Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Thursday, 31 March 2016

[Maine-birds] Evergreen Cemetery

YBSS - FOY 3 very chattery birds E. Phoebe - FOY ME (1) (3 in our yard in CE today) N. Flicker R/S - FOY ME (1) E. Bluebird - 4 -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Tufted Duck

Hello All,The male Tufted Duck, viewed by Don Smith and myself, mid-day today, was accompanied by a female diver. It was determined, via photos, by Louis Bevier, Doug Hitchcox and Bill Sheehan, that the female closely associating with the male Tufted Duck, at Sabattus Pond, was a female Ring-necked Duck.Rob Speirs Cumberland -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

RE: [Maine-birds] Barrow's on Back Cove

And still there today at 6:00. From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of peter morelliSent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 7:02 PMTo: Dave Cowan; maine-birds@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: [Maine-birds] Barrow's on Back Cove And still there at 6:15.Peter On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 3:12 PM -0700, "Dave Cowan" <dcowan01@maine.rr.com> wrote:Hi everyone, Sighted a handsome...

[Maine-birds] Bremen birds

A pair of Brown-headed Cowbirds at the feeder today and a Flicker in the meadow. Heard a FOY Phoebe in Damariscotta Hardware parking lot! Juanita RoushdyBremen, ME 04551Friends of Hog Island - Promises made; promises kept. ...

[Maine-birds] Eastern Phoebe & Song Sparrow, Madison

FOY: 1 Eastern Phoebe & 1 Song Sparrow this afternoon at camps, west shore, Wesserunsett Lake, Madison. -- 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,...

[Maine-birds] Tufted Duck. Sabattus Pond...West side, north of point at end of Sanborn road. With 100 RNDU. Possible female as well..photos. Rob Speirs Cumberland

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[Maine-birds] Tufted Duck @ Sabattus Pond

I found a tufted duck this afternoon with a large flock (90) of ring necked ducks. Obvious bright white side and the tuft was clearly visible. Unfortunately it was at the end of the Sawyer Rd which is a private road and private property. I have had permission to bird there for the last few years in the spring and fall but it is a narrow muddy driveway into a private yard. Maybe the flock will find its way to the south end of the...

[Maine-birds] Re identifying the sex of a first winter Surf Scoter

If I had looked more carefully at the plates in Sibley's newest edition, I would have seen that the bird Gary and I saw was a female Surf Scoter in first winter plumage. Ron Harrell -- 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] FOY Phoebe

Phoebe singing away in the yard this morning, center Montville.Sarah ...

[Maine-birds] Belfast Bay census of Saturday, March 26, 2016

Gary Gulezian and I did the census under cloudy skies, brisk winds, and temperatures in the 30's. Duck numbers were low, except for Common Eiders and Buffleheads. Herring Gulls dominated the numbers with 642 of the total number of 807 individual birds counted. Highlight of the day was an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull,...

[Maine-birds] Eastern Prom Earlybirds - YBSA, HETH

Beautiful day to bird the Eastern Promenade in Portland.Worked the East End Beach and the Mid Slope Trail around 10-Noon today. An early-ish Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Hermit Thrush were present. Plus a number of Eastern Phoebes and a bucketload of Song Sparrows all enjoying the warm weather. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] FOY Great Egret

FOY behind Scarboro Marsh Nature Center 1pm Thursday Ron C 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...

[Maine-birds] Waxwings

There has been a large flock of Waxwings feeding in a crabapple tree on Main Street in Lewiston, right at the intersection of the Veteran's Bridge. I wasn't close enough to tell if there was any Bohemians among 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...

[Maine-birds] FOY Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Spotted my FOY YBSA in Evergreen Cemetery in Portland today. eBird is listing it as a seasonal rarity, however considering our weather I think that may be an overstatement. -- 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] Gardiner swallows

Since the amazingly early group of Tree Swallows arrived here in Gardiner a few weeks ago, the flock has continued to grow daily so that as of this morning there are 30-40 (maybe more) milling around over the stream and nearby area. I’ve been looking through them but so far all I’ve seen have been Tree Swallows. Jeff Wells ...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Sebasticook River-Benton - Blue bird, King Birds, Black and White Warbler, more

Thank you to all who have commented about bluebird nests. I have 18 box nests and will go to 20 box nests. I have put a one new this year in a rock pile in the middle of a hay field. I will put a second nest within 15 feet of that one. They will be isolated from all other nests by at least 500 feet. I will put a second nest within 15 feet...

[Maine-birds] Signs of the Seasons: A New England Phenology Program

Here's a great volunteer opportunity with trainings happening in many locations around the state:https://umaine.edu/signs-of-the-seasons/ -- 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...

RE: [Maine-birds] Re: Sebasticook River-Benton - Blue bird, King Birds, Black and White Warbler, more

Mowing an area short and frequently does do the trick. We have 8-10 pairs of tree swallows nesting around us and by the river and always have one bluebird pair. They stay in the upper field area so I make sure to keep that bluebird friendly-has worked for the past 15 years...and is so worth the effort! So beneficial and fun to have both species here. Sharon in West KennebunkDate: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 03:52:29 -0700From: asegel@colby.eduTo:...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Sebasticook River-Benton - Blue bird, King Birds, Black and White Warbler, more

Hi all,We have a lot of experience with bluebirds and bluebird houses (personally, professionally, and scientifically) and there seems to be only one answer to alleviating the competition with Tree Swallows. As yes, if a Tree Swallow wants a box, it it almost always usurp it. You just need to make the swallow not want the box!Boxes should be paired, yes, but not back-to-back. Instead, pair them on separate posts, 12-15 feet apart....

[Maine-birds] FOYA Eastern Phoebe in Holden

Singing boldly this a.m. on the South Road. Welcome back! -- 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] Re: Sebasticook River-Benton - Blue bird, King Birds, Black and White Warbler, more

I find the same thing with my nest boxes. The swallows are more aggressive and drive off the bluebirds. I've tried providing more boxes but that just led to more swallow pairs...not necessarily a bad thing. One thing I had recommended, was to put two boxes back to back on the same post. The theory being that one pair of swallows would keep the others away, freeing up the box for the bluebirds. It never worked for me but you might...

[Maine-birds] 11 Duck species and PBGR Androscoggin County

Hello All,The day started with a Pied-billed Grebe at Runaround Pond in Durham but Sabattus was the hotspot with Common Goldeneye, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Lesser and Greater Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, Mallard and Canada Goose at Sabattus Pond.In downtown Sabattus on Sabattus River from Island Road (Amvets Hall) were 4 Green-winged Teal, 3 American Wigeon, 1 Gadwall, 10 Mallard and a Hooded Merganser.Numbers of...

Re: [Maine-birds] Wigeons, Gadwalls etc. in Albion

p{margin: 0;padding: 0;} I checked this spot out yesterday morning, and, with the exception of GW Teal, all of the ducks mentioned were present. There were 5 Gadwalls (3 m, 2 f). Also a Phoebe was near the northern end of Taylor Rd. Later I found what I presume to be the local breeding pair of 2 Sandhill Cranes in the fields along Rt. 8 in Smithfield. This is a bit early, but, not surprising,...

Wednesday, 30 March 2016

Re: [Maine-birds] Dead Waxwings

Lighthouses, fog and migration can also create a deadly combination. Mt. Desert Rock in the early 70s was one event I won't forget. Craig KSW HarborSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 30, 2016, at 5:26 PM, Linda Scotland <lds@maine.rr.com> wrote:Slightly different--when we lived in western Mass about 35 years ago during a high wind 20+~ robins hit the side of our garage and died. I was devastated. Haven't seen a mass kill like...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 Mar 2016) 74 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Mar 30, 2016SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture24187187 Osprey000 Bald Eagle34343 Northern Harrier61313 Sharp-shinned Hawk123030 Cooper's Hawk43838 Northern Goshawk022 Red-shouldered Hawk44545 Broad-winged Hawk011 Red-tailed Hawk14170170 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel588 Merlin022 Peregrine...

Re: [Maine-birds] Barrow's on Back Cove

And still there at 6:15.Peter On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 3:12 PM -0700, "Dave Cowan" <dcowan01@maine.rr.com> wrote: Hi everyone, Sighted a handsome drake BAGO offshore of the soccer fields this afternoon. Posted a photo under my name on eBird if you'd like to have a look. I first sighted him around 1 p.m. and he was still there when I ventured back with a camera around 3-ish. Cheers!Dave...

[Maine-birds] Sebasticook River-Benton - Blue bird, King Birds, Black and White Warbler, more

FOY Bluebird has been checking out a bird house. The Tree Swallows will be here in about 1-2 weeks and chase the Bluebirds out. Happens every year. Anyone have any suggestions on how to keep the Tree Swallows from hassling the Bluebirds. About 20 FOY Eastern King Birds were eating high bush cranberries. I have never seen so many Eastern King Birds at one place at one...

[Maine-birds] FOY GREG

…and a Great Egret along Back Cove shoreline off Baxter Boulevard, FOY. From: Dave Cowan [mailto:dcowan01@maine.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 6:12 PMTo: maine-birds@googlegroups.comSubject: Barrow's on Back Cove Hi everyone, Sighted a handsome drake BAGO offshore of the soccer fields this afternoon. Posted a photo under my name on eBird if you’d like to have a look. I first sighted him around 1 p.m. and...

[Maine-birds] Barrow's on Back Cove

Hi everyone, Sighted a handsome drake BAGO offshore of the soccer fields this afternoon. Posted a photo under my name on eBird if you’d like to have a look. I first sighted him around 1 p.m. and he was still there when I ventured back with a camera around 3-ish. Cheers!D...

Re: [Maine-birds] Dead Waxwings

Slightly different--when we lived in western Mass about 35 years ago during a high wind 20+~ robins hit the side of our garage and died. I was devastated. Haven't seen a mass kill like that since.Linda ScotlandSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 30, 2016, at 4:47 PM, Bruce Bartrug <bbartrug@gmail.com> wrote:In response to Anne Williams of Lewiston concerning waxwings running into windows......I've seen this happen more than once,...

[Maine-birds] Dead Waxwings

In response to Anne Williams of Lewiston concerning waxwings running into windows......I've seen this happen more than once, and there's always more than one bird. I'm not certain of the circumstances in the incident you recalled in Lewiston, but I suspect it's just because waxwings fly so fast, and usually in groups, that they so often crash into windows. In both the cases I've seen the window was on a second story...

[Maine-birds] Cormorant

FOY cormorant today, on the Libby River in Scarborough 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 https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed...

[Maine-birds] dead waxwings

a neighbor just came home and discovered five dead waxwings (cedars) next to the house - they had obviously collided with the windows.Has anyone experienced any similar mass waxwing fatalities? Could they be eating fermented berries and losing their bearings?Or could a hawk have chased them, killed even more, and made off with a couple?Thanks for any thoughts you can share.Anne WilliamsLewiston -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] MDI Snow Goose and wigeon

When I read reports of Snow Geese, I fondly reminisce my days in the Champlain Valley when we saw tens of thousands. Here on Mount Desert Island, Snow Geese are a very uncommon occurrence: I can easily go the entire year without seeing one. So yesterday, when a flock of Canada Geese flew overhead, I was immediately struck by the fact that one in the skein was significantly smaller and whiter. Raising my binoculars, I was pleased...

[Maine-birds] FOY Tree Swallow

Sitting on the summit of Bald Pate in Bridgton looking for migrating raptors. Had a single Tree Swallow fly by, heading north. My FOY -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] FOY Common Loon in Skowhegan

Just had one on Messalonskee Lake as seen from the boat launch.Margaret ViensSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 30, 2016, at 9:46 AM, William Reid <williamfreid@gmail.com> wrote:One Common Loon reported this morning on Wesserunsett Lake, Madison, too.On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 9:39 AM, Marianne Taylor <andale62@gmail.com> wrote:Just now swimming past our house. Marianne Taylor -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

Re: [Maine-birds] FOY Common Loon in Skowhegan

One Common Loon reported this morning on Wesserunsett Lake, Madison, too.On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 9:39 AM, Marianne Taylor <andale62@gmail.com> wrote:Just now swimming past our house. Marianne Taylor -- 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] FOY Common Loon in Skowhegan

Just now swimming past our house. Marianne Taylor -- 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] Am Wigeon in Skowhegan

A few minutes ago an Am Wigeon came to our waterfront with some mallards. First time we have ever seen one here. Will post photos on eBird. Marianne Taylor -- 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...

Tuesday, 29 March 2016

[Maine-birds] Golden Crowned Kinglets - Monhegan

Saw 3 male Golden Crowned Kinglets in my apple tree this afternoon. -- 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] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (29 Mar 2016) 20 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2016SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture9163163 Osprey000 Bald Eagle14040 Northern Harrier077 Sharp-shinned Hawk31818 Cooper's Hawk13434 Northern Goshawk122 Red-shouldered Hawk14141 Broad-winged Hawk011 Red-tailed Hawk4156156 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel033 Merlin022 Peregrine Falcon000...

[Maine-birds] Bald Eagle in Kennebunk

Bald Eagle soaring over the Mousam River at 8:30 a.m. -- 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] York/Cumberland County sightings (Mar 23-29)...

Here are some bird happenings from around York and Cumberland County, Maine:3/23 (Wednesday)...Northern Shoveler (FOY), 2 Wilson's Snipes, Eastern Phoebe, 3 Tree Swallows, 40 Song Sparrows and Swamp Sparrow at the Sanford Lagoons...continuing Yellow-rumped Warbler along Harbor Rd., Wells3/24 (Thursday)...Great Blue Heron (FOS=first of spring) and Northern Pintail (drake) at marsh along Mousam River near Rt. 9, Kennebunk...American...

[Maine-birds] Bath Osprey

2:10pm two osprey, one female, one male, in flight circling around above well known nest on utility poles in median of Rt One near Shaws Robin R Robinsonhttp://robinrobinsonmaine.com Sent from Mail for Windows 10&nb...

[Maine-birds] 825 Bohemian Waxwings, Rockport, 3/29

Hi all, Evan Obercian reports approximately 825 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS (estimated based on his photo which captured 744 of them) were near the Rockport dump at about 9:00am, "rolling towards Camden." -Derek 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...

[Maine-birds] FoxSparrow

I have a Fox Sparrow around my feeders in Lewiston this morning -- 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] Fwd: (CBC) CBC: White pileated woodpecker caught on camera near Edmon

I saw this yesterday on Bloomberg and neglected to send it out. So here it is. The link is real. Great pic of the birdBill LavertyCape ElizabethSent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: "William Laverty (FIDELITY CAPITAL MKT)" <wlaverty1@bloomberg.net>Date: March 29, 2016 at 8:39:25 AM EDTTo: undisclosed-recipients:;Subject: (CBC) CBC: White pileated woodpecker caught on camera near EdmonReply-To: "William Laverty"...

[Maine-birds] Iceland Gull at Deering Oaks Pond, Portland.

A beautiful, pure white, first year Iceland Gull remains at the Pond as of yesterday. (Everybody probably already has Iceland gull on their year lists, but I'm just back from snow-birding in Florida so it was a very nice FOY for 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...

Monday, 28 March 2016

[Maine-birds] Black-throated Sparrow, and Mew Gull status

We have a favor to ask for local birders of the black-throated sparrow and Mew Gull if you can tell us the status of these birds. Are they still around this week?? Ken Janes has spent most of the winter in Fla., and is returning this coming weekend. He would like to see them if they are around. It is a 200 mile trip, and it is to far just look at...

[Maine-birds] Project Snowstorm: Funding the Future (ends soon!)

Hey everyone: While I try to keep non-bird-sighting posts here to a minimum, I thought this was worthy cause: Project SNOWstorm which started during the Snowy Owl irruption in 2013-14 is doing a final fundraiser to help "keep the SNOWstorm going." You can learn more about the project on their website (http://www.projectsnowstorm.org) or make a last minute contribution at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/project-snowstorm-funding-the-future The...

Fwd: [Maine-birds] Banded Herring Gull

Thanks for the suggestions on where to report the banded Gull. It turns out this one was banded on 6/27/21014 as a chick on the roof-top of the Maine College of Art on Congress Street in Portland. I also reported it to https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/Bill Blauvelt------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forwarded message ----------From: Noah Perlut <nperlut@une.edu>Date:...

[Maine-birds] Re: Banded Herring Gull

Hi all--I banded this bird as a chick in the 2014 summer on the roof of MECA (Maine College of Art) on Congress Street in Portland.noahOn Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 6:08:16 PM UTC-4, Bill Blauvelt wrote:We saw a banded Herring Gull at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland today. Does anyone know where I should report it?https://flic.kr/p/FCtKeVBill BlauveltPortland, ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...