Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Monday, 30 June 2014

RE: [Maine-birds] Newfoundland (ref to Maine) quiz

All ears...and eyes, Mike! G -----Original Message----- From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Fahay Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 5:23 PM To: Maine Birds Subject: [Maine-birds] Newfoundland (ref to Maine) quiz Just back from 2 weeks birding Newfoundland. I'm very confident that I photographed the Easternmost Nesting Bird in NORTH AMERICA. What was it? (Photo will be...

[Maine-birds] Green heron at hospital in Augusta at noon

I scared a green heron at one of the ponds around the new hospital in Augusta today; he scared me just as much; his alarm call was very loud.Laurie -- 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] South Porrland water front birds

Nice evening to enjoy supper at Bug Light this evening. I was surprised to see a Common Loon - full breeding plumage - like one would expect to find inland on a lake somewhere . ...

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl in Kennebunkport

Unbelievable but there was a Snowy Owl today in Kennebunkport. It was found on a chimney of a house just past St. Anne’s Church on Ocean Ave. It appears to have a damaged left eye and that may explain why it is still around.Ken JanesKennebunk Bea...

[Maine-birds] Newfoundland (ref to Maine) quiz

Just back from 2 weeks birding Newfoundland. I'm very confident that I photographed the Easternmost Nesting Bird in NORTH AMERICA. What was it? (Photo will be provided when all answers are exhausted. Then the yelling and quibbling may commence.) Maine content: this species also nests in Maine. -- 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: Magnolia warbler

We had a little bird fly at a kitchen window early this afternoon, then quickly back and forth between a clematis vine and honeysuckle bush. My husband managed to get only two photos, but it was enough to ID a Magnolia warbler. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Re: Bob White in Harmony

I've learned that there is a game bird enterprise of sorts about 8 miles from us. Mystery solved! Maggie StricklandHarmony 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...

Sunday, 29 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Re: Horned Grebe

That is an awesome sighting. I have seen breeding plumage Horned Grebes in Georgia in the springtime before their northward migration. I think that the breeding plumage Horned Grebe, with it's bright yellow head marking, is more attractive than the breeding plumage Earned Grebe which I was fortunate enough to see a few years ago on a field trip to the Sanford Water Treatment Plant with the great folks of Mid-coast...

[Maine-birds] Beech Hill O

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[Maine-birds] Baxter boreal birding

The Penobscot Valley Chapter of Maine Audubon enjoyed a day trip into Baxter State Park today. We managed the Boreal Big Four: Spruce Grouse, Boreal Chickadee, Gray Jay, and Black-backed Woodpecker, but missed the Big Five when time and temperature prevented us from seeking out an American Three-toed Woodpecker. Maybe next time. Bob Duche...

[Maine-birds] Stratton Island

We had a great first trip to Stratton Island. There are 99 pair of Least Tern, 109 pair of Roseate Terns ( the second highest ever!), 8 Arctic Tern pairs (we had some good looks at these) and 1308 pair of Common Tern. Some other highlights were: 3 American Oystercatchers which we were told have at least one check. A Sora was walking very near us at the pond. We had at least 11 Black Guillemots....

[Maine-birds] Bob White in Harmony

Walking right out in plain sight along the tree line between me and the fence. Yellowish eyebrow and throat, rufous and black body. When I first caught a glimpse of it, I thought grouse, but when it came completely out of the brush I realized it was much too small. Am I crazy? Could it have been something else? Maggie Strickland Harmony ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Horned Grebe

Just saw a Horned Grebe in breeding plumage while fishing off the Camp Ellis jetty. I've only seen them in winter until today. Julie Krasne -- 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] Unity area sightings; Philly V, crane

The Philadelphia Vireo continues along Kanokolus Rd at Unity Pond. On Friday I found it just before you get to the RR track crossing. It was singing and very active. It may even have been carrying food at one point but I could not be certain. I could not locate a second bird. Be aware that there are many Warbling and Red-eyes at this site also if you go to look. It has been here since at least...

[Maine-birds] Kettle bog, Hidden valley nature center, Jefferson

Sunday morning had olive-sided and yellow-bellied flycatchers, yellow-billed cuckoo, numerous singing Canada warblers, N waterthrush among the 13sp of warblers -- 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] A Perfectly Ripe Bird

We hear Scarlet Tanagers almost daily around the pond, but they stick to the treetops. Once in awhile they present good looks. This one is just about at the peak of ripeness.https://www.flickr.com/photos/64147480@N02/14534071265/ Rob Speirs Cumberland -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

TUFTED PUFFIN seen ashore on MSI early this morning.One of our interns viewed the Puffin for an hour or more (Photographed) loafing on the outer rocks on the South end of the island.This makes a total of three sightings and the first ashore.It's not known when the bird arrived but it was seen to leave of its own volition. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

Re: [Maine-birds] Field Sparrow

I am headed to Beech Hill Preserve today. Any other birds of note that may be found there? Upland Sandpipers maybe? This will be my first time there. Thanks. -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Field Sparrow

Is that Beech Hill Preserve? -- 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, visit https://...

Saturday, 28 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Eastern Bluebird

We were able to get a photo of an Eastern Bluebird on one of our bird houses this evening. Don't know if it will actually nest here. We will have to keep an eye out for it.Linda Ross New Sweden -- 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] Re: Seal Island NWR Red-billed Tropicbird report June 27

We got the Red-billed Tropibird today Saturday June 28 with John Drury. Bird did quite a show starting at about 4:15 PM. Perfect weather too! Good luck to those who are going over the next three days! Gilbert Bouchard Saint John Le 2014-06-27 à 21:22, Gilbert Bouchard <vermilyong@gmail.com> a écrit : > Dan Rottino from Connecticut emailed me tonight to confirm they had awsome looks at the Red-billed Tropicbird today...

[Maine-birds] Robin and small sanke

Dave,I once watched a robin attack a small garter snake on a lawn. Just as an earthworm, the robin shook the snake, then let it go, then grabbed it behind the head and shook it again. When the snake was suficiently quieted, the robin swallowed it whole, head first, again just as it would with a large earthworm. "Dave Tucker" <dhtucker@comcast.net> Jun 28 03:10PM -0400 Was witness...

[Maine-birds] robin v snake

Was witness to a robin having a brief encounter with a small snake, probably a garter snake, in my yard. I first noticed the robin pulling on what appeared as a night-crawler kind of worm, based on its size. Then the snake struck, as I assume the bird had it by the tail at first. The robin sort of hopped back, but then with renewed fortitude went at the creature about amidships. The snake struck again, putting...

[Maine-birds] Conversation

This duckling posed for a really close picture only because someone is feeding them and they've lost some of their edge. http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h3b8be791#h3b8be791 At some point, I wonder if I should call it a wildlife photo? Cheers, Dave -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

Friday, 27 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Re: Seal Island NWR Red-billed Tropicbird report June 27

Last minute change. There is still two spots available for tomorrow pm. Please email me before 7 AM Saturday morning if you wish to join us. We will take to 1 PM ferry to Vinalhaven. You will need to find accommodation on the Island.Gilbert Bouchard Saint John, NB. CanadaGilbertEnvoyé de mon terminal mobileFrom: Gilbert Bouchard <vermilyong@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:22:07 -0300To: <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>Subject:...

[Maine-birds] Seal Island NWR Red-billed Tropicbird report June 27

Dan Rottino from Connecticut emailed me tonight to confirm they had awsome looks at the Red-billed Tropicbird today June 27 with John Drury. They had to wait a bit, then the bird showed up and stayed for more than an hour. Our boat is now full for tomorrow pm. Have all a great summer weekend!Gilbert BouchardSaint John, NB. Canada -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Monarchs

Sarah is quite right about loss of wintering habitat for monarch butterflies. The very small area occupied by monarchs in the winter is quite scary now that illegal logging has reduced that habitat. However, a recent study in the Journal of Animal Ecology stresses that farming in the corn belt with GMO corn combined with the use of Roundup to kill weeds is currently the main problem facing monarchs. See here:...

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week, 6/21-6/27

Hi all,Just a few additional sightings of note from me over the past seven days.- 11+ Philadelphia Vireos, Grafton Notch State Park, 6/23 (with a client).- 15 Purple Martins, 10+ Black Terns, etc., Lake Messalonskee, 6/23 (with a client).- 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and 3+ Yellow-throated Vireos, Morgan Meadow WMA, Raymond, 6/23 (with a client).- 1...

Re: [Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

This was in yesterday's Bangor Daily News, relevant to the discussion of loss of populations, although it concerns bees: http://bangordailynews.com/slideshow/study-finds-bee-killing-pesticides-in-51-percent-of-bee-friendly-plants-in-garden-centers-throughout-u-s-and-canada-2/ On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 9:21 PM, Sarah Caputo <catbird338@hotmail.com> wrote: I think lost among the debate on farming practices is the progressive...

Thursday, 26 June 2014

Re: Monarchs-----great website---[Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

Monarchs-----great website---[ plant those milkweeds peeps! http://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/News.html -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Bartrug <bbartrug@gmail.com> To: maine-birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thu, Jun 26, 2014 7:27 pm Subject: [Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds Here's the article Norm Famous...

RE: [Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

I think lost among the debate on farming practices is the progressive loss of hedgerows in modern farming practices - newer farm equipment plows/chops every field edge these days, both by accident and intentionally. Same thing has happened to hayfields up here and bobolinks and other field birds. Too bad, even a few acres of field edge might help significantly. There are even subsidies available for those postponing...

[Maine-birds] Article re: disappearing tricolored blackbirds

Here's the article Norm Famous was referring to yesterday concerning the remarkable reduction in numbers of a west coast blackbird: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/2014/06/23/bye-bye-tricolored-blackbird/. Dying off because of grain grown to feed dairy cattle in California's central valley. We're such a lovable species; seen any monarch butterflies in recent years? You won't...

[Maine-birds] Caspian Tern

Day 4 of a 5-day tour was a whopper today, despite the heavy rain. Seth Benz and I are now at Schoodic Education and Research Center, and we took the group up the coast a bit today. Rain stopped by late morning and we were treated to an awesome show by the Upland Sandpipers on the Columbia blueberry barrens. Multiple birds were flying around, calling. One fella flew high in the air and stayed up there for 20 minutes, calling constantly....

[Maine-birds] Easton, Maine: Spotted sandpiper

At Lake Josephine, a lifer for us. We may have seen one before, but never IDd one. The female had at least two chicks (one shown in picture).On the other side of the lake, my granddaughter spotted a female moose with two calves. Also:Ring-necked ducksMallardsCommon loon (2)Canada geese (with goslings)Double-crested cormorantsCommon...

Wednesday, 25 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Precipitous decline of Tri-colored blackbirds

Hi folks,Although restricted to the west coast as a nester, Tri-colored blackbirds have been undergoing a well documented population crash. I ran into this summary titled: Bye-Bye Tricolored Blackbird as Population Crashes 44 Percent in 3 Years, today in Scientific American on-line blogs and thought it would be of interest to the readership since we are starting to monitor Rusty blackbird occurrences this...

[Maine-birds] Islesboro

Working out on Islesboro today. First time out there. I followed the road from the ferry and on the left I noticed a farm. Just after the farm I was fairly sure I heard a Winter Wren. Does anyone know this area? Or familiar with a Winter Wren on Islesboro. -- 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] Parula observation and question

This weekend I was on Rangeley Lake where I was lucky to find a parula warbler nest hanging in a spruce tree. Over several days I watched 3 different adults tend this nest, 2 females and a male. One of the females looked immature-ish. Can anyone explain this to me?Thanks,Sherry -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Update on the Invitation for Seal Island Red-billed Tropicbird outing June 28

The Red-billed Tropicbird was reported as recently as June 20 by John Drury. We still have 2 seats available for June 28 if you wish to join us.Gilbert BouchardSaint John, NB, Canada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi all,I booked an outing to go see the Seal Island NWR RED-BILLED TROPICBIRD from Vinalhaven, Maine on Saturday June 28 at 2:30 PM. This means people...

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Re: [Maine-birds] Id. help, please

immature robin On 6/24/2014 2:19 PM, David Small wrote: I'm stuck for a name on this bird. Photographed in the Bangor City Forest. Old Land fill area. Thank you for your help. http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h23cfbeaf#h23cfbeaf Cheers, Dave -- Maine...

[Maine-birds] Id. help, please

I'm stuck for a name on this bird. Photographed in the Bangor City Forest. Old Land fill area. Thank you for your help. http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h23cfbeaf#h23cfbeaf 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...

[Maine-birds] MAINE BIRDS

Sunday, AM - I went for a hurried walk before church, starting at the former Dexter Shoe Warehouse going south on the Recreational Trail to the Line Road and back in Dexter: The birds were mostly quiet Chestnut-sided Warbler Song Sparrow American Goldfinch other common birds Heard: Northern Flicker Blue-headed Vireo Red-breasted Nuthatch Veery Bobolink My bird of the day was a Brown Thrasher who was ...

[Maine-birds] Sabattus Pond Surf Scoter, and residents.

Hello All,Found a Drake Surf Scoter at the south end beach of Sabattus Pond today (in Sabattus). It was resting and preening just off the far end of the beach and then joined some Mallards on the beach. Paddled the north end and heard lots of Marsh Wrens with nests. A pair of Virginia Rails, two Willow Flycatchers and a singing Yellow-throated Vireo were also highlights.Dan NickersonFreeport -- Maine birds...

[Maine-birds] bittern in Sidney

We appear to have a neighborhood bittern. I heard it earlier this spring in a wetland, then glimpsed an unusual brown something--not-a-hawk--disappearing into the hay across the street or flying over the treeline towards another wetland. I never had my binocs handy--until yesterday. I happened to be out in the yard with my glasses when it flew in and was able to i.d. it. Question: since when do bitterns feed in hay fields? Today...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

As of 09:00, today, June 24th, there have been no more sightings of the TUFTED PUFFIN. While Tufty has been taking centre stage this past week, the rest of the world has been chugging along. Here on the island it's no different. A scattering of nonbreeding species have popped up for varying periods. Included in that catagory are: a GRAY CATBIRD that seems to be a migrant stop-over that never left; a male COMMON...

Monday, 23 June 2014

[Maine-birds] Resident Brown Thrasher (video)

Here's link to video of a resident Brown Thrasher swearing at my cat tonight. It has taken up residence and I see it several times a day. I hear it singing every day. Never had one settle in so close to the house.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blqZQZHEyyc -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] I. D. Assist requested

Can anyone give me a guess as to the identity of a bird I hear in the mornings from my yard? "Pewee" or "kil-ee", very much like a wood pewee, only faster and with no following "pee- ur." It repeats at intervals of 3-5 seconds. Help! It's driving me nuts! Mary Lou in Sullivan -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

[Maine-birds] Boreal birding

Seth Benz and I are up here, leading another birding tour in and around Baxter State Park. So far today: Gray Jays being hassled by a Merlin, two white-winged crossbills (still uncommon this year), the usual Boreal Chickadees, several annoyed Lincoln's Sparrows, and two Black-backed Woodpecker sightings. Over the course of the last couple of weeks, various sites off the Telos Road west of Baxter have yielded nine BB Woodpeckers and...

Re: [Maine-birds] Field Sparrow

Here in Knox County, on Beech Hill in Rockport, as well.KristenOn Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 4:37 PM, Dave Thompson <mainedave12@gmail.com> wrote: Come to York County. Lots of them. -- 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] Field Sparrow

Come to York County. Lots of them. -- 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, visit ht...

Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

At 3:25 I watched them cease feeding and fly northeast far far out of sight. Michael Smith MS GISP Maine Office of GIS Sent from mobile device And no I wasn't driving... Original Message From: Smith, Michael Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 3:06 PM To: Margaret Viens; Derek Lovitch Cc: Maine-birds Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23 They are still right there 3 PM... Michael Smith MS GISP Maine Office...

Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

They are still right there 3 PM... Michael Smith MS GISP Maine Office of GIS Sent from mobile device And no I wasn't driving... Original Message From: Margaret Viens Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 11:28 AM To: Derek Lovitch Cc: Maine-birds Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23 Thanks , Derek, Since I summer on Great Pond 10 minutes away I was able to refind the two about 11:00 after 2 fishermen left....

[Maine-birds] Clay colored sparrow - yes

Clay-colored sparrow was heard by Richard Duddy at 6 AM and again at 10:30 by myself, Don Mairs, Bob and others. It was off of Route 99. From the main parking lot continue out to the parking lot by the pond. There is a dirt road halfway out to the left leading down to a pine snag. The bird was working a line of birches between this road and the trailhead to the pond. First one I've heard in a long time. Linda Woodard Director,...

[Maine-birds] Dodge Pt.

Hmmm, guess there are no Field Sparrows in Lincoln County. Anyway, at Dodge Pt. in Newcastle I watched a beautiful male Blackburnian Warbler roaming the treetops for about 10min, halfway down the farm road. Then almost to the dock flitting in the mid-level trees catching insects was a lone male Scarlet Tanager. Watched him for about 15. Amazing looks at both. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Re: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern, Lake Messalonskee, 6/23

Thanks , Derek, Since I summer on Great Pond 10 minutes away I was able to refind the two about 11:00 after 2 fishermen left. Some long distance proof shits as they were at the tip of the channel by the markers. - Margaret Viens Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2014, at 10:29 AM, "'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Make that two CASPIAN TERNS. Adults; interesting. >...