Mount Desert Island Birds: Nelson's Sparrow
Lookout Point Hulls Cove, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 9, 2012 6:30 AM - 6:45 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: The Lookout Point Eaglet is progressing nicely with primary feathers emerging and nearly ready to leave the nest. No adults present and eaglet walking around the nest finally sitting in the scope. Bill is transitioning becoming stronger and more versatile. The nest is in excellent condition now after several years of beautiful architectural design of these adult birds. The chick appears healthy and content.
7 species
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1 Immature is approaching first flight during the next two weeks
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 5
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 1
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 1
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 1
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2
Hadley Point MDI , Hancock, US-ME
Jul 9, 2012 7:00 AM - 7:25 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.3 mile(s)
Comments: S. Soucy Family from Mass. Blue sky and Northwest wind Very Quiet On the Water No sign of Scoters or the RTLO we saw 2 days ago. Most of the activity today was along the coastal edge forests.
10 species
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 28
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 1
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 45
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1 great looks in the scope detail of the eye and head shape discussed and compared to
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 6
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 1
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 2 Feeding of this recently fledged bird was observed several time
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2
Alley Island overlook, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 9, 2012 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: S. Soucy Family from Mass. Two Osprey came close for good observations of attempted but aborted dives and discussion about flight pattern for Pandion. heliaetus. There is very little bird life on the Western Bay side mimicking the similar find on Hadley Point. Incredible views of the Glacial landscape of Blue Hill Bay and the Bald Eagle nest on Black Island. Unless I hear otherwise, it appears that these Black Island Eagles also failed this season after many years of high productivity.
7 species
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 2
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 3
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 1
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3
Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 1
Clark Cove 2012, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 9, 2012 8:10 AM - 8:35 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: The Soucy Family from Mass. Several birds heard and saw around the Cove so named Clark Cove for the work of the Clark Brick Company.
15 species
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 1
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 13
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 1 sitting and posing on the same dead tamarack as yesterday. In the scope
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 1
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 4
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 4
Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) 7
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 2
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) 1
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2
Three Pines Bird Sanctuary 2012, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 9, 2012 8:40 AM - 9:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: Three Pines Bird Sanctuary (TPBS) contains the headwaters of an artisan well flowing from the shatter zone bedrock. Here the Penobscot Indians and early Americans knew of the sweet waters from this location and the lush 8000 year old White Cedar Bog system that are the core of TPBS. PORCUPINE was found today sleeping in the largest of Three Pines, a 250 year old pasture Pine of the late 1800's. Discussions about foraging behavior and the use of Larch and other tree species around TPBS .
8 species
Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 1
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 4
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 5
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 2
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 1
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2
Babson Creek MCHT , Hancock, US-ME
Jul 9, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
Comments: The Soucy Family from Mass. A 3rd to 4th year Bald Eagle flew from a tall pine on the southern side of the tidal creek after an Osprey flew overhead. Great looks at the transitioning plumage.
9 species
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 15 continuing and looking good to eat.
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 1
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 3
Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis) 1 continuing in the southern forest.
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 2
Nelson's Sparrow (Ammodramus nelsoni) 1 Finally got Nelson's here and I have a good idea where they are nesting. A similar scenario as last season. Male was displaying and clearly calling from the grasses near the trail to the marsh. Approach with caution.
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1
Rockefeller Farm 2012 , Hancock, US-ME
Jul 9, 2012 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Soucy Family from Mass. Bobolink are once again quiet at this late morning stop. Savannah Sparrow was the target species for this stop to connect Savannah with her name sake bird.
10 species
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 3
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 3
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 1
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) 1 calling from the bird box near the bolder
Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 1 continuing. This male as a slow trill compared to other males heard recently.
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2
Eagle Lake Overlook Cadillac Mountain, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 9, 2012 10:30 AM
Protocol: Incidental
Comments: One Scarlet Tanager male seen in the trees
1 species
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) 1 seen while driving down Cadillac Mountain
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