[Maine-birds] Fisher/crow and swallows

Ran into a fisher in the same place 45 minutes apart this morning in Small Point.  Both times it was carrying what I assumed was prey, from one side of the road to the other. In its mouth was a largeish rodent, bigger than a mouse.  There was a serious interaction with a crow at one point (photos).  I now think it was carrying its own litter to a new den location.  Likely that the orig was flooded.  The operation was not a big hit with the crow. 

The habitat at the Buffalo Ranch is ideal for wayward shorebirds.  Now all we need are some shorebirds.  A solo Grtr Yellowlegs has been there for a few days, and snipe are winnowing in the nicely flooded field. 

This morning a small group of swallows was coursing over the puddles.  I got out of my truck, leaned against it, and checked every single swallow.  All 5 of the local species were there, none numerous.  Too dark for photos.  No Cave Swallow.

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