Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking: June 2014

Monday, 30 June 2014

RE: [Maine-birds] Newfoundland (ref to Maine) quiz

All ears...and eyes, Mike! G

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Subject: [Maine-birds] Newfoundland (ref to Maine) quiz

Just back from 2 weeks birding Newfoundland.

I'm very confident that I photographed the Easternmost Nesting Bird in NORTH
AMERICA. What was it?
(Photo will be provided when all answers are exhausted. Then the yelling and
quibbling may commence.)

Maine content: this species also nests in Maine.

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[Maine-birds] Green heron at hospital in Augusta at noon

I scared a green heron at one of the ponds around the new hospital in Augusta today; he scared me just as much; his alarm call was very loud.

Laurie

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[Maine-birds] South Porrland water front birds

Nice evening to enjoy supper at Bug Light this evening.

I was surprised to see a Common Loon - full breeding plumage - like one would expect to find inland on a lake somewhere .

When checking out the SP Ospreys at the SMCC (Southern Maine Community College) nest, one of the birds brought a fish in - I had been told there were three young, but I was only able to detect two when the feeding began. They raised three here several years ago. Once they get bigger it will be easier to see how many there are. If you are not aware of the bird cams you should take a look in on at the Osprey nest on Hog Island - three young in that nest. http://explore.org/live-cams/player/live-osprey-cam Plus the Puffin burrow one. The chick has hatched.

Nothing else interesting bird wise in the harbor this evening, but besides the usual island ferry traffic and sail boats, the Pearl Mist, a medium sized cruise boat, departed the harbor while we were there. Those passengers had a great day to visit the Portland area.

Enjoy our summer weather.

Marie J

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl in Kennebunkport

Unbelievable but there was a Snowy Owl today in Kennebunkport. It was found on a chimney of a house just past St. Anne’s Church on Ocean Ave. It appears to have a damaged left eye and that may explain why it is still around.

Ken Janes

Kennebunk Beach

[Maine-birds] Newfoundland (ref to Maine) quiz

Just back from 2 weeks birding Newfoundland.

I'm very confident that I photographed the Easternmost Nesting Bird in NORTH AMERICA. What was it?
(Photo will be provided when all answers are exhausted. Then the yelling and quibbling may commence.)

Maine content: this species also nests in Maine.

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[Maine-birds] New Sweden: Magnolia warbler

We had a little bird fly at a kitchen window early this afternoon, then quickly back and forth between a clematis vine and honeysuckle bush. My husband managed to get only two photos, but it was enough to ID a Magnolia warbler.

[Maine-birds] Re: Bob White in Harmony

I've learned that there is a game bird enterprise of sorts about 8 miles from us. Mystery solved!

Maggie Strickland

Harmony ME

Sunday, 29 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Re: Horned Grebe

That is an awesome sighting. I have seen breeding plumage Horned Grebes in Georgia in the springtime before their northward migration. I think that the breeding plumage Horned Grebe, with it's bright yellow head marking, is more attractive than the breeding plumage Earned Grebe which I was fortunate enough to see a few years ago on a field trip to the Sanford Water Treatment Plant with the great folks of Mid-coast Audubon.

John Cole

Columbus, GA

On Sunday, June 29, 2014 5:18:01 PM UTC-4, Julie Krasne wrote:

Just saw a Horned Grebe in breeding plumage while fishing off the Camp Ellis jetty. I've only seen them in winter until today.

Julie Krasne

[Maine-birds] Beech Hill O

[Maine-birds] Baxter boreal birding

The Penobscot Valley Chapter of Maine Audubon enjoyed a day trip into Baxter State Park today. We managed the Boreal Big Four: Spruce Grouse, Boreal Chickadee, Gray Jay, and Black-backed Woodpecker, but missed the Big Five when time and temperature prevented us from seeking out an American Three-toed Woodpecker. Maybe next time.

Bob Duchesne

[Maine-birds] Stratton Island

We had a great first trip to Stratton Island. There are 99 pair of Least Tern, 109 pair of Roseate Terns ( the second highest ever!), 8 Arctic Tern pairs (we had some good looks at these) and 1308 pair of Common Tern. Some other highlights were: 3 American Oystercatchers which we were told have at least one check. A Sora was walking very near us at the pond. We had at least 11 Black Guillemots. We had some early or late migrants 1 Least Sandpiper and 1 Short-billed Dowitcher.

For the complete list go to http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S18946716

Linda

Linda Woodard, Director

Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

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Work: 207-781-2330 ext 213

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Linda Woodard, Director

Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

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lwoodard@maineaudubon.org

[Maine-birds] Bob White in Harmony

Walking right out in plain sight along the tree line between me and the fence. Yellowish eyebrow and throat, rufous and black body. When I first caught a glimpse of it, I thought grouse, but when it came completely out of the brush I realized it was much too small. Am I crazy? Could it have been something else?

Maggie Strickland

Harmony ME

[Maine-birds] Horned Grebe

Just saw a Horned Grebe in breeding plumage while fishing off the Camp Ellis jetty. I've only seen them in winter until today.

Julie Krasne

[Maine-birds] Unity area sightings; Philly V, crane

The Philadelphia Vireo continues along Kanokolus Rd at Unity Pond. On Friday I found it just before you get to the RR track crossing. It was singing and very active. It may even have been carrying food at one point but I could not be certain. I could not locate a second bird. Be aware that there are many Warbling and Red-eyes at this site also if you go to look. It has been here since at least 6/16. I was also totally psyched to see two nighthawks hawking insects over the marsh just before sunrise. This is the second time in a week I have seen nighthawk here so they may be nesting nearby.

At nearby Carlton Pond in Troy on Saturday there was a Sandhill Crane that seemed territorial. They may be nesting far back in the marsh. It was calling just before sunrise and then made a loop around the marsh bugling loudly the whole time. There are also at least 13 Black Terns at this site along with many other cool birds.

Good birding,

tom

[Maine-birds] Kettle bog, Hidden valley nature center, Jefferson

Sunday morning had olive-sided and yellow-bellied flycatchers, yellow-billed cuckoo, numerous singing Canada warblers, N waterthrush among the 13sp of warblers

[Maine-birds] A Perfectly Ripe Bird

We hear Scarlet Tanagers almost daily around the pond, but they stick to the treetops. Once in awhile they present good looks. This one is just about at the peak of ripeness.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/64147480@N02/14534071265/

Rob Speirs Cumberland

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

TUFTED PUFFIN seen ashore on MSI early this morning.
One of our interns viewed the Puffin for an hour or more (Photographed) loafing on the outer rocks on the South end of the island.
This makes a total of three sightings and the first ashore.
It's not known when the bird arrived but it was seen to leave of its own volition.

Re: [Maine-birds] Field Sparrow

I am headed to Beech Hill Preserve today. Any other birds of note that may be found there? Upland Sandpipers maybe? This will be my first time there. Thanks.

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Re: [Maine-birds] Field Sparrow

Is that Beech Hill Preserve?

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Saturday, 28 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Eastern Bluebird

We were able to get a photo of an Eastern Bluebird on one of our bird houses this evening. Don't know if it will actually nest here. We will have to keep an eye out for it.

Linda Ross

New Sweden

[Maine-birds] Re: Seal Island NWR Red-billed Tropicbird report June 27

We got the Red-billed Tropibird today Saturday June 28 with John Drury. Bird did quite a show starting at about 4:15 PM. Perfect weather too! Good luck to those who are going over the next three days!

Gilbert Bouchard
Saint John

Le 2014-06-27 à 21:22, Gilbert Bouchard <vermilyong@gmail.com> a écrit :

> Dan Rottino from Connecticut emailed me tonight to confirm they had awsome looks at the Red-billed Tropicbird today June 27 with John Drury. They had to wait a bit, then the bird showed up and stayed for more than an hour. Our boat is now full for tomorrow pm.
>
> Have all a great summer weekend!
>
> Gilbert Bouchard
> Saint John, NB. Canada

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[Maine-birds] Robin and small sanke

Dave,

I once watched a robin attack a small garter snake on a lawn. Just as an earthworm, the robin shook the snake, then let it go, then grabbed it behind the head and shook it again. When the snake was suficiently quieted, the robin swallowed it whole, head first, again just as it would with a large earthworm.

"Dave Tucker" <dhtucker@comcast.net> Jun 28 03:10PM -0400

Was witness to a robin having a brief encounter with a small snake, probably
a garter snake, in my yard. I first noticed the robin pulling on what
appeared as a night-crawler kind of worm, based on its size. Then the snake
struck, as I assume the bird had it by the tail at first. The robin sort of
hopped back, but then with renewed fortitude went at the creature about
amidships. The snake struck again, putting the robin off. At this point a
catbird joined in as audience, or perhaps referee. Next the robin grabbed
hold of the snake and flew into the bushes. The catbird sulked and
followed.

Had never considered that a robin would take a snake. And would they
swallow them whole?

Dave Tucker, Kittery Pt

The ultimate reversal of the predator/prey relationship :).

bab

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[Maine-birds] robin v snake

Was witness to a robin having a brief encounter with a small snake, probably a garter snake, in my yard. I first noticed the robin pulling on what appeared as a night-crawler kind of worm, based on its size. Then the snake struck, as I assume the bird had it by the tail at first. The robin sort of hopped back, but then with renewed fortitude went at the creature about amidships. The snake struck again, putting the robin off. At this point a catbird joined in as audience, or perhaps referee. Next the robin grabbed hold of the snake and flew into the bushes. The catbird sulked and followed.

Had never considered that a robin would take a snake. And would they swallow them whole?

Dave Tucker, Kittery Pt

[Maine-birds] Conversation

This duckling posed for a really close picture only because someone is feeding them and they've lost some of their edge.

http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h3b8be791#h3b8be791

At some point, I wonder if I should call it a wildlife photo?

Cheers,

Dave

Friday, 27 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Re: Seal Island NWR Red-billed Tropicbird report June 27

Last minute change. There is still two spots available for tomorrow pm. Please email me before 7 AM Saturday morning if you wish to join us. We will take to 1 PM ferry to Vinalhaven. You will need to find accommodation on the Island.

Gilbert Bouchard
Saint John, NB. Canada

Gilbert
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From: Gilbert Bouchard <vermilyong@gmail.com>

Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:22:07 -0300

To: <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>

Subject: Seal Island NWR Red-billed Tropicbird report June 27

Dan Rottino from Connecticut emailed me tonight to confirm they had awsome looks at the Red-billed Tropicbird today June 27 with John Drury. They had to wait a bit, then the bird showed up and stayed for more than an hour. Our boat is now full for tomorrow pm.

Have all a great summer weekend!

Gilbert Bouchard

Saint John, NB. Canada

[Maine-birds] Seal Island NWR Red-billed Tropicbird report June 27

Have all a great summer weekend!

Gilbert Bouchard

Saint John, NB. Canada

[Maine-birds] Monarchs

Sarah is quite right about loss of wintering habitat for monarch butterflies. The very small area occupied by monarchs in the winter is quite scary now that illegal logging has reduced that habitat. However, a recent study in the Journal of Animal Ecology stresses that farming in the corn belt with GMO corn combined with the use of Roundup to kill weeds is currently the main problem facing monarchs. See here: http://arstechnica.com/science/2014/06/decline-of-monarch-butterflies-linked-to-modern-agriculture/ . The combination of these two factors does not bode well for the return of the monarch to the northeast in large numbers anytime soon. Hope a few make it here at least.

Thanks, Sarah

Sarah Caputo <catbird338@hotmail.com> Jun 27 01:21AM

I think lost among the debate on farming practices is the progressive loss of hedgerows in modern farming practices - newer farm equipment plows/chops every field edge these days, both by accident and intentionally. Same thing has happened to hayfields up here and bobolinks and other field birds. Too bad, even a few acres of field edge might help significantly. There are even subsidies available for those postponing mowing to offer a financial incentive for conservation.
I suspect the monarch population might most be related to steady destruction of their fragile winter habitat - a an entire continent's population wintering in a few mountain zones is perilous. 2 years ago I had hundreds of monarchs in my yard, nurtured on a small milkweed patch next to the barn. Last year I had about a dozen. I am hoping population will be better this year.

Bruce Bartrug
Nobleboro, Maine, USA
bbartrug@gmail.com
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[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week, 6/21-6/27

Hi all,

Just a few additional sightings of note from me over the past seven days.

- 11+ Philadelphia Vireos, Grafton Notch State Park, 6/23 (with a client).

- 15 Purple Martins, 10+ Black Terns, etc., Lake Messalonskee, 6/23 (with a client).

- 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and 3+ Yellow-throated Vireos, Morgan Meadow WMA, Raymond, 6/23 (with a client).

- 1 Evening Grosbeak (FOY), our yard in Pownal, 6/24.

And my "documentation shots," for what they are worth, of the Caspian Terns are here:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=859076407455648&set=a.764276326935657.1073741835.198877036808925&type=3&theater

and

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=859076364122319&set=a.764276326935657.1073741835.198877036808925&type=3&theater

-Derek

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Re: [Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

This was in yesterday's Bangor Daily News, relevant to the discussion of loss of populations, although it concerns bees:

http://bangordailynews.com/slideshow/study-finds-bee-killing-pesticides-in-51-percent-of-bee-friendly-plants-in-garden-centers-throughout-u-s-and-canada-2/

On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 9:21 PM, Sarah Caputo <catbird338@hotmail.com> wrote:

I think lost among the debate on farming practices is the progressive loss of hedgerows in modern farming practices - newer farm equipment plows/chops every field edge these days, both by accident and intentionally. Same thing has happened to hayfields up here and bobolinks and other field birds. Too bad, even a few acres of field edge might help significantly. There are even subsidies available for those postponing mowing to offer a financial incentive for conservation.
I suspect the monarch population might most be related to steady destruction of their fragile winter habitat - a an entire continent's population wintering in a few mountain zones is perilous. 2 years ago I had hundreds of monarchs in my yard, nurtured on a small milkweed patch next to the barn. Last year I had about a dozen. I am hoping population will be better this year.
Sarah

From: bbartrug@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:26:55 -0400
Subject: [Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds
To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com

Here's the article Norm Famous was referring to yesterday concerning the remarkable reduction in numbers of a west coast blackbird: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/2014/06/23/bye-bye-tricolored-blackbird/. Dying off because of grain grown to feed dairy cattle in California's central valley. We're such a lovable species; seen any monarch butterflies in recent years? You won't because grain farmers in the plains states are using GMO corn that doesn't die when sprayed with Roundup. But the milkweed does, and so the monarch's never make it this far north anymore. We're such a lovable species. (I said that.)

bab

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Thursday, 26 June 2014

Re: Monarchs-----great website---[Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

Monarchs-----great website---[

plant those milkweeds peeps!

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/News.html

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From: Bruce Bartrug <bbartrug@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thu, Jun 26, 2014 7:27 pm
Subject: [Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

Here's the article Norm Famous was referring to yesterday concerning the remarkable reduction in numbers of a west coast blackbird: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/2014/06/23/bye-bye-tricolored-blackbird/. Dying off because of grain grown to feed dairy cattle in California's central valley. We're such a lovable species; seen any monarch butterflies in recent years? You won't because grain farmers in the plains states are using GMO corn that doesn't die when sprayed with Roundup. But the milkweed does, and so the monarch's never make it this far north anymore. We're such a lovable species. (I said that.)

bab

RE: [Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

I think lost among the debate on farming practices is the progressive loss of hedgerows in modern farming practices - newer farm equipment plows/chops every field edge these days, both by accident and intentionally. Same thing has happened to hayfields up here and bobolinks and other field birds. Too bad, even a few acres of field edge might help significantly. There are even subsidies available for those postponing mowing to offer a financial incentive for conservation.
I suspect the monarch population might most be related to steady destruction of their fragile winter habitat - a an entire continent's population wintering in a few mountain zones is perilous. 2 years ago I had hundreds of monarchs in my yard, nurtured on a small milkweed patch next to the barn. Last year I had about a dozen. I am hoping population will be better this year.
Sarah

From: bbartrug@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:26:55 -0400
Subject: [Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds
To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com

bab

[Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

bab

[Maine-birds] Caspian Tern

Day 4 of a 5-day tour was a whopper today, despite the heavy rain. Seth
Benz and I are now at Schoodic Education and Research Center, and we took
the group up the coast a bit today. Rain stopped by late morning and we
were treated to an awesome show by the Upland Sandpipers on the Columbia
blueberry barrens. Multiple birds were flying around, calling. One fella
flew high in the air and stayed up there for 20 minutes, calling
constantly. Others landed near us, calling. One set of parents were being
followed around by a couple of chicks next to the road. Cool.

But the highlight was a Caspian Tern at Addison Marsh. It was in the
pannes visible from the boat ramp. We watched for about 15 minutes before
it was flushed by an eagle and headed down river.

Bob Duchesne
www.mainebirdingtrail.com

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[Maine-birds] Easton, Maine: Spotted sandpiper

At Lake Josephine, a lifer for us. We may have seen one before, but never IDd one. The female had at least two chicks (one shown in picture).

On the other side of the lake, my granddaughter spotted a female moose with two calves.

Also:

Ring-necked ducks

Mallards

Common loon (2)

Canada geese (with goslings)

Double-crested cormorants

Common mergansers

Wednesday, 25 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Precipitous decline of Tri-colored blackbirds

Hi folks,

Although restricted to the west coast as a nester, Tri-colored blackbirds have been undergoing a well documented population crash. I ran into this summary titled: Bye-Bye Tricolored Blackbird as Population Crashes 44 Percent in 3 Years, today in Scientific American on-line blogs and thought it would be of interest to the readership since we are starting to monitor Rusty blackbird occurrences this year.

Enjoy!

Good birding,

Norm

Norman Famous, Wetlands and Wildlife Ecologist

513 Eight Rod Road

Augusta, ME 04330

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[Maine-birds] Islesboro

Working out on Islesboro today. First time out there. I followed the road from the ferry and on the left I noticed a farm. Just after the farm I was fairly sure I heard a Winter Wren. Does anyone know this area? Or familiar with a Winter Wren on Islesboro.

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[Maine-birds] Parula observation and question

This weekend I was on Rangeley Lake where I was lucky to find a parula warbler nest hanging in a spruce tree. Over several days I watched 3 different adults tend this nest, 2 females and a male. One of the females looked immature-ish. Can anyone explain this to me?

Thanks,

Sherry

[Maine-birds] Update on the Invitation for Seal Island Red-billed Tropicbird outing June 28

The Red-billed Tropicbird was reported as recently as June 20 by John Drury. We still have 2 seats available for June 28 if you wish to join us.

Gilbert Bouchard

Saint John, NB, Canada

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Hi all,

I booked an outing to go see the Seal Island NWR RED-BILLED TROPICBIRD from Vinalhaven, Maine on Saturday June 28 at 2:30 PM. This means people who wish to join us can take the 1 PM Ferry from Rockland, ME to Vinalhaven. They also have to book accomodation for the night on the island. We are planning to go there on foot, from Rockland, Maine.

The boater John Drury can only take 6 passengers and we have 2 spaces still available. The cost for the boat ride is 60$ US per person and will have to be paid in cash on June 28. Please email me if you wish to join us.

If the weather is very bad we would go the next Saturday (July 5th) instead.

Gilbert Bouchard
Saint John West, New Brunswick, Canada

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Re: [Maine-birds] Id. help, please

immature robin

On 6/24/2014 2:19 PM, David Small wrote:

I'm stuck for a name on this bird. Photographed in the Bangor City Forest. Old Land fill area. Thank you for your help.

http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h23cfbeaf#h23cfbeaf

Cheers,

Dave

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[Maine-birds] Id. help, please

I'm stuck for a name on this bird. Photographed in the Bangor City Forest. Old Land fill area. Thank you for your help.

http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h23cfbeaf#h23cfbeaf

Cheers,

Dave

[Maine-birds] MAINE BIRDS

Sunday, AM - I went for a hurried walk before church, starting at the former Dexter Shoe Warehouse going south on the Recreational Trail to the Line Road and back in Dexter: The birds were mostly quiet

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Song Sparrow

American Goldfinch

other common birds

Heard:

Northern Flicker

Blue-headed Vireo

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Veery

Bobolink

My bird of the day was a Brown Thrasher who was preening on a dead snag.

As he fluffed his wings and parted the breast feathers, it was black underneath.

I had never seen this before!

Aloyse Larrabee, Dexter

[Maine-birds] Sabattus Pond Surf Scoter, and residents.

Hello All,

Found a Drake Surf Scoter at the south end beach of Sabattus Pond today (in Sabattus). It was resting and preening just off the far end of the beach and then joined some Mallards on the beach.

Paddled the north end and heard lots of Marsh Wrens with nests. A pair of Virginia Rails, two Willow Flycatchers and a singing Yellow-throated Vireo were also highlights.

Dan Nickerson

Freeport

[Maine-birds] bittern in Sidney

We appear to have a neighborhood bittern. I heard it earlier this spring in a wetland, then glimpsed an unusual brown something--not-a-hawk--disappearing into the hay across the street or flying over the treeline towards another wetland. I never had my binocs handy--until yesterday. I happened to be out in the yard with my glasses when it flew in and was able to i.d. it. Question: since when do bitterns feed in hay fields?

Today out on my bike I saw the bittern flying back from the wetland towards the hay field.

Also seen/heard from my bike:

a field sparrow has definitely moved in on Goodhue near the intersection with the Middle Road. I hear it daily.

broad winged hawk mobbed by jays. Flew across the road in front of me.
eastern wood pewee

alder flycatcher (second I've heard this spring--I haven't heard them here before).

brown creeper

9 warblers (out of 11 local breeders--can never seem to get the full slate): yellow, c. yellowthroat, redstart, bl. and white, bt green, n. parula, pine, ovenbird, ch. sided.

missed the meadowlarks today on the 8 Rod Road in Waterville, but have been seeing them regularly.

In our yard:

tree swallows are about to fledge

baby wb nuthatches are learning to dine at the feeder

blue birds are busy feeding young

Julia

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

As of 09:00, today, June 24th, there have been no more sightings of the TUFTED PUFFIN.

While Tufty has been taking centre stage this past week, the rest of the world has been chugging along. Here on the island it's no different.

A scattering of nonbreeding species have popped up for varying periods.
Included in that catagory are:
a GRAY CATBIRD that seems to be a migrant stop-over that never left;
a male COMMON YELLOWTHROAT who spends long periods singing very lustily;
an EASTERN KINGBIRD that's been profiting from an unusually number of white moths this past couple days;
one or more PEREGRINE FALCONS daily dining on Puffin and whatever else comes to talon;
a BLACK BILLED CUCKOO that had a fatal meeting with that falcon;
occasional, single BLACK GUILLEMOTS, including one that also had a meeting with Mr. Peregrine;
an OLIVE SIDED FLYCATCHER which was largely responsible for finding the T. Puffin;
one PHOEBE & one LEAST FLYCATCHER seen on the 18th;
a probable SKUA flyby on the 20th;
a couple GANNETS, briefly on the 17th, notable only because they have been especially scarce this season;
LAUGHING GULLS are daily now, 1-10 at a time. No nesting yet but it looks likely for one or two pairs;
a mystery duck slipped through ..... dabbler.... posssible female WOOD DUCK but suspected Black x Mallard cross.

The resident species are well advanced and, seemingly, doing fairly well.
The rocks hold a full chorous of peeping RAZORBILL & MURRE chicks and the burrows have their Puffins. We are very nearly at the peak hatch and food delivery and other child care activity is ramping up.

The SAVANNAH SPARROWS are busy with nestlings and a few youngsters are showing up. The population is looking better than it appeared early in the season but it still seems rather low.

SPOTTED SANDPIPERS are just beginning to act as if there may be chicks around but I haven't spied any yet.
The Spotties, like the Savannahs, seem low this year but they are likely within our normal population range.

The first brood of 4 COMMON EIDER ducklings appeared on the water over the weekend. It's still a shade early for here but there always seems to be one or two early hatches.
The Eider numbers are down somewhat from last year at approximately 60 nests. The all-time high was around 150 nests. The low end was just under 40 nests.

The Terns, especially ARCTIC TERNS, are back in approximately the same number as recent years but nesting effort has been much better. There will likely be chicks soon, although survival to fledging is still unlikely.(Hope I'm wrong on that one).
Overall, it's been a strong effort which points up the fact that the colony could still be rejuvinated. That's vastly easier than trying to restore a colony that has completely disappeared.
In terms of numbers, our nest census found approximately 185 nests. That number includes active, egg bearing nests as well as scrapes, empty nests & abandoned nests.

Monday, 23 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Resident Brown Thrasher (video)

Here's link to video of a resident Brown Thrasher swearing at my cat tonight. It has taken up residence and I see it several times a day. I hear it singing every day. Never had one settle in so close to the house.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blqZQZHEyyc

[Maine-birds] I. D. Assist requested

Can anyone give me a guess as to the identity of a bird I hear in the mornings from my yard? "Pewee" or "kil-ee", very much like a wood pewee, only faster and with no following "pee- ur." It repeats at intervals of 3-5 seconds. Help! It's driving me nuts!

Mary Lou in Sullivan

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[Maine-birds] Boreal birding

Seth Benz and I are up here, leading another birding tour in and around
Baxter State Park. So far today: Gray Jays being hassled by a Merlin, two
white-winged crossbills (still uncommon this year), the usual Boreal
Chickadees, several annoyed Lincoln's Sparrows, and two Black-backed
Woodpecker sightings. Over the course of the last couple of weeks, various
sites off the Telos Road west of Baxter have yielded nine BB Woodpeckers
and one Three-toed.

Bob Duchesne
Woodpecker Whisperer

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Re: [Maine-birds] Field Sparrow

Here in Knox County, on Beech Hill in Rockport, as well.

Kristen

On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 4:37 PM, Dave Thompson <mainedave12@gmail.com> wrote:

Come to York County. Lots of them.

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[Maine-birds] Field Sparrow

Come to York County. Lots of them.

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Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

At 3:25 I watched them cease feeding and fly northeast far far out of sight.

Michael Smith MS GISP
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From: Smith, Michael
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 3:06 PM
To: Margaret Viens; Derek Lovitch
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Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

They are still right there 3 PM...

Michael Smith MS GISP
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Original Message
From: Margaret Viens
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 11:28 AM
To: Derek Lovitch
Cc: Maine-birds
Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

Thanks , Derek,

Since I summer on Great Pond 10 minutes away I was able to refind the two about 11:00 after 2 fishermen left. Some long distance proof shits as they were at the tip of the channel by the markers.

- Margaret Viens

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> On Jun 23, 2014, at 10:29 AM, "'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Make that two CASPIAN TERNS. Adults; interesting.
>
> -Derek
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jun 23, 2014, at 10:22 AM, "'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>> While enjoying Black Terns at Lake Messalonskee, Rte 26, Belgrade, my client and I were pleasantly surprised to find a CASPIAN TERN. It's currently feeding with the Black Terns in the boat channel off of the public boat launch off of Rte 26.
>>
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Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

They are still right there 3 PM...

Michael Smith MS GISP
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From: Margaret Viens
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 11:28 AM
To: Derek Lovitch
Cc: Maine-birds
Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

Thanks , Derek,

Since I summer on Great Pond 10 minutes away I was able to refind the two about 11:00 after 2 fishermen left. Some long distance proof shits as they were at the tip of the channel by the markers.

- Margaret Viens

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> On Jun 23, 2014, at 10:29 AM, "'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Make that two CASPIAN TERNS. Adults; interesting.
>
> -Derek
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 23, 2014, at 10:22 AM, "'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>> While enjoying Black Terns at Lake Messalonskee, Rte 26, Belgrade, my client and I were pleasantly surprised to find a CASPIAN TERN. It's currently feeding with the Black Terns in the boat channel off of the public boat launch off of Rte 26.
>>
>> -Derek
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[Maine-birds] Clay colored sparrow - yes

Clay-colored sparrow was heard by Richard Duddy at 6 AM and again at 10:30 by myself, Don Mairs, Bob and others. It was off of Route 99. From the main parking lot continue out to the parking lot by the pond. There is a dirt road halfway out to the left leading down to a pine snag. The bird was working a line of birches between this road and the trailhead to the pond.

First one I've heard in a long time.

Linda Woodard
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[Maine-birds] Dodge Pt.

Hmmm, guess there are no Field Sparrows in Lincoln County. Anyway, at Dodge Pt. in Newcastle I watched a beautiful male Blackburnian Warbler roaming the treetops for about 10min, halfway down the farm road. Then almost to the dock flitting in the mid-level trees catching insects was a lone male Scarlet Tanager. Watched him for about 15. Amazing looks at both.

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Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

Thanks , Derek,

Since I summer on Great Pond 10 minutes away I was able to refind the two about 11:00 after 2 fishermen left. Some long distance proof shits as they were at the tip of the channel by the markers.

- Margaret Viens

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 23, 2014, at 10:29 AM, "'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Make that two CASPIAN TERNS. Adults; interesting.
>
> -Derek
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 23, 2014, at 10:22 AM, "'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>> While enjoying Black Terns at Lake Messalonskee, Rte 26, Belgrade, my client and I were pleasantly surprised to find a CASPIAN TERN. It's currently feeding with the Black Terns in the boat channel off of the public boat launch off of Rte 26.
>>
>> -Derek
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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