Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Saturday, 30 September 2017

[Maine-birds] Red-headed Woodpecker ; Timber Point

Seen well with Sue Keefer and Marian Zimmerman . First seen and heard up near the "tennis court". Later seen at length caching acorns closer to the entrance on the right just past the observation deck and the first abandoned shed.John Tobin....... ScarboroughSent 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...

Friday, 29 September 2017

[Maine-birds] York County sightings (Sep 27-29)...

Hi all, Here are some highlights from the past few days in York County: 9/27 (Wednesday) ...1 WOOD DUCK, 1 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and 1 SPOTTED SANDPIPER at Lily Pond, Fortunes Rocks Rd., Biddeford http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39427437 ...2 AMERICAN WIGEON at Etherington Pond, Fortunes Rocks Rd., Biddeford http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39427435 9/28 (Thursday) ...1 DICKCISSEL (vocal flyover) at St. Joseph's...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update, 9.29.17

Today was my last full day on the island , so this is probably my last post unless I stumble upon something really crazy tomorrow morning before I go. (And with all the birders on the island this weekend, I encourage someone else to post once in awhile too!)By far the highlight of the day was a SHORT-EARED OWL observed (and photographed) by Bill Thompson. Unlike yesterday's warbler fiasco, this was a sure thing, but, alas, only...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 9/23-28.

Hi all,My sightings of note over the past six days between tours to Monhegan, included the following:- 1 Great Egret, 4 Blue-winged Teal, 4 Ring-necked Ducks, 1 Pied-billed Grebe, 21 American Pipits, etc, Sanford Lagoons, 9/25 (with Jeannette).- 18 White-rumped Sandpipers, 150 Semipalmated Plovers, etc, Pine Point, Scarborough, 9/25 (with Jeannette).- 1 Wilson's Snipe, Fort Foster, Kittery, 9/26 (with Jeannette).- 1 AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER,...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update UPDATE

Before hordes of people rush the place: the presumed MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER reported and photographed yesterday is now being considered a probable ORANGE-CROWNED. (The rush to share before full and definitive confirmation was entirely mine, not that of the photographer.) And an Orange-Crowned Warbler is still a great bird, if a bit more regular on the island. And, a Connecticut Warbler may still be out there this morning...Apologies...

Thursday, 28 September 2017

[Maine-birds] Hancock Co

At about 8:30 Thursday morning September 27 I had a fallout of approximately 30 Eastern Bluebirds and ~40 Yellow-rumped Warblers descend on my 2 acres in Franklin. The EABLs were all over and in the 3 nest boxes I have up. They were fighting each other off and landing all over the boxes. Several times an EABL almost hit my face as it careened over my roof as I stood still in the middle of this by the side of my house. The...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update, 9.28.17

Things are getting very interesting out here. There are still relatively few birds around, but among them are some exciting finds.Bill Thompson photographed what sure the heck looks like a MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER, on the back side of the Meadow this morning. Meanwhile, Donna Cundy set up the feeder watch area in her yard yesterday, and her yard magic is still strong. This afternoon Bruce Barker closely observed for several...

[Maine-birds] Northern Maine Birds: Ross's Goose, Cackling Goose, Snow Geese

There was a large influx of geese to northern Maine today. The nasty hot spell passed with spectacular thunder and lightning show last night and it was much cooler today.I was again unsuccessful in relocating the Pink-footed Goose at Collins Pond this morning. It may turn out to be a one day wonder but I still think it is in the area. I did find another Cackling Goose at the pond in downtown Limestone and more...

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update PS: CASPIAN TERNS

PS: How could I forget to mention that Jeremiah Trimble saw six CASPIAN TERNS fly through the harbor this morning? Kristen-- Kristen Lindquist Website: kristenlindquist.com Haiku blog: www.klindquist.blogspot.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...

[Maine-birds] Boothbay Harbor Whale Watch (Sep 26)...

Hi all, Yesterday (9/26), Gordon Smith and I went out on a Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch out of Boothbay Harbor. We encountered thick fog during the first half of our trip, which made spotting difficult, but luckily conditions improved. Here are the highlights: 4 NORTHERN FULMAR 2 CORY'S SHEARWATER ~65 GREAT SHEARWATER 8 WILSON'S STORM-PETREL 60 NORTHERN GANNET 13 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE 1 PARASITIC JAEGER (thanks to Louis Bevier for...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update, 9.27.17

Here's what I observed on the island today:-Winter Wren at White Head-flock of 8-10 very active Palm Warblers-Gannets continuing to fly and dive right offshore-continuing Prairie and Nashville Warblers-several Baltimore Orioles-DICKCISSEL flyover-my first White Admiral (butterfly) of my stay-a zillion Painted Ladies and 3+ American Ladies (butterflies). I can't emphasize enough how amazing the butterfly flight is out here this...

[Maine-birds] Northern Maine Birds: Pink-footed Goose NO Cackling Goose, Great Egrets

I checked Collins Pond in Caribou at lunch today and didn't see the Pink-footed Goose. There were substantially less geese at the pond than yesterday but I was only there for a short while and they were coming and going regularly so it could easily still be around. I'll check again in the morning.I did see a handsome little Cackling Goose instead. The bird wasn't around for long after I photographed it and it...

[Maine-birds] Green Point WMA

Got some pics from my walk yesterday and unidentified warblers at Green Point. Would love someone more experienced than myself to ID. Please respond offline. Thanks http://ebird.org/ebird/me/view/checklist/S39416620 -- 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] Sanford Lagoons, Sep 27, 2017 improving conditions

Hi All, The center front pond (pond#1) was drying up and was dry two days ago. Since then they have started to add water to the pond and it is about 2/3 covered with water. Ken and I had the following shore birds there today: Black-bellied Plover 2 Semipalmated Plover 5 Killdeer 3 Least Sandpiper 1 White-rumped Sandpiper 2 Pectoral Sandpiper 5 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 Lesser Yellowlegs 2 View this checklist online...

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update, 9.26.17

This will be rather short. A LARK SPARROW was seen by many this morning. I heard that at least one photographer got it in the same shot as the CLAY-COLORED and WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW buddies first seen yesterday. Also saw a flock of six or more Chipping Sparrows, with which there were rumored to be one or more Field Sparrows hanging out, but alas, I only saw Chippies. One or more Bobolinks were seen in the Meadow. Here...

[Maine-birds] Unidentified Godwit, Wells Harbor, 9/26

Hi all, In case anyone is in the area, it would be worth keeping an eye out for a Godwit that Jeannette and I were unable to identify on the incoming tide early this afternoon. From the beach at Community Park, looking south (upriver) into heat shimmer and sun glare, it was on the last sandbar as the tide was rolling in. It flew into the sun then out into the marsh where we lost sight of it and were unable to relocate. Really...

[Maine-birds] Northern Maine Birds: Pink-footed Goose Collins Pond

While on the way to work this AM, I made a quick stop at Collins Pond in Caribou to check on the goose flock and found a Pink-footed Goose with the 600+ Canadas. I think its Maine's 12th or so and the earliest for fall by a few days. I've already had some inquiries about how to spot the rarer geese in fall up here. Early goose season ended yesterday and its so dry, that I expect the bird may hang out and...

Monday, 25 September 2017

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

I have consolidated a collection of photographs depicting Night Flights & Fall-outs at Machias Seal Island. The photos can be found at this location: http://www.pbase.com/lightrae/fallout -- 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] Monhegan update, 9.25.17

I'll come right out and be honest and say that I wasn't birding all that seriously today. Friends were leaving, friends were arriving, trails were hiked, hearts games were played. That said, however, I started off my day with some Blackpoll Warblers and 3 fly-over DICKCISSELS. And not long after that, a Peregrine and a flyover Black-throated Blue Warbler. Peregrines and Merlins were infrequent but consistent throughout the day.Jeremiah...

[Maine-birds] Juvie Bald Eagle, 295 North at exit 24

A lovely young Bald Eagle is circling the area over the highway—textbook field markings. Delia near Brunswick -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- 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...

[Maine-birds] DC Cormorant calling card

I once had a Cormorant fly over and bless me abundantly with chaulky white "stuff" while I was fishing in a river on the Gaspe'. It made me feel special . Hope that helps , Rob.Sent 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...

Sunday, 24 September 2017

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update, 9.24.17

The wind shift seemed to have brought in some fresh birds last night, though not in much greater numbers. Early this morning I found a lively pocket of Ruby-crowned Kinglets and catbirds that also included a Baltimore Oriole and several warblers--predominately Yellow-rumps, but most excitingly, a Tennessee and an ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER. (Thank you, Jeremiah, for helping me ID the Orange-crowned. Well, let's be honest, for ID'ing...

[Maine-birds] Double-crested Cormorant - Opportunist or Protector????

Well folks, I hesitated to post this, but it just seemed so unusual that I felt compelled to share it to see if anyone else has had a similar experience. For the past few days we've had a DC Cormorant (an uncommon but regular visitor to the Pond) that has taken a liking to our next door camp neighbor's small float utilized primarily for fireworks. It does not use, however, our neighbor's larger, main float although it...

[Maine-birds] Birding and Citizen Science Survey

Hello, My name is Paul Waters and I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Park Management and Conservation at Kansas State. As part of my studies I am doing research on the motivations of birders and their participation in citizen science projects. I would appreciate if you could assist with this research by taking a survey about your personal opinions of birding and citizen science. The results...

[Maine-birds] Common Mergansers

38 rafting together at Mud Cove, Moosehead lake this morning. They would skim along the water flapping their wings then they all would dive. Fun to watch. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Caspian Terns? - Hills Beach

Just had two huge (about the size of a ring-bill) terns slowly and creakily fly by the jetty at Hills Beach. Bright red bill, black wingtips. Headed south at a leisurely pace. One single deep croak as it went by.No camera on me but had good looks through the binoculars. I am usually reluctant to call rarities, but have not ever seen a tern that big in Maine before.Ain't no Fork-tailed Flycatcher but a nice bird mystery nonetheless.Best,Ian...

[Maine-birds] Bird migration article

Interesting read on the human impact on bird migration. <https://www.citylab.com/life/2017/09/where-the-animals-go-book-urban-development-animal-migration/540174/>Boots. -- ~Boots. -- 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...

Saturday, 23 September 2017

[Maine-birds] York County sightings (Sep 21-23)...

Here are some highlights from the past few days in York County: 9/21 (Thursday) ...1 LARK SPARROW (found by Pat Moynahan on 9/19) continuing along Sky Harbor Dr., Biddeford http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39317915 9/22 (Friday) ...~200 NORTHERN GANNETS and 1 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at East Point Sanctuary, Biddeford Pool http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39330688 ...1 LINCOLN'S SPARROW at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Biddeford http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39335095 9/23...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update, 9.23.17

I've taken a few days off from sharing an update from out here, because I was hanging out with non-birding friends, and also because the birding has not been peak, shall we say. However, there have been some interesting birds observed over the past three days.Most exciting, though not so much today as the previous two days, has been the raptor show: Merlin, American Kestrel, and Peregrine Falcon have been common and dynamic overhead,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics

Buteos Mt A - watching at 11:30am Sat. Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 22, 2017, at 4:41 PM, maine-birds@googlegroups.com wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups ...

Friday, 22 September 2017

[Maine-birds] Sandhilll Cranes, Fryeburg

The eleven Sandhill Cranes continue on McNeil Road in Fryeburg, Maine. Bob Crowley Chatham, NH -- 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] Gannets Galore!

In the matter of 10 minutes I've seen 50 plus Northern Gannets fly by rather close at the Timber Point Beach in Biddeford. -- 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] Bradbury Mountain 21/Sept/2017

I saw a few hawks pass high over Buxton in the morning with the strong northerly wind and figured a trip to the mountain might be fun. No other watchers, but this was the haul from a few of hours watching from noon to around 2:30pm. 12 Broad-winged Hawk (10 in a single kettle) 2 Turkey Vulture 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Coopers Hawk 1 Osprey 2 Northern Harrier 1 Bald Eagle 2 American Kestrel 1 Common Raven (may have been a local) Cheers —mco --...

Thursday, 21 September 2017

[Maine-birds] Maine Birds

Today we went to Burlington, Saponac (where my grandparents used to live), and Nicatous Lake. As we were leaving Nicatous Lake, there was a Red Crossbill in the road which reluctantly flew away only when our car got very close. We could see the crossed bill.Aloyse Larrabee, Dexter -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 5 updates in 4 topics

Stan, I heard a carolina wren over in New Auburn near the river last year. Dan Nickerson, whose email isravenwatcher@gmail.comknows more about it and saw it often. DannyOn Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 4:33 PM, <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Great Egrets in Gardiner

Yesterday morning there were three Great Egrets south of the landing in Gardiner and bopping back and forth across the river along with at least six Great Blue Herons. Jeff Wells ...

[Maine-birds] Sandy Point this morning?

I checked belatedly on the radar this morning and was surprised to see some offshore birds as the light arrived, despite strong following winds. Was curious to know if anyone made the trip there this morning before 8:30. (I was there from 8:30-9:30) If anyone was there earlier, I'd love to compare notes. I saw a handful of warblers but heard many more. They were next to impossible to find with the winds keeping trees and shrubs...

Re: [Maine-birds] Any sightings of FTFL at Gilsland?

I just led our weekly walk at Gilsland, with particular focus in the North Meadow, and did not see the Fork-tailed Flycatcher. We did have 41 species, including ~20 Snowy Egrets feeding along the river off the North Meadow but the distance was a little too great to see if the Little Egret was among them. Here is a complete list from our walk for anyone interested: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39312814 Good birding, Doug...

[Maine-birds] Any sightings of FTFL at Gilsland?

Doug Hitchcox told me no one saw him yesterday--is he gone? (I wouldn't be surprised, given the improved weather.)Thanks,Delia in Brunswick (who should've gone on Tuesday, dangit) -- 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....

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

[Maine-birds] Lewiston / Auburn old sightings

Does anyone have a record of a Carolina Wren NESTING in the greater Lewiston / Auburn area for any year? Similarly, does anyone have a record of a Common Gallinule (was Common Moorehen) for any month, not necessarily nesting, in the Greater Lewiston / Auburn area in the past 10 years? Greater Lewiston / Auburn is Androscoggin County plus any town bordering Androscoggin (but not Portland or Augusta). Thank you. -- Stan...

[Maine-birds] Binoculars Found!

BINOCULARS FOUND!!! If you or someone you know lost a pair of binoculars, please call or email me with the type and when and where you think you may have lost them.Thanks! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Danielle E. D'Auria Wildlife Biologist, Bird Group Maine Dept. Inland Fisheries & Wildlife 650 State St., Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: (207) 941-4478; Cell: (207) 485-8386 Fax: (207) 941-4450 Email:...