Thursday, 28 February 2013

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks still around--S.P.

10 Pine Grosbeaks were feeding in the trees in front of the Christmas Tree Shops near the Maine Mall this afternoon. A check of Southborough Blvd. across the street didn't produce any birds but the fruit trees still have fruit on them so I'm still hoping for BOWAs. Joanne -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...
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[Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwings - western Maine

This afternoon there was a flock of 17 Bohemian Waxwings in Stow, perched in a tree at 666 (sorry about that #) Stow Road. Nearby, on Harbor Road in Fryeburg, there were flocks of wild turkeys and snow buntings.  Joe ScottChatham, Nh ...
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[Maine-birds] Augusta - Pine Grosbeaks this a.m.

at least 4 were quietly eating tree buds in the saplings on the Sewall St side of the State Employees Office Bldg around 10:30 a.m. Judy Scher -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207   --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from...
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Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Re: [Maine-birds] I Want to find Harlequin Ducks

Reliably at Dyer Pt near Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth Craig KSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 27, 2013, at 7:22 PM, Jessmason@aol.com wrote: They are almost ALWAYS found at the Cliff House in Cape Neddick.  There were some there this past weekend! Good Luck Jess   In a message dated 2/27/2013 7:01:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, shaw.bigred.joe@gmail.com writes: Hello all !! I havent seen...
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Re: [Maine-birds] I Want to find Harlequin Ducks

They are almost ALWAYS found at the Cliff House in Cape Neddick.  There were some there this past weekend! Good Luck Jess   In a message dated 2/27/2013 7:01:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, shaw.bigred.joe@gmail.com writes: Hello all !! I havent seen any Harlequin Ducks at all this winter and I was hoping someone could tell me where I might be able to find some this weekend THANKS !! :) --...
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[Maine-birds] I Want to find Harlequin Ducks

Hello all !! I havent seen any Harlequin Ducks at all this winter and I was hoping someone could tell me where I might be able to find some this weekend THANKS !! :) -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207   --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group....
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[Maine-birds] RE: (Maine Birds) Mount Desert Island Birds: Red-headed Woodpecker relocated

Mount Desert Island Birds: Red-headed Woodpecker relocated Sand Beach to Otter Cove 2013, Hancock, US-MEFeb 27, 2013 8:00 AM - 9:10 AMProtocol: Traveling2.0 mile(s)Comments: No Razorbills today along this stretch. One Black-legged Kittiwake off shore12 speciesCommon Eider (Somateria mollissima) 35Black Scoter (Melanitta americana) 21Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 2Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) 2Red-breasted...
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Re: [Maine-birds] Canvasback in Millcreek, South Portland, Maine

I wanted to echo Joe's message. I also saw a (the) Canvasback from Hannaford in South Portland. The bird I saw had a grayish body (female or immature bird?). I was also able to pick out two Iceland Gulls from the large group there. Has anyone seen a Glaucous Gull there lately? --Josh --- Josh Fecteau Plainville, MA Website: New England Rewilder (joshfecteau.com) Email: joshuafecteau(at)gmail(dot)com -- -- Maine birds mailing...
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[Maine-birds] Canvasback in Millcreek, South Portland, Maine

This morning, I saw my first Canvasback !! I know it is not a huge deal but I am trying to rack up as many birds as I can. I spotted it near the Hannaford Supermarket where it was surrounded by many Red Breasted Mergansers, and many different species of gulls including many adult Great Black Back Gulls. -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...
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[Maine-birds] Re: King Eider

I am going to try and check for the King Eider tomorrow at Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine will post if seen. On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:25:59 PM UTC-5, Peter wrote:Has anyone looked for the King Eider? -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207   --- You received this message because you are subscribed...
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[Maine-birds] 7 Bald Eagles Auburn

Hello All,Yesterday along North River Road in Auburn I observed 7 Bald Eagles.  2 were at a nest and the rest were sub-adult birds along the river. This may have explained the relatively low number of ducks and gulls.Interesting to me is the relationship between prey and predator.  How do the ducks and gulls determine when it is time to take off when an eagle is nearby?  A drake Common Merganser was near one of...
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[Maine-birds] New Sweden/Caribou town line: Bald eagles

Yesterday I was driving down Plante Road in Caribou (despite the different names it exactly the same road as East Road in New Sweden and simply changes identities at the towns' limits) and saw what I thought was a Bald eagle and large raven fly across the road.  It was too quick for a good ID and I didn't spot them again. Today in a similar location my son, granddaughter and I definitely saw a Bald eagle both in a hardwood...
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[Maine-birds] Re: (Maine Birds) Mount Desert Island Birds: Barred Owls and winter regulars

Mount Desert Island Birds:  Barred Owl and winter regulars Town Hill 2013, Hancock, US-MEFeb 26, 2013 3:05 PM - 3:15 PMProtocol: Traveling5.0 mile(s)Comments: Some of the birds I saw this afternoon. 41F today and ....dare I say... signs of spring.5 speciesBarred Owl  (Strix varia) 1 WHOO-AL   at dawn a call which blew us all out of bed.Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) 1American...
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[Maine-birds] Glaucous Gull, Bangor

Flying over Bangor auditorium at 6:30am. -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For more options,...
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Tuesday, 26 February 2013

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Adult male Pine Warbler has been at our feeder for the last 10 days or so. New Road Scarborough&nb...
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[Maine-birds] Mr Peregrine dines out

Sometimes ya just luck out!Drove past this guy, stopped and walked back.  How's your Lunch Mr Peregrine...Squab I see?<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64147480@N02/8511573008/" title="Peregrine Falcon by rspeirs1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8511573008_3420de863d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Peregrine Falcon"></a> No Please...Start without me!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64147480@N02/8511573004/"...
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[Maine-birds] Razorbill

i spotted a razorbill very close up on theSargents drive in Northeast Harbor main eat 12 noon today. Roberta aharp -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send...
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[Maine-birds] Re: Another barred owl

That was Kittery Point!On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 7:22:18 PM UTC-5, Dan Terrence wrote:A barred owl was waiting for me in my front yard this morning. I'll have to admit, I've been seeing a lot of barred owls this winter. They seem to be finding food though. Good for them! I also saw a winter wren again, exact same spot. Photoshttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.348766575227658.66597.168718043232513&type=1 Dan ...
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[Maine-birds] Another barred owl

A barred owl was waiting for me in my front yard this morning. I'll have to admit, I've been seeing a lot of barred owls this winter. They seem to be finding food though. Good for them! I also saw a winter wren again, exact same spot. Photoshttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.348766575227658.66597.168718043232513&type=1 Dan  -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...
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[Maine-birds] snow buntings

I had 8 snow buntings today in my neighbor's driveway. Very pretty wheeling around before resettling. Juliain Sidney -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207   --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving...
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[Maine-birds] Maine RBA - February 24, 2013

Name: Maine Audubon Rare Bird Alert Reporting Period: February 18 – 24, 2013 Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Noteworthy Species Mentioned: Canvasback King Eider Barrow's Goldeneye Snowy Owl Northern Hawk Owl Belted Kingfisher 'Western' Palm Warbler Chipping Sparrow Field Sparrow Lark Sparrow 'Oregon' Dark-eyed Junco Baltimore Oriole Seasonal notes: Despite the continuing snowstorms, a few near-migrants saw an...
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[Maine-birds] No King Eider, but Ipswich Savannah Sparrow Ferry Beach

Spent 2 hours scanning from Pine Point, Prouts Neck, and Ferry Bech for KIEI with no luck. Surprised to find the sparrow instead! Becky Sent from my iPhone -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this...
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[Maine-birds] Water St - Hint

A few people missed the ring-necked duck and the barrows.  They were spending a little time on the opposite side of the island (Jubilee Park) from Water St. When you come down water street, on the left hand side is a parking lot with a view of the left hand side of the island.  So essentially you can view the side that would be visible from the train station area. I just bumped into Don Thompson on my way back from...
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Re: [Maine-birds] King Eider

If anyone has it would be great to know. I'm hoping to jump out of work and go straight for the King Eider before this next bout of winter weather sets in. So any current day sightings would be very helpful. Thanks! IanOn Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:25 PM, Peter Morelli <pmorelli2@gmail.com> wrote: Has anyone looked for the King Eider? -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...
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[Maine-birds] King Eider

Has anyone looked for the King Eider? -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207   --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....
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[Maine-birds] Red-winged BB in Cape Neddick

We are getting a ton of birds today.  The goldfinches are back as are the starlings and all the usuals that we haven't seen for weeks.   Linda D. ScotlandPO Box 248Cape Neddick, ME 03902207-363-5377lds@maine.rr....
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[Maine-birds] Peregrine is Back - Water St. Saco

Last night when I left work I could see it way up on the lights that extend over the railing at the very top of MERC.  This morning it is in the same spot.  We also have added another Drake Ring-Necked so there are two floating around.  -- Chuck Homlerneedsmoreritalin.wordpress.comyoutube.com/needsmoreritalin flickr.com/needsmoreritalin -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...
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[Maine-birds] Carolina Wren-Cape Neddick

A Carolina Wren just showed up at our suet feeder.    Linda D. ScotlandPO Box 248Cape Neddick, ME 03902207-363-5377lds@maine.rr....
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Monday, 25 February 2013

[Maine-birds] Saco Update

Barrow's Goldeneye Drake continues as does the Ring-Necked Duck.  Several CoGos today too, but no Common Merganser.  A Juvenile Cooper's Hawk was in the trees on the river bank near the parking area for my building and made a very gull like call. Also absent today was the Great Cormorant.Chuck-- Chuck Homlerneedsmoreritalin.wordpress.com youtube.com/needsmoreritalinflickr.com/needsmoreritalin -- -- Maine...
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[Maine-birds] upcoming event & goldfinches

After a hiatus of about 6 weeks, the Goldfinches have returned to our feeders on Greens Hill in Deer Isle   Mike and Dawn   Also - here is something that may be of interest to Birders around Maine:   Saturday, March 30--     12 noon-2:30 PM Harlequin Duck Boat Cruise Join Bob & Sandi Duchesne on a quest for the threatened Harlequin duck---so vividly marked that it takes its name from...
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[Maine-birds] Northern bird flocks in Peru (Maine)

Just drove down River Road in Peru (a dead end road along the Androscoggin.) In and along the cornfields I observed a flock of 24 Am tree sparrows, then 30 snow buntings and wrapped up the 2-mile cruise with a larger group of (50+) redpolls. Also (not to be outdone) 25 turkeys and 10 crows getting the final calories out of the dried up cornstalks. Richard Jordan Boyle Associates Sent via cellphone (207) 671-2760 On Feb 22,...
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[Maine-birds] Varied Thrush continues in Lincolnville

On Friday, I ran into the friends who reported the Varied Thrush in their Lincolnville yard earlier this winter, and they tell me the bird is still coming to their yard. They say it hangs out with a flock of Blue Jays, and is enjoying the mealworms they provide. They've been trying to get photos but all they have are iPhones.  Kristen-- Kristen Lindquist12 Mount Battie St.Camden, ME 04843www.klindquist.blogspot.com ...
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[Maine-birds] Red-Winged Blaclbird at my feeder-Newcastle

Just looked outside and had my foy male Red-Winged Blackbird chowing down on one of the platform feeders. The exact same date as last year !   Mark R Hoffman Newcastle Maine 207-458-1...
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Sunday, 24 February 2013

[Maine-birds] River Survey Talk on Wednesday

The Augusta Bird Club invites its members and all other birders to attend a talk by Erynn Call on the subject of her Maine River Bird Survey. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, in the West Room at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street, Augusta. Admission is free.   Jay Ad...
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[Maine-birds] Mothpolls

With today's snow, feeder activity was frenzied, large flights of Redpolls materialized out of snowy skies in rapid, dizzying descents, mobbing feeders, reminiscent big gray moths fluttering about a summer streetlamp, only to evaporate in sudden explosive exits, repeating itself all day long. Others darted in and out to grab a bite but, today, Mothpolls ruled.  rob speirs cumberland. -- -- Maine birds mailing...
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[Maine-birds] King Eider at Pine Point

The king eider was showing again this morning at Pine Point -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207   --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....
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[Maine-birds] Arrival Date Project

Hello, As many of you know, I have been coordinating a project to document the first arrival of migratory breeding birds across the state of  Maine for the past 19 years.  Well over 200 birders from all around the state have contributed data.  We have learned much about the nature of Maine bird migration from this citizen-science project.  The data also have provided insight into the impacts of climate...
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[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks

This morning while looking out over Moosehead Lake from camp have six Pine Grosbeaks. The red of male's contrast nicely against the fresh snow. Bald Eagle cruising lake for discarded fish. Skip Small Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207   --- You received this...
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[Maine-birds] King Eider at Prouts Neck

Yesterday I got to see the King Eider at Prouts Neck for the second time in my life !!:-) If you get a chance stop by and check out this amazing bird !!:-) -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group...
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Saturday, 23 February 2013

[Maine-birds] Re:(Maine Birds) Mount Desert Island Birds: Barred Owl Calling FOY

After a long silence here at Three Pines Bird Sanctuary a Barred Owl was vocalizing very near to the house at 9:40 PM.  This is the first I have heard here this year.  Aslo I started tapping Maple Trees a couple of days ago and already have collected some sap.  Sap running and Barred Owls calling..... some hope that the Earth is tilting in the spring direction.    Three Pines Bird Sanctuary...
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[Maine-birds] 10 GBH

Right as darkness fell over Winterport, I looked up and saw 10 Great Blue Herons flying over Steamboat Market then over the Penobscot River.  My jaw dropped open and all I could say was WOW!  The parking lot was crowded and most people didn't know what kind of birds they were, but once they saw my reaction, they looked up and all started grinning.  :)  Future birders?  Happy Birding, Sue -- Sue St Clair...
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Re: [Maine-birds] Lark Sparrow directions

THANKS for this great post! We were actually RIGHT THERE! We walked around the whole building! Looked towards the meadow, and felt like maybe we were trespassing so we left!!! I'm so bummed. :(JessEliotSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 23, 2013, at 4:37 PM, Joe Scott <joescottbsn@hotmail.com> wrote: From another post today, I see that Bob Crowley and I weren't the only ones to have difficulty finding the trail for...
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[Maine-birds] Lark Sparrow directions

From another post today, I see that Bob Crowley and I weren't the only ones to have difficulty finding the trail for the Lark Sparrow.  We learned that the Greenbelt Trail is not marked as such, and we never did find an "official" entrance. We also learned that Village Crossing is not a shopping center or an intersection; it is an Assisted Living faciity.  So for those as directionally challenged as I am, try...
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[Maine-birds] THREE life birds today

Hi all! With amazing help from this group and especially Doug Hitchcox and Joe Shaw I was able to get three life birds today. 1. Great Cormorant off of 7th street in Biddeford. (THANKS FOR THE GREAT DIRECTIONS DOUG) 2. KING EIDER with great directions from Doug and others, and a good eye from Joe who we ran into who was as excited as we were to find this gorgeous bird. After failing to find even where we were supposed...
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[Maine-birds] Dovkie

While walking back to the car after NOT finding the King Eider at Pine Point, a gentleman approached us and gave us a dead bird he had found on the beach.  Much to our surprise, the dead bird was a Dovekie, which would have been a "life" bird for both of us, had it been living. Julie Krasne and Pete Darling -- -- Maine...
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[Maine-birds] Snowy Owls - Biddeford, 2/23

Hey everyone: There are currently TWO Snowy Owls sitting on Wood Island. One very dark speckled bird siting on the chimney near the lighthouse and another much whiter bird on the rocks about 1/3 of the way across the island from the light. Certainly not that unusual in Maine right now but nice to have two birds for comparison. Wood Island is visible from the tip of East Point Sanctuary located at the end of Lester B Orcutt...
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[Maine-birds] Carolina Wrens, Camden

My husband just saw a pair of Carolina Wrens in our backyard here in Camden. We'd heard rumors that at least one was overwintering in the neighborhood, but neither of us had run into one (or two, as it was) until this morning. Kristen -- Kristen Lindquist 12 Mount Battie St. Camden, ME 04843 www.klindquist.blogspot.com "What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" --Mary Oliver "Be kind whenever possible....
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[Maine-birds] King Eider at Pine Point

I just left the Pine Point Lobster Co-op in Scarborough this morning where the drake King Eider was with a raft of Common Eiders. When I got there, the raft was 100 yards west of the pier and gradually drifted closer to the pier. They were heading away from the pier and upstream a little when I left. Bird haahd,Noah Gibb-Portl...
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[Maine-birds] Long-tailed ducks

Southwest Harbor provided some niceviewing yesterday of long-tailed ducks feedingSeveral loons a red-breasted merganser, a goldeneye and many mallards. Lots of fun! http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p501323621/h563ba616#h563ba962  Cheers,Dave     -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...
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[Maine-birds] Brunswick Peregrins

Carol Jack reports two Peregrin Falcons sharing a kill on the roof of the Andros Mill on Friday. Stella -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email...
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Friday, 22 February 2013

[Maine-birds] Re: Acadia National Park Website and the Ist Field Guide to the Birds of Mount Desert Island and Hancock County (Original)

Hello Seth,   Have seen some of the website for ANP and wanted to pass along the 1st Field Guide to the Birds of Mount Desert Island and Hancock County first published in 1997 for Warblers and Wildflowers Festival on Mount Desert Island.  In 2008 we changed the name to Acadia Birding Festival (May 30 – June 2, 2013) ,  and continue to educate birders about Mount Desert Island and Gulf of Maine Birds. ...
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[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week, 2/16-22

Hi all,   Just a few of my observations of note, in addition to what I previously posted here, from the past seven days included: - 3 Ruddy Turnstones, 18 Brant, and 86 Purple Sandpipers, East Point and Ocean Avenue, Biddeford Pool, 2/19 (with Jeannette). - 1 "WESTERN" PALM WARBLER, 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler, and 1 imm Great Cormorant continue at the Saco Yacht Club as of 2/19 (with Jeannette), - 1 drake RING-NECKED...
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[Maine-birds] Mo' Shrikes

Seems maybe a bit of an up-tic of shrikes lately among readers of this list.  Had 2 on the 19th (Alliquippa, Phippsburg and Highlands Rd, Brunswick).  Then today, coming home from the 'Loaf, had 2 more on Rt 8.  One corner of Pine Tree Rd in Smithfield, one corner of Rt 27 in Belgrade.  -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...
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Re: [Maine-birds] Portland FOY Robins and SS Hawk

Our first large flock of Robins this year were in our holly bush.  Large flock of 20 plus birds. Seems a bit early!Connie JonesPortlandOn Feb 22, 2013, at 11:49 AM, David Bragdon wrote:A flock of two dozen American Robins arrived this morning in the backyard, the first of the year except for three early arrivers who huddled in a lilac tree throughout the snow storm last week.  The robins drew the attention of a Sharp-shinned...
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[Maine-birds] Phippsburg shrike

Phippsburg, Maine Map 6 Sebasco Harbor ResortNorthern Shrike landing repeatedly along utility line running along Wat'ah lake road where there is open sea water on one side and frozen lake water on the other, 2:30pm today ...
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[Maine-birds] Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

In York,  a "Oregon" Dark-eyed Junco has been visiting private feeders, daily, making it the third one reported via Maine-birds LISTSERVE, or eBird, thus far this year. rob speirs cumberland -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207   --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...
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[Maine-birds] N. Shrike, Sanford Sewage Plant, Feb 22, 2013

It was nice of the shrike to sit up for me. All ponds frozen over. Spring is coming Sanford Sewage Plant, York, US-ME Feb 22, 2013 10:15 AM - 11:18 AM Protocol: Traveling 2.5 mile(s) 7 species American Black Duck 1 Bufflehead 2 fly over, no open water yet Northern Shrike 1 <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22247688@N04/8497523503/" title="N. Shrike, V-1, WR 015 copy by Andrew Aldrich, on Flickr"><img...
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[Maine-birds] Roughleg

The rough legged hawk was on Ram Island this morning 2-22. I went through Crescent Beach S.P. and took the path to the right which leads a brushy field. I followed that until I reached the shore line with clear views of the Island. This is much closer than Kettle cove and you can see more of the Island. The bird seemed to favor the right side near a house/garage looking building. If you do choose this view point the path starts...
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Re: [Maine-birds] Seminar by Dan Klem

On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Herb Wilson <whwilson@colby.edu> wrote: Hello all,I want to alert everyone to a talk next Friday, March 1 at Colby by Prof. Dan Klem of Muhlenberg College.  Dan is the pre-eminent  expert on avian collisions with windows and buildings.  All are welcome to attend.  I  pasted in the details below. Herb Friday, March 1st at 1:00 PM in Olin 1, Colby College  Title:   Avian...
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