Tuesday 30 August 2016

[Maine-birds] Social-ish Goatsuckers

Got a report of a flock of 30+ Common Nighthawks seen over Interstate 95 in Island Falls last evening.

A Ruddy Turnstone was among the shorebirds at Christina Reservoir in Fort Fairfield on Sunday.  This was only the 5th (or so) record that I am aware of, for the county. The Reservoir is at record low water levels due to a control structure issue and its some of the best "mud flats" we've ever had up here!

The Eurasian Wigeon drake was last seen at Christina Reservoir on August 15th but may still be around.  Still in eclipse plumage, its sporting a chocolate head and brownish body.  It may still be around but an adult Peregrine Falcon has been keeping the waterfowl nearer to the stumps lately.

Good Birding.

Bill

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Bill Sheehan
Woodland, Aroostook Co., Maine
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