Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Friday, 30 November 2012

[Maine-birds] Townsend's Warbler in Winterport

Sounds so exciting. My name is Sean and I am from Damariscotta. In the morning, myself and a couple of friends are going to Falmouth for the Cackling Goose. Upon our return I alone was planning on coming up your way to get your Townsend's Warbler. I was thinking between 1 and 2pm if that is okay with you. I have GPS but would like directions aswell if its not too much trouble. Thank you for your time and sharing such a rarity. --...

Re: [Maine-birds] Injured Northern Hawk Owl in Topsham

Yeah! She's a hero. Please convey our thanks. From: Bruce Cole <rx7fbbc@gmail.com> To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 9:07 PM Subject: [Maine-birds] Injured Northern Hawk Owl in Topsham Bruce Barker's daughter rescued this dazed Northern Hawk Owl from a busy highway this morning. The bird apparently gained it's verve and flew into the woods from its temporary...

[Maine-birds] Townsend's Warbler in Winterport

The TOWA was present again today (end of Kaler St. If anyone trying for the bird needs directions, you can email me). First seen at ≈7:20a, then not until 11:43a. From then on it came fairly consistent through the afternoon and was seen 15 more times at the feeders/deck up until 4:11p. Thanks for the donations of mealworms and suet. The worms were a big hit. Once it found them about mid-afternoon...

[Maine-birds] Pink-footed Goose NO

No luck on the Pink-footed today, and I looked pretty carefully. There are a lot of fields around here that are not visible from roads (I see them kayaking down the Narraguagus during the summer), so it may still be around. However, it is beginning to look like a long shot. Joel WilcoxCherryfield -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, Irruptives, and Goose Fields Update, 11/24-30.

Hi all, Here are some sightings of note from me over the past seven days: - 3 Brant (first of fall) and about 30 Purple Sandpipers, East Point, Biddeford Pool, 11/25 (with Kristen Lindquist). - 1 Hermit Thrush, Biddeford Pool neighborhood, 11/25 (with Kristen Lindquist). - 2 Gadwall, 7 American Wigeon, etc, Grondin Pond, Scarborough, 11/25 (with Kristen Lindquist). - 1 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER (photo), 2...

[Maine-birds] Tree sparrow

It's not a big dea,l but I've tried to capture animage of a tree sparrow for maybe twoyears or more. The lower yellow mandible eluded me. I've been photographing everysparrow I've seen in hopes of stumbling upon one.Today I did. Hey Bob, I've got a tree sparrow pic now ifyou ever need another! http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p501323621/h4da2981c#h4da2981c Cheers,Dave -- Maine...

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeak sounds

Listening to the pleasant “tu-tu-tu” of Pine Grosbeaks as I work in my downtown Gardiner office today. There are a few across the street feeding in the crabapples beside Johnson Hall on Water St (basically Main St. except in name). Jeff Wells ...

[Maine-birds] Barrows Goldeneyes - Shawmut Dam, Fairfield

While doing river bird survey this morning I found 2 Barrows along with 124 Common Goldeneyes foraging below the dam. Margaret Viens Waterville Sent from my iPhone -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding...

Thursday, 29 November 2012

[Maine-birds] Fox Sparrow in N Windham this a.m.

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[Maine-birds] Injured Northern Hawk Owl in Topsham

Bruce Barker's daughter rescued this dazed Northern Hawk Owl from a busy highway this morning. The bird apparently gained it's verve and flew into the woods from its temporary box home. The site was adjacent to the Cathance Children's Center Rte 125, Topsham, about a mile from Rt. 201. Hopefully, its injuries are minor.https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/g2t6fdaL9Txq0oGNJw9sc9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink...

Re: [Maine-birds] Pink-footed Goose etc.

Chip, Sorry to hear you wasted your time. I checked the WD field near dusk, and was hoping that bad light and distance (with bins only) kept me from picking out the PFG. I'll look again tomorrow. It has also been seen, once, in a field south of Rte. 1, a little west of Harrington. JoelOn Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 6:15 PM, Clark Moseley <an.doc.mo.72@gmail.com> wrote: Today, John Fuller and I checked out the site...

[Maine-birds] Nashville Warbler and more

Cheryl Ring and I birded from Two Lights to Saco today. Among the highlights were some 20 Harlequin Ducks at Two Lights (Dyer Point), two pair of American Wigeons at Grondin Pond, 16 Black-bellied Plovers and an estimated 150 Dunlin at Pine Point, and a Nashville Warbler on the south-facing hill across from the Saco Yacht Club. Jay Adams Dres...

[Maine-birds] Biddeford pool Cackling Goose photos

As promised, here's my (terrible) photos of the Cackling Goose in Biddeford Pool this afternoon. Also, some Pine Grosbeak shots from the UNE campus.http://flic.kr/p/dxgVki http://flic.kr/p/dxnxN1-- David RankinUniversity of New EnglandGraduate Student -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Re: [Maine-birds] Pink-footed Goose etc.

Whoops. Naturally I meant, N0 Pink-footed GooseOn Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 6:15 PM, Clark Moseley <an.doc.mo.72@gmail.com> wrote: Today, John Fuller and I checked out the site that Joel and Sandy Wilcox-Fairbanks described in the new location in the below with no geese seen, We also spent an hour and a half going through the ~180 Canada Goose at the Willey District Rd. fields. We examined all the geese...

Re: [Maine-birds] Pink-footed Goose etc.

Today, John Fuller and I checked out the site that Joel and Sandy Wilcox-Fairbanks described in the new location in the below with no geese seen, We also spent an hour and a half going through the ~180 Canada Goose at the Willey District Rd. fields. We examined all the geese very well with my spotting scope and found no Barnacle Goose. Chip MoseleyOn Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:49 PM, Joel and Sandy Wilcox-Fairbanks <joelandsandy@gmail.com>...

[Maine-birds] BOWAs, PIGRs, NOGO

The ornamental gardens at the University of Maine are alive with Bohemian Waxwings (50 this morning) and a few Pine Grosbeaks. I then headed up to the Moosehead area and had a Northern Goshawk circle close to the road for good views on the way to Spencer Pond. We had a few Pine Grosbeaks on the road and a handful of Boreal Chickadees throughout the area, per usual. Bob Duchesne www.mainebirdingtrail.com -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] Townsend's Warbler in Winterport

The TOWA was pesent early today (6:47 - 7:25a). Then absent until returning at 1:12p. It made nine separate visits to the feeders at the end of Kaler St. during the afternoon. Last seen at 3:20p. Observed by myself, Jerry Smith, Bruce Barker, and Nancy Larson. -John -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding...

[Maine-birds] Jaeger species?

11/29/12 One hour (1415-1515) spent at one spot between Thunder Hole and Otter Cliffs in Acadia NP. 25++ Purple Sandpipers being chased unsuccesfully by a Peregrine Falcon zigzagging in and out along the rocks. Large school of fish being chased by Harbor Porpoise brought in a number of birds, 2 Kittiwakes, several Herring, several Great Black-backed Gulls. A large, light unidentified jaeger which I think was a...

[Maine-birds] Biddeford Birds -- Cackling Goose

I birded a few areas on the coast in Biddeford today, starting at Timber Point and working north. Plenty of Goldeneyes, all Common that I could tell. Still a few gannets making their way south, and two Red-throated Loons at Biddeford Pool Point. Best bird of the day was a CACKLING GOOSE in the Great Pond at Biddeford Pool, hanging out with about 100 other Canada Geese. I got some (terrible) shots that I'll try to upload to Flickr...

[Maine-birds] Townsend's Warbler in Winterport

I want to say to those who came to look for the TOWA this morning that I do truly feel bad that he was a no show, especially since several of you came from so far. But, he did return this afternoon. Briefly to the feeders at 1:12, then again at 1:20p for about 1 minute. So it is still around. The second visit it came over to our deck and then perched on a basket hangar where I got a few pictures. He's a little...

[Maine-birds] Saco Peregrine - Two Days in A Row

This morning at 8:46 the Peregrine arrived, with breakfast. Its still on the stack facing Factory island and can probably be observed from Downtown Biddeford. I can see if where I am on Water St in Saco. It would not be visible from Route One. https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BwK9NC0y8eRDOTNlMUVNeUNJeWs/edit Here is a link to a Google Folder with a few pictures (Straight from the camera) and a short video...

[Maine-birds] 11/23/12: Photographs from Fryeburg Harbor - The day after the Northern Hawk Owl was last seen!

Hi Maine Birders - First, I wanted to thank all the kind folks local to Fryeburg Harbor. They were truly helpful, nice, and knowledgeable (Robert and Mary!) in the search for the Northern Hawk Owl. Even though I was not successful in observing the Northern Hawk Owl, I was able to capture a few images that gives folks the "feel" for the day. From a bird perspective, it was moderately quite. The hi-lite...

[Maine-birds] Re: Scarborough

Hi,I'm in Maine to visit family for a long weekend and I always check out this fantastic group when visiting. I'm excited by all the Pine Grosbeak (and earlier Evening Grosbeak) sightings. I'm hoping to see one or both species of birds this trip. I'm staying in the Yarmouth area this trip, so if anyone knows of any sightings or good areas to check out in the Yarmouth/Scarborough/Freeport areas it will be much...

[Maine-birds] Scarborough

With all the reports of Pine Grosbeaks I was surprised I hadn't turned any up until today. With a small flock of the Grosbeaks was another nice surprise this morning - a Red-bellied Woodpecker. I've also been meaing to ask a question - Last week I saw a couple of crow harrassing a raven. I've seen this before. I assumed it to be crows protecting young, but seemingly no young now to protect. Protecting...

[Maine-birds] Townsend's Warbler in Winterport

The TOWA just showed up (6:47a) at a feeder here at the end of Kaler St. -John -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding...

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Re: [Maine-birds] Re; Machias Seal Island

Bill:Please give Captain Corbett my very best wishes.I went out with him in the 70s on several different occasions.Capt. Corbett didn't have that fancy new stuff called radar. If it was foggy, he'd cut off the engine, listen a while for the MSI fog horn and then head the boat in the right direction. After four or five listening stops, we'd arrive at the island just fine.He was a hell of a captain.Best, PeterOn Nov...

[Maine-birds] Re; Machias Seal Island

Machias Seal and its ownership was not an issue until 1947 when Judge John Dudley of Calais was doing some research concerning lobstering rights along the eastern Maine coast. It was pretty well accepted that the Canadians owned Machiss Seal based on their establishment of the light station. He told me he was surprised when he couldn't find the island actually listed by name on any legal papers, treaties, etc in Canada. He...

[Maine-birds] and even more Grosbeaks

Large flock of pine grosbeaks in Belfast today hanging out at penobscot shores retirement center and their many crabapple trees. 30+ birds.Sarah ...

[Maine-birds] Townsend's Warbler in Winterport

The Townsend's Warbler first seen here at about 12:30p today was last seen at 3:54p, just before dark. It made at least 11 separate trips to our feeders over the course of the afternoon. Our house is the last one on the left (north side) of Kaler St. which dead ends at the Penobscot River. Anyone who might want to come look for the bird is welcome. Please observe either from the end of the road, or come...

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeak s Manchester & Augusta this p.m.

7 feeding at chest level in the crabapples at Lingfellows Nurseries and 8 flying over the State Employees' Office Bldg and feeding on the maple buds at the edge of the lot. ...

[Maine-birds] Fox Sparrow in Raymond

I rarely get sparrows here in the woods but was delighted to have a fox sparrow digging in the leaves this morning with my usual crew of juncos. While every other person in Maine has seen pine grosbeaks, I've still not got a glimpse but do have lots of the usual suspects (both nuthatches, titmouse, chickadee, downy and hairy woodpecker) in the yard. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Townsend's Warbler in Winterport

At 12:30p today a Townsend's Warbler showed up at our feeders in Winterport at the end of Kaler St.. I was able to get a few photos and emailed them on to Bill Sheehan who confirmed the id. It is a first winter male I believe. A few other birds today have been the continuing Baltimore Oriole, a female Red-bellied...

[Maine-birds] "Magic Bush" - Green Point WMA - more

Both Carol Muth and Dan Nickerson sent messages re: the "Magic Bush" at Green Point WMA in Dresden. Carol's family has only been in the apple business since the 1820s, and Dan is the Apple Maven of Maine. So I value their remarks. Both commented on the fact that many apple varieties are not self-pollinating, and crabapples are often planted to provide that service. Dan also mentioned that crabapple trees...

[Maine-birds] Pink-footed Goose etc.

Hi All, Ira Sanders of Golden, CO and I relocated the Pink-footed Goose about 11:30 AM today. It was in a new place, in a field on the west side of Rte. 1 between Milbridge and Cherryfield, fairly close to Cherryfield. While we were watching, the flock broke up and flew away in 4 separate groups, in the direction of the Willey District Rd. fields. We followed them there, but there were only two groups of geese there and the...

[Maine-birds] Relief - MERC Peregrine

I have not seen any Peregrines since just before "Super Storm Sandy." I just saw one land on the smokestack at Maine Energy! I am glad to know that at least one of them is still around.Incidentally, this morning I saw a formation of DC Cormorants fly over the river from my office. There were 19 of them. At the Saco treatment plant I had Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, the Winter Wren, Two Butter Butts and a bunch of...

[Maine-birds] Cackling Geese, a Fortune Cookie, and thanks to Rob Speirs

Rob Speirs and I spent an hour this morning scoping 650 Canada Geese along Route 115 in North Yarmouth near Thornhurst Farm. Rob found us 3 Cacklers in the mix.This was at least my 10th chase for a cackler in New England over the past couple of years...I got them in California but have wanted to see one closer to home. 2 nights ago I had Chinese food and my fortune cookie said: "A long term goal will soon be...

[Maine-birds] post Sandy status of Edwin B. forsythe/"The Brigantine"

Just came back after Thanksgiving trip to South New Jersey. The damage there is nauseating, honestly. I saw plainly how close my dear daughter came to catastrophe. Of note to birders is that we checked out the Edwin B. forsythe Wildlife Refuge as we always do when we go down to get some birding in between asphalt and concrete exposure. Other than some of the walking trails it is not accessible. Driven up into the woods there are...

[Maine-birds] Greenville redpolls

First arrival of redpolls. Two male & one female pine grosbeaks continue to visit feeders. No Northern goshawk for quite a few days now. M/Greenville -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Re: [Maine-birds] Machias Seal Island in the NYTimes

Thank you Bill for sharing this important information........... I have spent some time with Barna and his son John. Over the years of taking trips out to the Island, I became a firm believer in the Norton Family perspective and the fact that this is an American Island. I hope Barna and John are smiling at the article and the ramifications for American Birders and the State of Maine.... and to...

[Maine-birds] Orange-Crowned Warbler and others - Saco River Walk

Today Jay Adams and I birded around Scarborough, Saco, and Biddeford area looking for recently seen Cave Swallows and the Orange-crowned Warbler. We couldn't find the Cave Swallows - too cold and no bugs out in the rack anywhere checked (Kettle Cove, Biddeford Pool Beach, Pine Point); but we finally found the ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER in bittersweet vines and thick brush at the "corner" on the trail behind...

[Maine-birds] Machias Seal Island in the NYTimes

An opinion piece in the New York Times today says US and Canada should resolve their minor territorial dispute over this rock since there's nothing worth fighting for at Machias Seal Island... Barna Norton must be rolling in his grave! http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/27/opinion/good-neighbors-bad-border.html?nl=opinion&emc=edit_ty_20121127 I can think of a few possibilities we could offer in a land swap...but I bet...

[Maine-birds] Sanford S Ponds - mostly frozen

Wish I could report PiGr along with everybody else. Sorry. A nice walk at the"ponds" this PM revealed little. They are mostly frozen. The inner corner of the "dogleg" pond held a collection of ducks: buffleheads and goldeneyes. 7 Black Ducks flew out, along with about that # of geese. 2 gulls lingered in an open spot. A couple little birds flew and dove into the edge weeds before I could ID them. One flashed sort of rusty, and...

[Maine-birds] Hancock County goodies: R-t Hawk, G B Heron, PIGR

Hi all -- 3 Pine Grosbeaks today at Deer Isle-Stonington High School, and 3 yesterday in Bucksport.At Deer Isle Causeway / Scott's Landing, one lone Red-tailed Hawk today.At the Deer Isle bridge at Eggemoggin Reach, one lone Great Blue Heron, also today. Best,Craig K -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeak, UNE, Biddeford

There were 4 female Pine Grosbeaks near the intersection of Hills Beach and Old Port road at mid-day 11/27 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Male Pine Grosbeak, Kennebunk

There was 1 male Pine Grosbeak, with 3 females along Route 35, near the Landing store in Kennebunk...feeding in fruit trees near road. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Lubec Pine Grosbeaks

This afternoon there were approx. 30 Pine Grosbeaks feeding on Rugosa rosehips along Mowry Beach. Quite a spectacle they were tearing into the bright orange fruit. Jennifer Lu...

[Maine-birds] Pine grosbeaks and red-tailed hawk

Another beautiful day. The pine grosbeaks were active at UMO this morning. The red-tailed hawk was sitting ona power line over I-95 in Hampden. http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p501323621/h4d388804#h4d388804 Cheers,Dave -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks, Ellsworth

7 Pine Grosbeaks in a fruit-bearing ornamental in the Home Depot parking lot today around 12:30, great views of these tame birds. Judging the mass of fruit on the tree, they may be busy for a few days in this location. 1 American Tree Sparrow eating seed put out on in the parking area of the good folks at Ellsworth Feed and Seed (not to mention a bunch of Mallard Ducks). -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] pine grosbeaks - Eisenhower Drive Westbrook

About 5 minutes ago there was a dozen pine grosbeaks picking crabapples in front of 37 Eisenhower Drive. Tough light but you can pretty much park right under them on the road… RJ Richard E. Jordan (PWS, CPESC) - Manager of Field OperationsBoyle Associates, Environmental Consultants Cell # 207-671-2760Office # 207-591-5220 Mailing Address: 25 Dundee Road – Gorham, Maine – 04038Web: www.bo...

[Maine-birds] Cherryfield Redpolls

4 Common Redpolls just showed up at the feeders, it is great to see them. Hope they stick around, and invite lots of others ( and maybe a Hoary) to visit. I drove by the goose field this morning; the flock is still there, but I did not stop to check for the Pink-footed Goose. A birder is visiting from CO tomorrow, so I'll hopefully be posting a sighting then. Joel WilcoxCherryfield -- Maine birds mailing list...

[Maine-birds] Re: (Maine Birds) Mount Desert Island Birds: Red-throated Loons

Mount Desert Island Birds: Red-throated Loons at Hadley Point. Hadley Point MDI , Hancock, US-MENov 26, 2012 12:30 PM - 12:56 PMProtocol: StationaryComments: Nico and I visited Hadley Point for the first time since returning from Cuba. Three Red-throated Loon are foraging sometimes close to the shore during gusty winds from the Northwest! Some windy out there yesterday and shades of things to come for the...

[Maine-birds] Cackling Geese

9:00AM Still present at Thornhurst Farm, Rt 115 North Yarmouth. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Monday, 26 November 2012

Re: [Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks, UNE in Biddeford

Today there were 15 at Roundwood (across from Shaw's) and 8 at the end of Southborough (across from Christmas Tree Shop) near the Maine Mall, all female/immature types. Joanne On 11/26/2012 8:12 PM, David Rankin wrote: > After suffering through a subjective eternity of Pine Grosbeak reports > from all points North, I finally chanced on a flock of 5 today on the > UNE campus in Biddeford, feeding on a heavily laden...

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks, UNE in Biddeford

After suffering through a subjective eternity of Pine Grosbeak reports from all points North, I finally chanced on a flock of 5 today on the UNE campus in Biddeford, feeding on a heavily laden crab apple tree just outside the library. As other's have noted, all the ones I saw were female/immatures, and they allowed ridiculously close approach (I was about 6 feet away when I noticed them, and they never seemed to mind...

[Maine-birds] Northern Pintails

2 drakes and a hen at Mill Cove South Portland today Nancy Houlihan -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Fox Sparrow, Freeport

Hello All,A late Fox Sparrow today at the feeder is the first (!) of the season for me. A White-throated Sparrow also added itself to the junco mix today and a largish accipiter scattered the Mourning Doves this morning. Dan NickersonFreeport -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 10 Messages in 8 Topics

Skip Small and I observed a Western Kingbird this afternoon in Owl's Head. I originally found the bird opposite the entrance to the transportation museum this a m in the big field on Rte 73. The bird was last seen further north adjacent to the horse farm also on the west side of 73. ...

[Maine-birds] RE: (Maine Birds) First call for a Pelagic trip/ SeaBC January 2013

Hello, I am attempting to organize another Winter Pelagic Trip and a continuation of work started last year to promote a SEABC. If you are interested in a Pelagic trip and a continuation of our efforts at establishing a SeaBC in the Gulf of Maine waters off of MDI could you please contact me off line. There will be a cost for the trip..........to be determined asap...

[Maine-birds] Pink-footed Goose

Still present, south side of Willey District Rd. Far enough away that a scope would be helpful.Also a single Snow Bunting on a gravel road through a brushy area next to the Narraguagus River. Joel WilcoxCherryfield -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Sunday, 25 November 2012

Re: [Maine-birds] Cave Swallow, Kettle Cove parking lot, Cape Elizabeth

Hi all,Ed Hess had the bird at 12:25pm working up and down the beach there, so I think it is likely the same bird. However, as we know, there was definitely more than one Cave Swallow around today.After failing to find our own in Biddeford today, Kristen Lindquist and I joined a handful of other birders in a fruitless search for the Kettle Cove/Crescent Beach Cave Swallow, with no observations following Louis and Don's.This will...

[Maine-birds] possible cave swallow

A swallow I wasn't able to identify flew over the Willard Beach neighborhood around 3:00 or so today---I wonder if it was the cave swallow others have been seei...

[Maine-birds] Cave Swallow, Kettle Cove parking lot, Cape Elizabeth

Don Mairs and I saw a CAVE SWALLOW fly within 10 feet of us as it skimmed over the Kettle Cove parking lot today about 12:50 p.m. I never saw the bird rise above 1' off the deck. We were unaware that Ed Hess had seen one at nearby Crescent Beach sometime earlier, and I suppose this could have been the same bird. Although not flying weakly, the swallow appeared to barely make it over the lip of the parking lot to the beach. We...

[Maine-birds] Cave Swallows

My friend, Martha , and I had a fine hour at Owl's Head Light. We found 4 White-winged Cross bills foraging on the ground amid spruce cones adjacent to the parking area. Then we stunned to view 2 Cave Swallows at close range flying around the walkway and the lighthouse. This was mid afternoon today. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Thank you Stella !!

Stella does so many things for the Maine birding community, it's hard to enumerate them all, banding on various islands, helping Maine Audubon - and on it goes. But few of you know that Stella has done even more remarkable bird work in Maine. For the last four years Stella was brave, if foolish, enough to take on a huge task of entering over 35 years of my bird notebooks into eBird. My first notes go back to 1973. Stella plowed...

[Maine-birds] Pink-footed Goose NO

I arrived at the field 10 AM this morning, to see a small flock of geese leaving the area and the fields otherwise bare. I went back just now, 3 PM, just in time to see a flock of c. 150 Canadas land in the field closest to the farmhouse, followed by a flock of 11 more that landed further east. I did not see the PFG, but will try again tomorrow.Joel WilcoxCherryfield -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Possible CAVE SWALLOW, Scarborough

Hello all, Eddie Woodin called the store at 12:20 to report a possible Cave Swallow over Grondin Pond in Scarborough. -Jeannette ------------------Jeannette and Derek LovitchFreeport Wild Bird Supply541 Route One, Suite 10Freeport, ME 04032Ph: (207)865-6000/Fax: (207)865-6069www.freeportwildbirdsupply.comVisit our E-store http://store.freeportwildbirdsupply.c...