Re: [Maine-birds] Maine Birds

HI Aloyse,

Northern Shoveler were first documented as a Maine breeder in 1979 when Spenser found a hen with a single chick at Lake Josephine in Easton.  Now 5 - 10 broods are raised here annually.

Shovelers have also been documented breeding on Stratton Island off of Old Orchard Beach.

Good birding!

Bill

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On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 6:44 AM, luvbrds <luvbrds@myfairpoint.net> wrote:

Saturday, April 27

    Corundel Lake, Corinna - NORTHERN SHOVELER pair: These were quite a distant away on the water but there was no mistaking the rusty brown patch mostly surrounded by white on the side of the male. We also saw them in flight which was distinctive. Are there records of these ducks breeding in Maine? This is the second time we've seen a pair. Both sightings were within three miles of each other (as the crow flies). We also saw a female NORTHERN HARRIER flying over the water and a YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER.

    An AMERICAN BLUEBIRD was on the Dexter end of the Crawford Road.

 

    Stan and Aloyse Larrabee

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