Mount Desert Island Birds: Red-throated Loon and Nelson's Sparrow
59 species seen and heard with 1452 individual birds at 10 locations. Not a bad day!
Thrumcap overlook 2012, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 7:10 AM - 8:10 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: Dominic Mitchell from London is the founder and Managing Editor of Birdwatch, Europe's leading monthly magazine for keen birders. His other work includes several books and checklists. We had many good birds today including Red-throated Loon and Nelson's Sparrow all in the same location... That's amazing! Today was an excellent birding experience for both of us. We started out looking for Great Cormorant but the fog set in and we headed west for forest and coastal species.
12 species
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 35
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 60
Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 1
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) 1
Common Raven (Corvus corax) 1
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 11
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) 1 This bird gave the classic whistle call but not the Peter-peter-peter more single notes without "ter"
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 2
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 2
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3
Meadowbrook Marsh Town Hill , Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 8:39 AM - 8:54 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Dominic Mitchell and I working for Alder Flycatcher, Swamp Sparrow and Purple Finch. A recently fledged Bald Eagle added to our list of 5 for the day.
18 species
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 5
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 2
Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) 3
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 1 good bird for Dominic and always nice to see.
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 3
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 1
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 3
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 2
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 4
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 3
Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 1
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 1
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 6
Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) 1
Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) 3
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2
Alley Island overlook, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 8:50 AM - 9:30 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Dominic Mitchell from London established Birdwatch magazine in 1992 . It has grown to become the leading monthly birdwatching magazine at the enthusiast end of Birdwatching. Red-throated Loon was found and a Nelson's Sparrow calling behind us.... Amazing birding today and it was excellent being in the field with Dominic.
20 species
White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) 8
Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) 1 This transitioning plumage bird was a surprise especially how far away it was and how easily ID'ed from by its plumage, bill and size. excellent late summer bird.
Common Loon (Gavia immer) 1
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 30
Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 3
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) 21 Perfect Breeding Plumaged birds preening and hanging out with HERG and RBGU.... Fiorst-of-the-year at this locvation
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 25
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 60
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 1
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 1
Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) 1 continuing in the upper marsh
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 2
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 1 called briefly
Nelson's Sparrow (Ammodramus nelsoni) 1 calling and photos taken this male is enthusiastic suggesting a nesting bird. Two birds were clearly seen yesterday and the males continues to call.
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 12
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 1
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 1
Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) 2 continuing YOY
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 5
Thomson Island MDI , Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 9:15 AM - 9:50 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Dominic Mitchell Birding the head of the island and a few species were added to the list. Belted Kingfisher and another Bald Eagle YOY
12 species
American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) 1
Common Loon (Gavia immer) 1
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 49
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 1
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1 Young-of-the-year
Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) 3
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) 5
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 80
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 275
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) 2 calling and seen
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 4
Bay View Drive Hadley Point, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 9:55 AM - 10:30 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Dominic Mitchell My hotspot stop for forest species.
12 species
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 9
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 6
Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) 2
Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis) 2 these are continuing males calling loundly and aggressively during our time here
Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) 4
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 2
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 5
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 1
Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) 1
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 2
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 1
Hadley Point MDI , Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Dominic Mitchell from London . Very quiet in the upper bay with so much lobster gear. Surf Scoter and White-winged Scoter and Bonaparte's Gull make this stop worthwhile
11 species
Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) 85 one large flock of molting birds
Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) 3
White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) 13 a raft of Scoter towards Lamoine
Common Loon (Gavia immer) 1
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 25
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) 58
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 40
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 300
Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) 2 swimming with the Scoter
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 5
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1
Big Pine Woods , Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 10:55 AM - 11:13 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.4 mile(s)
Comments: Dominic Mitchell form London Stopping for forest birds with little success here
7 species
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 2
Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 1
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) 1
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 8
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 4
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1
Hamilton Pond 2012, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Dominic Mitchell from London made a stop for an Adult Bald Eagle.
5 species (+1 other taxa)
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 4 first of the year
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) (Anas rubripes x platyrhynchos) 10
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 10
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1 Photos and ooohhhs
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 1 flyby
Peggy Rockefeller Farm Crooked Road, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 11:55 AM - 12:15 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Dominic Mitchell from London
16 species
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 2
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 3
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 2
Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) 2 Sitting on fences posts and foraging in the recently mowed field
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 5
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 1
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) 3
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 18
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 10
Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) 3
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 6
Smith Family Farm Crooked Road, Hancock, US-ME
Jul 30, 2012 12:05 PM - 12:20 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Dominic Mitchell of London making our final stop for Bobolink with good luck immediately upon stopping a female makes an appearance.
2 species
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 5
Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) 4 Female was actively flying form one field to the other feeding YOY in the grass than returning for more food
Mount Desert Island Birds: Summary July 30 2012 Species Totals
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