Mount Desert Island Birds June 28, 2012
Acadia National Park Great Meadow , Hancock, US-ME
Jun 28, 2012 7:40 AM - 9:30 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.5 mile(s)
Comments: Hand E Tauchart from GA for a morning of birding. The temperature was 60 degrees F Blue sky and patchy clouds. SW wind
24 species
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 3
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 3
Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) 2 one female in the scope, a male calling east of us
Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) 2
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) 1
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 4
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 2
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 2
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 4
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) 1 in the scope
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 2
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 9
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 4
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 2
Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) 1
Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) 1 still calling from the Gulf course pine tree and the edge around the gulf course on Kebo street
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 2
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 9
Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 2
Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) 2
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2
Eagle Lake 2012 , Hancock, US-ME
Jun 28, 2012 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: H and E Tauchart from Ga. Not much happening today
4 species
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 7
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1
Mount Desert Island High School, Hancock, US-ME
Jun 28, 2012 9:35 AM - 10:10 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
Comments: H and E Tauchart from Ga. Great list of birds for here today
32 species
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 2 These males are still here at the pond where they have been for many days
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 11 recently fledged yoy
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 2
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 2
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2
Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 2
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 calling
Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) 1 call notes
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) 1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 2
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 5
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 1
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 2
Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) 1
Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis) 1 calling from the western side of the pond
Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) 2
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 2
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 4
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1 only one male called
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 1
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 1
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 10
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 1
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 3
Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) 2
Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) 2
White-winged Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) 2 fly-by
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2
Babson Creek MCHT , Hancock, US-ME
Jun 28, 2012 10:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.3 mile(s)
Comments: H and E Tauchart from Ga. a Quick stop to visit the 15 Canada Goose that are living here at the moment. A new record for this location
7 species
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 15
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 1
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 1
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 3
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 4
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 4
Three Pines Bird Sanctuary 2012, Hancock, US-ME
Jun 28, 2012 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.4 mile(s)
Comments: H and E Tauchart from Ga. Habitat stop and a few good birds
6 species
Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) 7
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 2
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 3
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata)
Clark Cove 2012, Hancock, US-ME
Jun 28, 2012 10:58 AM - 11:23 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: H and E Tauchart from Ga. Sharp-shinned Hawk fly-by
6 species
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) 1 one bird flew by and only a brief look as the crows sounded the alarm
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 7
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 2
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 1
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 1
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 3
Alley Island overlook, Hancock, US-ME
Jun 28, 2012 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: H and E Tauchart from Ga.
9 species (+1 other taxa)
American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) 8
Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) 2 3rd year birds
scoter sp. (Melanitta sp.) 6 probably Black Scoter but they were far away
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 10
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 1
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 4
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 2
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 2
Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3
Hamilton Pond 2012, Hancock, US-ME
Jun 28, 2012 12:08 PM - 12:13 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: H and E Tauchart from Ga. Bald Eagle to finish the day.
6 species
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 3
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 4
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 1
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 3
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WEEK REPORT: Species Totals for the Tauchart trip June 28, 2012
| Report Details | | Date range: | Jun 28, 2012 - Jul 4, 2012 | Total # of Species: | 50 | | Total # of Checklists: | 8 | | Location(s): Acadia National Park Great Meadow ; Alley Island overlook; Babson Creek MCHT ; Clark Cove 2012; Eagle Lake 2012 ; Hamilton Pond 2012; Mount Desert Island High School; Three Pines Bird Sanctuary 2012 | | | |
| Summary | | | Jun 28 | | | | | | | | Number of Species | 50 | | | | | | | | Number of Individuals | 263 | | | | | | | | Number of Checklists | 8 | | | | | | | |
| Total Number of Birds (sample size) | | | Species Name | Jun 28 | | | | | | | | Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) | 15
(1) | | | | | | | | Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) | 8
(1) | | | | | | | | Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) | 14
(2) | | | | | | | | Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | scoter sp. (Melanitta sp.) | 6
(1) | | | | | | | | Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) | 10
(1) | | | | | | | | Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) | 5
(3) | | | | | | | | Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) | 12
(3) | | | | | | | | Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) | 3
(2) | | | | | | | | Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) | 2
(2) | | | | | | | | Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) | 20
(4) | | | | | | | | Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) | 9
(2) | | | | | | | | Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) | 4
(3) | | | | | | | | American Robin (Turdus migratorius) | 7
(4) | | | | | | | | Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) | 17
(5) | | | | | | | | Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) | 3
(2) | | | | | | | | Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) | 11
(3) | | | | | | | | American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) | 6
(3) | | | | | | | | Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) | 7
(4) | | | | | | | | Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) | 8
(4) | | | | | | | | Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) | 3
(2) | | | | | | | | Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) | 4
(4) | | | | | | | | Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) | 29
(6) | | | | | | | | Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) | 1
(1) | | | | | | | | Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) | 6
(2) | | | | | | | | Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) | 4
(2) | | | | | | | | White-winged Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) | 2
(1) | | | | | | | | American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) | 11
(4) | | | | | | | |
