Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Friday, 31 March 2017

[Maine-birds] MACHAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

SPRONG!!!! Has spring actually arrived? Or is this just another blip? The day certainly seemed as if the migration has finally started in earnest. Multiple flocks of CANADA GEESE (mostly in the 20 to 30 range); 5 WOODCOCK (possibly 7); ROBINS by the lawn-full (well, over 30); Around a dozen FOX SPARROWS (digging the island apart); SONG SPARROWS (by the score); The first wave of SAVANNAH SPARROWS (with at least 10 IPSWICH type);...

[Maine-birds] Ducks beginning to fill out Augusta-Belgrade open water

I stopped by the old Route 27 boat launch on Messalonskee Lake on my way home from work this afternoon. 13 Common Goldeneye were courting in the open water to the NE among a handful of Canada Geese. Two geese on the ice sounded the alarm when a male Northern Harrier passed over and flew deeper into the marsh. The only icterid present was a single Common Grackle (though I saw/heard many others at the MLRC this morning). While...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (31 Mar 2017) 285 Raptors

We knew birds had to come eventually, but we would not have expected a flight like this with solid cloud cover and a light easterly wind. Even after 11 years of this project, we continue to learn that raptors don't like to follow the rules!- DerekBradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Mar 31, 2017SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture221260260 Osprey000 Bald Eagle23535...

[Maine-birds] Rusty Blackbirds (4) in Whitefield

At last, I have seen a Rusty Blackbird! And right in my own back yard! Four of them were furiously foraging in the leaves under an apple tree for 10 minutes. -- 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] This Week's Highlights and New Arrivals, 3/25-3/31.

Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days included:- 15-20 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS continue at Pine Tree Academy, Pownal Road, Freeport, through at least 3/29.- 1 continuing adult CANVASBACK, Etherington Pond, Fortunes Rocks Beach, Biddeford, 3/26.- 1 continuing SNOW GOOSE, 1 drake NORTHERN SHOVELER, 1 pair GADWALL, 6 Northern Pintail, 39 Green-winged Teal, 1 Great Blue Heron, 1 male Northern Harrier, 4 Killdeer, Eastern...

[Maine-birds] Pink-footed and others at Rockport resort

Hi, At 1 pm today I stopped to survey the pond area and snow-dappled fairways at Samoset Resort golf course. A single pink-footed goose with 125+ Canadas. In the near pond area, 6 American wigeon and drake gadwall with scattered blacks and mallards. Not to be outdone by the omni-courting mallard gangs, a drake wigeon made a half-hearted effort at copulation. Three killdeer scurrying purposefully through...

[Maine-birds] Re: Turkey Vultures, Falmouth

Several over Fire Dept. in Wiscasset this afternoon, just soaring.. -- 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] Re: Turkey Vultures, Falmouth

Yes! They are here! I forgot to write in that I saw 4 TVs soaring north over Viles Arboretum in Augusta on Wednesday March 29 in the early afternoon.On Friday, March 31, 2017 at 1:20:58 PM UTC-4, ellenrc3 wrote:Heading south on I-295 around 10:00 this morning, there was a group of 50+ turkey vultures soaring over Falmouth. Sent from my iPhone -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Turkey Vultures, Falmouth

Heading south on I-295 around 10:00 this morning, there was a group of 50+ turkey vultures soaring over Falmouth. 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...

Fwd: [Maine-birds] Big flight underway at Bradbury!

During the 30 seconds it took me to cross the Veterans Bridge in Lewiston, I saw 3 turkey vultures heading north along the Androscoggin.AnneFrom: 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>Date: Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 12:51 PMSubject: [Maine-birds] Big flight underway at Bradbury!To: Maine-birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>Hi all, The first big flight of the season is underway at the Bradbury...

[Maine-birds] Big flight underway at Bradbury!

Hi all, The first big flight of the season is underway at the Bradbury Mountain Spring Hawkwatch! Despite the clouds and light northeasterly wind, Zane had tallied over 200 birds as of noon! That's more than we've had the whole season to date. -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...

[Maine-birds] Sanford Lagoons ice status

I stopped by the Lagoons and old man winter still has a firm grip on the ponds with only about 3% open water. Singing red-winged blackbirds was nice to hear. Also 4 muskrats sitting out on the ice with the ducks. Canada Goose 9Mallard 20Bufflehead 2Killdeer 2Herring Gull (American) 2American Robin 1European Starling 60Red-winged Blackbird 7Common...

[Maine-birds] 2 Black-crowned Night Herons, Mercy Pond in Portland

In their usual roosting area -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 Mar 2017) 22 Raptors

Past 2 days have seen a mini hawk watch here in Cumberland at Bruce Hill, presumably on the path up towards your count. Yesterday I had a Red-Shouldered Hawk and a Turkey Vulture. Just now had 3 Red-Shouldered Hawks at 9:30AM. They may be near you soon. Thankfully the RSHA's alert me to their presence as they pass by, otherwise I might have missed them. Good luck today to the stalwart watchers up on Bradbury...

[Maine-birds] Fish Crow - Brunswick

Currently on Pleasant St. near Hannafords 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] Scarborough Marsh

Great Egret and Cattle Egret on left side of Audubon building.Also Hooded Merganzers. 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...

Thursday, 30 March 2017

[Maine-birds] Smith's Longspur, Bear Creek, photo

On Wednesday Deb and I went on the guided walk at Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary in Saugus, MA. We saw the main target, a Smith's Longspur, as well as three Short-eared Owls and a nice variety of other birds. We also stopped at Salisbury Beach State Reservation to check on the Red Crossbills.A few pictures at my usual link: http://henrymauer.phanfare.comThe next walk at Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary...

[Maine-birds] FOY Fish Crows N Windham

Greeted by familiar calls from a pair 1st thing this a.m. as I walked out the door.Judy Sc...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 Mar 2017) 22 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Mar 30, 2017SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture53939 Osprey000 Bald Eagle33333 Northern Harrier022 Sharp-shinned Hawk21010 Cooper's Hawk066 Northern Goshawk011 Red-shouldered Hawk32323 Broad-winged Hawk000 Red-tailed Hawk93535 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel000 Merlin000 Peregrine Falcon011...

[Maine-birds] Belted Kingfisher

Spotted my first Kingfisher of the spring today in Franklin at Lower Mill Brook -- 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] Merrymeeting Audubon Trip Cancelled

The April 1 trip to Bowdoinham for waterfowl has been cancelled. Ice is not out and weather looks less than desirable, to say the least. If we are able to reschedule, notice will be posted to http://maineaudubon.org/merrymeeting/events/Ste...

[Maine-birds] Re: Redpoll

I keep checking back and have seen the bird again twice. The feeder is on the porch where I can't watch it and accomplish anything else at the same time so watching is only intermittent right now.On Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10:12:19 AM UTC-4, Marianne Taylor wrote:A Redpoll flew into a sunflower feeder as I was watching the activity to it, mostly Goldfinches and some Chickadees. I did a double take and questioned...

[Maine-birds] Re: Redpoll

Where are you located?On Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10:12:19 AM UTC-4, Marianne Taylor wrote:A Redpoll flew into a sunflower feeder as I was watching the activity to it, mostly Goldfinches and some Chickadees. I did a double take and questioned what I was seeing, then went for my camera. I wonder how many people have seen them this winter. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwings -- Holden

A flock of 40-50 Bohemian Waxwings in old apple trees, feasting on last year's drops, beside the South Road in Holden 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...

[Maine-birds] Redpoll

A Redpoll flew into a sunflower feeder as I was watching the activity to it, mostly Goldfinches and some Chickadees. I did a double take and questioned what I was seeing, then went for my camera. I wonder how many people have seen them this winter. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Red-bellied Woodpecker

Nice to see in the sun a Red-bellied WP at nut suet this morning- 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...

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (29 Mar 2017) 2 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2017SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture03434 Osprey000 Bald Eagle03030 Northern Harrier022 Sharp-shinned Hawk288 Cooper's Hawk066 Northern Goshawk011 Red-shouldered Hawk02020 Broad-winged Hawk000 Red-tailed Hawk02626 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel000 Merlin000 Peregrine Falcon011...

[Maine-birds] Kennebunkport: Piping Plover...

Hi all, This afternoon, a PIPING PLOVER was foraging near the south end of Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35519057 --Josh P.S. I'm leading a bird walk in Biddeford Pool on Sunday (4/2). Details here: http://joshfecteau.com/events/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

[Maine-birds] FOY Canada Goose, Skowhegan

A single Canada Goose is drifting downriver on the Kennebec 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....

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (28 Mar 2017) 1 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Mar 28, 2017SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture03434 Osprey000 Bald Eagle03030 Northern Harrier022 Sharp-shinned Hawk066 Cooper's Hawk166 Northern Goshawk011 Red-shouldered Hawk02020 Broad-winged Hawk000 Red-tailed Hawk02626 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel000 Merlin000 Peregrine Falcon011...

[Maine-birds] Snow Geese

Have people been seeing any snow geese?Any idea where I might go to see some?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....

[Maine-birds] Brants/Willard Beach

There were 17 Brants foraging close to shore today at Willard Beach in South Portl...

[Maine-birds] re Peter Vickery

Hi all:I've received several recent queries about a service for Peter, memorial gifts in his name, and the status of his longtime book project on the birds of Maine. The Kennebec Journal obituary linked below has information on the service and memorial gifts. Gifts are being directed to a fund to help with the completion and publication of the book. The project continues apace, overseen by Barbara and a very capable team of volunteers.My...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Flying WILD and Bird Sleuth workshop This Friday

Spaces are still available!Flying WILD and Cornell BirdSleuth Workshop Friday, Mar 31, 2017 8:30am – 1:00pmLocation: Maine Lake Science CenterMembers: $23 - Non-members: $25Join us for this interactive workshop with two excellent bird oriented programs Flying WILD and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology's Bird Sleuth, and receive a FREE bird feeder for your classroom. This 4.5 hour workshop provides activities that teach people...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (27 Mar 2017) Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Mar 27, 2017SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture03434 Osprey000 Bald Eagle03030 Northern Harrier022 Sharp-shinned Hawk066 Cooper's Hawk055 Northern Goshawk011 Red-shouldered Hawk02020 Broad-winged Hawk000 Red-tailed Hawk02626 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel000 Merlin000 Peregrine Falcon011...

[Maine-birds] Re: Basic Hawk ID Help

Thank you for all of the emails, it was good to hear I'm not the only one who has trouble with raptor ID. Much respect to everyone out at Bradbury Mountain right now. Five people weighed in on my raptor... Here were the votes: (3) Red Shouldered Hawk (one person specified juvenile) (1) Juvenile Red Tailed Hawk (1) Merlin (with this description: There is a hint of a mustache in the head shot, the tail is barred, and the...

Monday, 27 March 2017

[Maine-birds] Webber Pond, Bremen

hi all, have a common grackle at the feeder today --In reverse of the usual pattern the far side of the pond opened three weeks ago and has stayed open--I can see ducks coming in occasionally but even with binoculars can't be sure though I think a hooded merganser pair and a common golden eye pair--continue to see the red-winged blackbird but only one or two--the area where they nest is still frozen and snow covered--red-bellied...

[Maine-birds] dead bird

Hi All, I just looked out my window to see a dead bird, looks like a sharp-shinned hawk. Does anyone want this for research? Please contact me offline at aaldrich1@maine.rr.com Happy birding Andy Aldrich...

[Maine-birds] Biddeford: Canvasback continues (3/26)...

Hi all, The drake CANVASBACK continues for a fifth day on Etherington Pond. A drake GREATER SCAUP was also on the pond this morning. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35464337 Best, Josh Inspiring Nature Connection in New England joshfecteau.com | patreon.com/JoshFecteau -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

[Maine-birds] FOY Mergansers Skowhegan

I watched 2 ducks land across the river showing large white wing patches. 1st was a Common Merg but the other was a first ever here Red-breasted! -- 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...

Sunday, 26 March 2017

Re: [Maine-birds] "Incoming" from the south, FOY Osprey in Mass

And I had an Eastern Phoebe in NashuaOn Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 7:22 PM, Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim@gmail.com> wrote:Hi all -- I was traveling to Hartford this afternoon and spotted my first of year Osprey over I - 84, very close to the intersection with I - 90, in Massachusetts.Best,Craig K -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Re: [Maine-birds] Binoculars needed

Hi Nicole,I work with both the middle schoolers and high school students in the intercultural program at the Center for Grieving Children. I may know some of your kids!I'd be happy to lend my binoculars if you don't find a way to purchase enough.Good luck!KaliThe words you speak become the house you live in. ...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (26 Mar 2017) 41 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Mar 26, 2017SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture33434 Osprey000 Bald Eagle33030 Northern Harrier222 Sharp-shinned Hawk466 Cooper's Hawk355 Northern Goshawk011 Red-shouldered Hawk112020 Broad-winged Hawk000 Red-tailed Hawk112626 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel000 Merlin000 Peregrine Falcon011...

[Maine-birds] "Incoming" from the south, FOY Osprey in Mass

Hi all -- I was traveling to Hartford this afternoon and spotted my first of year Osprey over I - 84, very close to the intersection with I - 90, in Massachusetts.Best,Craig K -- 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] Binoculars needed

Good morning, My name is Nicole Myers and I am a teacher at King Middle School in Portland. Each semester King embarks on an Activity Block with our students. This semester I have chosen to engage students in an Activity Block entitled: "This is for the Birdz" We plan to take students to Deering Oaks Park to do some urban birdwatching and exploration. I have 8 students in my Activity Block. I...