Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Monday, 31 March 2014

[Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwings

We observed three Bohemian Waxwings in downtown Orono Saturday. They were mixed in with a 15+ flock of Cedar Waxwings and Robins. Other birds of note were a large flock of Blackbirds that seem to use the downtown area as a roost seasonally. Plenty of Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles were observed, and I heard a Brown-headed Cowbird. Happy birding, Brian Rolek Orono, ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Great Cormorant in Breeding Plumage

On Monday afternoon at 4:30 there was a Great Cormorant in full breeding plumage on the ice in the middle of the Androscoggin River near the Lewiston Sewage Treatment Plant. Danny Danforth -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Weskeag vantage points

Just a reminder.. The path to the viewing platform....Make sure you tick proof yourself. I got a tick embedded in me from there once. On Mar 31, 2014 4:54 PM, "Don and Sherry Reimer" <sherreal@hotmail.com> wrote: I've had several inquiries about where to scan for birds at Weskeag Marsh. The prospects are fairly straight forward and often require a scope for best views. The paved parking area on Buttermilk Lane...

[Maine-birds] Weskeag vantage points

I've had several inquiries about where to scan for birds at Weskeag Marsh. The prospects are fairly straight forward and often require a scope for best views. The paved parking area on Buttermilk Lane gives westward views of pools and pannes; the roadside pannes are often productive in the early morning. About 100 yards north of the parking area, a wooded trail leads out to a well constructed viewing stand that...

[Maine-birds] Re: Weskeag birds

Hi Don,Would you tell me the best locations for birding on the marsh? I am headed to Rockland this week with my Ornithology class (Colby College), and it would be great to be most efficient with our time. Any additional tips you may have for the area, would also be much appreciated.Thanks a bunch,Tony On Sunday, March 30, 2014 4:23:11 PM UTC-4, Don Reimer wrote: The heavy rain and high tides opened up much of the marsh...

Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 8 topics

Sighted several male Red-winged Blackbirds around the bird feeder on March 30 in Orono.On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 4:34 PM, <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: Today's topic summary Group: http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds/topics cedar waxwings in augusta [1 Update] GBH at the Fore River Sanctuary [1 Update] Woodcock Kennebunk [1 Update] Great Blue Heron Kbunk [1 Update] Northern Pintail. York...

[Maine-birds] Berwick and S. Berwick Canada Geese, Tuckahoe, Sunday

I checked out Blackberry Hill Rd in Berwick, and Circuit Rd and found over 300 CANADA GEESE and about 82 MALLARDS. Great to see the ice and snow age loose their grip on the hay and cornfields. The pond on Blackberry Hill is still frozen. I stopped at Tuckahoe Turf Farm and maybe 20% is free of snow and ice. I asked a lady who walks there regularly and she said about 30 Canada Geese have been there in the last week. South...

Sunday, 30 March 2014

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl

Hi Everyone, I have a very sad post to write, in fact it has taken me over a week to do it. I have been taking photos of many Snowy Owls this winter from Portland to southern Mass. As you all know and appreciate the fact that we have been blessed with an abundance of these beautiful birds all over our coastline and beyond. I have acquired a specialfondness for one of these owls that has been seen by me and many other...

[Maine-birds] Re: Snowy Owl in Hampden/Penobscot Co.

On Sunday Evening at around 6:30 pm the owl was again observed sitting on a different utility pole but still in the vicinity on Clean Harbors.On Sunday, March 30, 2014 8:57:36 AM UTC-4, Lisa Dellwo wrote:Clare Cole and I saw and photographed a Snowy Owl at the Hampden Business and Commerce Park yesterday morning at around 8am. She had seen it in the same vicinity a few days earlier after hearing about it from one of her kids'...

[Maine-birds] Bremen Birds

Yesterday, a Northern Shrike was trying to pin down something in the melting snow at the edge of the marsh; then on the way to compost flushed a woodcock! This morning on Keene Neck two Ruffed Grouse were crossing the road to get to the other side (sorry couldn’t help but add the last bit to the sentence!) .Lots of Song Sparrows, American Tree Sparrow still here along with the usual winter birds. Spring has sprung here!...

[Maine-birds] Hawks

Say a Red Tail Hawk just north of Baxter Blvd on I95 -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Weskeag birds

The heavy rain and high tides opened up much of the marsh today. Afternoon species included 8 great blue herons, 20 CAGOs, 80 black ducks, 3 gadwall, 1 drake shoveler, 3 pintails, 1 common merg. About 150 ring-billed gulls plunge diving on small fish in the main channel. Don ...

[Maine-birds] GCKL in Hermon

One very wet GCKL on the suet as all the BCCH hit the seeds. FOY and FILT ( first in long time) Could post photo on Flickr if anyone would like. -- 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] Ducks at Green Point ag fields - Dresden

With all this rain, the snow has disappeared and the fields at Green Point and Goranson's Farm in Dresden are puddled and have lots of ducks, 90+ Blacks, 20 Mallard, 2 N. Pintail, 12 Wood Ducks. Seems like a good time to check wet ag fields like the Boone Road in Saco, etc.. Best, Peter -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Great horned owl in Portland

A new yard bird today is a very wet great horned owl. Crows are harassing it but so far it remains hunkered in our maple. Will send photos later. Naomi & Jim 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...

[Maine-birds] Unique cover

We have a small flock of sparrows that frequent our feeder. This winter and especially today with the heavy rain, the sparrows sit on our tires of our vehicles, protected from the rain by the wheel opening. I have also seen them use this when the hawk is around as a place to hide. Connie Jones Portland -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Golden Eagle-ph- at Flood Farm on Sat, 87 Harlequins off Isle au Hat

David Ladd sent along several pics of an adult or near adult Golden Eagle passing over the Flood Farm, Clinton yesterday, 29 March. It seems like Goldens have reached double digit numbers this winter and spring. Harlequins: Barbara and I joined the Island Heritage Trust boat trip around Isle au Haut on Saturday. The trip was led by Bob Duschene. Seabirds were generally sparse but there were 87+ Harlequins off the southeastern...

[Maine-birds] rw blackbird in Sidney

The rain has opened up a four or five-foot diameter patch on our lawn and a rw blackbird wasted no time finding it. He was accompanied by 7 robins who split themselves between the driveway and the patch. The blackbird also has discovered sunflower seeds under the feeder so I'm enjoying the contrast of my winter feeder birds (chickadee, wb nuthatch) and the blackbird. Happy spring, such as it is. Julia -- Maine birds...

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl in Hampden/Penobscot Co.

Clare Cole and I saw and photographed a Snowy Owl at the Hampden Business and Commerce Park yesterday morning at around 8am. She had seen it in the same vicinity a few days earlier after hearing about it from one of her kids' friends. This business park is off Rt. 202, and the owl wason a utility pole near Clean Harbors Environmental Services. Previously it was seen at quite a distance in a grassy area in a snow-covered field...

Saturday, 29 March 2014

[Maine-birds] Birding between Machias and Pembroke

We had a nice birding day - saw the two male and one female Barrow's Goldeneye in East Machias as well as six Ring-necked Ducks. We failed to find the Snowy Owl on the Leighton Point Road in Pembroke (we checked in the morning and again in the afternoon). Across the road from the "Snowy Owl House" we heard a Northern Shrike singing and saw it as well. Another Northern Shrike was observed on the Passamoquoddy Trail...

[Maine-birds] Ring-necked Ducks in Hancock Cty today

Hi all -- found some Ring-necks in the open patch of the Naramissic River in Orland, both sides of US Rte 1 worth checking. Also Common Merganser (1 drake) and Hoodies.Best,Craig K -- 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"...

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl - Parsons Beach Sat. 3/29

Terry Parsons (yes, related) and I spotted and watched a Snowy Owl from 2:30-3:30 this afternoon, 3/29, at Parsons Beach. It was perched atop a chimney on the blue/gray/white house on the left as you go out to the beach from the roadside parking. We walked up the sand, close enough to verify its turning its head, feathers and wings fluttering...

[Maine-birds] Scarborough to Kennebunk, DCCO, GADW, WODU, BEKI, SNOW, etc.

Marie Jordan, Pat Sanborn and I hit a few spots at Scarborough Marsh and Kennebunk. Highlights included: Scarborough Marsh--Nature Center and Dunstan: 1 DC Cormorant, 4 Great Egrets, 1 Snowy Owl, 3 Horned Larks, 4 GW Teal, 2 Hooded Mergansers, 1 Killdeer Pelreco: Gadwall pair, 1 Great Egret, 1 GB Heron, 4 Hoodies, 3 Bluebirds Kennebunk River, Old Port Rd.: 7 Wood Ducks, 1 hen Pintail, 2 GB Herons ...

[Maine-birds] Re: Nighthawk Monhegan

My neighbor told me to compare it to a Woodcock. I listened but what I heard was shriller and I'm familiar with Woodcocks. Plus I was able to play a recorded Nighthawk then go back out and listen and they were the same peent call. On Saturday, March 29, 2014 7:40:42 PM UTC-4, Donna Cundy wrote:Definitely hearing a Nighthawk outside my house right now (at dusk). I have a Great Pyrenees that guards my chickens and he does...

[Maine-birds] Beech Mountain hawk-watch

Some friends, a passel of six-year-olds, and I hiked Beech Mountain in Acadia National Park today with the intent of doing some spring hawk-watching. While not as productive as Derek Lovitch’s Bradbury Mountain Hawk Watch, in an hour and a half (12:45-1:15) we saw:6 Turkey Vultures2 Bald Eagles1 Red-shouldered Hawk1 Red-tailed HawkRichard MacDonaldThe Natural History Center6 Firefly LaneP.O. Box 6Bar Harbor, Maine 04609207/801-2617...

[Maine-birds] Nighthawk Monhegan

Definitely hearing a Nighthawk outside my house right now (at dusk). I have a Great Pyrenees that guards my chickens and he does not like the sound and barked at it. -- 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] Fwd: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (29 Mar 2014) 71 Raptors

> > Bradbury Mountain State Park > Pownal, Maine, USA > Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2014 > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total > ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- > Black Vulture 0 0 0 > Turkey Vulture 15 218...

[Maine-birds] Re: M-F Wood Duck York, ME

Looked at my photos and did notice 1 GWT and 1 No. Ptail after all.On Saturday, March 29, 2014 2:10:10 PM UTC-4, Tom Olson wrote:M-F Wood Duck feeding alongside American Black Ducks at the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge adjacent to Town Dock #2 off of Rte 103 in York 1PM. Also observed, Killdeer, GBH, Turkey Vultures, and Mallards. Did not see the Northern Pintail nor Green-winged Teals. -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] Hairy woodpecker with crossed beak

I spent some time at the Green Point Wildlife Management Area in Dresden around lunchtime today and came across a very sociable Hairy Woodpecker with a crossed (broken?) beak. It was still pecking away at some soft wood. I have some clear photos, but I don't have a public album where I can post them - let me know if you want me to send you a shot. Several vocal Bluebirds too!-Abby, Richmond -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] M-F Wood Duck York, ME

M-F Wood Duck feeding alongside American Black Ducks at the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge adjacent to Town Dock #2 off of Rte 103 in York 1PM. Also observed, Killdeer, GBH, Turkey Vultures, and Mallards. Did not see the Northern Pintail nor Green-winged Teals. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Maine RBA - March 28, 2014

Name: Maine Audubon Rare Bird Alert Reporting Period: March 22 - 28, 2014 Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Noteworthy Species Mentioned: Canvasback Sandhill Crane Piping Plover Snowy Owl Bohemian Waxwing White-crowned Sparrow York County The Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick continues to be reliable for SNOWY OWLS with one still being reported through this week. On the 25th, a SNOWY OWL was reported in Moody...

[Maine-birds] Red-tail Hawk

First time ever saw a Red-tail land on top of bird feeders to be mobbed by crows to light on our light pole. Skip Small Rockp...

[Maine-birds] Sparrows

Forgot the White- throat 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 more options,...

[Maine-birds] Cowbird

FOY Cowbird Skip Small Rockport 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 more options,...

[Maine-birds] Sparrows

Fox Song Tree & Junco's Ah maybe Spring Skip Small Rockport 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Juvenile Golden Eagle on MDI?

p{margin: 0;padding: 0;}It may be possible. I am aware that someone believes they have a pair in Brooksville, and have for several years. I hope to meet that person this coming summer and will ask if they'll share their knowledge. Ellen CampbellOn Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:07:17 -0700 (PDT), Kit Pfeiffer <kit.pfeiffer.maine@gmail.com> wrote: At Aunt Betty Pond in Acadia on Thursday around 1 o'clock,...

[Maine-birds] Robins

Saw a bunch of Robins in my back yard on a patch of grass Yes Spring is here Victoria Way Hampden,ME -- 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] Great Egrets

There are seven Great Egrets in the Scarborough Marsh out from our house this morning (3/29), near the edge of the Libby River. Nice to see them back! Lucy LaCasse 52 Old Neck Rd Scarborough, ME 04074 207-883-3637 207-928-3637 (Stoneham) 207-650-4770 (cell) wnder@aol.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

Friday, 28 March 2014

[Maine-birds] Herald of Spring - Returning Icterids

Nothing heralds the coming of spring more than noisy mixed flocks of returning blackbirds, like today's raucous group of Common Grackles, Red-winged Blackbirds and Brown-headed Cowbirds, seen at the link below https://www.flickr.com/photos/64147480@N02/13479020204/ Rob Speirs 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] Grackles

FOY Grackle at our feeder in Portland at noon today.Connie JonesOn Mar 28, 2014, at 1:27 PM, Dan Marquis <danmarquis@gwi.net> wrote:Saw FOY Grackles in Lewiston 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...

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week, 3/22-28

Hi all,Observations of note from me in the past seven days, not including what has already been posted (i.e. Bradbury Mountain Hawkwatch reports) were as follows:- 1 drake Ring-necked Duck and 1 Snow Bunting, Winslow Park, Freeport, 3/22 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).- 1 Northern Shrike, here at the store, 3/22.- 16 Brown-headed Cowbirds (FOY), here at the store, 3/22.- 1 female Green-winged Teal continues, Mill...

[Maine-birds] 3 Great Blue Herons today, RWBLs & COGRs on 3/26 - North Freeport

Hi All,Three big ol' blue barkers in a close line flying north, quite low over my driveway this morning. Also the first Red-winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles on Wednesday. Spring? Yes, please!Happy birding,LaurenLauren Gilpatrick, AWBPermit and Band Manager, Biodiversity Research InstitutePresident Elect, Maine Chapter of The Wildlife Society -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (28 Mar 2014) 85 Raptors

> > > Bradbury Mountain State Park > Pownal, Maine, USA > Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 28, 2014 > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total > ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- > Black Vulture 0 0 0 > Turkey Vulture 14 ...

[Maine-birds] Scarborough Marsh (2 SNOW, 2 NSHO, 1 GLIB. etc.), Westbrook (CANV), Portland (White-winged gulls), 3/28/14

Hi all, Kristen Lindquist and I birded the area today, yielding the following highlights: -Scarborough Marsh: 2 SNOWY OWLS 2 drake NORTHERN SHOVELERS (1 Eastern Rd, 1 Jones Creek) 1 GLOSSY IBIS (FOY; a little early, surprisingly. Jones Creek.) 2 Northern Harriers (FOY) 8 Wood Ducks 1 Northern Pintail 7 Green-winged Teal 18 Horned Larks 5 Great Blue Herons 1 Killdeer 1 Peregrine Falcon -Westbrook Riverwalk: 1 drake CANVASBACK...

[Maine-birds] Juvenile Golden Eagle on MDI?

At Aunt Betty Pond in Acadia on Thursday around 1 o'clock, saw what I think was a juvenile Golden Eagle fly over. Distinct white patches at base of primaries on an otherwise dark bird. Does anyone know of nesting Golden Eagles on MDI, or might this juve be a migrant? -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

[Maine-birds] Killdeer

FOY Killdeer in Hollis Elaine Seaman Sent from my iPad -- 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] New Snowy Owl on Chebeague

For the last four days there has been a new whiter Snowy Owl at Sandy Point. He and a Northern Harrier were going after the same thing yesterday and the Snowy won out. Also blue birds in the same field at Sandy. The Snowy at the Hook has not been seen since March 17th. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- ...

[Maine-birds] Great Egret

I was surprised to see a Great Egret standing in our tiny little freshwater Red Brook in Scarborough this morni...

[Maine-birds] Orono Bohemian Waxwings 3/27

Flock of 17 Bohemian Waxwings roosting in a tree near the ornamental gardens, UMaine.15:00 3/27 -- 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...

[Maine-birds] FOY N Flicker

A male Flicker has been feeding on suet cake in yard in Cumberland. DE Juncos have returned as well. Have to adjust to spring migration after spectacular week in South Padre Island TX. Great birding ! Some life birds. Ron 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...

[Maine-birds] male Canvasback remins in Westbrook

The ruby red-eyed exquisite male Canvasback remains along the Presumpscot near the Post Office. Also, Ring-necked Ducks, Hooded Merg,TV overhead. 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...

[Maine-birds] FOY red wing blackbirds

My first group of red-wing blackbirds here in Auburn today. Nice to hear them out there! -- 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...

[Maine-birds] gbh

FOY Great Blue Heron. E. Old County Rd. in Newcastle. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Kestrels

FOY back in Hollis !!! Is it Spring ??? Sent from my iPad -- 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] Flicker in Waterville

FOY N. Flicker at Colby College Art Museum. Feeding on bits of shriveled cherry, leftovers from a flock of Cedar Waxwings. 3/27 -- 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] Grackles

Saw FOY Grackles in Lewiston 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 more options,...

[Maine-birds] Cackling Geese, Gilsland Farm

A mini-flock of Cackling Geese were present at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth this morning, as were a few Canada Geese. Trying to determine the Cackling's subspecies and leaning toward Richardson's, but I'm not really sure. Overall they looked "slim" and had very squared heads. I was fortunate to stand right above them on the trail as they were hugging the shoreline. No camera with me of course. Other...

[Maine-birds] Piping Plovers, Blue-winged Teal

Pat Sanborn reports seeing two Piping Plovers and a Snowy Owl at Goose Rocks and 3 Blue-winged Teal at Pelreco yesterday. Joanne -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Killdeer. Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail--York

Killdeer, Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail still at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge (Town Dock #2 marsh and mud flats off 103) yesterday 3/27 at 3PM -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Phippsburg Broad Winged

Along the same vein - I did the perimeter of Merrymeeting Bay yesterday, looking for indications of Ice-Out, and saw very few birds, anywhere. But there was Coast Guard activity in the Narrows (North end of Bath) and two of their boats crashing thru the ice at the end of Browns Pt Rd (photo here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S17620408 ). There were also big sheets of ice floating down the Kennebec...