[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

After days with little bird activity of note, it looks like there may be strong movement tonight.

Some SHARP-SHINNED HAWK movement Saturday & Sunday, continuing BALTIMORE ORIOLES, an occasional TREE SWALLOW, rare HUMMINGBIRDS and random GOLDFINCHES: that pretty much sums up the long weekend.

Tuesday produced an EASTERN KINGBIRD, a CEDAR WAXWING and the 1st two LARK SPARROWS (adults).

This night/morning, September 9th, is looking interesting
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It started with a GREAT SHEARWATER grounded near the lighthouse, the first I've seen here for some time.
It went on its way as soon as it found a clear takeoff space.

 

I've seen as many as 9 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSHS preening and foraging, at the same time, between the house and the lighthouse.
There is a mixed group of Sparrows as well as other species coming to ground as daylight approaches.
WHITE THROATED SPARROWS & CHIPPING SPARROWS have joined the ubiquitous SAVANNAH SPARROWS and yesterday's (likely) LARK SPARROWS.

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