Has the bird been seen today, Sunday? If so, on Casco Road or Pleasant Hill? Thanks for any help.
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Sunday, 31 July 2022
Saturday, 30 July 2022
[Maine-birds] bonaparte's gull on Messalonskee
I was out sailing this morning and was surprised to see a Bonaparte's gull on the water. We had just been way Downeast in Perry where we saw loads and wondered if it followed us home. It was in the middle of the lake off shore from the Sidney boat landing.
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Friday, 29 July 2022
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 7/23-29
Hi all,
My observations of note over the past seven days included visits to Seal Island, Monhegan, and 19 species of shorebirds.
- Derek
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Wednesday, 27 July 2022
[Maine-birds] Semi-palmated Plovers, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/27/22
Several Semi-palmated Plovers this afternoon, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/27/22
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Thursday, 21 July 2022
[Maine-birds] FYI - In Newfoundland now Steller's Sea-Eagle
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Also reported 2 other times there that I am aware of...
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Monday, 18 July 2022
[Maine-birds] An egregious mistake, and a sincere apology to all
Dear Readers/Birders,
The recent post of an oystercatcher with color bands that I reported as taken at Egg Rock in Washington County, Maine was actually photo'd in Iceland in August of 2021. I did not discover this egregious discrepancy until about an hour ago. Somehow the Iceland photo got lumped in with my other oystercatcher photos from July 10 of this year. I honestly do not know how that occurred because I keep my photo files in chronological order on my computer. The offending photo appears on July 10 as well as in August of last summer. When it was reported to me that the ID was a Eurasian OY, and knowing I had been to Iceland last summer, I clicked on the info icon on the photo and discovered the horror of my error.
I sincerely and deeply apologize to everyone.
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[Maine-birds] Eurasian Oystercatcher!
An oystercatcher initially ID as an American Oystercatcher which was photo'd on Egg Rock in Washington County (2.5 miles north of Petit Manan Island) has been correctly ID as a Eurasian Oystercatcher. The bird has a color banding configuration that indicates it was banded in Iceland as reported to me by Shiloh Schulte of Manomet. We are hoping to receive more specific information in the near future. The bird was photo's while on a puffin cruise to Petit Manan Island aboard the Tricia Clark whose captain is Stephen Brown. This particular boat is the original puffin cruise boat operated by Barna Norton on those initial trips to Machias Seal Island back in the day. Thanks to all who responded to my initial post and photo. Special thanks to Charles Duncan for forwarding that post to Shiloh.
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[Maine-birds] Isles of Shoals birding trips with Shoals Marine Lab
I'm posting this for Pam Hunt.
Steve Mirick
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Greetings all,
NH Audubon and the Shoals Marine Lab are once again partnering to offer
overnight birding trips on Appledore Island this fall. This year there
are to of them: August 31-Sept 2 and Sept 2-5. Trips include an
opportunity to visit the Appledore Island Banding Station, and in past
years have turned up a variety of interesting birds. More info is
available at
https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/nh-audubon-isles-shoals-birding-trip.
This trip has usually filled up and had a waiting list, and hence the
second one added this year, so if interested be sure to contact the Lab!
Good birding,
Pam
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Bradford, NH
Greetings all,
NH Audubon and the Shoals Marine Lab are once again partnering to offer
overnight birding trips on Appledore Island this fall. This year there
are to of them: August 31-Sept 2 and Sept 2-5. Trips include an
opportunity to visit the Appledore Island Banding Station, and in past
years have turned up a variety of interesting birds. More info is
available at
https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/nh-audubon-isles-shoals-birding-trip.
This trip has usually filled up and had a waiting list, and hence the
second one added this year, so if interested be sure to contact the Lab!
Good birding,
Pam
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603-753-9137 (home phone since I'm still rarely in the office)
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Sunday, 17 July 2022
[Maine-birds] Henslow's Sparrow video, Burnswick, ME 6/16/22
Tried to get some video at the stakeout near the intersection of Casco and Pleasant Hill, Brunswick, ME 6/16/22
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Saturday, 16 July 2022
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 7/9-16
Hi all,
A little late, but here is my weekly highlights blog post. It was another incredible week of mid-summer birding, with great experiences with the Henslow's Sparrow, the Hybrid Herons of Scarborough Marsh, terns, and migratory shorebirds!
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Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher
FYI: Charles dropped a letter in the link. Correct spelling is bandedbirds.org
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Hi Seth—--I was going to suggest you try BandeBirds.org which allows one to report and/or map sightings of a variety of species, but especially shorebirds. I tried entering your AMOY with (what seems like) a white leg band labelled "UC." I came up empty. That means either the band isn't white, but some other color faded to look white, or that the researches haven't entered their data into that database. Sorry!I'll be interested to know what you may come up with!—Charles
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Re: [Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher
Thank you!
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I go to American oystercatcher working group. They have a report form and information.
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Hi Seth—I was going to suggest you try BandeBirds.org which allows one to report and/or map sightings of a variety of species, but especially shorebirds. I tried entering your AMOY with (what seems like) a white leg band labelled "UC." I came up empty. That means either the band isn't white, but some other color faded to look white, or that the researches haven't entered their data into that database. Sorry!I'll be interested to know what you may come up with!—Charles
On Jul 13, 2022, at 5:19 PM, Seth Benz <sbenz@schoodicinstitute.org> wrote:Dear All,I recently photo'd an American Oystercatcher on Egg Rock in Washington County about 2.5 miles north of Petit Manan Island. I would appreciate receiving any guidance on how to find out about the banding origin, and figure whoever is doing the study would want to know one of "their" birds has been spotted.Thanks in advance for your help.Seth<7OHNGALiTYi22qHpUxNUAw_thumb_b03e.jpg>
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Re: [Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher
I go to American oystercatcher working group. They have a report form and information.
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Hi Seth—I was going to suggest you try BandeBirds.org which allows one to report and/or map sightings of a variety of species, but especially shorebirds. I tried entering your AMOY with (what seems like) a white leg band labelled "UC." I came up empty. That means either the band isn't white, but some other color faded to look white, or that the researches haven't entered their data into that database. Sorry!I'll be interested to know what you may come up with!—Charles
On Jul 13, 2022, at 5:19 PM, Seth Benz <sbenz@schoodicinstitute.org> wrote:Dear All,I recently photo'd an American Oystercatcher on Egg Rock in Washington County about 2.5 miles north of Petit Manan Island. I would appreciate receiving any guidance on how to find out about the banding origin, and figure whoever is doing the study would want to know one of "their" birds has been spotted.Thanks in advance for your help.Seth<7OHNGALiTYi22qHpUxNUAw_thumb_b03e.jpg>
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Re: [Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher
Hi Seth—
I was going to suggest you try BandeBirds.org which allows one to report and/or map sightings of a variety of species, but especially shorebirds. I tried entering your AMOY with (what seems like) a white leg band labelled "UC." I came up empty. That means either the band isn't white, but some other color faded to look white, or that the researches haven't entered their data into that database. Sorry!
I'll be interested to know what you may come up with!
—Charles
On Jul 13, 2022, at 5:19 PM, Seth Benz <sbenz@schoodicinstitute.org> wrote:Dear All,I recently photo'd an American Oystercatcher on Egg Rock in Washington County about 2.5 miles north of Petit Manan Island. I would appreciate receiving any guidance on how to find out about the banding origin, and figure whoever is doing the study would want to know one of "their" birds has been spotted.Thanks in advance for your help.Seth<7OHNGALiTYi22qHpUxNUAw_thumb_b03e.jpg>
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[Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher
Dear All,
I recently photo'd an American Oystercatcher on Egg Rock in Washington County about 2.5 miles north of Petit Manan Island. I would appreciate receiving any guidance on how to find out about the banding origin, and figure whoever is doing the study would want to know one of "their" birds has been spotted.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Seth
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Tuesday, 12 July 2022
[Maine-birds]
Today I found a Nikon lithium battery pack near the base of a telephone pole at the Henslow's
-- Sparrow stake-out in Brunswick.
Please reply if it's yours.
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Monday, 11 July 2022
[Maine-birds] Henslow's Sparrow, Brunswick, ME
Today was our third trip to see the Henslow's Sparrows and we got lucky with one of them perching about 60 feet away for a lengthy period of time. Pictures at my website: henrymauer.smugmug.com
There are definitely two birds. Park at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Rd and Casco Rd in Brunswick, ME. Walk east on Pleasant Hill Rd, towards downtown Brunswick. Both birds are on the right side of the road. The easier to see bird is usually between the intersection and the crest of the hill. The harder to see bird is usually about at the crest of the hill. Both birds are typically much further back from the road than one would expect based on the strength of their songs. They sing quite a bit in the morning and the evening.
Happy Birding,
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Saturday, 9 July 2022
[Maine-birds] Henslow's Sparrow
What an amazing evening with the Henslow's Sparrow!! Started singing minutes after arrival and then he flew right towards us and dipped down at the base of the shrub 20ft from us. Popped back up and put on a show of song and looks that couldn't be beat. At one point he made a chip note I hadn't heard before several times. This was the best looks I've had in my 4 visit to see him and the colors on his wings were amazing such an array of deep reds browns and tans. His chest had the faintest buff on it reminiscent of a Lincoln's Sparrow but so very faint. The books do not do this bird justice. 45 min of just the bird and ourselves I think it helped we were fairly quiet and still. A day I'll never forget.
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[Maine-birds] Henslow’s still present—Brunswick
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Friday, 8 July 2022
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 7/2-8
Hi all,
My observations of note during a spectacular week of birding included the following:
-Derek
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Thursday, 7 July 2022
[Maine-birds] cowbird parasitizes warbler
I just wanted to share:
I watched a chestnut sided warbler eagerly feed a cowbird kid.
I couldn't believe my eyes, but was able to confirm these sightings actually a few times.
Nature is amazing and I am so glad that I was able to watch them.
Katharina
Saco/ME
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Wednesday, 6 July 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics
Saw the Henslow Sparrow today at about 3 pm. Singing beautifully.
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- Henslow's Sparrow - 1 Update
- Black-necked Stilt at Scarborough - 1 Update
- Pelican in Grand Isle and Henslow's Sparrow in Brunswick - 1 Update
Sean Hatch <seanarih@gmail.com>: Jul 06 08:18AM -0400
Heard the Henslow's Sparrow yesterday found by Gorden Smith and its
continuing today. I must be crazy but I personally thought I heard 2
separate birds though not at the same time. Not sure if this bird can throw
its songs but at one point it was calling within 10 yds from me then while
I was still looking at the same area the call to me seem to come from much
further out maybe 30 yds. Not sure how it moved without me seeing it but
certainly not impossible.
"andrew...@gmail.com" <andrewblock7@gmail.com>: Jul 05 05:18PM -0700
Of course just after I leave Maine a Balck-necked Stilt showed up at
Scarborough Marsh:-) Just saw it posted on the Maine Birds FB grp.
Andrew
"andrew...@gmail.com" <andrewblock7@gmail.com>: Jul 05 05:13PM -0700
Just saw on the Maine birds FB page that a Henslows Sparrow is being seen
in Brunswick near the Pleasant Hill Rd./Church Rd. int. and a White Pelican
is on the St. John's River in Grand Isle. Didn't see these posted here.
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[Maine-birds] Henslows here
The Henslows Sparrow in Brunswick is calling and visible at intersection Pleasant Hill and Casio. Easy to hear in spite of horrendous road noise.
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[Maine-birds] Henslow's Sparrow
Heard the Henslow's Sparrow yesterday found by Gorden Smith and its continuing today. I must be crazy but I personally thought I heard 2 separate birds though not at the same time. Not sure if this bird can throw its songs but at one point it was calling within 10 yds from me then while I was still looking at the same area the call to me seem to come from much further out maybe 30 yds. Not sure how it moved without me seeing it but certainly not impossible.
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Tuesday, 5 July 2022
[Maine-birds] Black-necked Stilt at Scarborough
Of course just after I leave Maine a Balck-necked Stilt showed up at Scarborough Marsh:-) Just saw it posted on the Maine Birds FB grp.
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[Maine-birds] Pelican in Grand Isle and Henslow's Sparrow in Brunswick
Just saw on the Maine birds FB page that a Henslows Sparrow is being seen in Brunswick near the Pleasant Hill Rd./Church Rd. int. and a White Pelican is on the St. John's River in Grand Isle. Didn't see these posted here.
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[Maine-birds] Re: Black Terns at Pine Point Beach
One Black Tern was still present at Pine Point (across from the pier at Stern's Seafood) this morning at around 9:30AM along with lots of other types of terns. When I'd previously tried to bird Pine Point I went to the beach and walked towards the jetty but apparently the "good spot" is further back up the river near Stern's (formerly the Pine Point Fisherman's Co-Op). One good bonus about the Stern's / pier location is that there are free 20 minute parking spots instead of paying $15-20 for public beach parking. Good birding.
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On Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:44:25 PM UTC-4 Noah Gibb wrote:
There were two Black Terns mixed in with Common, Roseate, and Least Terns at Pine Point Beach this afternoon in Scarborough. This is only my 3rd time having this species off their freshwater breeding grounds.Bird haahd,
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Monday, 4 July 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 2 topics
Have you ever seen a more beautiful July 4? Weather wise, I mean. Anyway, if any or all of you want to go hear "everything you always wanted to know about Maine's Moose— and more!", presented by Gerry Monteux at the Woman's Club, Thursday, 6:30, you will be most welcome. And if one of you doesn't, Alex will be happy to keep him company.
And thanks for all the loot!
MLB
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- Trumpeter swans on China Lake - 3 Updates
- Sandhill cranes - 1 Update
JMSmith <jeanette.m.smith@gmail.com>: Jul 03 10:28PM -0700
Thanks for speaking up! I think if more of us raise concern about some of
the attitude that has been expressed in response to posts we might see
improvement. As far as I know, Maine Birds is not just for experts to
use. All of us have made errors in ID at some point in our birding
careers, but no one should belittle anyone. Let's spend more time enjoying
a rare sighting, educating, and supporting each other in a positive way.
Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim@gmail.com>: Jul 04 06:40AM -0400
I would also welcome a thread about *best* ways to use the Merlin ID app.
The app is out there, widespread (not going away), and is helpful in many
ways to newbies and sharpies alike. For one, I take a stance of skepticism
towards its recommendations, but I also use it to assist my hearing. If
Merlin Sound ID suggests that there is a Golden-crowned Kinglet out there
that I haven't detected yet, I use that as a heads-up but not a
confirmation. I pause and look harder for that tiny bird.
When I think I am hearing a distant song of a certain species and then
Merlin Sound ID suggests the same ID I have in mind, I consider that a
helpful second opinion.
Any others? Any helpful "avoid using Merlin this way" tips out there?
Best,
Craig K
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Mark Szantyr <birddog55@charter.net>: Jul 04 09:04AM -0400
I want to apologize for what was interpreted as snarky remarks. That was surely not my intention. I have the dubious pleasure of observing hundreds of mute swans every year and have become very well informed on how they look ( body shape, facial pattern, tail shape, etc) so for me these immediately said mute swan. I probably could have been less brusque in my presentation. I meant to shame or belittle no one. I have never used the Merlin app so i guess my opinion isn't worth any more than my opinion. I have come to trust people and the observational skills for more than a set of algorithms. I apreciate that it could be a support system for hard to hear birds in a distant jumble of birdsong.
Again i am sorry i hurt so many feelings. I will be kinder in my involvement with sightings and in how i offer my thoughts about identifications. Its the last thing i meant to do to alienate any one in my second favorite state to bird.
Again, i am very sorry
Mark Szantyr
Storrs, hi
Sharon F. <sfinley111@hotmail.com>: Jul 03 09:49PM
2 adults and one juvenile in a field along North Raymond Rd. in Gray on Sunday afternoon. First sighting ever for me! Sharon in S.Paris
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