Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Re: [Maine-birds] ID help please

Female Common Yellowthroat?Craig KOn Tue, May 31, 2016 at 8:12 PM, Bill Blauvelt <bil.blauvelt@gmail.com> wrote:I am confused on this one. Taken at Sieur de Monts, Acadia N.P. 5-28-16. Two pictures here.https://flic.kr/p/GNfnVJBill BlauveltPortland -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this...

[Maine-birds] ID help please

I am confused on this one. Taken at Sieur de Monts, Acadia N.P. 5-28-16. Two pictures here.https://flic.kr/p/GNfnVJBill BlauveltPortland -- 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] Red-throated Loons

Today marked the end of a 5-day Road Scholar birding tour surrounding the Downeast Spring Birding Festival. Highlight of the day: a couple of Red-throated Loons at Quoddy Head State Park, obviously paired up. And, thanks to Bruce Deuce (Junior) who continues to make it easy to find a Lubec spruce grouse. Thanks also to Ed, a spruce grouse in the Edmunds Division of Moosehorn that has been in the same spot for three of the...

[Maine-birds] White-faced Ibis - Falmouth, 5/31

Greg Miller and Chris Brown just stopped in the Nature Center to report the/a WHITE-FACED IBIS was in the marsh just off the south end of the West Meadow at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth (http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L251783) at about 2:30pm. I ran out around 3:00 and the bird was still there, being surprisingly vocal. This bird has more white on the face than the one that was photographed at Capisic Pond on 21 May. Nice the know...

Monday, 30 May 2016

Re: [Maine-birds] pine siskin

We have a small flock here in Pittsfield.On May 30, 2016, at 7:30 PM, Julia Hanauer-Milne <windyridgemaine@gmail.com> wrote:I have one here in Sidney too. I don't think I've ever had one this time of year before. On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 7:15 PM, Sarah Caputo <catbird338@hotmail.com> wrote: I still have 1 Pine Siskin female hanging around with the resident flock of Goldfinches. Se is unimpressed with their...

Re: [Maine-birds] pine siskin

We still had one yesterday, but I didn't see it today.Maggie StricklandHarmonyOn Mon, May 30, 2016 at 7:30 PM, Julia Hanauer-Milne <windyridgemaine@gmail.com> wrote:I have one here in Sidney too. I don't think I've ever had one this time of year before. On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 7:15 PM, Sarah Caputo <catbird338@hotmail.com> wrote: I still have 1 Pine Siskin female hanging around with the resident flock of Goldfinches. ...

Re: [Maine-birds] pine siskin

I have one here in Sidney too. I don't think I've ever had one this time of year before. On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 7:15 PM, Sarah Caputo <catbird338@hotmail.com> wrote: I still have 1 Pine Siskin female hanging around with the resident flock of Goldfinches. Se is unimpressed with their habit of raiding the dandelion seedheads but is feeding frequently from the backyard feeder.Sarah -- Maine...

[Maine-birds] pine siskin

I still have 1 Pine Siskin female hanging around with the resident flock of Goldfinches. Se is unimpressed with their habit of raiding the dandelion seedheads but is feeding frequently from the backyard feeder.Sarah ...

[Maine-birds] Yard-birds

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Eastern Towhee Skip Small Rockport 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] Seaside Sparrow location

Hi Bruce, funny you should mention that spot. I remember the same trail into the marsh and tried to find it last week w/o luck. Parking still there but trail ended at the field. Ticks are so bad this year, I wasn't' into bushwhacking. If any else can tell me a trail into the marsh from the north end I would appreciate knowing. C -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Sunday, 29 May 2016

[Maine-birds] Monhegan, 5.29.16

A cooler, less birdy day after the past few days of bird abundance here on the island, but interesting birds continue, including:Great Cormorant - Paul and others saw at least 2 on the cliff side of the islandSora - at least one still wails away in the MeadowAm. Woodcock - Paul and I heard 1 displaying over the Meadow last nightBlack-billed Cuckoo - Mik Oyler and I thought we saw one this morning, then Mik reported one this...

[Maine-birds] Seaside Sparrow location

A decade or more ago, Seaside Sparrow could be found (not all years) at a small wildlife refuge near the corner of Southgate and Manson Libby Rd. Turn south onto Southgate Road off of Route 1(first intersection west of Haigis Parkway. Follow Southgate to Manson Libby Rd. On the right near the intersection there is a tow that one can see when walking into the marsh from the refuge I mentioned. Turn right...

[Maine-birds] Seaside sparrow

I would also love an answer to these questions if people are not to busy. 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 and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For...

[Maine-birds] Little egret at Back Cove -1130-NO

im here now. no egrets. im up from Massachusetts so any positive sightings please share! thanksJustin LawsonWorcester Ma-- Justin Lawson -- 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] Seaside sparrow

I have an inquiry from visitor to Maine looking for sittings of seaside sparrow in Scarborough Marsh area. Any sittings lately or likely spots nearby I can direct her to? Thanks, Calien -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Little egret at Back Cove May 29 - photos

I first saw last week but had no camera. I saw him again early this morning. Link to photos I took: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPjGDGqNPS72l3EXxYg75-lCx9qxt33w8WDs1VLXUXjEM4t6rcWxIu7fNztEPVTjA?key=azdGdnZRbmtxUnFsWGw0U0lmYldvRUlYaHhHUFFn -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- ...

[Maine-birds] Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Pettengill Farm, Freeport

Doug Hitchcox and I, along with a nice group of participants from the Freeport Birding Festival, had a Yellow-billed Cuckoo at Pettengill Farm this morning. The bird was calling loudly from across the field to the east of the farmhouse. Casey Hynes Gardiner -- 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] Shorebirds coming into Flat Bay

Yesterday morning we observed 14 Ruddy Turnstones among a flock of 150+ Black-bellied Plover. FOY shorebirds on the mudflats include Short-billed Dowitchers and Semipalmated Sandpipers.We're up early to head to Eastport to lead a morning birding tour there for the Downeast Bird Festival and then this afternoon we'll lead a pelagic tour out of Eastport! Gonna be a fun day!Merle and Anne ArchieHarrington, ME ...

Saturday, 28 May 2016

[Maine-birds] Monhegan, 5.27.16 - 5.28.16

Paul and I came out to Monhegan yesterday morning, and while we missed Thursday's fallout, good numbers of birds continue on the island and good weather persists, adding up to a perfect couple of days so far.In the past two days we've seen 21 warbler species, including a bright ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER, a bit unusual for spring, first found this morning by Jeremiah Trimble and Jeff Offermann. Other warbler highlights have been...

Re: [Maine-birds] Mourning warbler and Eastern wood Pewee in my yard

No warblers for me this year...can't get out much. Can't hear most of them them anyway. Red-eyed Vireo singing all day. Easy ID. How do they keep it up in this heat? No glass of water around? I saw one on a nest years ago in New York State when we were doing the atlas. Barbara ~~~ Barbara Partridge Herrgesell Sanford, ME herpartb@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: 'Noah Gibb' via Maine birds...

[Maine-birds] Re: Mourning warbler and Eastern wood Pewee in my yard

Here too! Had at least 3 this morning. FynOn Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11:24:33 AM UTC-4, Noah Gibb wrote:New Yardbirds for me today I heard singing from yard. If anyone doesn't have blackpoll warbler for their yard list go outside and listen today they are everywhere!Bird haahd,Noah Gibb- PortlandSent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Black-billed Cuckoo at Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth

Heard earlier and located around 11 o'clock by the small bridge past the restrooms, about halfway to the beach, the bird disappeared into a thicket, parking lot was full by 9:30 -- 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] Mourning warbler and Eastern wood Pewee in my yard

New Yardbirds for me today I heard singing from yard. If anyone doesn't have blackpoll warbler for their yard list go outside and listen today they are everywhere!Bird haahd,Noah Gibb- PortlandSent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- 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] Re: BLACK VULTURE in Searsmont

It was present from 6 to 8am when it flew off with the Turkey Vultures. The TUVUs like to roost in the area so I wouldn't be surprised if it came back. FynOn Friday, May 27, 2016 at 6:22:32 PM UTC-4, Fyn Kynd wrote:I just found a BLACK VULTURE roosting with a few TUVUs in Searsmont. Looks like he might like his surroundings.http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29940967Hope it sticks. I'll keep an eye on it.Good birding,Fyn(207)...

[Maine-birds] Ruff-grouse

Wonderful to see Ruff-grouse on my front lawn. Been 20 years since seeing and hearing them on my property- Skip Small Rockport 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...

Friday, 27 May 2016

[Maine-birds] BLACK VULTURE in Searsmont

I just found a BLACK VULTURE roosting with a few TUVUs in Searsmont. Looks like he might like his surroundings.http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29940967Hope it sticks. I'll keep an eye on it.Good birding,Fyn(207) 323-6613 (call anytime) -- 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] Mourning Warbler in Cape Elizabeth

I had a good look at a lovely Mourning Warbler along Charles Jordan Road in Cape Eiiz this afternoon. Unfortunately, it was chased away by catbirds who seem particularly numerous and quarrelsome this year! If you want to try for it: after the second sharp turn, go most of the way down the hill and look for a wooden gate on the left. The bird was in the white lilacs in that area. Peggy Page&nb...

[Maine-birds] Indigo Bunting today in Morrill

Quite a treat! A bit after noon, a beautiful, iridescent male was feeding on seed spilled below a feeder. He has returned several times throughout the afternoon. A life bird 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 you are subscribed to the Google...

[Maine-birds] Re: Prothonotary, et al Hinckley

Apologies to all who might have been awaiting word from me last evening on the location. My data plan is tapped out for the month and I wasn't anywhere near WiFi. The location is the western edge of the upper pond toward the far corner near the swale with the alder shrubs. That is the original location of the initial sighting. It could well have chosen other surroundings of course. It was calling intermittently, that might be...

[Maine-birds] Dickcissel--Cape Neddick

The Dickcissel that came to our feeders yesterday is back again and seen at 9:30 am. I checked with Peter Vickery and he said there are no records of them breeding in Maine. I know there were several winter reports and we had one here in March. I wonder if this group decided to stay around. You can see a pic on the Maine Birds Facebook page if you are interested. Linda Scotland Linda D. ScotlandPO...

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Re: [Maine-birds] Prothonotary, et al Hinckley

Not found from 5 to 7pm by the throng of birders looking. Dog activity was high though so that may have kept it in hiding. Thanks all for the group effort! Thanks, Rob O'Connell > On May 26, 2016, at 5:21 PM, Sean Hatch <seanarih@gmail.com> wrote: > > Where abouts in the park was this. I'm there now. > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds@googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds >...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights and New Arrivals, 5/21-26 and "Birds on Tap - Monhegan!" program Update

Hi all,Some sightings of note for me over the past six days included the following:- 1 Peregrine Falcon and 1 Merlin, Capisic Pond Park, 5/22 (with Gabriel Willow and New York City Audubon).- 7 Northern Shovelers, Pelreco Marsh, Scarborough Marsh, 5/22 (with Gabriel Willow and New York City Audubon).- 1 Common Nighthawk (FOY), over our yard in Pownal, 5/22.- 177 Black Scoters and 1 Surf Scoter, Simpson's Point, Brunswick, 5/23...

Re: [Maine-birds] Prothonotary, et al Hinckley

I am as well and would also like that info please Thanks, Rob O'Connell > On May 26, 2016, at 5:21 PM, Sean Hatch <seanarih@gmail.com> wrote: > > Where abouts in the park was this. I'm there now. > > -- > 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] Prothonotary, et al Hinckley

Where abouts in the park was this. I'm there now. -- 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] Prothonotary, et al Hinckley

I was with a group of five that coalesced in the area of the PROW where it flew up to a branch directly over our heads and hung out in plain sight for a minute then back to cover on the bank of the pond.I spent an additional 45 minutes and located other warblers including Yellow, Am. Redstart, Chestnut-sided, N. Parula, Tennessee, and most interestingly a Magnolia that had leucism in its crown which made the white eyebrow indiscernible....

[Maine-birds] Prothonotary Warbler -- YES at noon

Greetings, birding friends! The Prothonotary Warbler was present and incandescing at about noon along the west side of the upper pond at Hinckley Park in SoPo. The bird was singing "sporadically but emphatically" — belting out a snatch of "sweet-sweet-sweet" and then falling silent. Easier to hear than to see. If you're standing on the bridge over the spillway at the upper pond, the bird has been seen along the right side...

[Maine-birds] PROTHONOTARY WARBLER still at Hinckley

Singing from the same general area as described by Derek. Bird haahd,Noah Gibb-PortlandSent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Prothonotary at Hinckley

Thanks Derek. Bird present and singing @ 10:40.Pat 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] yard bird fallout

Good little fallout this morning in Waterville ( at my house along the Kennebec river). I woke up to a serenade of Blackpoll Warbler, Northern Waterthrush, and Canada Warbler. -- 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] Ruddy Turnstones and Laughing Gulls on Flat Bay

Yesterday morning at low tide we observed 3 Ruddy Turnstones with a flock of Black-bellied Plovers feeding on the mudflats of Flat Bay. We wonder if these birds are the same ones we saw on the Pleasant River mud banks last Friday. Also, the raucous cries of Laughing Gulls attracted our attention this morning - this is the earliest they have arrived at Flat Bay in the 4 years we have observed the bay in the spring. Merle...

[Maine-birds] Prothonotary Warbler, Hinckley Park, South Portland, 5/26

Hi all, Just received a text about a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER found this am at Hinckley Park in South Portland. It was singing along the west bank of the upper pond, and as of 8:45, it was still singing, slowly moving south along pond toward alder swale near powerline cut. -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 ---...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan awesome- Prothonotary - Summer Tanager

There were tens of thousands of migrants predawn. Probably 20+ spp warblers thus far including Prothonotary W and a Summer Tanager. Epic day. More to come. Best, Peter-- Note new email address, 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: Anyone Going to Monhegan from Port Clyde this weekend

All set everyone! I "heart" the Maine birding community. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2016, at 7:11 AM, sally Blauvelt <sally.blauvelt@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi All, I left my IPad on the boat to Monhegan this past weekend. If anyone from the Portland area is going to Monhegan this weekend and leaving from Port Clyde AND willing to pick up my IPad, can you please be in touch with me. Thanks much. >...

[Maine-birds] Lively at Bass Harbor Head Light

Good morning all -- Took a sunrise walk along the spur road that accesses Bass Harbor Head Light in Acadia. Good stuff there; I had to tear myself away and just leave to head for home, but not for lack of activity.Highlights:11 warblers, including Bay-breasted, Canada and BlackburnianBoth Hermit and Swainson's thrushes, singingLeast FlycatcherFull list hereAlso, an FOY Alder Fly at Bass Harbor MarshBest,Craig KSouthwest Harbor...

[Maine-birds] Anyone Going to Monhegan from Port Clyde this weekend

Hi All, I left my IPad on the boat to Monhegan this past weekend. If anyone from the Portland area is going to Monhegan this weekend and leaving from Port Clyde AND willing to pick up my IPad, can you please be in touch with me. Thanks much. 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...

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

[Maine-birds] Great Egret catching fish, pictures

Earlier this month while driving through Newburyport, MA Deb noticed a Great Egret in the marsh looking for dinner. The Egret put on a good show and the lighting was perfect. Also some other birds from Plum Island.Pictures at my usual link, click on the Great Egret thumbnail.http://henrymauer.phanfare.comHenry MauerHarpswell, MEhenryd.mauer@gmail.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Re: ID help for a warbler on Monhen

I also jus learned how to spell Blackpoll.Bill B.Sent from my iPadOn May 25, 2016, at 9:21 AM, Bill Blauvelt <bil.blauvelt@gmail.com> wrote:Thanks to everyone who chimed in on this. After getting such varied replies from our esteemed birding community I don't feel bad for getting this one wrong. Votes went to Chestnut-sided, Bay-breasted, Tennessee and several good tips on making her a female Blackpole. Rob...

[Maine-birds] Northern harrier

While hiking Halfway Brook area near Costigan/Greenfield this northern harrier gave me a once over. Evidently I was a bit too large, thankfully!http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h76c70462#h76c70462Cheers,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...

[Maine-birds] Seal Island NWR - Tropicbird

Hi All,I know that this is old news to most of you but, I just wanted to remind you that Seal Island NWR is closed to the public. However, the tropicbird can be easily viewed from the water if you travel out with John Drury or Old Quarry Adventures. If you would like more information about access and travel with either boat tour operator please let me know. Its a special place and worth a visit! Keenan -- Maine...

[Maine-birds] 2 Tennesee warblers River Point

Observed above the trail that leads into the large meadow with all the tree swallow nest boxes. First of year for me, after seeing a smattering of reports for them in various locales.Acrobatic in their foraging technique. Bright, assertive song.Richard Garrigus -- 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] Fwd: ID help for a warbler on Monhen

Thanks to everyone who chimed in on this. After getting such varied replies from our esteemed birding community I don't feel bad for getting this one wrong. Votes went to Chestnut-sided, Bay-breasted, Tennessee and several good tips on making her a female Blackpole. Rob Spears sent me a photo of a very similar looking Blackpole, and I see on page 179 of Tom Stephenson and Scott Whittles Warbler Guide that also looks...

[Maine-birds] FOY cuckoo Cumberland

I first noticed a BBCU calling around our yard starting yesterday morning, and he’s calling again this morning. Haven’t tracked him down for a visual yet (he always seems to be visiting the neighbors…!). Dave CowanCumberl...

Re: [Maine-birds] ID help for a warbler on Monhen

I'd put money on female chestnut-sided. Perhaps first-year. The second statement I wouldn't stake money on.Richard GarrigusWill look forward to hearing about your trip.On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, Bill Blauvelt <bil.blauvelt@gmail.com> wrote:Can anyone tell me who this little guy/gal is with a grenish head? The ony warblers I can think of with greeish head are Chestnut-sided and Black-throted Green. My guess is the Black-throated...

[Maine-birds] Just want to share this photo

After a forced upload, against my will, windows 10 uploaded on my computer causing loads of problems. Most, now solved. Most worrisome was my website problems. Now solved...I hope...I'm testing my sharing component..... Thanks for understanding, back to normal, I hope.Last week at Essex St Marsh in Bangor:http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h7abcdba4#h7abcdba4Cheers,Dave -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] No sign of Ancient Murrelet at Petit Manan on 5/24

Hello Maine Birders:I was out on The Islander with Acadian Nature Cruises out of Bar Harbor yesterday. We went to Petit Manan Island midday and I had Ancient Murrelet on my mind but I did not pick one out. It was a bit foggy and we were in a boat so we may have missed it but I didn't see it. Force of will was not sufficient.There was a subadult Peregrine Falcon out there and we watched it pluck an unidentified lifeless Alcid off...

[Maine-birds] ID help for a warbler on Monhen

I guess it could fit for a 1st year female Bay-breasted Warbler too, but the thing streaking on the breast seems more Blackpolly to 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 emails...

[Maine-birds] ID help for a warbler on Monhen

Looks like a Blackpoll to me. Somewhat odd coloration for this time of year, but that'd be my guess. -- 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...

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

RE: [Maine-birds] ID help for a warbler on Monhen

Tennessee warbler? Looks possibly a little vireo-ish alternatively.SarahDate: Tue, 24 May 2016 20:40:31 -0400Subject: [Maine-birds] ID help for a warbler on MonhenFrom: bil.blauvelt@gmail.comTo: maine-birds@googlegroups.comCan anyone tell me who this little guy/gal is with a grenish head? The ony warblers I can think of with greeish head are Chestnut-sided and Black-throted Green. My guess is the Black-throated Green,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Ancient Murrelet - Petit Manan

Jill Tengeres found the/a Ancient Murrelet at Petit Manan Island on 22 May 2016. She reported that it continued around the island until early afternoon but was not found during their 5pm survey. Still no sign as of this morning but with more eyes looking it will hopefully turn up again.Here is a link to a couple photos from Jill: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S29831694Good birding,Doug HitchcoxOn May 24, 2016, at...

[Maine-birds] Ancient Murrelet - Petit Manan

Very little details to share here and I don't even know the exact date but, I talked with John Drury today and he got a secondhand report that some folks on Petit Manan Island saw presumably the same Ancient Murrelet just the other day. When I know more I will share it with you all... All the best,Keenan Yakola -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds ...

Re: [Maine-birds] No Ruff as of 2:42

Does anyone know where the Saltmarsh Sparrows have been see this year at the Westkeag Marsh? I looked from the bridge yesterday with no luck. Thanks,BillOn Sat, May 21, 2016 at 2:48 PM, Margaret Viens <margaretviens@gmail.com> wrote: Apparently about a doz people were here this morning, 4 others here when I arrived at 12:50, and no one had seen it. We have tried from parking area, the channel by the road , out to the viewing...