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Wednesday, 30 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Cuba

There's also a new (2015) guide that comes highly recommended: the Endemic Birds of Cuba byNils Navarro. 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...

[Maine-birds] Dickcissel

Just had a Dickcissel at my side feeders with some house sparrows and Blue Jays. 65 Pleasant St, Clinton Peggy Blair 426-8986 -- 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...

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Re: off-topic Cuba field guide request

Hi Rich--Nils Navarro's innovative new "Field Guide to the Endemic Birds of Cuba" is a must. You will probably also want Garrido & Kirkconnell's "Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba." (And maybe a donation to support the excellent work by BirdsCaribbean ;-)http://www.birdscaribbean.org/2015/10/groundbreaking-endemic-birds-of-cuba-field-guide-available-now/--CharlesOn Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 3:28:19 PM UTC-5,...

[Maine-birds] Cuba

There's a Helm field guide to Cuba by Orlando H. Garrido and Arturo Kirkconnell (Cornell 2000) which has good plates and range maps. It's softcover and 6x9 inches in format. There may be some more recent. Too, there is more than one guide to birds of the West Indies, including the original by James Bond. No, I'm not kidding. Ian Fleming was sitting in a bar in Havana one day wondering what the name...

[Maine-birds] off-topic Cuba field guide request

Hello all,Sorry for posting off-topic, but hey, it is birds. I have been invited to go to Cuba. Anyone have any recommendations for field guides to birds, plants, habitats, or any other favorite guide? Thank you in advance,Be well,RichRichard MacDonaldThe Natural History CenterP.O. Box 6Bar Harbor, Maine 04609207/266-9461Rich@TheNaturalHistoryCenter.comwww.TheNaturalHistoryCenter.comwww.facebook.com/TheNaturalHistoryCen...

Monday, 28 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Sea ducks in Unity

Birding along Rt 202 near the Troy line this afternoon, I was surprised to see a low flying flock of 35 Common Eider heading south. When I checked Unity Pond from the Kanokolus boat launch I found two adult male eider on the water and two Long-tailed Ducks flying up the pond. A Red-necked Grebe was also present.Good birding,tom -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Bullock's oriole camden

Seen from Washington st parking lot in forsythia bush. Bird at times very immobile deep in the bush. Can also be seen from over compost heap. Joanne StevensPat MoynihanNancy Houlihan -- 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"...

Sunday, 27 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Bullock's Oriole

Owner saw at 6:30 and 7:15 am. Finally returned about 1:15 pm in the trees surrounding the feeder but did not come to main feeder. Did come briefly to feeder by hedge near road. Seen by about 10 birders. Owner reports that it comes regularly in late afternoon starting about 2:30 pm. Beautiful bird. Good luck! -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Clay-colored Sparrow - Prouts Neck

This morning I found a Clay-colored Sparrow along Black Point Rd, in-between the Yacht Club and the Post Office on the ocean side of the road (at approximately 534 Black Point Rd.) The sparrow was seen with a couple of Song Sparrows. Also of note, there was a group of 5 late Black-bellied Plovers on Western Beach (past Ferry Beach on the way to Prouts Neck). Near Ferry Rock there was what I have tentatively identified as...

Saturday, 26 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Camden oriole

After missing the bird earlier (12:30 - 1:30, when it was conspicuously absent) I was successful at about 3:30 at 4 Central St., Camden. I had about 2 - 3 minutes of continuous, quite satisfying viewing. The bird then flew out of sight, without actually having come to the feeder. Jay Pendleton, Camden. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Bullock's Oriole--yes

The Bullock's Oriole put in a decent appearance at 4 Central St, Camden today about 2:30. It was seen briefly about 10:30 and not in between although the feeders were watched constantly. In fact there was virtually no activity of any sort at these feeders or another one in a different corner of the yard. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Bremen backyard surprise

Just came in to have a quick bite to eat. Looked out the kitchen at the usual mob of Mourning Doves et al and lo and behold a blackbird, a Rusty Blackbird! A yardbird first. Stunning looks at less than 10 feet away through the dirty window!!Excited in BremenJuanita Juanita RoushdyBremen, ME 04551Friends of Hog Island - Promises made; promises kept. ...

[Maine-birds] Middle Machias River - Ducks & Merganser Nov.25

I see a Hooded merganser hen and Black ducks. Another bird has white on the head but not enough shows for me to tell. And I don't know the gull with bird behind. Helens is a great spot. Good birding. -- 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...

Friday, 25 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Middle Machias River - Ducks & Merganser Nov.25

I could use some ID help. This afternoon, at the boat launch behind Helen's, 10 ducks, a gull and, I think, maybe, a Hooded Merganser. I think the ducks were Black Ducks or Mallards. The birds were moving and I had only a minute to grab the camera. The photos are fuzzier than ever, but the Merganser profile is probably good enough for ID. Any help will be appreciated. Photos at www.acadiabirds.wordpress.comAND,...

[Maine-birds] Snow Buntings and Northern Gannets

We spent a nice morning and early afternoon birding at Schoodic Point and Blueberry Hill in the Schoodic Unit of Acadia National Park. The highlights of the day were 2 Snow Buntings at the Schoodic Point parking lot and 11 Northern Gannets seen from the Blueberry Hill parking lot. We also saw a Red-throated Loon from the Blueberry Hill parking lot and then when we returned home to Harrington we saw two...

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week and Goose Fields Update, 11/19-25

Hi all,A handful of other observations of note for me over the past seven days, in addition to what I previously posted here, included the following:- 1 Peregrine Falcon (catching a Black-bellied Plover), Wolfe's Neck Farm, Freeport , 11/19 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk Group).- 76 Red-necked Grebes, Reid State Park, Georgetown, 11/21 (with Jeannette).- Sanford Lagoons, 11/22 (with Paul Doiron, Kristen Lindquist, and Jeannette):1...

[Maine-birds] Coastal Barred Owls

Yesterday on a holiday post-dinner loop walk at Beauchamp Point in Rockport, I encountered at least thee Barred Owls within a half hour. Although Barred Owls certainly breed in coastal areas, the numbers of this species that I have been encountering out hunting in the daylight near the coast has surprised me. I also saw three on Bailey's Island on 11/5 and have also seen a couple of others at coastal sites.Some...

[Maine-birds] Compiler Needed for Dover-Foxcroft CBC

The couple that have been the organizers/compilers for the Dover-Foxcroft CBC regret that they are not able to run it this year. They are hoping to find an experienced birder in the area who would be able to take it on in the future and are willing to assist in passing it on. If you are interested, please contact me at my home email or at naturalist@maineaudubon.org. Thank you, Stella Walsh 207-807-3679 (cell) -- Maine...

Re: [Maine-birds] BULLOCK'S ORIOLE continues, Camden, 11/25

Hi again, Luke Seitz and I refound the oriole, now joined by many others, at the back edge of the public parking on Washington Street, directly behind the yard with the feeders is is visiting. There's a ton of food here, including Crabapples and Multiflora Rose. It is currently working its way back in the direction of the feeders. -Derek Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2016, at 9:17 AM, 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds...

[Maine-birds] BULLOCK'S ORIOLE continues, Camden, 11/25

Hi all, Luke Seitz and I, along with several others, enjoyed the continuing Bullock's Oriole at 4 Center St in Camden. It was first seen in the adjacent yard to the north (behind where you stand to observe the feeder behind the house) in a Forsythia bush just over a compost pile. It slowly worked its way towards the feeders over the course of about 25 minutes. -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 ---...

Thursday, 24 November 2016

[Maine-birds] N. Shrike, Rockport, 11.24.16

As we drove to my sister's for Thanksgiving dinner this afternoon, we spotted a Northern Shrike perched at the top of a tree in the agricultural fields alongside Simonton Road in Rockport, just before Goose River Golf Course. Also, enjoyed a nice Bald Eagle fly-by on Crawford Pond in Union. Happy Thanksgiving, all!Kristen-- Kristen Lindquist Website: kristenlindquist.com Haiku blog: www.klindquist.blogspot.com -- ...

[Maine-birds] Dinosaur Exhibit

We took our grandson to the Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at the Portland Science Center yesterday. Interesting life-like -- and life-sized -- simulations, some that moved periodically and and roared like dinosaurs should (but maybe didn't.) There are facsimile life-sized skeletons, fossils, drawings, explanatory text. These included the dino-bird link, and fossil replicas of two early birds from China, including...

[Maine-birds] Biddeford sightings (Nov 24)...

Hi all,Here are some sightings of note from this morning:East Point Sanctuary, Biddeford Pool (http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32692152)...1 Yellow-breasted Chat eating the red fruit of a Mountain-ash (Sorbus sp.) tree behind the house adjacent to the sanctuary entrance on Lester B. Orcutt Blvd....1 Glaucous Gull (FOY) on Gooseberry IslandBasket Island Causeway, Hills Beach, Biddeford (http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32691797)...2...

[Maine-birds] BULLOCK'S ORIOLE-Yes, Camden, 11.24.16

This Thanksgiving morning my husband Paul and I are thankful for the hospitality of Melinda Sortwell, who let us hang out with her for a little over three hours while we waited for the BULLOCK'S ORIOLE reported yesterday to reappear at her feeder. The bird deviated from its usual schedule of visiting the feeder once an hour, having first been seen by Melinda today at 6:30 AM and then waiting over 5 hrs to return. Beautiful bird...

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Maine Birds

12:40 pm - Dexter - Penobscot CountyWe have 5 female Pine Grosbeak in our fruit trees. -- 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] BULLOCK'S ORIOLE - Camden, 11/23

Hi everyone:A BULLOCK'S ORIOLE has been visiting feeders in Camden since November 14. The homeowner, Melinda Sortwell, is open to birders visiting but asks that everyone follows these guidelines: Location: 4 Central Street, Camden, MEParking: There is plenty of public parking nearby, along Central Street and across the street at the Christian Science Reading Room.Hours: Please do not arrive before 8:00AM or after 4:30PM....

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

[Maine-birds] harlequin ducks nubble york

Was thrilled today to see 5 male and two females at the Nubble, was early this am. Also there were over 50 dark scoters.Deb PowersSouth Berwick Mainehttps://www.flickr.com/photos/143862779@N08/30377581733/in/dateposted-public/ -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Biddeford: Peregrine Falcon ("Feisty") and continuing Marbled Godwit...

Hi all,On Monday morning, I photographed a Peregrine Falcon at the Basket Island Causeway at Hills Beach in Biddeford. I and seemingly all the birds in the area were oblivious to the falcon until he pinned a Black-bellied Plover to the sand. After consulting with Charlie Todd (MDIFW), I learned that this bird has been a Mainer for nearly 8 years and many peregrinecam fans know him as "Feisty".To learn some of Feisty's story (including...

Monday, 21 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Dead Gray Fox

About an hour ago on my owl prowl I came across a beautiful Gray Fox on Shore Rd that had been struck and killed by a car ( most likely some clueless sort going too fast, radio blaring etc.). Anyhow I wanted to report this in case someone can collect the creature and use it for educational purposes. It is located a few hundred yards past Julie Ann Lane along the roadside. Elias -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] New Christmas Bird Count - Grand Lake Stream

Hi Everyone,I wanted to post a notification of a new CBC circle in Washington County. Downeast Lakes Land Trust is hosting a Grand Lake Stream count, happening on Friday, December 16th. Interested participants must email cbrown@downeastlakes.org, so we can get a head count for lunch. Any interested birders are welcome to head up this way to participate. The count will largely be held in the Downeast Lakes...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Cattle egret

Still present at 2:15 today on Crocket Rd at the intersection with Rt 27.Bill BlauveltPortlandSent from my iPadOn Nov 21, 2016, at 12:06 PM, wrenyen <medea.steinman@maine.edu> wrote:Where?On Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:05:28 AM UTC-5, mzimrsm1 wrote:Cattle Egret still present at 11:00 am -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Re: Cattle egret

Where?On Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:05:28 AM UTC-5, mzimrsm1 wrote:Cattle Egret still present at 11:00 am -- 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] Two Rockport shrikes

With a faint overnight snowfall melting around me at Beech Hill Preserve this morning, I watched a pair of Northern Shrikes chatter and chase on those fluttery wings of theirs. (Also had a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, which was a surprise.)17 spp total, incl. all resident woodpeckers except red-belly.B a.link {margin:0;padding:0;border:none;text-decoration:none;}...

[Maine-birds] Evening Grosbeak Durham

2 male 1 female budding corner of Rabbit Road and route 9 near house with feeder so may stick aroundDan Nickerson -- 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] Cattle Egret - Yes

Seen standing on the back of one of the steer. Then moved down to pasture. Turk Duddy Cape Porpoise, ME 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...

[Maine-birds] Tree cutting at Evergreen Cemetery..

Was walking some of the paths at the Evergreen Cemetery on friday and noticed that they're cutting down many of the massive trees (many of them appear to be ash trees), with many more marked to be cut. Yes, some of them appear to have some rot in them but what's the worst thing that will happen if a branch breaks? Knock down a tombstone or two? I suppose they could take out someone visiting the cemetery but the probability of...

[Maine-birds] Weekend on MDI

Hi all -- Just a few highlights from my home turf near Acadia NP this past weekend:Brown-headed Cowbird at our feeder in SW Harbor on SaturdayBarred Owl, flushed from a tree in the Seawall Campground loop roads on SundayPurple Sandpipers, 14 of 'em, at Seawall Picnic Area shore SaturdayLaughing Gulls, still here, high count of 14 yesterday in high wind / surf conditionsAm Wigeon female, remaining with a flock of Mallard at MDI...

Sunday, 20 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Sabattus Pond, Sabattus, 11/20

Hi all,A late morning visit - after most of the rain had moved through - to Sabattus Pond yielded 17 species of waterfowl:437 Mallards253 Lesser Scaup154 Canada Geese130 Greater Scaup104 American Black Ducks59 Buffleheads48 Hooded Mergansers45 Common Mergansers28 Green-winged Teal26 Common Goldeneyes10 Northern Pintails10 Mallard x American Black Duck hybrids3 WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS1 GADWALL1 Ring-necked Duck1 COMMON EIDER (drake;...

[Maine-birds] Red Crossbills in Harrington

This morning we had 11 Red Crossbills feeding on spruce cones in our yard! This is our second sighting of Red Crossbills this month in our area. Merle and Anne ArchieHarrington, 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"...

[Maine-birds] Cattle Egret presently in Pittston

Present as of 1:45 pm, feeding actively. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Canvasback

Is still present at Trafton Lake this AM. Feeding with some Common Mergansers 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] Gradual finch arrivals in Warren

This morning, a flock of a dozen pine siskins at feeders. Last week 3 female evening grosbeaks at same. Don ...

[Maine-birds] Northern Maine Birds: Canvasback, Glaucous Gull, Bohemian Waxwings

Yesterday afternoon was glorious (from a northern-Maine-in-November perspective) and I spent it birding until dark (4 PM). Its been a while since I've done this.The usual goose roost ponds were surprisingly full of birds for so late in the season and I encountered large feeding flocks in several fields. I saw about 6 thousand geese in my travels, with the largest assemblage (of about 1,800) being at Trafton Lake...

Saturday, 19 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Red-throated Loon, Skowhegan

I was surprised to see a RTLO on the river this morning. I checked back often and was there when it flew off at 3:30. -- 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. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send...

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeak at Morse Mountain, Phippsburg

I was surprised to hear a single Pine Grosbeak calling repeatedly near the top of Morse Mountain, Phippsburg, yesterday the 18th. Also Pine Siskins And 2 Lapland Longspurs with Snow Buntings, the latter on the beach.Stunningly beautiful days. Best, Peter -- 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] pine grosbeaks

Flock of 8-10 Pine Grosbeaks flew over the house this morning. No Evenings that I could see. I and my feeders are waiting... Sarah Montville ...

[Maine-birds] Grosbeaks in Unity

This morning there were five Evening Grosbeaks and five Pine Grosbeaks on Ward Hill Rd in Unity near the orchard. The latter were particularly exciting to me.Good birding,tom -- 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] Shrike in Rockport

Had a Northern Shrike this morning on my little patch (Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport) -- the first since 27 March 2014.(12 spp total, including one of the neighborhood ravens.)Brian a.link {margin:0;padding:0;border:none;text-decoration:none;} hr.grad {border: 0;height: 1px;background: #333;background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(left, #ccc, #333, #ccc); background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(left, #ccc, #333, #ccc); background-image:...

[Maine-birds] Cattle egret

Cattle Egret still present at 11:00 am -- 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, visit...

Friday, 18 November 2016

[Maine-birds] American crow study, Camden.

Four photos in this series on my web page. Clever American crow. Might not be in order.http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h29b8ee2c#h29b8ee2cCheers,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 to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights and Goose Fields Update, 11/12-18

Hi all,Observations of note for me over the past seven days included:- 2 Ruddy Turnstones, Winslow Park, Freeport, 11/12 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).- 3 Gadwall, 2 White-winged Scoters, 600+ Ruddy Ducks, etc, Sabattus Pond, Sabattus, 11/13 (with Birds on Tap - Roadtrip! group).- 1 Peregrine Falcon, Franco-American center steeple as observed from outside Baxter Brewing Company, Lewiston, 11/13 (with Birds on Tap - Roadtrip!...

[Maine-birds] Searsport southerners

This morning there was a Carolina Wren and Mockingbird at Searsport Harbor behind the old Hamilton Marine building. It would be great if they stuck around for the CBC.Good birding,tom -- 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] Belfast Bay census of Friday, Nov. 18, 2016

A cloudy morning with a strong northeast wind caused a lot of chop on Belfast Bay, which decreased the number of birds seen, but still 16 species and 558 individual birds were found. The full report can be found on ebird at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32605838Ron Harrell -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Thursday, 17 November 2016

[Maine-birds] N Shrike

Who's scaring the birds en masse from my feeders this morning? Not the usual sharpie or redtail, but a Northern Shrike! I got some clear photos. The jays are trying to chase him away. Nancy Dickinson Pemaquid ...

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Long-billed Dowitcher back again at Wharton Point.

For those interested, the Long-billed Dowitcher was found again this morning at Wharton Point at the head of Maquoit Bay in Brunswick. It was last observed on November 11 after having winged its way high out into the bay and was assumed to have departed for good. This morning, the bird was foraging near the water's edge on the incoming tide with the remaining Black-bellied plovers and dunlins.The best time...

[Maine-birds] Re: Cattle Egret YES and NO

Margaret;The bird was in the field at a little after 10. Initially foraging near the farmhouse, eventually moving to the corral area where the cattle seemed interested in it (naturally.)I parked in the driveway across the street, bought a pound of cranberries, and chatted with the guy selling produce there. Awful light conditions for photos.Interesting that you watched it fly toward the river. It was probably...

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

[Maine-birds] Marbled Godwit at Biddeford Pool

Saw a marbled godwit at Biddeford Pool today around 11:30 to 12:30. Sleeping on the rocks down near East Point Sanctuary. In among other shorebirds including dunlin, ruddy turnstones, sanderling, and black-bellied plover. Will post pictures on Maine Birds Facebook page later as well as with ebird report. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Marbled godwit at Biddeford Pool

Saw a marbled godwit at Biddeford Pool today around 11:30 to 12:30. Sleeping on the rocks near East Point Sanctuary. Many other shorebirds with it including ruddy turnstones, Dublin, -- 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] Re: anyone with an Evening Grosbeak photo

Send me your email address and I'll send you my photos from this afternoon. We had several DOZEN in our backyard in North Whitefield!!KitOn Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 9:43:58 AM UTC-5, Jeff Wells wrote: Anyone out there with an Evening Grosbeak photo that they might let us use for illustrating our column this week in the Boothbay Register? Had several Evening Grosbeaks calling this morning overhead and/or...

[Maine-birds] York County sightings (Nov 15)...

Here are some highlights from today: SANFORD LAGOONS 3 Gadwall 4 American Wigeon 1 Northern Shoveler 1 Northern Pintail 1 Lesser Scaup 12 Ruddy Ducks and larger numbers of more common waterfowl eBird list: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32567189 FORTUNES ROCKS BEACH, BIDDEFORD (at high tide) 4 Iceland Gulls (all immature) and an estimated 700+ assorted gulls at the south end eBird list: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32568340 ROCKS...

[Maine-birds] Red-throated Loon

I'll never get this close to a Red-throated Loon again. In Jonesport, on the southern loop of Rt. 187, there is a small road that leads to Crowley Island. Almost as soon as you turn off the main road, a tidal stream passes under the Crowley Island Road. The bird was right next to the road, close enough to toss it minnows, if I had any. He just sat and watched me film him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIvsF_WmJMg. Also, six...

[Maine-birds] more Snow Buntings

There was a large flock of Snow Buntings around noon today, at Pemaquid Beach Park, on the ball field. (The gate is closed for the season, but you can park on the driveway and walk in.) Nancy Dickinson ...

[Maine-birds] Cattle Egret YES

It was still there at 12:45 today. Thirty years ago I never would have imagined this would one day be a rare bird in Maine-it was relatively common then, at least in the southern counties. > On Nov 15, 2016, at 9:46 AM, Margaret Viens <margaretviens@gmail.com> wrote: > > I arrived at the previously reported farm field - Crocker Rd, Pittston at about 9:20 to find the Cattle Egret on the far side of the field actively...

[Maine-birds] Cattle Egret YES and NO

I arrived at the previously reported farm field - Crocker Rd, Pittston at about 9:20 to find the Cattle Egret on the far side of the field actively foraging. I took a few ID photos in the poor light and watched for about 7 minutes, when he just took off heading west toward the river. I could not relocate it. Margaret Viens 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] anyone with an Evening Grosbeak photo

Anyone out there with an Evening Grosbeak photo that they might let us use for illustrating our column this week in the Boothbay Register? Had several Evening Grosbeaks calling this morning overhead and/or somewhere in the neighborhood in Gardiner this morning. Still none at the feeder…. Thanks! Jeff Wells ...

Monday, 14 November 2016

Re: [Maine-birds] Pittston: Cattle Egret...

Still present at dusk. Thanks, Rob O'Connell > On Nov 14, 2016, at 2:17 PM, Josh Fecteau <joshuafecteau@gmail.com> wrote: > > 44.140694, -69.743710 -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Pittston: Cattle Egret...

Still present down Crocker Rd in Pittston. -- 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, visit...