Thanks to Ralph for posting from MSI.
I've been spending my time on Stratton Island off Prout's Neck. We finished with songbird banding last weekend. No "rare" species, but we did enjoy two Gray-cheeked Thrushes. (One was banded GCBT-as measurements failed to sort it out from Bicknell's.) Anyone wanting more detail about spring banding here is welcome to email me off-list.
The first of the Common Terns hatched yesterday. We are also seeing Spotted Sandpiper chicks. The Roseate Tern colony appears to be a bit smaller than last year. No Arctic Tern nests. (There usually are only a few.) The Least Tern colony is busy re-laying following the tide/wind storm of a week or so ago.
We also are getting visits from a Peregrine, presumably one (or more) from the Portland PEFA nest.
Reminder that Stratton Island is closed to visitors (except for a small area at our landing). Maine Audubon does have a couple of guided trips with island access each season. Check with them at 781-2340.
Stella, volunteering with...
www.projectpuffin.org
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