Thursday 28 March 2024

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (28 Mar 2024) Raptors



Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 28, 2024
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture000
Turkey Vulture0264264
Osprey000
Bald Eagle02121
Northern Harrier099
Sharp-shinned Hawk01515
Cooper's Hawk01212
American Goshawk000
Red-shouldered Hawk02020
Broad-winged Hawk000
Red-tailed Hawk02626
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel000
Merlin055
Peregrine Falcon011
Unknown Accipiter000
Unknown Buteo000
Unknown Falcon011
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor000
Total:0374374


(No count conducted today)


Weather:
The site remained closed today due to rain and fog.

Raptor Observations:


Non-raptor Observations:


Predictions:
I'm hoping to get back on the mountain tomorrow as long as this rain clears out early and doesn't leave us with more fog. Temps should be mild and in the 40's. Winds will likely be out of the NW, blowing pretty hard, with gusts in the 30mph range possible. Hopefully by tomorrow afternoon we'll start to dry out for a few days, and find some birds eager to move.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]



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Wednesday 27 March 2024

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (27 Mar 2024) 66 Raptors



Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 27, 2024
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture000
Turkey Vulture63264264
Osprey000
Bald Eagle02121
Northern Harrier099
Sharp-shinned Hawk01515
Cooper's Hawk11212
American Goshawk000
Red-shouldered Hawk02020
Broad-winged Hawk000
Red-tailed Hawk02626
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel000
Merlin255
Peregrine Falcon011
Unknown Accipiter000
Unknown Buteo000
Unknown Falcon011
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor000
Total:66374374


Observation start time: 10:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official CounterZane Baker
Observers: Dick Baker



Visitors:
only 4 visitors today.

Weather:
It was soggy and foggy this morning, which kept me from officially opening until 11:00am EDT. At high noon the fog started to dissipate and by early afternoon I was standing under the hot sun, wishing I had lighter clothing. There was an almost imperceptible breeze, from the N. Temps were warm, reaching into the mid 40's in the shade. Visibility was good, once the fog cleared.

Raptor Observations:
After the fog Eagles and Vultures seemed to fill the sky, however, they weren't making much effort to move beyond the mountain to the N. In the final hours of the count the Vultures started to go, with to separate waves of activity. The Eagles became a thorn in my side and were not deemed migrants based on their behavior. Maybe they'll get counted, but not today.

Non-raptor Observations:
There was a lot more activity at the summit today, with multiple species singing and foraging around the mountain. Blue Jays are increasing in numbers recently and were quite loud and rambunctious. The only non raptors moving N today were three Tree Swallows which were the first of the season. I wish them luck finding breakfast tomorrow. 23 species were seen or heard today.

Predictions:
Tomorrow is looking like it could be a washout, with steadier rain moving in tonight. Winds remain light and from the N. Fog may be an issue too.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]



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[Maine-birds] Parula Warblers

A walk in West Kennebunk yielded the songs of several parulas!

Susan Bloomfield 

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[Maine-birds] Ross’s Goose

Currently observing a Ross's Goose among Canadas - Cumberland County
Sent from my iPhone

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[Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwings have arrived in central ME

After very few Bohemian Waxwings this winter, many flocks of 30-130  have irrupted into the crabapple trees in Lewiston/Auburn, Augusta, and Waterville in the last week. See eBird map with recent sightings.

Glenn

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Tuesday 26 March 2024

[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (26 Mar 2024) 9 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 26, 2024
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture000
Turkey Vulture7201201
Osprey000
Bald Eagle12121
Northern Harrier099
Sharp-shinned Hawk01515
Cooper's Hawk01111
American Goshawk000
Red-shouldered Hawk12020
Broad-winged Hawk000
Red-tailed Hawk02626
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel000
Merlin033
Peregrine Falcon011
Unknown Accipiter000
Unknown Buteo000
Unknown Falcon011
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor000
Total:9308308


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official CounterDerek Lovitch, Jeannette Lovitch
Observers:



Visitors:
None. Only 1 other human was spotted at the summit all day.

Weather:
Another dreary day. Visibility was decent at the start of the count, but drizzle moved in by 8:25EST. A short clearing period for about 20 minutes ended in more drizzle and low visibility by 10:00, forcing us off the mountain until 1:30. The skies had cleared by then, lasting another hour. Deteriorating conditions then ended the count at 3:30. Winds were light to moderate out of the NE, with temperatures hovering around freezing.

Raptor Observations:
Nothing was seen during the first 2 hours. Upon our return in the afternoon, a few Turkey Vultures plus local Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk took to the skies. An immature Red-shouldered Hawk was the last hawk to be seen and counted, for some reason powering through the mist.

Non-raptor Observations:
21 species were observed from the summit. As expected, not much was migrating. American Robins led the charge with 25. 7 were seen heading south, as well as 32 Canada Geese. Other birds deemed migrating included: 4 Red Crossbills 3 Pine Siskins 2 European Starlings Red Crossbills and Pine Siskins have been present at the summit, making it more difficult to discern migrants from individuals that are hanging around. Crossbills were particularly active around the summit in the afternoon, likely including at least the pair Zane had quality time with yesterday. Recordings were obtained.

Predictions:
Another touch and go day with chances of showers, especially in the morning. Winds will be fairly light, but northerly. Temperatures reaching the upper 40s will at least feel a little nicer. If scattered showers are not replaced by fog in the afternoon, some migrants may be moving ahead of the next precipitation event.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
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RE: [Maine-birds] Bohemian waxwings in Hallowell

We've had a flock of about 20 hanging out in fruit trees here in Gardiner for the last week or so as well.

 

Allison Wells

Gardiner

 

 

From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Judith Graber
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Bohemian waxwings in Hallowell

 

If you are looking for the Bohemian waxwings in in the Augusta/Hallowell area, there was a large flock of ( over 120)  in the trees on the town side the Granit Park parking lot about 10 minutes ago. Hope you get to see them!

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