Smolley/Monet Feeder Complex, Hancock, US-ME
Feb 12, 2013 10:10 AM - 10:22 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Paul Corcoran, Jerry Smith and John Wyatt relocated the RUSTY BLACKBIRD behind Eddie's house. Here we found the bird to be actively calling on this warm 37 F cloudy but warm day relative to the last three weeks of frigid temperatures and snow. The warm weather has open up patches of ground and the bird feeders are full at the Smolley/Monat feeder Complex! The RUBL sat in a tree long enough so that we could move to a close viewing location showing excellent detail and continuous calling. Would it not be amazing to see this species come back from the brink and re-establish itself in the great wetlands of Maine?
9 species
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 7
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 6
Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 9
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 5
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 7
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 1
Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) 1 Continuing in the neighborhood and seen nicely in the scope before flying off to the northeast
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 3
Douglas Point Emery Cove, Hancock, US-ME
Feb 12, 2013 10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Paul Corcoran, Jerry Smith and John Wyatt came over to MDI and helped to relocate the Red-headed Woodpecker who appeared to be in great physical shape spending time at the cavity than flying off to some hardwood trees in the distance within good scoping distance. This was a life bird for Paul and I feel fortunate to have been with him for the event! With the warming temperatures there is a great increase in bird activity.
15 species
Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) 10
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 15
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) 4
Common Loon (Gavia immer) 1
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1 flyby with Am. Crow calling an alerting the neighborhood
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 5
Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) 1 CONTINUING since December 30 2012 and relocated at the cavity and bird feeder.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 This female had a very white forehead.
Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 2
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 2
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 6
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 14
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 3
White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 1
Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) 1
Northeast Creek Outlet , Hancock, US-ME
Feb 12, 2013 11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: The opening in this tidal zone is the only one on this watershed and many bird species are forced to utilize it. Hooded Merganser have been here during this recent frigid spell.
6 species
American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) 1
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) 3 lucky guy!
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 15
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 3
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 1
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2
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