tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9942617997336155152024-03-27T16:54:46.074-07:00Maine birds And MOAC mountainbikingMaine-birds is an email forum devoted to the discussion of birds and birding in the state of Maine. The primary function of the list is to provide an efficient means of reporting wild bird sightings in the state.kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.comBlogger26303125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-59384620425852728232024-03-27T16:24:00.001-07:002024-03-27T16:24:48.050-07:00[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (27 Mar 2024) 66 Raptors<br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>Bradbury Mountain State Park</b><br>Pownal, Maine, USA<br><br><table border="1"><tbody><tr><td colspan="4" bgcolor="c0c0e0"><b>Daily Raptor Counts: </b>Mar 27, 2024</td></tr><tr><td><b><font color="2020c0">Species</font></b></td><td><font color="2020c0">Day's Count</font></td><td><font color="2020c0">Month Total</font></td><td><font color="2020c0">Season Total</font></td></tr><tr><td>Black Vulture</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Turkey Vulture</td><td align="right">63</td><td align="right">264</td><td align="right">264</td></tr> <tr><td>Osprey</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Bald Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">21</td></tr> <tr><td>Northern Harrier</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">9</td></tr> <tr><td>Sharp-shinned Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">15</td></tr> <tr><td>Cooper's Hawk</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">12</td></tr> <tr><td>American Goshawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Red-shouldered Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">20</td></tr> <tr><td>Broad-winged Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Red-tailed Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">26</td></tr> <tr><td>Rough-legged Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Golden Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>American Kestrel</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Merlin</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">5</td></tr> <tr><td>Peregrine Falcon</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Accipiter</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Buteo</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Falcon</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Raptor</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td><b><font color="c02020">Total:</font></b></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">66</font></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">374</font></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">374</font></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><table cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2"><tbody><tr><td>Observation start time: </td><td>10:00:00 </td></tr><tr><td>Observation end time: </td><td>16:00:00 </td></tr><tr><td>Total observation time: </td><td>6 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Official Counter</td><td>Zane Baker</td></tr><tr><td>Observers: </td><td>Dick Baker</td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><br><b>Visitors:</b><br>only 4 visitors today.<br><br><b>Weather:</b><br>It was soggy and foggy this morning, which kept me from officially opening until 11:00am EDT. At high noon the fog started to dissipate and by early afternoon I was standing under the hot sun, wishing I had lighter clothing. There was an almost imperceptible breeze, from the N. Temps were warm, reaching into the mid 40's in the shade. Visibility was good, once the fog cleared.<br><br><b>Raptor Observations:</b><br>After the fog Eagles and Vultures seemed to fill the sky, however, they weren't making much effort to move beyond the mountain to the N. In the final hours of the count the Vultures started to go, with to separate waves of activity. The Eagles became a thorn in my side and were not deemed migrants based on their behavior. Maybe they'll get counted, but not today.<br><br><b>Non-raptor Observations:</b><br>There was a lot more activity at the summit today, with multiple species singing and foraging around the mountain. Blue Jays are increasing in numbers recently and were quite loud and rambunctious. The only non raptors moving N today were three Tree Swallows which were the first of the season. I wish them luck finding breakfast tomorrow. 23 species were seen or heard today.<br><br><b>Predictions:</b><br>Tomorrow is looking like it could be a washout, with steadier rain moving in tonight. Winds remain light and from the N. Fog may be an issue too.<br><br><hr>Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (<a href="mailto:freeportwildbird@yahoo.com">freeportwildbird@yahoo.com</a>)<br>Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: <a href="www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch">www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch</a><br>More information at <a href="https://hawkcount.org">hawkcount.org</a>: [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=616">Site Profile</a>] [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03&rday=27">Day Summary</a>] [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03">Month Summary</a>]<br><br><hr><br> </div></blockquote>kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-16464488981320515322024-03-27T14:04:00.000-07:002024-03-27T14:05:12.033-07:00[Maine-birds] Parula Warblers<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">A walk in West Kennebunk yielded the songs of several parulas!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">Susan Bloomfield </div></div> <p></p> -- <br /> Maine birds mailing list<br /> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br /> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br /> --- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAKKtH2UtH0mvrO1wQybVhgbwe1sebrxViFCZvqLT5Rn8B7b6Tg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAKKtH2UtH0mvrO1wQybVhgbwe1sebrxViFCZvqLT5Rn8B7b6Tg%40mail.gmail.com</a>.<br /> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-8554246047348376772024-03-27T11:59:00.000-07:002024-03-27T12:07:39.842-07:00[Maine-birds] Ross’s GooseCurrently observing a Ross's Goose among Canadas - Cumberland County
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See <a href="https://ebird.org/me/map/bohwax?neg=true&env.minX=-70.91464233398439&env.minY=43.58675548105893&env.maxX=-70.21289062500001&env.maxY=43.82848183567761&zh=true&gp=true&ev=Z&excludeExX=false&excludeExAll=false&mr=1-12&bmo=1&emo=12&yr=cur&byr=2024&eyr=2024">eBird map</a> with recent sightings.<div><br></div><div>Glenn</div></div></div> <p></p> -- <br /> Maine birds mailing list<br /> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br /> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br /> --- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CACVp6kMd0znBCBKYh%2BKTy0JPvWnthohtT-DXVPRMecQjzQBbNw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CACVp6kMd0znBCBKYh%2BKTy0JPvWnthohtT-DXVPRMecQjzQBbNw%40mail.gmail.com</a>.<br /> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-22547786972992295272024-03-26T15:33:00.000-07:002024-03-26T15:34:02.336-07:00[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (26 Mar 2024) 9 Raptors<div class="ydpeb3ccf90yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div><b style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Bradbury Mountain State Park</b><br></div></div><div id="ydp994e2b15yahoo_quoted_2348461264" class="ydp994e2b15yahoo_quoted"><div style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;"><div><div id="ydp994e2b15yiv2598542418">Pownal, Maine, USA<br><br><table border="1"><tbody><tr><td colspan="4" bgcolor="c0c0e0"><b>Daily Raptor Counts: </b>Mar 26, 2024</td></tr><tr><td><b><font color="2020c0">Species</font></b></td><td><font color="2020c0">Day's Count</font></td><td><font color="2020c0">Month Total</font></td><td><font color="2020c0">Season Total</font></td></tr><tr><td>Black Vulture</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Turkey Vulture</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">201</td><td align="right">201</td></tr> <tr><td>Osprey</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Bald Eagle</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">21</td></tr> <tr><td>Northern Harrier</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">9</td></tr> <tr><td>Sharp-shinned Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">15</td></tr> <tr><td>Cooper's Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">11</td></tr> <tr><td>American Goshawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Red-shouldered Hawk</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">20</td></tr> <tr><td>Broad-winged Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Red-tailed Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">26</td></tr> <tr><td>Rough-legged Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Golden Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>American Kestrel</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Merlin</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td></tr> <tr><td>Peregrine Falcon</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Accipiter</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Buteo</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Falcon</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Raptor</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td><b><font color="c02020">Total:</font></b></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">9</font></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">308</font></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">308</font></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><table cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2"><tbody><tr><td>Observation start time: </td><td>08:00:00 </td></tr><tr><td>Observation end time: </td><td>16:00:00 </td></tr><tr><td>Total observation time: </td><td>5.5 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Official Counter</td><td>Derek Lovitch, Jeannette Lovitch</td></tr><tr><td>Observers: </td><td></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><br><b>Visitors:</b><br>None. Only 1 other human was spotted at the summit all day.<br><br><b>Weather:</b><br>Another dreary day. Visibility was decent at the start of the count, but drizzle moved in by 8:25EST. A short clearing period for about 20 minutes ended in more drizzle and low visibility by 10:00, forcing us off the mountain until 1:30. The skies had cleared by then, lasting another hour. Deteriorating conditions then ended the count at 3:30. Winds were light to moderate out of the NE, with temperatures hovering around freezing. <br><br><b>Raptor Observations:</b><br>Nothing was seen during the first 2 hours. Upon our return in the afternoon, a few Turkey Vultures plus local Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk took to the skies. An immature Red-shouldered Hawk was the last hawk to be seen and counted, for some reason powering through the mist.<br><br><b>Non-raptor Observations:</b><br>21 species were observed from the summit. As expected, not much was migrating. American Robins led the charge with 25. 7 were seen heading south, as well as 32 Canada Geese. Other birds deemed migrating included: 4 Red Crossbills 3 Pine Siskins 2 European Starlings Red Crossbills and Pine Siskins have been present at the summit, making it more difficult to discern migrants from individuals that are hanging around. Crossbills were particularly active around the summit in the afternoon, likely including at least the pair Zane had quality time with yesterday. Recordings were obtained.<br><br><b>Predictions:</b><br>Another touch and go day with chances of showers, especially in the morning. Winds will be fairly light, but northerly. Temperatures reaching the upper 40s will at least feel a little nicer. If scattered showers are not replaced by fog in the afternoon, some migrants may be moving ahead of the next precipitation event. <br><br><hr>Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (<a href="mailto:freeportwildbird@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freeportwildbird@yahoo.com</a>)<br>Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: <a>www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch</a><br>More information at <a href="https://hawkcount.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hawkcount.org</a>: [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Site Profile</a>] [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03&rday=26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Day Summary</a>] [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Month Summary</a>]<br><br><hr><br> </div></div> </div> </div>kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-21443423010010405392024-03-26T10:57:00.001-07:002024-03-26T10:57:37.961-07:00RE: [Maine-birds] Bohemian waxwings in Hallowell<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We've had a flock of about 20 hanging out in fruit trees here in Gardiner for the last week or so as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Allison Wells<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Gardiner<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Judith Graber<br> <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:44 PM<br> <b>To:</b> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br> <b>Subject:</b> [Maine-birds] Bohemian waxwings in Hallowell<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <div> <p class="MsoNormal">If you are looking for the Bohemian waxwings in in the Augusta/Hallowell area, there was a large flock of ( over 120) in the trees on the town side the Granit Park parking lot about 10 minutes ago. Hope you get to see them!<o:p></o:p></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">-- <br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> --- <br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAHAHP1r4HqdZc%3DZvKkE4w_muWMDYFENHwnUcr1sHPnCfn1PzcA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer"> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAHAHP1r4HqdZc%3DZvKkE4w_muWMDYFENHwnUcr1sHPnCfn1PzcA%40mail.gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p> </div> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-70923747990215925282024-03-26T10:44:00.000-07:002024-03-26T10:50:25.720-07:00[Maine-birds] Bohemian waxwings in Hallowell<div dir="auto">If you are looking for the Bohemian waxwings in in the Augusta/Hallowell area, there was a large flock of ( over 120) in the trees on the town side the Granit Park parking lot about 10 minutes ago. 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I had the pleasure of seeing a Mockingbird pecking away at one apple. I was close enough to take a good photo with my iPhone and searched Merlin. I was pleased that it properly ID'ed the bird as a Mockingbird. </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"><br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">I have seen a few Robins hopping on the snow looking pretty sad. I do not know what to feed Robins. We have at least 3 to 5 inches snow covering the fields around here. Hopefully they can find enough berries and apples on trees to feed on. <br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"><br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Allan<br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"><br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/23/2024 7:11 PM, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:chrwsu@myfairpoint.net">chrwsu@myfairpoint.net</a> wrote:<br> </div> <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:1711235495.aoa9so22o00gowks@webmail.myfairpoint.net"> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <title></title> <div class="userStyles" style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">That's weird. There have been more White-throated Sparrows around this past winter than I've ever seen before. We had Juncos in our yard all winter, and Mockingbirds are around all year in small numbers. The Xmas count "authorities" used to question our Savannah Sparrows. But they're at the Flood Bros. Farm every winter. This past winter there were more than usual. I counted at least 20 at one point. <br> <br> When it doubt, send them a picture.<br> <br> Wally S. <footer class="replyforwardcontainer"><br> <br> <span>On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:57:48 -0400, AMF <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:ZnSe37@gmail.com"><ZnSe37@gmail.com></a> wrote:</span><br> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">I think ebird is either very conservative or only pays attention to the elite birders. <strong>The Merlin ID search will not even allow birds like Northern Mockingbird, White Throated or Junco to come up as an option for the last few weeks.</strong> Correction: That changed today. I had a White Throated Sparrow a few weeks ago. I have at least one Slate Colored Junco or Black Eyed Junco or what ever they call it today. It has been here for the last 3 days. The robins arrived in mass Thursday. I wonder what they are feeding on with no worms available. We have at least 8 inches of snow. It sounds like freezing rain now with temp 25F. Three feeders have been busy all day. </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Allan</div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/23/2024 3:27 PM, Sean S wrote:</div> <blockquote cite="mid:CABipT0xRmOOEuor7+XCByrR1xCs5Pj=c2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A@mail.gmail.com" type="cite"> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr">Likely the same Fox and Chipping Sparrow I reported and photographed on Jan 30 (that list STILL not confirmed by eBird: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008" moz-do-not-send="true">https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008</a> ) are back today, along with 4 White-throateds. A ton of bird activity in the cleared area under the feeder.</div> <div dir="ltr"> </div> <div>Sean Smith</div> </div> --<br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds" moz-do-not-send="true">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207" moz-do-not-send="true">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> ---<br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CABipT0xRmOOEuor7%2BXCByrR1xCs5Pj%3Dc2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" moz-do-not-send="true">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CABipT0xRmOOEuor7%2BXCByrR1xCs5Pj%3Dc2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A%40mail.gmail.com</a>.</blockquote> <p> </p> <p> </p> --<br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> ---<br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/61169555-28ce-4131-828d-8f0cff3c00d7%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" moz-do-not-send="true">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/61169555-28ce-4131-828d-8f0cff3c00d7%40gmail.com</a>.</footer> </div> -- <br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> --- <br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/1711235495.aoa9so22o00gowks%40webmail.myfairpoint.net?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" moz-do-not-send="true">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/1711235495.aoa9so22o00gowks%40webmail.myfairpoint.net</a>.<br> </blockquote> <p><br> </p> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-30601058241578422592024-03-25T16:19:00.001-07:002024-03-25T16:19:40.364-07:00[Maine-birds] 1 Pine siskin/Sacoin flock of resident goldfinches at feeders Mon. aft.
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<br>After sunset noticed some movement and lo and behold 4 fox sparrows had arrived for a late snack - delightful indeed!
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I have gotten the bird ID with sound ID on Merlin on my iPhone, but that does not seem to be good enough to have the sighting logged into ebird/Merlin. Maybe there is no good reason to post to ebird except ego. I know what I saw. I will post to maine-birds when I see something that seems a marker of season change or unusual. ebird will just miss important info from the average person.<br> </p> <p>Thank you again.<br> </p> <p>Allan<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/23/2024 7:11 PM, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:chrwsu@myfairpoint.net">chrwsu@myfairpoint.net</a> wrote:<br> </div> <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:1711235495.aoa9so22o00gowks@webmail.myfairpoint.net"> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <title></title> <div class="userStyles" style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">That's weird. There have been more White-throated Sparrows around this past winter than I've ever seen before. We had Juncos in our yard all winter, and Mockingbirds are around all year in small numbers. The Xmas count "authorities" used to question our Savannah Sparrows. But they're at the Flood Bros. Farm every winter. This past winter there were more than usual. I counted at least 20 at one point. <br> <br> When it doubt, send them a picture.<br> <br> Wally S. <footer class="replyforwardcontainer"><br> <br> <span>On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:57:48 -0400, AMF <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:ZnSe37@gmail.com"><ZnSe37@gmail.com></a> wrote:</span><br> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">I think ebird is either very conservative or only pays attention to the elite birders. <strong>The Merlin ID search will not even allow birds like Northern Mockingbird, White Throated or Junco to come up as an option for the last few weeks.</strong> Correction: That changed today. I had a White Throated Sparrow a few weeks ago. I have at least one Slate Colored Junco or Black Eyed Junco or what ever they call it today. It has been here for the last 3 days. The robins arrived in mass Thursday. I wonder what they are feeding on with no worms available. We have at least 8 inches of snow. It sounds like freezing rain now with temp 25F. Three feeders have been busy all day. </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Allan</div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/23/2024 3:27 PM, Sean S wrote:</div> <blockquote cite="mid:CABipT0xRmOOEuor7+XCByrR1xCs5Pj=c2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A@mail.gmail.com" type="cite"> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr">Likely the same Fox and Chipping Sparrow I reported and photographed on Jan 30 (that list STILL not confirmed by eBird: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008" moz-do-not-send="true">https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008</a> ) are back today, along with 4 White-throateds. A ton of bird activity in the cleared area under the feeder.</div> <div dir="ltr"> </div> <div>Sean Smith</div> </div> --<br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds" moz-do-not-send="true">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207" moz-do-not-send="true">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> ---<br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion 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end of Basin Cove, <br /></div><div>Cooper's Hawk Brown-headed Cowbird, near 249 Basin Point Rd.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus<br />Biology Department<br />Saint Anselm College<br />Manchester, NH 03102<br /> <br />https://www.anselm.edu/about/campus-directory/jay-pitocchelli<br /> <br />Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.co</div> <p></p> -- <br /> Maine birds mailing list<br /> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br /> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br /> --- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion 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sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;"><div><div id="ydpdd51aba4yiv3874931102">Pownal, Maine, USA<br><br><table border="1"><tbody><tr><td colspan="4" bgcolor="c0c0e0"><b>Daily Raptor Counts: </b>Mar 24, 2024</td></tr><tr><td><b><font color="2020c0">Species</font></b></td><td><font color="2020c0">Day's Count</font></td><td><font color="2020c0">Month Total</font></td><td><font color="2020c0">Season Total</font></td></tr><tr><td>Black Vulture</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Turkey Vulture</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">191</td><td align="right">191</td></tr> <tr><td>Osprey</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Bald Eagle</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right">19</td></tr> <tr><td>Northern Harrier</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">9</td></tr> <tr><td>Sharp-shinned Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">15</td></tr> <tr><td>Cooper's Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">11</td></tr> <tr><td>American Goshawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Red-shouldered Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right">19</td></tr> <tr><td>Broad-winged Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Red-tailed Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">26</td></tr> <tr><td>Rough-legged Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Golden Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>American Kestrel</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Merlin</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td></tr> <tr><td>Peregrine Falcon</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Accipiter</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Buteo</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Falcon</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Raptor</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td><b><font color="c02020">Total:</font></b></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">1</font></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">295</font></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">295</font></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><table cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2"><tbody><tr><td>Observation start time: </td><td>08:00:00 </td></tr><tr><td>Observation end time: </td><td>16:00:00 </td></tr><tr><td>Total observation time: </td><td>8 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Official Counter</td><td>Zane Baker</td></tr><tr><td>Observers: </td><td></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><br><b>Visitors:</b><br>12 visitors and one snowboarder who launched off the face of the mountain.<br><br><b>Weather:</b><br>Yesterday's wintery party mix left behind quite a mess, with densely packed snow and ice, which knocked out power for a good chunk of the state. The summit now has about 4" of hard packed snow. The trails are a slight challenge and will likely get worse if there are a couple freeze and thaw cycles. Winds were light and variable but mostly coming from a northerly direction. The sun, and reflecting light, were bight yet slightly obscured by a thin layer of clouds. The edge of the remaining storm was just to our NW, with bright blue skies just out of reach. The afternoon was about as nice as its been up there.<br><br><b>Raptor Observations:</b><br>Not much out there today. There was more local activity than the past few days. Local Eagles are roaming around often, not gaining much elevation, nor did any of the other species who were out foraging. Not much heat radiating up from the ground for thermals. 1 Northern Harrier was headed south early in the day.<br><br><b>Non-raptor Observations:</b><br>I watched a Golden-crowned Kinglet flit from one ice covered branch to another, coming up short on food to pick at. There was a lot more southbound travel than northbound today. Northbound birds include: 15 Canada Geese 12 Red-winged Blackbirds (mid afternoon) 8 Red Crossbills 3 Pine Siskins Southbound birds include: 686 American Robin's 3 European Starlings 1 Eastern Bluebird 1 Northern Harrier<br><br><b>Predictions:</b><br>Tomorrow appears to be pretty sunny with similar Temps to today. Unfortunately the winds may be gusting, and from an unfavorable direction, NE.<br><br><hr>Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (<a href="mailto:freeportwildbird@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freeportwildbird@yahoo.com</a>)<br>Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: <a>www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch</a><br>More information at <a href="https://hawkcount.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hawkcount.org</a>: [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Site Profile</a>] [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03&rday=24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Day Summary</a>] [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Month Summary</a>]<br><br><hr><br> </div></div> </div> </div>kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-88869064196218023412024-03-24T14:04:00.001-07:002024-03-24T14:04:37.813-07:00[Maine-birds] wood ducks and moreAt the southern tip of Damariscotta Lake in the low cove on Rt 215 coming into (or going out of) Damariscotta Mills, there were at least 10-12 beautiful Wood Ducks all male but for one. 5-6 Hooded mergansers, M and F, more than a dozen Mallards and half a dozen Canada Geese . In the reeds I could hear the Redwing Blackbirds, but could not see well enough to see and count.<div>At my feeder in Alna, 2 female Redwing Blackbirds.</div> <p></p> -- <br /> Maine birds mailing list<br /> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br /> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br /> --- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/e6ca2d36-d72e-447a-858e-a1a79051d1d7n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/e6ca2d36-d72e-447a-858e-a1a79051d1d7n%40googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-64629429121614218832024-03-23T16:58:00.001-07:002024-03-23T16:58:47.348-07:00Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Cumberland Maine 3/23/24 - Any ideas?<div dir="auto"><div>Looks good to me.</div><div dir="auto">I had a Baltimore Oriole at our sunflower feeder on 12/14 in Nobleboro. Took me a while to be convinced but eventually posted 3 pictures to iNatuarlist. </div><div dir="auto">In the last 40 years the winter feeder birds have been surprising to me. But I don't have the baggage of what should or shouldn't be.</div><div dir="auto">Pictures can be seen by visiting <a href="http://inatualist.org">inatualist.org</a>, choosing explore, then searching for Baltimore Oriole in Nobleboro Maine</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Steve</div><div dir="auto"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote" dir="auto"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Mar 23, 2024, 19:24 Sandi <<a href="mailto:smduchesne@roadrunner.com">smduchesne@roadrunner.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Sure looks like a Baltimore Oriole to me! Likely an overwintering bird, since this species was reported on eBird visiting feeders in Saco and Wells in February and March. Earlier in this very mild winter, it likely did just fine eating mostly fruits and berries.<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="auto" class="gmail_attr">On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:25:21 PM UTC-4 Anne Burton wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">At feeder today in Cumberland, Maine. I know it's exceedingly unlikely - but (female?) Northern Oriole? Or just plain ole Robin?<div><br></div><div>Not sure if this is the way to attach photo, but it is a "Live Photo" from iPhone. </div><div><br></div><div>Anne Burton</div></div></div></div> </blockquote></div> <p></p> -- <br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> --- <br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/08aec7fc-bc38-435d-b58f-09429c42a636n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/08aec7fc-bc38-435d-b58f-09429c42a636n%40googlegroups.com</a>.<br> </blockquote></div></div></div> <p></p> -- <br /> Maine birds mailing list<br /> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br /> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br /> --- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAJDc04tcdWq9F9%3D%2BwN5AJOKrTtN9CusRDt_pr2Mhdek9LzR2qw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAJDc04tcdWq9F9%3D%2BwN5AJOKrTtN9CusRDt_pr2Mhdek9LzR2qw%40mail.gmail.com</a>.<br /> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-89670905879450104582024-03-23T16:24:00.001-07:002024-03-23T16:24:59.806-07:00[Maine-birds] Re: Cumberland Maine 3/23/24 - Any ideas?Sure looks like a Baltimore Oriole to me! Likely an overwintering bird, since this species was reported on eBird visiting feeders in Saco and Wells in February and March. Earlier in this very mild winter, it likely did just fine eating mostly fruits and berries.<br /><br /><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="auto" class="gmail_attr">On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:25:21 PM UTC-4 Anne Burton wrote:<br/></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0 0 0 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">At feeder today in Cumberland, Maine. I know it's exceedingly unlikely - but (female?) Northern Oriole? Or just plain ole Robin?<div><br></div><div>Not sure if this is the way to attach photo, but it is a "Live Photo" from iPhone. </div><div><br></div><div>Anne Burton</div></div></div></div> </blockquote></div> <p></p> -- <br /> Maine birds mailing list<br /> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br /> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br /> --- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/08aec7fc-bc38-435d-b58f-09429c42a636n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/08aec7fc-bc38-435d-b58f-09429c42a636n%40googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-82798448480857227012024-03-23T16:13:00.000-07:002024-03-23T16:11:12.413-07:00Re: [Maine-birds] Cumberland Maine 3/23/24 - Any ideas?<div class="moz-cite-prefix">The photo opened fine at my end. The bird had the look of "What am I doing here.... Brrrr". The bill shape, white wing bars and yellow on the tail suggests a Baltimore Oriole. I will leave that determination to the experts. /Allan<br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"><br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/23/2024 4:24 PM, Anne Burton wrote:<br> </div> <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:CAG5kuvSdUt2XiECMZNH49FEYbyAibMV2hL6CXHgW7AcA6axuMA@mail.gmail.com"> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr">At feeder today in Cumberland, Maine. I know it's exceedingly unlikely - but (female?) Northern Oriole? Or just plain ole Robin? <div><br> </div> <div>Not sure if this is the way to attach photo, but it is a "Live Photo" from iPhone. </div> <div><br> </div> <div>Anne Burton</div> </div> </div> </div> -- <br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> --- <br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAG5kuvSdUt2XiECMZNH49FEYbyAibMV2hL6CXHgW7AcA6axuMA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" moz-do-not-send="true">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAG5kuvSdUt2XiECMZNH49FEYbyAibMV2hL6CXHgW7AcA6axuMA%40mail.gmail.com</a>.<br> </blockquote> <p><br> </p> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-89920777013493702092024-03-23T16:11:00.001-07:002024-03-23T16:11:40.997-07:00Re: [Maine-birds] Junco, Robins, Cardinals, Blue Jays, and lots of Goldfinch, House Finch, and many different Sparrows - Unity Rd Benton/Sebasticook<div class="userStyles" style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">That's weird. There have been more White-throated Sparrows around this past winter than I've ever seen before. We had Juncos in our yard all winter, and Mockingbirds are around all year in small numbers. The Xmas count "authorities" used to question our Savannah Sparrows. But they're at the Flood Bros. Farm every winter. This past winter there were more than usual. I counted at least 20 at one point. <br> <br> When it doubt, send them a picture.<br> <br> Wally S. <footer class="replyforwardcontainer"><br> <br> <span>On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:57:48 -0400, AMF <ZnSe37@gmail.com> wrote:</span><br> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">I think ebird is either very conservative or only pays attention to the elite birders. <strong>The Merlin ID search will not even allow birds like Northern Mockingbird, White Throated or Junco to come up as an option for the last few weeks.</strong> Correction: That changed today. I had a White Throated Sparrow a few weeks ago. I have at least one Slate Colored Junco or Black Eyed Junco or what ever they call it today. It has been here for the last 3 days. The robins arrived in mass Thursday. I wonder what they are feeding on with no worms available. We have at least 8 inches of snow. It sounds like freezing rain now with temp 25F. Three feeders have been busy all day. </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Allan</div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/23/2024 3:27 PM, Sean S wrote:</div> <blockquote cite="mid:CABipT0xRmOOEuor7+XCByrR1xCs5Pj=c2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A@mail.gmail.com" type="cite"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr">Likely the same Fox and Chipping Sparrow I reported and photographed on Jan 30 (that list STILL not confirmed by eBird: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008" moz-do-not-send="true">https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008</a> ) are back today, along with 4 White-throateds. A ton of bird activity in the cleared area under the feeder.</div> <div dir="ltr"> </div> <div>Sean Smith</div> </div> --<br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds" moz-do-not-send="true">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207" moz-do-not-send="true">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> ---<br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CABipT0xRmOOEuor7%2BXCByrR1xCs5Pj%3Dc2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" moz-do-not-send="true">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CABipT0xRmOOEuor7%2BXCByrR1xCs5Pj%3Dc2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A%40mail.gmail.com</a>.</blockquote> <p> </p> <p> </p> --<br> Maine birds mailing list<br> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> ---<br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/61169555-28ce-4131-828d-8f0cff3c00d7%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/61169555-28ce-4131-828d-8f0cff3c00d7%40gmail.com</a>.</footer> </div> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-44495928709233186622024-03-23T15:57:00.000-07:002024-03-23T15:55:30.095-07:00Re: [Maine-birds] Junco, Robins, Cardinals, Blue Jays, and lots of Goldfinch, House Finch, and many different Sparrows - Unity Rd Benton/Sebasticook<div class="moz-cite-prefix">I think ebird is either very conservative or only pays attention to the elite birders. The Merlin ID search will not even allow birds like Northern Mockingbird, White Throated or Junco to come up as an option for the last few weeks. Correction: That changed today. I had a White Throated Sparrow a few weeks ago. I have at least one Slate Colored Junco or Black Eyed Junco or what ever they call it today. It has been here for the last 3 days. The robins arrived in mass Thursday. I wonder what they are feeding on with no worms available. We have at least 8 inches of snow. It sounds like freezing rain now with temp 25F. Three feeders have been busy all day. <br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"><br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Allan<br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix"><br> </div> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/23/2024 3:27 PM, Sean S wrote:<br> </div> <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:CABipT0xRmOOEuor7+XCByrR1xCs5Pj=c2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A@mail.gmail.com"> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr">Likely the same Fox and Chipping Sparrow I reported and photographed on Jan 30 (that list STILL not confirmed by eBird: <a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008</a> ) are back today, along with 4 White-throateds. A ton of bird activity in the cleared area under the feeder.<br> </div> <div dir="ltr"><br> </div> <div>Sean Smith<br> </div> </div> -- <br> Maine birds mailing list<br> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com">maine-birds@googlegroups.com</a><br> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br> --- <br> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CABipT0xRmOOEuor7%2BXCByrR1xCs5Pj%3Dc2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer" moz-do-not-send="true">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CABipT0xRmOOEuor7%2BXCByrR1xCs5Pj%3Dc2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A%40mail.gmail.com</a>.<br> </blockquote> <p><br> </p> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-28655740941886841892024-03-23T15:39:00.001-07:002024-03-23T15:39:58.766-07:00[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (23 Mar 2024) Raptors<div class="ydpb90174d8yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;"><b style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Bradbury Mountain State Park</b><br></div><div id="ydpebff6f07yahoo_quoted_1249021474" class="ydpebff6f07yahoo_quoted"><div style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;"><div><div id="ydpebff6f07yiv5133031609">Pownal, Maine, USA<br><br><table border="1"><tbody><tr><td colspan="4" bgcolor="c0c0e0"><b>Daily Raptor Counts: </b>Mar 23, 2024</td></tr><tr><td><b><font color="2020c0">Species</font></b></td><td><font color="2020c0">Day's Count</font></td><td><font color="2020c0">Month Total</font></td><td><font color="2020c0">Season Total</font></td></tr><tr><td>Black Vulture</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Turkey Vulture</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">191</td><td align="right">191</td></tr> <tr><td>Osprey</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Bald Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right">18</td></tr> <tr><td>Northern Harrier</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">9</td></tr> <tr><td>Sharp-shinned Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">15</td></tr> <tr><td>Cooper's Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">11</td></tr> <tr><td>American Goshawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Red-shouldered Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right">19</td></tr> <tr><td>Broad-winged Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Red-tailed Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">26</td></tr> <tr><td>Rough-legged Hawk</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Golden Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>American Kestrel</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Merlin</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">3</td></tr> <tr><td>Peregrine Falcon</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Accipiter</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Buteo</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Falcon</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">1</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Eagle</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td>Unknown Raptor</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td></tr> <tr><td><b><font color="c02020">Total:</font></b></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">0</font></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">294</font></td><td align="right"><font color="c02020">294</font></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br>(No count conducted today)<br><br><br><b>Weather:</b><br>With a Winter Storm Warning in effect for the entire day, no attempt at a count was conducted today. Snow, sleet, freezing rain. We had it all.<br><br><b>Raptor Observations:</b><br><br><br><b>Non-raptor Observations:</b><br><br><br><b>Predictions:</b><br>It still looks to be on the chilly side tomorrow, but we may see some sun for the second half of the day. Winds will be out of the north with some gusts, so we shall hold onto our hats (and scopes, and data sheets).<br><br><hr>Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (<a href="mailto:freeportwildbird@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freeportwildbird@yahoo.com</a>)<br>Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: <a>www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch</a><br>More information at <a href="https://hawkcount.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hawkcount.org</a>: [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Site Profile</a>] [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03&rday=23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Day Summary</a>] [<a href="https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Month Summary</a>]<br><br><hr><br> </div></div> </div> </div>kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-43347315058908073842024-03-23T13:24:00.000-07:002024-03-23T13:25:24.273-07:00[Maine-birds] Cumberland Maine 3/23/24 - Any ideas?<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmekPxFuxgvy-R7mBefL3BVeS1YC23p3bedKtCZl_4MbpImvPUVf7iLrf1tchBtykA2DZi9hNUFTVIvXP94cK2RP3QcIunsZ3WBpR0SEjtg5wiMyTrINatzs6qv8omW1g72tupnzE6GvjQWHFizpgtse9eD4XJtO-RO0-wyloI3yteokr4NJOTsgweA5c"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmekPxFuxgvy-R7mBefL3BVeS1YC23p3bedKtCZl_4MbpImvPUVf7iLrf1tchBtykA2DZi9hNUFTVIvXP94cK2RP3QcIunsZ3WBpR0SEjtg5wiMyTrINatzs6qv8omW1g72tupnzE6GvjQWHFizpgtse9eD4XJtO-RO0-wyloI3yteokr4NJOTsgweA5c=s320" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7349657670374032850" /></a></p><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">At feeder today in Cumberland, Maine. I know it's exceedingly unlikely - but (female?) Northern Oriole? Or just plain ole Robin?<div><br></div><div>Not sure if this is the way to attach photo, but it is a "Live Photo" from iPhone. </div><div><br></div><div>Anne Burton</div></div></div></div> <p></p> -- <br /> Maine birds mailing list<br /> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br /> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br /> --- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAG5kuvSdUt2XiECMZNH49FEYbyAibMV2hL6CXHgW7AcA6axuMA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CAG5kuvSdUt2XiECMZNH49FEYbyAibMV2hL6CXHgW7AcA6axuMA%40mail.gmail.com</a>.<br /> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-6338664719245357762024-03-23T12:27:00.001-07:002024-03-23T12:27:19.264-07:00[Maine-birds] Fox, Chipping & White-throated Sparrows today in Hiram<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Likely the same Fox and Chipping Sparrow I reported and photographed on Jan 30 (that list STILL not confirmed by eBird: <a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008">https://ebird.org/checklist/S160234008</a> ) are back today, along with 4 White-throateds. A ton of bird activity in the cleared area under the feeder.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div>Sean Smith<br></div></div> <p></p> -- <br /> Maine birds mailing list<br /> maine-birds@googlegroups.com<br /> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds">http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds</a><br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/birding207">https://sites.google.com/site/birding207</a><br /> --- <br /> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group.<br /> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br /> To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CABipT0xRmOOEuor7%2BXCByrR1xCs5Pj%3Dc2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/CABipT0xRmOOEuor7%2BXCByrR1xCs5Pj%3Dc2ZKxeUWTNqu2NHrJ5A%40mail.gmail.com</a>.<br /> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994261799733615515.post-17391554957594108442024-03-23T11:22:00.001-07:002024-03-23T11:22:26.585-07:00[Maine-birds] FOY WT Sparrow 3/23 CNCape Neddick, West
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The morning was quiet, with hardly anyone passing over the summit. Thanks to everyone who helped look today.<br><br><b>Weather:</b><br>It was a cold and blustery first half of the count with strong W winds which really bit into the skin. Skies were clear and heat shimmer was awful. By the midway point winds started to calm down, with some extended periods of very still air. Clouds started to move in, becoming mostly overcast by the end of the day. There was a very cool lighting effect at closing with the sun's rays being split by the cloud cover, projecting evenly spaced columns of light towards the ground, somewhat cartoonish looking.<br><br><b>Raptor Observations:</b><br>Another painfully slow day. I had hoped birds would be out ahead of the front moving in but they decided to stay put, if they are out there to begin with. Birds, including locals, didn't take flight until about midday but activity was vary light. Eagles continue to do some courtship rituals, trying to lock talons, meanwhile, Red-tails are out kiting in the wind.<br><br><b>Non-raptor Observations:</b><br>It was quiet enough at times you could hear a pin drop at the summit. Very few birds were active around the summit except for a few flyover Siskins and a couple Golden-crowned Kinglets foraging for a few minutes. <br><br><b>Predictions:</b><br>Tomorrow looks gross, and it's unlikely anyone will be up there. Get your bread and batteries and hopefully we'll see you on Sunday.<br><br><hr>Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" ymailto="mailto:freeportwildbird@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:freeportwildbird@yahoo.com">freeportwildbird@yahoo.com</a>)<br>Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch</a><br>More information at <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://hawkcount.org">hawkcount.org</a>: [<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=616">Site Profile</a>] [<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03&rday=22">Day Summary</a>] [<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=616&ryear=2024&rmonth=03">Month Summary</a>]<br><br><hr><br> </div><blockquote></blockquote></blockquote> kumar jadhavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482277178501919057noreply@blogger.com0