Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Tuesday, 31 December 2013

[Maine-birds] SNOWs at Biddeford Pool

Hi all -- 3 Snowies today found on a quick and incomplete visit to Biddeford Pool. Time was ~1:30, and the birds were all seen along the Mile Stretch Road. One on a roof peak near Rte 208, one on a chimney on a house due south of Hattie's Restaurant, and one on a large rock piling in the Pool north of Hattie's. Others were out there today helping each other enjoy the sightings. With a few more cars we could have had a mini-Yellowstone...

[Maine-birds] Caribou: Snowy owl

A friend saw this handsome guy on the wires on Route 1 in Caribou today. She also saw a Snowy on the same barn I did yesterday, but we can't tell from the photos if it's the same bird or not. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] New Sweden: Pileated woodpecker

While snowshoeing on the New Sweden Trails, I heard, then saw, a Pileated woodpecker pounding on a tree quite near the ground, but above the snowline.https://www.facebook.com/NewSwedenTrails -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Paved paradise- put up a parking lot; snow buntings

The power-line tower construction on Browns Point Road (Bowdoinham) is in full swing. Remains to be seen the impact on bird habitat there.Today, a flock of snow buntings was picking up grit on the road (now maintained for heavy trucks) then flying to the far corner of "Small Wonders" field, a spot that attracted many sparrows this fall. No other species seen in the flock. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Snow Buntings - Monhegan

There has been a large group of Snow Buntings here for almost a week. They finally made it up to my yard (and roof). -- 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...

[Maine-birds] No White-wing Dove

Drive and short walks at the Pool-no WWDO. Pat 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 group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For...

[Maine-birds] Red-bellied wp

Had the first Red-bellied woodpecker at the feeders this morning in my Hollis yard. -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwing

Even better!!!!!!!!!!!!On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 1:11 PM, Smith, Michael <Michael.Smith@maine.gov> wrote: And a flock of about 50 near the Viles Arboretum yesterday. Michael Smith Maine Office of GIS On my spiffy Blackberry Z10 mobile And no I wasn't driving! From: rob speirs Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:20 AM To: Maine birds Subject: [Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwing ...

Re: [Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwing

And a flock of about 50 near the Viles Arboretum yesterday. Michael Smith Maine Office of GIS On my spiffy Blackberry Z10 mobile And no I wasn't driving! From: rob speirs Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:20 AM To: Maine birds Subject: [Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwing A single bird in fruit trees in front of 37 Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool. Rob...Cumberland -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwing

A single bird in fruit trees in front of 37 Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool. Rob...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 Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

Re: [Maine-birds] New Sweden yard birds: Snow buntings

In Whitefield- Our first ever Snow Buntings (also four) are feeding on our platform feeder and resting on the snow-covered woodpile. They are joined by four American Tree Sparrows, three Cardinals (2 lovely, competitive females, 1 glowing male), and a muckle load of Black-capped Chickadees, a magnitude of Mourning Doves, a cacophony of Blue Jays, a sprinkling of Tufted Titmice, Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, both Common...

[Maine-birds] Dicksissel - Winter St Ext, Saco

Continuing...Missed on side trip, on way back from Boston yesterday, but found this AM. Check schrubby bush ouy back on right side of house as well as feeders. Rob ...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 Groups "Maine birds" group....

[Maine-birds] New Sweden yard birds: Snow buntings

It's possible to tell how snowy it is by how close the buntings get to the house (usually in the driveway). The four this morning are early for the season. -- 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...

Monday, 30 December 2013

[Maine-birds] Flicker in Union

12/30/13 Flicker in Union feeding on staghorn sumac berries. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] South Portland Gulls

There were a pair of second-cycle glaucous gulls in the flock behind the Mill Creek Hannaford this afternoon, as well as a nice third-cycle Iceland gull. Nice to have the white-winged gulls mixed together for close comparison... Cheers,Matt -- 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...

[Maine-birds] RFI White-winged Dove

Hi all -- I would appreciate any specifics, off-list, on the location of the White-winged Dove in Biddeford; might try for it tomorrow. Thanks in advance.Craig -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Snowy at Strawberry Island

Yesterday morning Ken Janes and I were treated to a beautiful Snowy that sat there and let us get some great photos. A lot of people up and down the Maine coast are enjoying the abundance of Snowy Owls. We are all so lucky. I hope they allget enough to eat and stay around for the winter. You can see the owl on my flickr site. Cheers...... Ken ...

[Maine-birds] Popham Beach - Dec 30

1 RB Merganser8 Buffleheads48 Black Ducks gathered on open beach at mouth of Morse R.1 Snowy Owl - perched on ridge-line of Three Herons Island (No. 2). The numbers of Snowy Owls at Popham seem to have stabilized at one (1) 1 Ipswich Sparrow - in tiny patch of Spartina; Most of the dune grass is crusted overFew gulls - 5 GBB, 18 HerringNo Short-eared Owls on the marsh, but a falconer flying his Peregrine may have...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

A circuit of the island turned up two SNOWY OWLS so apparently yesterday's arrival chose to stay at least long enough to check the location.The "resident' owl continues to occupy its favorite ground perchs.TODAY'S ARRIVALS: ROBINS have doubled to at least 6 and 2 TREE SPARROWS appeared about mid-morning.Quite a lot of ALCIDS moving westward throughout the day. Nowhere near a "big" day which can produce >20,000...

[Maine-birds] Rusty Blackbird, etc.

Hi All, Continuing Rusty Blackbird (f) at feeders in addition to regulars which inc. 1 white House sparrow, Tree Sparrows, 50-100 Goldfinch, ducks etc. Rusty mostly at feeders at side of house but sometimes in back which can only be seen from inside house. If we're home you're welcome...

[Maine-birds] Caribou and Presque Isle: Snowy owls

2 Snowy owls in one day! First on the Rt. 161 bypass (on the lights near the Rt. 1 intersection) and the second on the PT Farms barn on Rt. 1 in Presque Isle. Note the lovely v-neck on the one sitting on the barn. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Blue birds

We have a few pair of healthy, happy Blue Birds feeding at our suet feeders here in Hollis this morning. The Designers Chair9 Swanton DriveHollis Ctr., Maine 04042hair2@securespeed.us ...

[Maine-birds] Golden Eagle

Here is an update on the Golden Eagle from Avian Haven's facebook page. Late yesterday afternoon, we admitted a Golden Eagle that had been rescued from a woods trail on Ovens Mouth Preserve in Boothbay. The bird has an elevated blood lead level and, presumably as a consequence of lead ingestion, is emaciated and severely anemic. The good news is that our x-ray reveals no metal fragments remaining in the GI tract. Our focus...

[Maine-birds] Bremen shrike

Not a great way to start the day by seeing under the outside still-lit Christmas tree a Northern Shrike pulling apart a little songbird - probably a goldfinch!!! On the other hand, it's the first shrike of the season for me. It was around 7 a.m. Juanita Roushdy Bremen, ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

No new species seen since Saturday but yesterday's spring-like weather(+6C & light wind) brought at least 1 additional SNOWY OWL.That brings our total since December 12th up to 9 confirmed, with 3 more possible.One owl has managed to find enough food to keep it here for at least 10 days. I saw it feeding on a Harlequin and a bolus which I inspected showed that the owl had eaten at least 1 song bird. They certainly are more...

[Maine-birds] Some Highlights from the "Bean Count"-Sunday, 12/29/13

The "Bean Count" - southwestern half of the Freeport-Brunswick CBC From Gordon Smith in the Maquoit Bay Section:2 Barred Owls1 Great Horned Owl 1 Northern Saw-whet Owl1 Bohemian with Cedar Waxwing flock foraging on crabapples in Parkview Hospital parking lot......plus 848 American Crow From Jay Adams and Chuck Barnes in the South Freeport Section:5 Barrow's Goldeneyes30 Dunlin9 Ruddy Turnstone8 Purple Sandpiper From...

Sunday, 29 December 2013

[Maine-birds] Bangor: Glaucous Gull

I forgot to report that on the late afternoon of the 27th a first winter Glaucous Gull flew over Saxl Park, wingtip-to-wingtip with Herring Gulls that were moving in low formation-type flocks from the north toward the river. There were well over 100 gulls and at least as many ducks (I only saw Mallards and Black Ducks) in their own flocks flying the same way, at about the same time. Sean...

RE: [Maine-birds] Snowy video

Wicked good, Donna! Amazing how the owl’s head really can 360 the world.Glenn JenksCamden From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna CundySent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 4:36 PMTo: maine-birds@googlegroups.comSubject: [Maine-birds] Snowy video I have been hearing this owl screech off and on for several days, finally captured it on tape in the front yard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blEt8Bh0wVA--...

[Maine-birds] Golden Eagle

A Golden Eagle was rescued today, at Oven's Mouth Preserve in Boothbay. I understand the bird was taken to Avian Haven and may be suffering from a lead related issue. This is all I know at this point. Anyone with more information? Lorri -- 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, 12/21-24

Hi all,I apparently forgot to send this before we headed out of town for the holidays. I apologize to Freeport-Brunswick CBC teams that may of found some value in these local reports.Just a handful of sightings of note from the past four days:- 6 Greater Scaup, Madeleine Point, Cousin's Island, Yarmouth, 12/21 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).- 1 Northern Flicker, Cousin's Island, 12/21 (with Saturday Morning...

[Maine-birds] Snowy video

I have been hearing this owl screech off and on for several days, finally captured it on tape in the front yard.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blEt8Bh0wVA -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: Birds for healing

My dad passed away 9 days ago. My close friends and me and my mom went birding this morning. Saw a rough legged hawk, and a shrike at Weskeag. Also 40 or so snow buntings in field across between Weskeag farm and Apostolic church in field. Owls head had Glaucous gulls and Iceland gulls, Herring gulls, and black backed gulls, guillemot, and long tailed duck. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Golden Eagle

Present at the landfill in Bath was the Golden Eagle from 1-2pm. Also seen were, 1 Glaucous Gull and 3 Horned Larks. Thanks to Doug. I didn't get a last name but he helped me ID the golden. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Aroostook County Snowy Owls

I saw two snowy owls in Presque Isle on Friday.....the first was on a utility pole directly in front of Theriault Equipment on Rt 1 just north of downtown. The second was 2 miles further north, working the fields around a lone barn that had the words PT Farms painted on the side. On my way south later in the day I saw a snowy (presumably the same one) sitting on top of that barn. Jim McCree -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] GOEA

I saw the Golden Eagle from yellow gate at Bath landfill from 10:45 to 11:30 today. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] 8 snows at Biddeford Pool

Six of us birded the pool for the CBC, 8, possibly 9, Snowies, 30+ Razorbills off Eastern Point, no W-w Dove. York County. Fun day. Best, Peter -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Flicker in Readfield

There was a flicker at 12 Church Street in Readfield. Beautiful 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 and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For...

[Maine-birds] Snowy - Mere Creek, Brunswick

My friend spotted a snowy owl at the Mere Creek Golf Course in Brunswick on 12/26. It was getting hassled by a couple of red-tailed hawks. We searched the place for 2 hours yesterday but didn't come up with another sighting, fun cross-country skiing there however. Jess -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Brooksville, Red Tailed Hawk

Watched a RTHA observing our fields for about 1/2 hour. Have never seen one here in winter.Shot on my iPhone 5s thru Swarovski slope @ 60 po...

[Maine-birds] Bath Landfill Golden Eagle - Sunday Morning

The continuing Golden Eagle was photographed (from the yellow gate) by a couple from CT this morning (8:15). Thus the last four sightings have been when the landfill was closed. Just sayin'. Ten minutes later, the pile was occupied by crows and starlings, w/ a few imm Bald Eagles. Essentially no gulls. A search of the Kennebec also turned up no gulls. I did not find their roost this morning....

Saturday, 28 December 2013

[Maine-birds] Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC prelimianary report

Greetings, We had a great day in the field for our 54th B/K CBC. One highlight was the 17, maybe 18 Snowy Owls that were located (need to check on possible double count of one owl) - topping the old record of 6. ...

[Maine-birds] American Kestrel / Barrow's / Snowy Owl (with prey)

Good Evening,Yesterday I had an errand to run in Portland so I had my lunch break near the airport. Didn't see any Snowies at first, but did have several Red Tailed Hawks and a male American Kestrel. (Photo on the Maine Bird List Flickr page) http://www.flickr.com/groups/mainebirdlist/On my way to the Turnpike I observed a Snowy Owl in the snow towards the back of the runway / taxiway. This morning I stopped by my...

[Maine-birds] Fem. Rusty Blackbird?

not a cooperative photo subject. this bird has been showing up off and on for a few weeks. Am I guessing right on this bird? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ztUlWKA5A&feature=share&list=PLo9OByNOTC1H7Ooe_VBfJjLvfMJKpSQVm&index=4 -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Short-eared Owl +++ at Goose Rocks Beach (Kennebunkport)

Had a spectacular end to our CBC day. At about 3:30 at the south end of Kings Highway in Goose Rocks, with a Snowy Owl perched on a chimney, a Cooper's Hawk zipped overhead, a Razorbill flew N over the water, a Short-eared Owl appeared over the marsh and spooked into the open 15 Horned Larks. No, I'm not making this up. The Short-eared Owl flew back and forth over the marsh for 10-20 minutes. Early in day, we also had...

[Maine-birds] Dickcissel - Saco

Today during the Biddeford CBC, our group had a Dickcissel on Winter St Exd in Saco. It was feeding on the ground under a bird feeder, with a flock of house sparrows. Pictures and location are in the eBird report http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S16103289. Becky Marvil Yarmouth ...

[Maine-birds] Winslow Park, South Freeport Ruddy Turnstone, Dunlin, Purple Sandpiper

Hello All,With the Freeport Wild Bird Supply bird walk this morning:30 Dunlin viewed SW of the boat launch at several hundred yards. One observed yesterday on beach and photographed. 16 Purple Sandpipers and 12 Ruddy Turnstones viewed at the end of the park road at the mouth of the Harraseeket Harbor roosting and feeding on ledges as tide recedes.Very few sea ducks and no grebes as several hunting parties were working the...

[Maine-birds] Camden Bufflehead

These guys always cheer me up on an otherwise, somewhat dreary day.https://davidsmallphotography.shutterfly.com/51 Cheers, Dave -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Snowy owl., Barrows, No Pintail

Currently a snowy owl on spit off point at far end of Kettle Cove beach. Also, earlier, a Northern Pintail at Bay Harbor Car Wash, south Portland and a continuing Drake Barrows Goldeneye across street. Rob Comberland -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Bath

Saw the Golden Eagle Saturday at about 1030 from the gate at the Bath landfill. Got two pretty good looks at it. At least four juvenile baldies, all seen at the same time. Could be more there. Two Iceland gulls, and a pile o’ ravens, crows and starlings and other gulls too. Also tried the two boat launches on the river in Bath. Found a near adult bald eagle riding a floe at the north...

[Maine-birds] X-mas day dump GOEA and SNBU at Popham

Hi All,Just getting to posting now, but on Christmas day we had no snowy owls on a quick Fort Popham loop (though search effort was very limited). We did see a flock of 30+ snow buntings across the road from the main gate to Popham Beach. We swung by the Bath dump in the afternoon and the GOEA was sitting in plain sight on the trash mountain visible from the gate. Watched for about 10 minutes until it flew away...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

Our temperature took a brief nose dive but surfaced above the freezing mark again yesterday long enough to melt the small amount of icy sheen that accumulated during the weather change. We saw -3C overnight but we're back up to +4C today. It's always interesting to note the temperature differences between here, Grand Manan and the Mainland.At one point yesterday we were 13 degrees C warmer that Grand Manan Airport, 19 degrees...

[Maine-birds] Bath Landfill - Fri evening

Stood a watch at the landfill at dusk (right up until they started to close the gate) and hid out under the tall trees where Bald Eagles usually roost. The cat stopped work with about 25 min to go, so the pile was left to gulls and eagles alone. No Golden Eagle present. But watched an adult Bald Eagle give chase to a Herring Gull, at high altitude and at high speed. Went on for a few minutes, generally...

Friday, 27 December 2013

[Maine-birds] Maine Bird Locations - List County

A suggestion for the list. Please list the County where you are reporting in the subject line. This works for several of the list serves that I subscribe to & is a great help to birders Rett Bethlehem, PA Visitor to daughter in Maine -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Christmas Carolina Wren - North Haven

A friend has a Carolina Wren at her feeder in Springvale (York Cty.,NE of Sanford). A first for her also. Hope they live through the next even colder spell. Barbara ~~~ Barbara Partridge Herrgesell Sanford, ME herpartb@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Terry Sprague <tigngump@midcoast.com> To: Maine-birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> Sent: Fri, Dec 27, 2013 6:54 pm Subject: [Maine-birds]...

[Maine-birds] Christmas Carolina Wren - North Haven

A first for me at my feeders! Some shots through the livingroom window here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/native_islander/sets/72157639096534104/with/115934993...

[Maine-birds] No Golden Eagle at Bath Landfill

Many Bald Eagles, two Glaucous Gulls (1 first winter, 1 second winter), and 5 Iceland Gulls. A small band of Horned Larks and many more Herring, Ring-billed and Black-backs than I cared to count...but I bet Becky M. and Luke did. Brunswick Landfill was very quiet. No white winged gulls and < 50 gulls altogether. Stella -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] PIGR Gardiner

Heard Pine Grosbeaks while shoveling snow today Michael Smith Maine Office of GIS On my spiffy Blackberry Z10 mobile And no I wasn't driving!...

[Maine-birds] Unity Rusty Blackbirds

Despite snow, ice and cold, the Rusty Blackbird flock in Unity continues. Today there were 8 while on Christmas Eve, there were 14 in the field with the standing corn on Quaker Hill Rd. Good numbers of tree sparrows and a Song Sparrow also remain. I have found these birds difficult to miss as they are usually in the hedgerow along the road or next to the green house. Good birding,tom -- Maine birds...

[Maine-birds] Snowy, No Pintail, Barrows

At approx 9:30 this AM there was a Northern Pintail drake at Bay Harbor Car Wash in South Portland and a drake Barrows Goldeneye across the street seen from Greenbelt Trail.Later we found a Snowy Owl on rocky spit off the point at far end of small Kettle Cove Beach. rob cumberland -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Re: [Maine-birds] Locations

Agreed. For example, there are at least two Sandy Points in Maine that I can bring to mind.On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 9:24 PM, B G <bootsg@gmail.com> wrote: Woot! Woot! Hear, hear! Huzzah!But where the gd hell is Nobleboro!? ;-) Boots. Franklin, MEOn Friday, December 20, 2013, Bruce Bartrug wrote: Please forgive my annoyance at directions like: "WOW, a small green pteradactyl with a brownish tail...

Re: [Maine-birds] Sharp-shin or Cooper's

And while we're on the subject, I asked a similar question a couple of weeks ago, about a hawk in Bangor, and forgot to say Thanks for all the answers I got. A belated, red-faced Thank You to all who responded. Mine appears to have been a likely Cooper's, on the description of size and behavior. When school starts again, I'm hoping to get another look. On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Louis Bevier <lrbevier@colby.edu>...

Thursday, 26 December 2013

[Maine-birds] Farmington CBC rescheduled for January 4th

The Farmington Christmas Bird Count, originally scheduled for December 21st, has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 4th. All are welcome! If interested, just contact me at this email (best) or the number below, ideally by the middle of next week. Trevor ******************************************************** Trevor Persons, Herpetology USGS Southwest Biological Science Center Colorado Plateau Research Station, Flagstaff,...

[Maine-birds] NO White-winged Dove, Biddeford, 12/26 Late PM

I was at the entrance to the Biddeford Sanctuary from 2 to 3:30 today in the driving snow, but had no luck on the White-winged Dove. I had 2 Mourning Doves hunkered down in a spruce close to the entrance, lots of typical feeder birds at the house next to the entrance, plus 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler. There was about 4 inches of new snow on the ground when I left; the snow-covered roads made for an interesting drive...