Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Thursday, 30 April 2015

[Maine-birds] Caspian Terns-Wharton Point

Two continued today (Thursday)....

[Maine-birds] Merlin pair in Vassalboro; other bird walk results

I spoke with a woman at the Kennebec Land Trust yesterday afternoon about the nesting merlins. She is going to notify the steward for the property to either close the trail or relocate it temporarily. The property is a wildlife habitat and protecting wildlife is the goal. -- 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] Odd birdsong in Brunswick

This time it sounded just like a Mourning Warbler, same tonal quality and pitch. The only difference was that while the samples in my Sibley app all do three chirreys and then the chorey (sounded more like bit-chew to me) this one did only two chirreys and the bit-chew. Isn't it too early for mourning warbler? I listened to Louisiana Waterthrush, thinking it's the more likely arrival with a similarish song, but it was definitely...

[Maine-birds] MDI birds

Yellow-rumped Warblers seem to be here en masse, with dozens seen at each of four birding sites today.Green-winged Teal were in good numbers (15) at Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Babson Creek Preserve. There were three Greater Yellowlegs there, too.Two Blue-winged Teal were among the interesting birds at the MDI High School ponds.Richard MacDonaldThe Natural History Center6 Firefly LaneP.O. Box 6Bar Harbor, Maine 04609207/801-2617...

[Maine-birds] Louisiana Waterthrush - Vaughan Woods, Hallowell

A single Louisiana Waterthrush was heard singing in the upper story of the trees along Vaughan Brook, in the Vaughan Woods in Hallowell. Laurie Moody joined me in searching for the bird but, despite persistence, we were not able to catch a glimpse of it. The bird sang a number of times, with fairly long periods of silence in between. More specifics on location: Enter the Vaughan Woods from the Litchfield Road...

[Maine-birds] Sandhill Cranes, Fryeburg

This evening there were three Sand-hill Cranes in the corn field at the North end of McNiel road, the closed end. Also Canada Geese, Mallards, 2 male Wood-ducks and 3 Greater Yellowlegs. Bob Crowley Chatham, NH -- 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] Caspian Tern in Harrington!

I was scanning for gulls and ducks in Flat Bay this late afternoon as the tide was going out. To my surprise a Caspian Tern flew right across my viewing area in the scope! This is a super "yard" bird! On the other side of the house next to the woods, we were equally surprised to see a White-breasted Nuthatch fly to one of our feeders. Since we are in a boreal forest setting, it was a treat to see this...

[Maine-birds] Bradbury Mountain Hawkwatch 4/29 and 4/30

Hello all, The Hawkcount website has been down for the past couple of days so we have been able to post counts from Bradbury Mountain. To summarize, yesterday's count was a goodly 73 raptors. Today's count ended with 36 birds which included a little of push of birds at the end of the day. Winds tomorrow are predicted to be easterly, but going southeast towards the end of the day. If that does happen and the sun shows itself,...

[Maine-birds] Ocean Park

6 greater yellow legs and a kingfisher at the tidal inlet at Ocean Park H.Donovan 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...

RE: [Maine-birds] Caspian Terns - Maquoit Bay

I saw at least one of the Caspians at Weskeag this early morning. Some flight photos from yesterday revealed small fish as their main choice at the time.Don > From: mfahay@gmail.com> Subject: [Maine-birds] Caspian Terns - Maquoit Bay> Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:08:16 -0400> To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com> > I always think of Caspian Terns as 1-day wonders…or maybe 1-hour wonders. So what's going on...

[Maine-birds] Caspian Terns - Maquoit Bay

I always think of Caspian Terns as 1-day wonders…or maybe 1-hour wonders. So what's going on at Weskeag and at Maquoit Bay seems very unusual. This morning, 2 Caspian Terns were actively diving on fish prey at the mouth of the tidal creek, visible from Rossmore Rd. , from ca 9:07 until 9:28 when they were loafing with RBGulls and I left. This marks at least the third day of their presence here. If the bird at Weskeag is seen...

[Maine-birds] Blue headed vireo - Raymond

FOY blue headed vireo in my yard off Valley Road. Hope they hang around all season like last year. -- 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] Fish Crow So. Portland

2 near Clark's PondDan Nickerson -- Dan's Natural History Blog:Ravenwatcher"An Eye on the Natural World"http://ravenwatcher.blogspot.com -- 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...

[Maine-birds] High Voltage Ospreys

At 10 am today I noticed an osprey pair busily contrasting a utility pole nest at the junction of RTE 1 (Camden Street) and Waldo Ave in Rockland. Despite the thrum of heavy traffic, the pair had brought 20 or so sticks to the site and was adding more by the minute. The nest is directly above 3 large electrical transformers and some sticks are already draped within inches of the transformers. Folks from CMP or IF&W might...

[Maine-birds] Black-backed and Three-toed Woodpeckers

I listed Sunday about a successful scouting trip up into the woods west of Baxter. The woodpeckers were really cooperative and I got loads of video, which I’ll be posting in a few places. But here is a quick Youtube for those who are curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slc3OMlg5WM. Bob Duche...

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

[Maine-birds] Re: Glossy Ibises in Albion, Kennebec Co.

Checked this morning. Didn't see anything.On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 9:25:19 AM UTC-4, Louis Bevier wrote:Up to 8 Glossy Ibises have been in Albion since found by Gail Drake on the 26th. The flock continues today in pastures adjacent to a wetland on E. Benton Road opposite (west of) #133. The birds move around and can be on the east side of the road south of there too. Louis Bevier Fairfield -- Maine birds...

[Maine-birds] snipe

Something new in the field this year--4-6 Wilson's Snipe feeding incognito in the corn stubble. I startled them when I walked by along the road. Hoping they stick around and display.Also had FOY broad winged hawk, savannah sparrow, and white throated sparrow. We are missing our pair of kestrel. They mysteriously disappeared during nesting season last year and none has returned so far this year. Sad. Nor have I heard or seen...

[Maine-birds] Damariscotta

At DRA pond and surrounding property I was ecstatic to see many A. Wigeons, Ring-necked Ducks, Black Ducks, a pair of Buffleheads and a pair of Blue-winged Teals. 2 A. Kestrel perching and soaring close by. A Kingfisher made a brief but loud appearance. Tons of Tree Swallows everywhere. Good great looks at the male BW Teal and I have to say he was quite extravagant. One of the most beautiful creatures I've seen in many moons. --...

[Maine-birds] Pair of Lesser Scaup at Addison

We saw a pair of Lesser Scaup from the Addison boat ramp this morning. Also in the area was a flock of 50 fishing Double-crested Cormorants as well as a late pair of Common Goldeneye. A female Northern Harrier was over the marsh and a flock of 5 Lesser Yellow-legs were on the edge of the Pleasant River. Back home we heard and saw the first Osprey of the year and also we saw three Red-throated Loons. Small...

[Maine-birds] Pied-billed Grebe (photo) - York

Solitary Pied-billed Grebe at Hodgins Pond this afternoon. Also 2 Yellow-rumped Warblers, 4 Ring-necked Ducks, 2 Buffleheads, 2 Canadian Geese, and 3 D-C Cormorants flyby -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

[Maine-birds] Red crossbills on 8 rod road in Sidney

Hi folks,I was out yesterday walking along the unpaved section of Eight Rod Road in Sidney, immediately beyond the Augusta town line. The woods were very quiet as strong wind severely limited hearing distances.The species count and number of individual birds were limited:2 Red crossbills6 Swamp sparrows - singing males scattered throughout in a small cattail marsh. These birds remained in their individual...

[Maine-birds] Crosssbills and Teal at Evergreen

There about 8 to 12 Red Crossbills by the Duck Ponds at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland this morning. They flew in, worked the pine cones in several tall trees. Then they were gone.The Blue Winged Teal was still there as well.Bill BlauveltPortland, MEhttp://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S23124856 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Caspian Terns - Wharton Point, Brunswick

At least two, possible third bird...foraging to east in cove...periodically roosting with smaller RBGUs . May be seen from Rossmore Rd when roosting. Size, black cap and red bill make them stand out. No doubt will move out of cove as water recedes. Rob speirs cumberland -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Northern Shovelers,Blue-winged Teals Currrently at Back Cove in Portland

There's at least 8 Northern Shovelers and a pair of Blue-winged Teals along the shoreline near Cheverus HS -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: Glossy Ibises in Albion, Kennebec Co.

The Glossy Ibises (8) were still there (in the same location that Louis described) as of 5:00 pm last night. Best,TonyOn Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 9:25:19 AM UTC-4, Louis Bevier wrote:Up to 8 Glossy Ibises have been in Albion since found by Gail Drake on the 26th. The flock continues today in pastures adjacent to a wetland on E. Benton Road opposite (west of) #133. The birds move around and can be on the east side of the...

[Maine-birds] Weskeag terns

At 7 am today, the two Caspian Terns were actively foraging and capturing small fish, mostly in the mid-marsh area. Periodically, they do cycle toward the close roadside pools, however.Don ...

[Maine-birds] Indigo Bunting in Rockland

Just received word from my Rockland based sister that she had a male Indigo Bunting down by the breakwater this morning. I thought other Rockland birders would like know. Sent from Jim's 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"...

[Maine-birds] singers - Apr 29

Hermit Thrush and the season's 1st Com Yellowthroat both singing in the light rain this morning, 7:30, West Bath. Also a variant Myrtle Warbler song. Rosy Gros, arrived Apr 21, still visiting feeders daily, but only briefly. Broadies have nested in our yard for past 10 years; 2 days ago swooped low over my head to check me out, I guess. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush in Holden

One of my favorite signs of spring, the hermit thrush was singing in the woods this morning. 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...

Tuesday, 28 April 2015

[Maine-birds] Merlin pair in Vassalboro; other bird walk results

I stopped by the Kennebec Land Trust's Vassalboro preserve to see if the merlins were still there. They were in the same location and the female was in the nest that we had seen. They both became quite agitated with my presence. I quickly took a couple photos of the male and then left. It was a very windy day and looked like it was about to rain. It was pretty quiet as far as birds go otherwise. I did see several ruby...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (28 Apr 2015) 16 Raptors

> Bradbury Mountain State Park > Pownal, Maine, USA > Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 28, 2015 > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total > ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- > Black Vulture 0 0 0 > Turkey Vulture 0 164 ...

[Maine-birds] Behind Pelreco

2PM 6 Little Blue Herons 40+ Glossy Ibis 3 DC Cormorants Mallards, GW Teals, 4 Snowy Egrets 3 Great Egrets Dunstan Landing 7 Snowy Egrets 4 DC Cormorants 2 Great Egrets 1 Belted Kingfisher Nancy Scarborough 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...

[Maine-birds] THORNCRAG

AM Hermit Thrush, Coopers Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, and many Pine Warblers. Lewiston Middle School students were able to take pictures from their phones of a male Pileated Woodpecker 20 feet away that was drumming. I need to apologize ,for my Sandhill Crane post that was "By Me". I don't have this thing down yet....Steve Reed -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] Re: Caspian Tern at Weskeag Marsh

At 12:35 I saw a Caspian Tern over the marsh from the overlook at the high point SE of the parking area on Buttermilk Lane. The bird was headed up marsh toward the parking area. Louis Bevier Fairfield -- 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] Down east Glossy Ibis

There is a Glossy Ibis down east at Roque Island. It was first seen on 4/24. ________________________________________ We have updated our webpage with new nature and family pictures. Updates to the 2014, on the water, and eagle albums. Web address is: www.fotki.com/townsend-maine *****Updated 12/28 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Blue-winged Teal drake at main pond at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland

Hanging out with 3 mallards near the island at the main pond -- 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....

[Maine-birds] Eastern Bluebird - Alfred, ME

Yesterday. 4/27. The bluest one I have ever seen, on top of a bluebird box. In a yard off Church St. One of about 10 boxes near a large field. Alfred not often reported from? Barbara ~~ Barbara Partridge Herrgesell Sanford, ME herpartb@aol.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Glossy Ibises in Albion, Kennebec Co.

Up to 8 Glossy Ibises have been in Albion since found by Gail Drake on the 26th. The flock continues today in pastures adjacent to a wetland on E. Benton Road opposite (west of) #133. The birds move around and can be on the east side of the road south of there too. Louis Bevier Fairfield -- 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 at Weskeag Marsh

Just for the record, this bird was reported to me by a Thomaston resident on the 24th. She had taken photos of a bird she did not recognize, which I ID'ed as a Caspian. Robin R RobinsoOccaissionally Birding Off The Burg > From: lrbevier@colby.edu> Subject: [Maine-birds] Caspian Tern at Weskeag Marsh> Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:06:40 -0400> To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com> > Don Reimer reports that a Caspian Tern...

[Maine-birds] Caspian Tern at Weskeag Marsh

Don Reimer reports that a Caspian Tern is foraging over the large pool near the parking area (Buttermilk Lane) at Weskeag Marsh this morning (Tuesday 28 April). He thinks this is one of the birds from yesterday and that both were Caspian Terns instead of Royal Terns, which normally only occurs up here from mid to late summer into early fall and tends to be strictly on the ocean coast. Louis Bevier Fairfield -- Maine birds mailing...

Monday, 27 April 2015

[Maine-birds] Pine warbler

At home in Holden today I had a pine warbler at my feeders all day, trying to blend in with the pine siskins. Almost daily I'm seeing a small hawk buzzing my feeder area, maybe a broad-winged hawk. By the way, when do the pine siskins move on to their breeding territories? They're costing an arm and a leg to keep the feeders filled so they can shovel all the seeds out onto the ground. As pleased as I was to see them arrive,...

[Maine-birds] MDI Snowy Egret and Greater Scaup

Highlight birds around MDI today:Snowy Egret at Jones Marsh, at the head of MDI (this was first reported to me last week by Rob Packie and I stumbled upon it today). This is an uncommon bird for MDI.More than 100 Greater Scaup were in Mount Desert Narrows. We generally get them each year for a short period this time of year.Richard MacDonaldThe Natural History Center6 Firefly LaneP.O. Box 6Bar Harbor, Maine 04609207/801-2617 (store)207/266-9461...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (27 Apr 2015) 14 Raptors

> > Bradbury Mountain State Park > Pownal, Maine, USA > Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 27, 2015 > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total > ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- > Black Vulture 0 0 0 > Turkey Vulture 0 164...

[Maine-birds] Sandhill Cranes

Doug Boyd and myself birded Belgrade Lake yesterday and were rewarded by three Sandhill Cranes that flew in near the boat launch. We were satisfied with the usual suspects including Pied-billed Grebes and American Widgeon and left, but turned around when they flew overhead, -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] One good "turn" deserves another

Standing near the Weskeag "Gig" bridge at 3:30 today, I discovered two Royal Terns feeding and plunge diving in the cove above the bridge. They were in easy scope view, but not close enough for photos. The Weskeag River is rich with small fish during the daily vigorous tidal exchanges.Don ...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: RTRS: NEW YORK STATE TO TURN LIGHTS OUT FOR MIGRATING BIRDS

NY state decided to turn off lights in the State owned and managed buildings for the Spring and Fall migration!!Sent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: "Laverty, William" <William.Laverty@fmr.com>Date: April 27, 2015 at 2:54:58 PM EDTTo: "welaverty@gmail.com" <welaverty@gmail.com>Subject: RTRS: NEW YORK STATE TO TURN LIGHTS OUT FOR MIGRATING BIRDS RTRS: NEW YORK STATE TO TURN LIGHTS OUT FOR MIGRATING...

[Maine-birds] puzzled by what appeared to be a loon, .

At route 77 spurwink pulloff. Viewed fairly close to parking spot. This bird had definite black and white patterning on head. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] 3 Louisiana Waterthrushes, Pleasant River in Windham

2 were downriver off Pope Rd, you have to walk down the south bank (not Easy), the 1st was working about 1/4 mile down just past the waterfall, and the 2nd was about 3/4 of a mile, just past the next waterfall around the corner, still muddy in spots, the 3rd was located about half way between Pope & Windham Center Rd, your best bet here to to park at the pullout on Windham Center Rd and walk down so you are past the...

RE: [Maine-birds] fish crow

Which reminds me that Allison and I had a Fish Crow calling near the intersection of Mile Road and Route One in Wells last Friday. Jeff Wells From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Houlihan Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 1:40 PM To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Subject: [Maine-birds] fish crow heard and seen Northgate shopping center Portland. ...

[Maine-birds] fish crow

heard and seen Northgate shopping center Portland. Had not seen one there in 2 years. -- 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] Merlin pair in Vassalboro; other bird walk results

During a Kennebec Land Trust bird walk on the Webber Pond side of KLT's Vassalboro Wildlife Habitat we found a pair of merlins. We heard the ki ki kee call before seeing them. We had scoped this trail out a week ago and there was no sign of the merlins then. There were few songbirds evident at this site this weekend...due to presence of merlins and/or because it was a late afternoon walk on a cold day with a...

[Maine-birds] FW: eBird Report - Spirit Pond, Phippsburg, Apr 26, 2015

Sunday was the Phippsburg Land Trust, Spirit Pond bird walk. Decidedly UNBIRDY! Only 26 species and most of them heard, not seen. Of note, 10 Bald eagles, a nice Pileated in its nest cavity and five Green winged teal. The walk was beautiful and looks like great potential for the next couple of weeks when migration will really be taking off. Oddly, not a single warbler! The human company was marvelous! Bud and Bob, if you send...

[Maine-birds] Royal at Weskeag

Around 7:15 am, an adult Royal Tern was cruising the front roadside pools areas. The bird flew down marsh and was foraging among mid-marsh pools at 7:45. Its most likely exit path would probably be down river, eventually passing through the "Gig" area at the bridge on RTE 73. Unfortunately, I had a macro lens on my camera at the time, precluding the option of detailed photos. Don ...

[Maine-birds] Chukars and Green Point WMA

There were field trials (dogs), very well attended BTW, at Green Point WMA (Dresden) on Saturday. Doubtless the source of any chukars or bobwhites that may be encountered there subsequently. Maybe even the odd RNPheasant. A couple years ago I ran into a young woman at Green Point who told me she had taken photos of a bobwhite with a brood of chicks. She never did send me the photos, but I suppose it's a possibility. --...

[Maine-birds] FOY

Northern Flicker saturday & Belted Kingfisher this am.Sarah Montville ...

Sunday, 26 April 2015

[Maine-birds] Toe-challenged Woodpeckers

FINALLY, I had a day to sneak off into the north Maine woods in search of Black-backed and Three-toed Woodpeckers. I wasn’t just scouting for tours I’m leading in June; I actually love these guys to pieces. Roads were good west of Baxter State Park, but there is still plenty of snow along the edges. Snow (melting drifts, actually) blocked some of my favorite spruce grouse places and I dipped on them. Got everybody else (i.e....

[Maine-birds] Fwd: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (26 Apr 2015) 56 Raptors

> > Bradbury Mountain State Park > Pownal, Maine, USA > Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2015 > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total > ------------------ ----------- -------------- -------------- > Black Vulture 0 0 0 > Turkey Vulture 0 164...

Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 12 updates in 12 topics

From North Bucksport...YB Sapsuckers showed up this morning with lots of fighting for territory.....Palm Warblers in the brush pile and along the field edge...patridge drumming...red shouldered hawk soaring...lots of RC Kinglets in the woods..woodcock just about done with evening shows..early flies starting to follow me around the property....no...