Much of the passerine migration is winding down here in northern Maine. There are still plenty of thrushes and sparrows about, but the warblers, flycatchers and vireos have mostly departed.
-- In exchange, we are seeing the expected large influx in waterbirds. Canada Goose numbers have been stable for the past few days following a big pulse of migrants mid-month. 6 to 8 thousand are now being seen in the central Aroostook area. Numbers of Snow Geese have been reported, with several adults and a juvenile seen regularly at the pond in Limestone.
Collins Pond in Caribou has hosted a good assortment of waterfowl including a Greater Scaup, Northern Pintail, Wood Ducks and up to 20 molting Northern Shovelers. Both species of teal, Mallards, Black Ducks and Hooded Mergansers are also numerous here most days The extra long-staying Great Egret continues at the mill pond in downtown Mars Hill.
Other good stuff seen in the area lately:
An apparent Short-billed Dowitcher was seen Monday the 29th at Christina Reservoir in Fort Farifield. The bird was flying with 10+ Pectoral Sandpipers that were being harried by a a pair of adult Peregrine Falcons.
Young Northern Harriers and American Kestrels are being seen regularly in grassy locales across the area.
My last Ruby-throated Hummingbird was a short staying juvie/female on the 21st of September.
A Winter Wren continues to sing at sunrise in the Woodland Bog in Woodland and was still present on the 26th.
American Pipits are now abundant in the freshly harvested potato fields. A flock of 60+ were seen at Christina Reservoir on the 29th
White-crowned Sparrows were first reported locally on the 18th.
Good Birding.
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