Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Thursday, 31 December 2015

[Maine-birds] White-winged Gulls in Bangor, 12/31

Hi everyone,

This afternoon I stopped at the Bangor Waterfront to check out the gulls. There were maybe 75 Herrings and a couple dozen Ring-billeds when I got there at 2:30 PM. When I left 90 min later, I had counted 266 Herrings, 3 Great Black-backeds, 2 Icelands, and 1 Glaucous. Almost all of the gulls provided excellent views as they dropped in and sat on the nearby ice.

Happy new year!

Robert Ostrowski

Bangor, ME

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[Maine-birds] my 2015 big photo year

Hello and happy new birding new year,

The goal this year is to get as many different species of birds with camera. I identified 258 for the year and took photos of 230 of them. The biggest pain was the camera did not focus fast enough to get the barn owl, but I have a nice photo of the barn window he was sitting in. https://www.flickr.com/photos/22247688@N04/16520470018/in/album-72157650148234969/

And of course for other birds I missed, there are branches or something in the way for the camera to focus on instead of the bird.

The link to my Flickr album is here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/22247688@N04/albums/72157650148234969/page1

It was so much fun and challenging so I will keep it it up for many years to come.

Happy birding

Andy Aldrich

North Berwick

[Maine-birds] Saco Riverwalk: Western Tanager (12/31)...

The Western Tanager and one Ruby-crowned Kinglet continue near the
water treatment plant along the Saco Riverwalk. 9 Common Mergansers
and 6 Hooded Mergansers were on the river.

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Happy 2016!

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[Maine-birds] Harpswell/Brunswick/Freeport CBC

The CBC is Sunday, January 3, and count week has started.

So to echo Marie Jordan's post...if you live in the count area and have an unusual bird sighting, we'd love to hear about it...and maybe relocate on count day.

Also for those who live in the circle area...if you'd be interested in submitting a yard list on the 3rd, we'd be happy to hear from you.

Stella Walsh
207.807.3679 (cell)

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[Maine-birds] Re: Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica)

Check out Maine Nature Diary.com for updates and photos.

On Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 3:15:26 PM UTC-5, 1492h...@gmail.com wrote:

The warbler came back today at 2pm. Here is my best photo of it. The warbler hung out at the feeder for a good 2 minutes at a time.

On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 9:20:09 PM UTC-5, 1492h...@gmail.com wrote:
A Yellow-throated warbler visited our suet feeder, at 3:30 pm, on Dec. 30th. We live in Bowdoin, Maine next to Caesar Pond. The warbler stayed around for at least 20 minutes. This is our first sighting of this species in Maine.

[Maine-birds] Re: Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica)

The warbler came back today at 2pm. Here is my best photo of it. The warbler hung out at the feeder for a good 2 minutes at a time.

On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 9:20:09 PM UTC-5, 1492h...@gmail.com wrote:

A Yellow-throated warbler visited our suet feeder, at 3:30 pm, on Dec. 30th. We live in Bowdoin, Maine next to Caesar Pond. The warbler stayed around for at least 20 minutes. This is our first sighting of this species in Maine.

[Maine-birds] Barrow's Goldeneye behind Koi Asian Cuisine Saco

1:30 today- in time for B/K Count. Pat

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[Maine-birds] Rough-Legged Hawks

Two of them at Scarborough Marsh this morning around 10:30. One was an adult light morph. The other I believe was a juvenile dark morph. Both were vying for the very tip of a dead spruce. Then the crows arrived.

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[Maine-birds] Western Tanager

Scouting for B/K Christmas Count Western Tanager seen off of West St in Biddeford. Traveling with Goldfinch and Eastern Bluebirds. Evanthia St first Right turn after intersection of Guinea Rd and West St. Heading East. Good Birding! Pat Moynahan

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[Maine-birds] Cooper's Hawk

Yesterday a large Cooper's Hawk came to the feeders
for a successful dinner of 1 MoDo also had 5 Bluebirds
At feeders 4 Male and 1 Female
Nancy
Scarborough

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[Maine-birds] Baltimore Oriole

Continuing Baltimore Oriole just at feeders Dec. 31 - it is an infrequent visitor (or I just am not looking at the right time) - It was last seen previously on Dec. Dec. 26 and 15th

Ebird Submission S2654139

65 Pleasant St.

Clinton,

Peggy Blair

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[Maine-birds] Chat at dawn

The Samoset chat continues at its exact location along the Lighthouse/Breakwater Road adjacent to the open white gate. It forages mostly on the ground among the browned vegetation. There are a very few berries available in the vicinity, but the bird focuses primarily on exploring leaves on the ground and picking at the undersides of hanging dead leaves. The bright yellow breast made a nice counterpoint to the new snow cover.

Don

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

[Maine-birds] Re: post-storm at Samoset

Hi Don,

Maybe the yellow-throated warbler has flown to our feeder in Bowdoin, Maine! I am going to keep an eye out for it tomorrow as well.

Laurie

On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 8:51:25 AM UTC-5, Don Reimer wrote:

At 8 am today, I made a hasty check of some of the pines on Samoset golf course, wondering whether the yellow-throated warbler had either flown the coop or possibly perished. My brief reconnaissance was non-conclusive to say the least. Then I moved over to where the chat has been lurking along the lighthouse/breakwater road. Some practical photographic advise that I ignored this morning by leaving my camera at home: that camera of yours? - don't leave home without it. The chat not only revealed itself openly, but popped out onto a front branch to taunt me as it foraged and stretched its body at a distance of 30 feet.

Don

[Maine-birds] Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica)

A Yellow-throated warbler visited our suet feeder, at 3:30 pm, on Dec. 30th. We live in Bowdoin, Maine next to Caesar Pond. The warbler stayed around for at least 20 minutes. This is our first sighting of this species in Maine.

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[Maine-birds] Bluebirds in Yarmouth

Approximately 10 at a friend's feeder in Yarmouth the day before the storm

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[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

A young HARRIER scanned the island this morning and continued on its way, bucking the wind towards Grand Manan.
The interesting thing about the brief visit was the interaction between the raptor and the few dozen PURPLE SANDPIPERS.
The predator seemed to ignore the prey.

The prey in turn, flew just under and ahead of the Harrier, easily close enough for a strike, for nearly a mile.

That's about as close as you get to "bearding the lion".

Now it gets more interesting.

While writing this, a second HARRIER, an adult male, cruised the length of the island.

He flared several times at grounded sandpipers near the water but he continued off shore, again towards Grand Manan.
And again a flock of PURPLE SANDPIPERS were ignored as they flew close escort.

Sooooooooooo. 2 Harriers before noon. Post now or wait to see if another arrives?

Well, I waited and, after about 3 hours, I did see a second adult Harrier, making 3 for the day. All were headed towards Grand Manan.

While keeping an eye out for raptors, a couple SNOW BUNTINGS stopped by the patio for a bit of millet.

I had single Buntings there a couple times yesterday during the height of the storm.
Today their companion ranks as Bird Of The Day: a single LAPLAND LONGSPUR.

[Maine-birds] Biddeford Pool: King Eider...

Any more sightings of the King Eider? I'm thinking
of going to look tomorrow (Thursday)...

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[Maine-birds] Saco Riverwalk: Ruby-crowned Kinglet...

With 6-8" of snow on the ground, the only lingering migrant who I
could locate this afternoon along the Saco Riverwalk was a
Ruby-crowned Kinglet. No sign of any warblers or the Western Tanager.

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[Maine-birds] Matinicus CBC

Sorry for the late notice and general broadcast of this, especially to the veterans of past Matinicus CBCs, but I am looking at flying out to do the Matinicus CBC this Saturday, Jan. 2. Anyone interested should email me and I can send more particulars.

Jeff

[Maine-birds] post-storm at Samoset

At 8 am today, I made a hasty check of some of the pines on Samoset golf course, wondering whether the yellow-throated warbler had either flown the coop or possibly perished. My brief reconnaissance was non-conclusive to say the least. Then I moved over to where the chat has been lurking along the lighthouse/breakwater road. Some practical photographic advise that I ignored this morning by leaving my camera at home: that camera of yours? - don't leave home without it. The chat not only revealed itself openly, but popped out onto a front branch to taunt me as it foraged and stretched its body at a distance of 30 feet.

Don

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

[Maine-birds] Count week for the Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC start Tomorrow Dec. 30th

Hope you all are enjoying southern Maine’s first snow of the season - we were hoping we could get thru the weekend for our counts without any measureable snow - but that was not to be.

I enjoyed lots of activity from my usual winter visitors at my feeders today - but nothing unusual. When following the reports on this list serve, you know there have been some unusual birds (out of range or late departing) seen in the area, especially on “the Hill” in Saco. Maybe those birds will start showing up at feeders now that there is snow on the ground.

So, if you are anywhere in the count circle and observe an unusual bird - starting tomorrow - Dec. 30^th - I would appreciate your contacting me so we can count the bird for count week - or better yet - be able to relocate the bird on Jan. 2^nd Saturday - our count day! Count week also includes Jan. 3, 4, and 5 so even after Saturday, if you observe a bird that is out of range or one that is not easily seen every day please let me know. Please try to get a photo of your sighting if possible. Thanks.

For your information, I have included two links that might be of interest to you - one for the BK count circle and the other to all the CBC circles.

Have a great new year observing our Maine birds as well as those afar if you have the opportunity to travel. Birding is an excellent excuse to travel ! J

Marie Jordan

Link to my map of the circle - close but not exact.

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201234176612499279491.00047b6f7b0dd5416ee1f&msa=0

Nationals link to the circle:

http://audubon.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=87992bb4fea643f6b044488f48528eae

[Maine-birds] Brown Creepers

Well the consensus is that they certainly do come to feeders, both suet
and seeds. I want to thank everyone and wish everyone out there a HAPPY
NEW YEAR lots of vagrant to chase

Bob Crowley
Chatham, NH

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Re: [Maine-birds] Brown Creeper

I had 3 a week ago at once, which was a first. But they normally visit my suet as well. Mostly one at a time and once in a while two. Suet remains 10 ft off ground on large oak. I love watching these little guys and their cryptic plumage.

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Re: [Maine-birds] Brown Creeper

Hi Bob,

We have creepers that come, frequently, to one of our suet feeders, 6 feet off the ground, on a tree at the edge of the woods. Sometimes they drop to the ground to pick up fallen pieces. We've also had them on the deck floor feeding on seed spilled from deck feeders, although we stopped putting feeders on the deck this year, as there are enough feeders hanging from a stand on the lawn to keep the birds well provisioned and happy.

A female Pileated Woodpecker visits multiple times, daily, at the same suet feeder. The male shows up only occasionally. This past week a couple of Golden-crowned kinglets have been making numerous visits throughout the day. Normally we see than at the feeders only a few times throughout the winter.

For what it's worth!

Rob

On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 5:16 PM, Bob Crowley <crbob@fairpoint.net> wrote:

For the last three days I have had a Brown Creeper coming to a hanging feeder suspended eighteen inches from a window. It is filled with hulled sunflower seeds, meaties. Only once a day never more. I have never had one come to a feeder before this. Even to the suet feeders. Has anyone else observed this. They are common on the trees in the yard but never on the feeders.

Bob Crowley
Chatham, NH

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[Maine-birds] Brown Creeper

For the last three days I have had a Brown Creeper coming to a hanging
feeder suspended eighteen inches from a window. It is filled with
hulled sunflower seeds, meaties. Only once a day never more. I have
never had one come to a feeder before this. Even to the suet feeders.
Has anyone else observed this. They are common on the trees in the yard
but never on the feeders.

Bob Crowley
Chatham, NH

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[Maine-birds] Savannah Sparrow in Cape Elizabeth

This morning I had one Savannah Sparrow below my feeders in Cape Elizabeth with several White-throated Sparrows.

[Maine-birds] Tree Sparrows

Tree Sparrows and Juncos have arrived at my feeders today
Nancy
Scarborough

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[Maine-birds] Active feeder in the storm; including a Song Sparrow

Hi all -- today's storm brings the first truly active feeder day to our house. Numbers had been gradually growing but today's crowd is much more satisfying. Highlights:

5 Am. Tree Sparrow

3 W-t Sparrow

1 Song Sparrow (not sure where this one's been hiding, but not here; I've kicked up a few recently along the Manset Shore Rd n. of Hinckley Yachts ... closer to Alder Lane)

13 +/- D-e Juncos

2 N. Cardinal

Am. Goldfinch, B-c Chickadees, Blue Jays, Mourning Doves, Am. Crows, and one Downy W-p

0 Pine Siskins, 0 Purple Finch

Cheers,

Craig K (Southwest Harbor on MDI)

[Maine-birds] Tree Sparrows

Have 4 at my feeders. They've been here a good month or so. Also have a stunning male Red-bellied Woody who frequently visits the suet and occasionally hangs from the tube feeder.

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Re: [Maine-birds] Fox Sparrow Skowhegan

A Fox Sparrow also appeared under my bird feeders today! Looks cold in the snow.

Nancy Dickinson
New Harbor/Pemaquid, Maine
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With this morning's snow arrived a Fox Sparrow and 2 Juncos feeding with a Tree Sparrow and many Goldfinches.
Marianne Taylor

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[Maine-birds] passing peregrine in Warren

A cruising peregrine in Warren village around 10 am today.

Don

[Maine-birds] Re: Ross's Goose - Still hangin'

The 1st isn't good for me....possibly the 2nd....will let you know

On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 8:43 PM, rob speirs <rspeirs1@gmail.com> wrote:

A side trip on way to pick up my "serviced" snowblower in Westbrook found the Ross's far back in the Stroudwater field.

I suspect the snow may move it along, but, who knows, maybe it will stick around for January 1st when all of our yearly registers are set back to zero. It wouldn't be a bad way to start the New year, with a ROGO at the top of our 2016 lists.

Rob Speirs Cumberland

[Maine-birds] Fox Sparrow Skowhegan

With this morning's snow arrived a Fox Sparrow and 2 Juncos feeding with a Tree Sparrow and many Goldfinches.
Marianne Taylor

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[Maine-birds] Tree Sparrows

Tree sparrows and
White-throated sparrows at feeder-
Skip & Linda Small
Rockport

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[Maine-birds] Northeast Harbor common loon

Cold and windy, this common loon was the only floating bird close enough to photograph. Several common eiders were a few hundred yards further out. Maybe the high winds had something to do with the low number of foraging sea birds.

Cheers, Dave

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Monday, 28 December 2015

[Maine-birds] Ross's Goose - Still hangin'

A side trip on way to pick up my "serviced" snowblower in Westbrook found the Ross's far back in the Stroudwater field.

I suspect the snow may move it along, but, who knows, maybe it will stick around for January 1st when all of our yearly registers are set back to zero. It wouldn't be a bad way to start the New year, with a ROGO at the top of our 2016 lists.

Rob Speirs Cumberland

[Maine-birds] Clay-colored Sparrow continues, Wells, 12/28

Hello all,

Derek and I re-located the Clay-colored Sparrow we found on the southern York County CBC on 12/14, in the same neighborhood. Today it was at the corner of Bayberry and Dike Streets in the early afternoon, just a block from where we initially found it. This birdy neighborhood is bordered by Furbish Ave., Rte 1, and the Ogunquit River.

-Jeannette

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[Maine-birds] Belfast Bay census of Monday, December 28. 2015

Gary Gulezian and I did the census this morning under cold and very windy conditions that held down the numbers of birds found. In particular, diving birds, such as loons, grebes, long-tailed ducks, buffleheads, and common goldeneye were low. But, four Hooded Mergansers and a Belted Kingfisher were still hanging about. The complete report can be found on ebird at

http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26495032

Ron Harrell

Sunday, 27 December 2015

[Maine-birds] Best camera lense

I just bought a Canon 1200 ES and am wondering what the best lenses might be for bird photography.

James Alden Lea Clockmaker
Horological Machining
PO Box 25. 2 West. St.
Rockport Maine 04856
www.jamesleaclocks.com
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Re: [Maine-birds] Am Tree Sparrows

In Biddeford Pool. One American Tree Sparrow in the hedgerow near the entrance of the Eastern Point Sanctuary, along with House Sparrows; Saturday 12/26. Did not find the chat at Timber Point...late afternoon.

Barbara

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Sanford, ME

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Subject: [Maine-birds] Am Tree Sparrows Skowhegan

I checked some feeders this afternoon and found 2 Am Tree Sparrows feeding on the ground. First of this winter.

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[Maine-birds] Red-bellied woodpecker

Adult female, appears a couple of times a month. Never stays for more than a minute. It could possibly visit more often because if I am not glancing at the feeder I would miss it.

Don, North Berwick

[Maine-birds] Kingfisher

I also had a Kingfisher today near the waterfront in Wiscassit. The Mockingbird remains as well.

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[Maine-birds] Am Tree Sparrows Skowhegan

I checked some feeders this afternoon and found 2 Am Tree Sparrows feeding on the ground. First of this winter.

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[Maine-birds] Kingfisher

We went to Rachel Carson NWR--Timber Point Trail, to look for the Chat that was reported on the Maine Birds Facebook page. No chat, but we did see a Kingfisher from the parking area.

Bill Blauvelt

Portland, ME.

[Maine-birds] 3 Snowy Owls

Seen this AM at Brunswick Landing. Two near Kestrel building and one on the south side near fueling vans.

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[Maine-birds] Biddeford Pool: King Eider...

The male King Eider continues in waters off of Ocean Ave. in Biddeford
Pool. Around 9:30am, he could be seen down the path across from 3rd
St.

--Josh

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Saturday, 26 December 2015

[Maine-birds] Wester Tanager

Nice look at the Western Tanager along with a Nashville and a Blackburnian Warbler-Saco River Walk.
Skip Small
Rockport

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Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Snowies on the Runway

We saw three on Friday afternoon around 2:30.

On Sat, Dec 26, 2015 at 3:30 PM, Seth Davis <kd7gxf@gmail.com> wrote:

There were two this morning, and the airport staff told me they've seen as many as five

On Friday, December 25, 2015 at 3:25:36 PM UTC-5, Bob in Bath wrote:
At 3:00-3:30 PM today, Christmas, at the Naval Air Station in Bath: two Snowy Owls visible from end of Admiral Fitch Road, one on very far side of runways, one in middle. Two more seen more closely from parking lot of Kestrel building: one on a runway marker, one darker one nice and close on a pole not far from the fence, completely back-lit looking into the setting sun.

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Re: [Maine-birds] Saco: Western Tanager & 4 Warblers continue...

Thanks for your diligence in tracking these Josh.

These late lingerers (and all the western birds we're seeing) are probably significant records in this strong El Nino year.

Bill

On Sat, Dec 26, 2015 at 5:49 PM, Josh Fecteau <joshuafecteau@gmail.com> wrote:

At the risk of being redundant, I can report that the Western Tanager,
Common Yellowthroat and Yellow, Nashville, and Blackburnian Warblers
continue along the Saco Riverwalk between the Front St. parking area
and the "magic hillside" (which is 1/4 mile downriver). The Tennesse
Warbler appears to have moved on (last seen Sunday, Dec 20th).
Hopefully the others will follow suit shortly.

--Josh

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[Maine-birds] Saco: Western Tanager & 4 Warblers continue...

At the risk of being redundant, I can report that the Western Tanager,
Common Yellowthroat and Yellow, Nashville, and Blackburnian Warblers
continue along the Saco Riverwalk between the Front St. parking area
and the "magic hillside" (which is 1/4 mile downriver). The Tennesse
Warbler appears to have moved on (last seen Sunday, Dec 20th).
Hopefully the others will follow suit shortly.

--Josh

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[Maine-birds] GB Heron

Great Blue Heron checking out the trout in the farm pond today. Unusual sight here for this time of year - of course normally frozen over.

Sarah
Center Montville

[Maine-birds] Re: Snowies on the Runway

There were two this morning, and the airport staff told me they've seen as many as five

On Friday, December 25, 2015 at 3:25:36 PM UTC-5, Bob in Bath wrote:

At 3:00-3:30 PM today, Christmas, at the Naval Air Station in Bath: two Snowy Owls visible from end of Admiral Fitch Road, one on very far side of runways, one in middle. Two more seen more closely from parking lot of Kestrel building: one on a runway marker, one darker one nice and close on a pole not far from the fence, completely back-lit looking into the setting sun.

[Maine-birds] Wiegons

Both American and Eurasion Wiegons still at Bass Harbor Marsh plus Northern Pintail

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[Maine-birds] BAltimore Oriole

Continuing infrequent Baltimore oriole was here at my feeders again this morning.

I have seen it at the feeders, visible from the street, the last two times. Anyone welcome to try for it - we will be here this morning.

Peggy Blair

65 Pleasant St.

Clinton, Maine

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Friday, 25 December 2015

[Maine-birds] Re: Snowies on the Runway

Am I reading this correctly - you saw a total of 4 owls today? I know there were 3 seen there recently but I'd not seen a report of 4.

On Friday, December 25, 2015 at 3:25:36 PM UTC-5, Bob in Bath wrote:

At 3:00-3:30 PM today, Christmas, at the Naval Air Station in Bath: two Snowy Owls visible from end of Admiral Fitch Road, one on very far side of runways, one in middle. Two more seen more closely from parking lot of Kestrel building: one on a runway marker, one darker one nice and close on a pole not far from the fence, completely back-lit looking into the setting sun.

[Maine-birds] Re: 3 Cherryfield surprises

I had a mosquito on the Portland Christmas Bird Count on Long Island last week. I could not believe it. It was very cold and windy overall but we were on sheltered side of the island at the time. I wanted to add it to the list since it is the state bird and all... :-)

On Friday, December 25, 2015 at 4:24:13 PM UTC-5, Joel and Sandy Wilcox-Fairbanks wrote:

1st surprise: Being able to sit in perfect comfort on the deck this afternoon; 1st time in 10 years of coming up for winter break.

2nd: One Northern Cardinal; I've seen one and heard another down at the river, but this is a first for the yard (up one Ridge Road).

3rd: One mosquito!

Joel Wilcox
Cherryfield

RE: [Maine-birds] Maine-birds - Christmas Peepers!

Amazing. I picked up a wriggling earthworm in my yard this afternoon.

Don

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> Walking to my parents just now and I'm hearing Spring Peepers...!
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[Maine-birds] Maine-birds - Christmas Peepers!

Walking to my parents just now and I'm hearing Spring Peepers...!

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[Maine-birds] Wigeons at Bass Harbor Marsh

This morning around 1030 we observed both the American Wigeon and the Eurasian Wigeon in the Bass Harbor Marsh. We enjoyed nice long looks at them feeding and paddling around together. We missed the Northern Pintail there.

However, en route home we took Highway 182 (also known as Blacks Woods Road) and stopped to bird at a pond right next to the highway in Franklin. We saw a female Northern Pintail there mixed in with large numbers of Mallards and Canada Geese! These ponds are heavily used by waterfowl in the fall and early winter as long as they are not iced over. Traffic is bad, so just be careful!

The pond is one-tenth of a mile west of Goodwin Road in Franklin along Highway 182.

Merle and Anne Archie

Harrington, ME

[Maine-birds] 3 Cherryfield surprises

1st surprise: Being able to sit in perfect comfort on the deck this afternoon; 1st time in 10 years of coming up for winter break.

2nd: One Northern Cardinal; I've seen one and heard another down at the river, but this is a first for the yard (up one Ridge Road).

3rd: One mosquito!

Joel Wilcox

Cherryfield

[Maine-birds] Biddeford: YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT...

I just saw my first YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT with my grandmother along
Timber Point Trail in Biddeford. I was pointing out a Song Sparrow
perched in a shrub when I noticed a yellow-throated bird being sneaky
just below. What a surprise!

Details/photos here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26446936

Best wishes to all,
Josh

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[Maine-birds] Waterville Glaucous

Two Glaucous Gulls on Colby campus this afternoon. I wouldn't have noticed them but I heard a high pitched klee-klee call that was unfamiliar to me.

[Maine-birds] Snowies on the Runway

At 3:00-3:30 PM today, Christmas, at the Naval Air Station in Bath: two Snowy Owls visible from end of Admiral Fitch Road, one on very far side of runways, one in middle. Two more seen more closely from parking lot of Kestrel building: one on a runway marker, one darker one nice and close on a pole not far from the fence, completely back-lit looking into the setting sun.

[Maine-birds] Bremen feeder surprise

Along the shrubby fence line near the feeders a little bird kept flitting - binoculars revealed, unbelievably, a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet. What a delightful Christmas Day surprise!!

Juanita Roushdy

Bremen, ME 04551

[Maine-birds] Saco River Walk

And 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglets!

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[Maine-birds] Rough Legged Hawk Buxton

Just had a light-phase Rough-Legged Hawk near the Buxton Elementary on route 22 in Buxton.

Happy Holidays and bird haahd!

Noah Gibb-Portland

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[Maine-birds] Saco River Walk

Nice looks at the Western Tanager, Yellow Warbler, and bright Nashville Warbler close to where the path goes beneath the power lines.

John Tobin , Scarborough

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[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl

The Snowy Owl is still at Brinswick Landing as of 12:30 Christmas Day. This time at the end on Admiral Finch Ave sitting on the #2 runway sign. Merry merry

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[Maine-birds] Dovekie off Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth

Was present for about 20 minutes and then flew off towards Stratton Island, great looks around 9.30 this morning

[Maine-birds] Christmas warblers

The Yellow-throated Warbler and the Chat both made their presence known this morning at Samoset Resort.

Don

[Maine-birds] harrier

Surprised to see a Northern Harrier hunting over our front lawn this morning. Shouldn't he be south by now?

But the honeysuckle is blooming again, so I'm watching for hummingbirds.

Nancy Dickinson

New Harbor/Pemaquid, Maine

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Rare Falcon in Bangor

Well, crap. We have laws to protect wildlife, but they won't do much good if they are ignored with no consequences to the lawbreakers.

On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 3:44 PM, 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Hi all,

I hate to be a buzz-kill, but if we're talking about Star Wars on a birding listserve, perhaps we should talk about Star Wars and birds:

http://www.birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/news/dark-side-star-wars

-Derek

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On Dec 19, 2015, at 3:35 PM, Raymond Brown <brownray7@hotmail.com> wrote:

I saw the same M. Falcon in Calais yesterday evening. It was good to see the old bird again after such a long hiatus. Her plumage was looking a little worn after all these years, but she still 'had it where it counts', as her falconer Solo used to say.
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On Dec 19, 2015, at 6:24 AM, asegel@colby.edu wrote:

I was at the Bangor Maul as well but missed the falcon.

On Friday, December 18, 2015 at 11:36:59 PM UTC-5, Lynn Havsall wrote:
Today a Millennium Falcon was seen at Bangor Mall; no flock, just a Solo.

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Thursday, 24 December 2015

[Maine-birds] EURASIAN WIGEON still at Bass Harbor Marsh mid-day today; Mt. Desert Island

Hi all -- I met up with the Lima family today at the Bass Harbor Marsh on MDI, right around noon. We had the two species of wigeon close to "Abner's Bridge" (birds on the north side of Rte 102), and with some work and a scope we also relocated the drake N. Pintail. This was a flood high tide, so the birds were working in the flooded grass. Probably easier to find them with the tide's out just a bit and they are back in the channel.

The Limas have good cameras, so maybe they'll post a pic or two in eBird. Mine are bad but diagnostic.

Also noted one "mallard" that was all pale yellow/white. Curious.

Best,

Craig K

[Maine-birds] Snowy owl, Brunswick

My husband and I walked Popham Beach at noon:
5 common eiders
6 bufflehead (Atkins Bay)
1 red-breasted merganser
1 common loon
20+ goldfinches near Fort Popham

smattering of crows and bluejays

And,
a beautiful snowy owl, at Brunswick Landing. End of Admiral Fitch roadway, perched on
a runway marker, #5.

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