[Maine-birds] Deceased PURPLE GALLINULE, Sandy Point, Yarmouth, 10/19.

Hi all,

If only for the "what might be out there?...go birding!" files, I just received photos of a deceased immature PURPLE GALLINULE found on Sandy Point Beach, Cousin's Island, Yarmouth this morning by a local non-birder (and forwarded by a friend). Yes, that is next to the high-tension power line crossing that kills and injures countless birds every year, just sayin'

I was at the bridge this morning (light flight for a total of 124 led by 77 American Robins and 20 Yellow-rumped Warblers), but I did not see any gallinules in morning flight, nor did I walk the beach. 

-Derek

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 Derek and Jeannette Lovitch

 Freeport Wild Bird Supply

 541 Route One, Suite 10

 Freeport, ME 04032

 207-865-6000

 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com  

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