/08- Juv. White-wing Scoter, Brevard County, Manatee Hammock Campground.
Observer: Mitchell Harris. Directions: South of Titusville on U.S 1 look for
Manatee Hammock Campground on left. Pull in and public docks are in back.
Please check in! (DeLORME p,g 81) Scoter seen in with 7 Surf Scoters.



1/16-1/20/08-- Imm. male Broad-billed Hummingbird, Duval County, 6181
Deepwood Dr. E., west Jacksonville. House owner: Sandy Dixon. Directions:
Get on I-295 in west Jacksonville. Exit on 103rd St. and head west, go to
Ricker Road and turn left (south), go about 1/2 mile to Wheat, turn left on
Wheat. Take first road on right, Deepwood Lane, then turn left on Deepwood
Drive E and go to 6181. (DeLORME p. 57) Please call first: 904-778-2887,
cell phone 904-521-6274.



As far as I know the Broad-billed and Anna's Hummingbirds are still present in the Panhandle. Refer to previous post for details. I will be going to look for them tomorrow with Paul Lehman so will post an update.

:lovegulls:

[AndyB]

Nicely done Andy. Great job on the California Gull! I'm also envious of that Bachman's Sparrow.

[Limeybirder]

Nicely done Andy. Great job on the California Gull! I'm also envious of that Bachman's Sparrow.

All thanks should go to Alvaro Jamarillo for finding it on the Space Coast Festival Gull ID workshop and for being so informative as to the key features to look for on said species.

Glad you enjoyed the pics, I enjoyed taking them.

[Limeybirder]

2/4/08--Male Lazuli Bunting, Lake County, Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area.
Observer: M.ob. Directions: From CR 44, turn north on Emeralda Ave just east
of the town of Lisbon. Road ends and turn left on Emeralda Island Rd. Follow
to entrance to Wood Duck parking lot (on left side of road). (DeLORME p.g
79) Directions to bunting location (seen feeding with 2 Indigo Buntings):
From the Wood Duck parking lot: go past the gate. About 0.1-0.2 miles on
the right look for pole #B52019. Buntings seen around 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11AM,
1PM, 3:45PM


This morning I photographed a Lazuli Bunting (first year male?)
coming to the feeders at the home of Lois and Leon White in Alva, Lee
County. Photos on request to me. This is most probably the first
record for Lee County as far as I can ascertain. The Whites are very
gracious folks and have an open-door policy for birders wanting to
see this bird. They also have Painted & Indigo Buntings as well as
American Goldfinches and White-winged Doves visiting their feeders.
The Lazuli often associates with the Painted Buntings and sometimes
the Indigos. One or two Ruby-throated Hummingbirds also visit the
sugar feeders in their yard. The Whites live at 21281 Pearl Street in
the town of Alva. Look for their yard directly across from the Alva
Post Office on Pearl Street. The easiest way to get to Alva is via
S.R. 80 then turn north over the bridge (over the Caloosahatchee)
onto Broadway Street followed by an immediate left onto Pearl Street
by the Alva Post Office. The feeders can easily be seen from the
street. Don't be surprised if the Whites come out to greet you and
have you sign their guest book. The best time to see this bird is
early i.e. 7:00AM -7:30AM or late in the afternoon (on occasion).
Lois keeps records of when the birds come to the feeders in her yard.
Her e-mail address is loismcwhite AT sbcglobal.net Here's a map showing
the Whites' residence:

http://www.caloosabirdclub.org/CaloosaBirdClubMaps/Alva.jpg

When the map comes up, click on it and it will enlarge.

Good luck if you go for this bird.

Cheers.

Vince

Vincent Lucas

[AndyB]

Hi Andy, how rare is Lazuli in FL? Annual vagrant?

[Limeybirder]

I am not exactly sure Andy but the one last year was twitched by many of the state's top listers, so I assume they needed it therefore it's rare. It is still listed on the FOS website review list so there are less than 10 records. In the 4 years I have lived here the 3 records over the last 2 winters are the only ones I have heard of.