[Maine-birds] Re: White-winged Dove

The bird continued as of 4:30 (when I left). After 30 or 40 minutes of searching, Jeff and Allison drove by and gave us a pointer to look next to the fence next to the little parking lot. Shortly after, the White-Winged and a couple MODO's took off from hiding in the tall grass beside the fence at 44.225990, -69.778652. It flew to a cedar tree behind the parking lot on Washington Ave (44.225692, -69.778563), and remained very well hidden and hunkered down until I departed an hour later. 

Also of note was an out-of-place Field sparrow, which sang once, also was joined by a Savannah Sparrow. 

Thanks Jeff and Allison for the find and the tips!

-Matthew Gilbert

On Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 10:56:44 AM UTC-4 Jeff Wells wrote:

We should add that if you come to Gardiner, you might want to also check out the Harrison Avenue Nature Trail and the Gardiner Waterfront and trail (which extends south from the southernmost parking lot at the waterfront) and take a peek at Cobbosseecontee Stream downtown as there are sometimes interesting birds there.

 

Jeff and Allison

 

From: maine...@googlegroups.com <maine...@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Jeff Wells
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 10:32 AM
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Subject: [Maine-birds] White-winged Dove

 

For Earth Day it seems that our neighborhood in Gardiner has been blessed with the presence of a White-winged Dove. The area that we know the bird is frequenting is between the intersections of Chestnut Street and Washington Avenue and Elm Street and Washington Avenue. This is a residential area with lots of homes and apartments and people living their lives including many who are working from home because of Covid (ourselves included—the Zoom meetings don't stop even for this). We would like to ask that anyone coming to look for the bird be particularly sensitive to that and stay on sidewalks, do not obstruct driveways or park or stand on lawns, follow COVID protocols related to masks and spacing, and be friendly to passersby and neighbors with explanations as to what you are looking for and how special it is, etc. We have told our immediate neighbors about the bird (they are delighted!) but lives must continue, so if a homeowner or neighborhood dweller inconveniences you while you're watching the bird (or trying to), be understanding. Washington Avenue has a fair amount of traffic so please be very careful and don't stand in the street or park in such a way that makes it difficult for traffic to pass. One possibility for easy and out-of-the-way parking would be to park along School Street or Dresden Avenue beside the Gardiner Common and walk across Brunswick Avenue (Rt. 201) to the area, which is only a few blocks. We have also attempted to reach the Gardiner Police Department to alert them about the possibility of people being around the neighborhood with binoculars and cameras but were only successful in leaving a message so they may be delayed in hearing about it. Several police officers live in the general vicinity as well so they me among those that would stop and ask what you are doing.

 

Jeff and Allison Wells

 

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