Friday 31 August 2012

Re: [Maine-birds] Bird feathers from China -OT?

Thank you all for your interesting answers. I guess it's made from Chinese domestic bird feathers, including dyed ones.
I hope those folks quoted below don't mind that I did; just a few of the informative ones. How about collecting feathers from caged birds... must be OK too. Thanks for taking my question seriously. I've learned a lot.
Barbara
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While it is indeed illegal to possess, sell, etc. the feathers of  >> migratory birds, those of game birds are not illegal to own, make  >> ornaments with, etc. Quails are game birds, as are pheasants--the  >> feathers of which make a lot of fly-fishing flies. Most things for  >> sale with feathers out there are using those of game birds or domestic  >> fowl. So I'm sure your decoration is perfectly legal.  >>  >> Kristen
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Barbara - 
Re: the decoration and feathers, you might contact our federal law enforcement officer for here on the refuge. Not sure he'd know the specifics of that case but acn certainly give you the "skinny" on who can do what. He's a great guy and has responded to other concerns before such as imported "crocodile shoes"!

Federal L.E. Officer Mark Kerr
RCNWR #  207-646-9226
His Cell # 207-337-0941 

Hope this helps,
Steve Norris 
at Timber Point
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Biddeford, ME
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-----Original Message-----
From: Smith, Michael <Michael.Smith@maine.gov>
To: 'Barbara' <herpartb@aol.com>
Sent: Fri, Aug 31, 2012 11:33 am
Subject: RE: [Maine-birds] Bird feathers from China -OT?

There may be exceptions but the CITES treaty governs what can and cannot be imported or exported.  http://www.cites.org/
 
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has a law enforcement branch who cover such things, if you have a concern you could contact them.  They even have trained dogs that can sniff out smuggled parrots, or bear gall bladder, or rhino horn, etc.
 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Smith, Michael <Michael.Smith@maine.gov>
To: 'Barbara' <herpartb@aol.com>
Sent: Fri, Aug 31, 2012 10:58 am
Subject: RE: [Maine-birds] Bird feathers from China -OT?
You can't import *wild* bird feathers.  Domestic bird feathers – peacock, quail, pheasant, are fine.  Also widely used are white domestic bird feathers (turkey, chicken, duck) which are dyed.
 
Also exempt are some antiques which would have been made with wild bird feathers, such as the occasional mounted owl you might see in an antique store or the old ivory bracelet you might find.
 
 
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From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Barbara
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Bird feathers from China -OT?
 
Another dumb question.
 
I recently saw a quail decoration with feathers in a gift shop in Kennebunk. It is made in China.
It would be illegal in the US, as the feathers look real and varied, wouldn't it?
What is the story behind using real bird feathers in China and how do they get them. They could be dyed, but what birds?
Online it says something about synthetic feathers.
I actually bought one for my sister's birthday, since she collects "quails", our maiden name being "Partridge".
I'm thinking of taking it back; just don't like the idea.
 
Thanks for any help... off line probably.
Barbara
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[Maine-birds] Pacific Loon in Cape Elizabeth

I went out for a full moon kayak with friends last night.  We launched from Kettle Cove as the sun was setting and about half way to Richmond Island came very close to an adult non-breeding Pacific Loon. 
Bob Dawson
Cape Elizabeth
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[Maine-birds] bird call id question

We heard some very unusual sounds in the afternoon~I thought at first I was hearing a neighbor's cell phone or something, but after careful listening, we are quite sure it was a bird, we just don't know what bird.

The first sound was similar to someone playing some high notes on a marimba close together and rapidly, then there was a single loud croak, and more marimba like noises but with more of a pitch variance.  We did hear a Raven soon after that, and wondered if they can make these noises?  I know some of their sounds are termed as "knocking" but this was much more musical than any of the recordings we've heard and not what we would call "knocking" though it was, obviously percussive.  Unfortunately, the bird was in the woods behind our neighbors' house and we couldn't go exploring too much to track it down.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Lois Hasbrouck
Gorham

p.s. We also had a first for our yard today (in the 11 years we've lived here anyway)~a common nighthawk.
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Re: [Maine-birds] Sandy Point/CMP resolution nearing

Hello All,

I would like to add my encouragement to Derek's request for watering.  That is critical for newly planted trees (you can tell by all the publicly planted trees and shrubs that are expired or in bad shape).

Trees are putting out roots even into late fall and of course are suffering from the damage of planting no matter how well done.  For even a small tree or shrub five gallons a week is probably minimal.  Virtually impossible to overwater in that location which is so well drained.  Anything will greatly add to the trees survival and help them get off to a good start next year.

Unfortunately I am heading out of state and will not be able to join the bucket brigade.

And thanks Derek for being such a good advocate.

Dan Nickerson
Freeport
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On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 5:23 PM, Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi all,
I am getting close to finalizing the agreement with Central Maine Power to mitigate the damage to the habitat for reorienting migrants at Sandy Point, Cousin's Island, Yarmouth caused by over-cutting in the powerline corridor this past spring, despite an agreement to minimize cutting here.  I thought I would have an "official statement" to share by now, but we are still working on some details. 
 
However, the biggest step towards an acceptable resolution occurred on Thursday, when two new trees were planted at the terminus of the point to replace the "Magic Birch" that was "mistakenly" cut down.  One birch and one Red Oak have been installed:
 
This is good news for birds and birders at the point, but I now have a favor to ask.  Can you help me keep these well-watered for the next few weeks?  There are "water bags" at the base of each of the two trees that can easily be filled with buckets or a watering pail.  A couple of local residents and I are keeping an eye on things, but if a few other people can add some water now and again - such as when you visit Sandy Point for birding - that would be most helpful.
 
Thanks to everyone who called CMP, the Town of Yarmouth, etc. Without those calls, I doubt the mitigation efforts would have been possible.  And thank you in advance for helping these trees to survive and thrive.
 
-Derek
 
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[Maine-birds] Long-Billed Dowitcher@ Eastern Rd

Watched an apparent Long-Billed Dowitcher this afternoon in the pannes off the Eastern Rd trail at the Scarborough Marsh. The bird was feeding in close association with two SBDO's which gave me great views comparing birds. The presumed LBDO was visibly larger with bulging "shoulder blades", a big round belly, quite noticably longer legs and bill. Although I had pretty good views through the scope, I couldn't make out plumage differences confidently and never got a look at the underwing(s). Had a good look at the bird preening on solid land for a few minutes and the legs seemed obviously long.
 
Bird haahd,
Noah
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[Maine-birds] Fryeburg Today 8/30

Today on Harbor road there were 4 Baird's Sandpipers and 3 Semi-palmated Plovers. On McNiel road the Sandhill Crane was posing for pictures.
 
Bob Crowley
Chatham, NH
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[Maine-birds] very birdy

My bike ride was delayed this afternoon when I noticed all the bird activity in my yard. At least six bluebirds, mostly juveniles, some hawking bugs in the air--a new bluebird behavior for me.

They were accompanied by at least seven phoebes, lots of chipping sparrows, song sparrows, savannah sparrows, a bobolink (they hayed today, so not much cover left around here), hummingbirds, goldfinches. At one point half the bluebirds, all the phoebes, the goldfinches, and a juvenile yb sapsucker were all perched together in a mostly leafless ash tree. Crazy.

Julia
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[Maine-birds] Sandy Point/CMP resolution nearing

Hi all,
I am getting close to finalizing the agreement with Central Maine Power to mitigate the damage to the habitat for reorienting migrants at Sandy Point, Cousin's Island, Yarmouth caused by over-cutting in the powerline corridor this past spring, despite an agreement to minimize cutting here.  I thought I would have an "official statement" to share by now, but we are still working on some details. 
 
However, the biggest step towards an acceptable resolution occurred on Thursday, when two new trees were planted at the terminus of the point to replace the "Magic Birch" that was "mistakenly" cut down.  One birch and one Red Oak have been installed:
 
This is good news for birds and birders at the point, but I now have a favor to ask.  Can you help me keep these well-watered for the next few weeks?  There are "water bags" at the base of each of the two trees that can easily be filled with buckets or a watering pail.  A couple of local residents and I are keeping an eye on things, but if a few other people can add some water now and again - such as when you visit Sandy Point for birding - that would be most helpful.
 
Thanks to everyone who called CMP, the Town of Yarmouth, etc. Without those calls, I doubt the mitigation efforts would have been possible.  And thank you in advance for helping these trees to survive and thrive.
 
-Derek
 
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[Maine-birds] Warblers in Harmony

Currently have a small flock of juvenal YR Warblers actively hawking along the tree line. Also just spotted a couple of BTG Warblers and a ? Flycatcher. The flycatcher has a very distinct eye-ring, slender profile, and yellow/olive coloration below. Sorry, I have about as much confidence with flycatchers as I have with peeps and some sparrows. Yesterday a.m. a C Yellowthroat was working her way through the squash plants in our garden. Other current yard birds are the ever-present goldfinches and BC Chickadees, RB Nuthatches, a couple of WB Nuthatches, an immature YB Sapsucker, and a couple of B&W warblers.

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[Maine-birds] Chuck found a Chukar

Was in Brunswick for a meeting this AM and spotted two Chukars.

Have a great labor day weekend!

Sent from my iPhone... So please forgive typographical errors, message brevity and any strange word choices my phone decides were better than what I actually typed.

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[Maine-birds] Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Hills Beach

 
 
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER at Hills Beach, near the base of the jetty on the south side of the river mouth, associating with about 10 Semipalmated Plovers. Still present at 4:07 when I left, at low tide.
 
Also present were 2 MERLIN harrassing a few of the thousands of TREE SWALLOWS.
 
 
Good Birding
 
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[Maine-birds] Re: (Maine Birds) Mount Desert Island Birds: Sand Beach to Otter Cove

Mount Desert Island Birds:  Sand Beach to Otter Cove

Sand Beach to Otter Cove 2012 , Hancock, US-ME
Aug 31, 2012 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
5.0 mile(s)
Comments: Maasdam cruise ship walks starting behind Sand Beach, over the beach to Otter Point. Today was overcast and windy but we still managed to pull a few birds out of the woods. Not many Warblers but great looks in the scope at a male Pileated Woodpecker.  Afternoon trip featured Francisco (8)  from Portugal a phishing birds and being amazed by Common Loons.  The Bar Harbor Cruise ship season is upon us for the next two months!!  Brushing up on my foreign languages.   
26 species

American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) 7 located in the upper marsh behind Sand Beach
Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) 25
Common Loon (Gavia immer) 2
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) 15 off shore
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 65
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1 4th year
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 165
Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 40
Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) 18
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 1 Bar Harbor
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 mixed in a large guild behind Sand Beach
Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) 1  In the scope for the  AM trip
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) 1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 2
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 9
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 10
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 17
Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) 12
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 2
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 2
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 1
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 1
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1

Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) 4
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2

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[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights and Shorebird High Counts This Week, 8/25-8/31.

Hi all,
A few additional observations of note from me in the past seven days included:
-1 BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, 1 Cape May Warbler, 2 Philadelphia Vireos, and 1 Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Old Town House Park, North Yarmouth, 8/25 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk Group).
- 1 Cape May Warbler, Biddeford Pool neighborhood, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
- 3 Red-necked Grebes and 1 White-winged Scoter, Biddeford Pool Beach, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
- 1 Northern Shoveler, Eastern Road Trail, Scarborough Marsh, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
 
And my shorebird high counts this week:
 
Black-bellied Plover: 59 adults, Wharton Point, Brunswick, 8/31.
Semipalmated Plover: 250+ (less than 5% juvenile), Popham Beach State Park, 8/28.
Piping Plover: 3 juveniles, Popham Beach State Park, 8/28.
Killdeer: 11, Pleasant Hill Road, Freeport, 8/31.
Greater Yellowlegs: 51, Eastern Road Trail, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
Lesser Yellowlegs: 42, Eastern Road Trail, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
Solitary Sandpiper: 1 juvenile, Eastern Road Trail, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
"WESTERN" WILLET: 1 juvenile, Popham Beach State Park, 8/28.
Spotted Sandpiper: 2 juveniles, Ocean Avenue, Biddeford Pool, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
Ruddy Turnstone: 2 juveniles, Wharton Point, Brunswick, 8/31.
Sanderling: 102, Biddeford Pool Beach, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
Semipalmated Sandpiper: 950+ (about 50% juvenile), Popham Beach State Park, 8/28.
Least Sandpiper: 100+, Eastern Road Trail, 8/30, with Steve Howell.
White-rumped Sandpiper: 5 adults, Popham Beach State Park, 8/28.
Pectoral Sandpiper: 1, Popham Beach State Park, 8/28.
STILT SANDPIPER: 1 juvenile, Eastern Road Trail, 8/30 (with Steve Howell).
Short-billed Dowitcher: 9, Popham Beach State Park, 8/28.

-Derek
 
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[Maine-birds] Stratton Island Banding

Slow-but Chat #8 yesterday and a Yellow-throated Vireo today. Slow, but sweet.

Stella
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Re: [Maine-birds] non-bird butterfly note

Thanks Jeff for this post, helping to ID the Long-tail I found in my veggie garden this afternoon. I captured a few shots. See one here on Flickr. Terry on North Haven http://www.flickr.com/photos/native_islander/7901873454/in/photostream/
 
 
From: Jeff Wells
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:31 AM
Subject: [Maine-birds] non-bird butterfly note
 

Sorry to post this here but I know a bunch of folks on this list are also interested in insects. I found a skipper in our flower garden in Gardiner a few days ago with striking blue in the wings so I photographed it and I am told it is the second record for Maine of Long-tailed Skipper. I put one of the photos up on my Facebook page.

 

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[Maine-birds] Bird feathers from China -OT?

Another dumb question.

I recently saw a quail decoration with feathers in a gift shop in Kennebunk. It is made in China.
It would be illegal in the US, as the feathers look real and varied, wouldn't it?
What is the story behind using real bird feathers in China and how do they get them. They could be dyed, but what birds?
Online it says something about synthetic feathers.
I actually bought one for my sister's birthday, since she collects "quails", our maiden name being "Partridge".
I'm thinking of taking it back; just don't like the idea.

Thanks for any help... off line probably.
Barbara
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[Maine-birds] RE:(Maine Birds) Mount Desert Island Birds August 30 2012

Mount Desert Island Birds:  August 30 2012

The Bar Bar Harbor , Hancock, US-ME
Aug 30, 2012 7:10 AM - 7:30 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Matt MCCaskey from PA. A short stop before picking up the rest of the birding party. Bonaparte's Gull
12 species

Common Loon (Gavia immer) 1
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) 2
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) 9
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 25
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 1
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 3
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 Along Bridge street
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 2
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 15
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3
 

Cable-crossing Road 2012, Hancock, US-ME
Aug 30, 2012 9:50 AM - 10:52 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments: Matt Mccaskey, Sarah and Dave Evert and friend John, Donna and Michael Berry where my guests this morning on a slightly windy and cooler day.
9 species

Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) 5
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 29
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 7
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 1
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) 1 first time I have had REVI here foraging on berries low in the shrubs near the coastal edge
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 3
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1
Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 1
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2

Seawall Cove 2012 , Hancock, US-ME
Aug 30, 2012 10:55 AM - 11:22 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Matt M, Sarah and Dave Evert and friend John, Michael and Donna Berry. White-rumped Sandpiper
10 species

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) 15 continuing
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) 3
White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) 1
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) 15
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 49
Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 15
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 5
Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2

Pretty Marsh, Hancock, US-ME
Aug 30, 2012 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Howard Kesselman and friend Eyal from MA found a new pretty marsh bird, Lesser Yellowlegs
7 species

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 5
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 7
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 1
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 1
Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 4
Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) 1
Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) 1

 

Mount Desert Island Bird :  Species Totals

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Report Details

Date range:

Aug 30, 2012 - Sep 5, 2012

Total # of Species:

31

Total # of Checklists:

4

Location(s):   Cable-crossing Road 2012; Seawall Cove 2012 ; The Bar Bar Harbor ; Valley Cove Trail

 

Summary

 

Aug 30

Number of Species

31

Number of Individuals

324

Number of Checklists

4

 

Total Number of Birds   (sample size)

Species Name

Aug 30

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana)

15
(1)

Common Loon (Gavia immer)

1
(1)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

2
(1)

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)

1
(1)

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)

3
(1)

White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis)

1
(1)

Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia)

2
(1)

Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)

31
(4)

Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)

132
(4)

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus)

15
(1)

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo)

14
(4)

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle)

1
(1)

Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)

3
(1)

Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)

1
(1)

Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)

2
(2)

Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)

1
(1)

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

2
(1)

American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)

9
(3)

Common Raven (Corvus corax)

3
(1)

Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

15
(1)

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)

21
(1)

Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis)

1
(1)

Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa)

13
(1)

American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

1
(1)

Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis)

2
(1)

European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

15
(1)

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)

2
(2)

Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia)

1
(1)

Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

5
(2)

Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)

5
(1)

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)

4
(2)

Michael J. Good, MS
President Down East Nature Tours
Founder and Director Research and Development
14th Acadia Birding Festival, May 31-June 3, 2012
Co-founder Penobscot Watershed Eco Center
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