Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update, 10.31.17

The talk-of-the-town out here today was a Great Egret that spent some time in the Meadow early this morning and ended up in the Ice Pond for a while in late morning. I saw it trying to buck a headwind over the harbor, then caught up with it at the Ice Pond, where I also found an island first for me: a lone American Coot.Caught up with one of the three YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS, huddled out of the wind at Swim Beach this afternoon....

[Maine-birds] Harlequins at Cliff House, Coot at Phillips Pond, No Migrants at Nubble Thickets, York Co., 10/31

Hearing about the nice southern migrants at Monhegan, I thought I might hit the Nubble Thickets to see what migrants might be there too. The last time I was there in late fall after strong southerly winds (10/4/11) I was lucky enough to add Hooded Warbler and White-eyed Vireo to my Maine list. But no such luck this time. After 90 minutes of spishing this morning I had exactly 1 migrant - a flyover...

[Maine-birds] Re: Yellow-breasted Chat

The Yellow-breasted Chat was seen approximately here; 43.671589, -70.247946More notes can be seen in my eBird checklist;http://ebird.org/ebird/me/view/checklist/S40231321Checklists for the Black-crowned Night-Herons and the Orange-crowned Warbler are below;http://ebird.org/ebird/me/view/checklist/S40231076http://ebird.org/ebird/me/view/checklist/S40231034 On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 12:53:41 PM UTC-4, Brendan McKay...

[Maine-birds] Yellow-breasted Chat

While birding the Eastern Prom this morning I found a Yellow-breasted Chat along the mid-slope trail. The chat was on the up-slope side of the trail, near the large Willow tree at the edge of the baseball field. There was also a late Common Yellowthroat up towards the cannons. Also of note in the Portland area today were four Black-crowned Night-herons at Mercy Pond and an Orange-crowned Warbler along the Foreriver Trail on...

[Maine-birds] Samoset Resort golf course

Hi, A juv. American golden plover next to the fairway pond at 8 am today with 2 American wigeon, other scattered ducks, gulls and a few CAGOs. This small pond area always bears watching at this season. Don ...

Monday, 30 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Monhegan update, 10.30.17

Post-storm, the three YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS were all accounted for. Two were right below our room this morning. One of them spent most of the day feeding in the gardens by the church, which were "put to bed" yesterday and mulched with seaweed. It was joined there for most of the afternoon by the continuing Eastern Bluebird, a Northern Parula, a Pine Warbler, and a Palm Warbler.Also noted a couple of late Field Sparrows, at...

[Maine-birds] CATTLE EGRET, Lincolnville

A friend in Lincolnville posted photos on Facebook today of a "Snowy Egret" that hunkered down in their yard post-storm, but the photos are actually of a CATTLE EGRET. So they're not just Down East right now. 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...

Sunday, 29 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Day 2 at Katahdin Woods and Waters

Hi all -- My wife and I spent a few hours in the northern section of KWW this morning before we headed for home. We entered KWW near the Grand Lake Matagamon entrance, drove ~4 miles to the end of the road, and then walked the woods road / trail south.It was not super active, but we enjoyed seeing 4 Ruffed Grouse, about 16 Purple Finches busily eating birch catkins, and my FOF American Tree Sparrows (4).It's a gem up there.Craig...

[Maine-birds] Re: 21 Sand Hill Cranes in Smithfield

Thank you, Linda.. I went over soon after your post and found the 21 grazing and interacting but headed slowly back toward the tree line.On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 12:55:18 PM UTC-4, Linda Powell wrote: My husband and I are watching 21 Sand Hill cranes in the field on route 8 in Smithfield. Linda Powell Skiwhegan ...

Re: [Maine-birds] Cattle Egrets//Lamoine and Lubec

The Cattle Egret in Lubec was present today at 12:30 PM, consorting with a dozen sheep. Thanks for the heads-up, Richard!Herb2017-10-28 16:23 GMT-04:00 Richard Garrigus <rgarrigus@meca.edu>:After succeeding in seeing two CAEG behind Iron Slipper Farm this morning, my itinerary took me further Downeast. Just across the Lubec town line I noticed some livestock on a farm close to the road (Route 189) and glimpsed a white egret-like...

[Maine-birds] YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS, Monhegan, update: Make that 3

Re-located this morning what I presumed was one of the YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS of the two birds I found yesterday on the Monhegan breakwater. It was hanging out with a parula, some chickadees, and a single Eastern Bluebird behind the parsonage, then flew north. A little later at Swim Beach I observed a single Yellow-throated Warbler feeding in the wrack and fly-catching from the rocks. As it was posing nicely my for photographs,...

[Maine-birds] 21 Sand Hill Cranes in Smithfield

My husband and I are watching 21 Sand Hill cranes in the field on route 8 in Smithfield. Linda Powell Skiwhegan ...

Saturday, 28 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument today

Hi all -- My wife and I got ourselves to KWW NM today and drove the loop road just west of Whetstone Falls on the East Branch of the Penobscot. A lovely day. Colors are past and leaves are mostly fallen, but the views both near and far were lovely. My highlights:Black-backed Woodpecker (at least 1, maybe 2) at Lynx PondA flock of migratory American Crows. 52 birds in a loose flock, well overhead and flying south, with a huge...

[Maine-birds] Re: Sandhill Cranes , Fryeburg

Saw a group of 19 in large hayfield by Rte 219 in North Leeds today around noon. Could they be your flock on the move? No nearby reports of so many that i can see on Ebird.On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11:27:20 PM UTC-4, crbob wrote:15 Sandhill Cranes continue on McNiel Road this evening. There have been cranes at this location since early September. Bob Crowley Chatham, NH -- Maine birds mailing list...

[Maine-birds] Cattle Egret at Fox Run Road

We observed one Cattle Egret from the cul de sac of Fox Run Road in Lamoine. It was associating with a flock of Canada Geese and a few horses. Merle and Anne Archie -- 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] YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS, etc., Monhegan, 10.28.17

Paul and I are out on Monhegan for a few days and knowing bad weather is on the way later tomorrow, I tried to make the most of my time outside today. The birding highlight was definitely two YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS flycatching in proximity on the breakwater. (There was a third warbler-type bird with them of similar size that flew off, so who knows, maybe there are three out here?) While I wasn't able to get a photo of the two...

[Maine-birds] Biddeford sightings (Oct 28)...

Hi all, Here are my shorebird high counts for today: 100 Black-bellied Plover (BIC) 1 American Golden-Plover (BPB) 6 Semipalmated Plover (BPB) 9 Ruddy Turnstone (BIC) 27 Red Knot (BIC) ~100 Sanderling (BPB) ~165 Dunlin (BIC) 1 Purple Sandpiper (BIC) -- my first-of-fall 2 White-rumped Sandpiper (BPB) 1 Pectoral Sandpiper (BIC) 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper (BPB) 1 Greater Yellowlegs (P) BIC=Basket Island Causeway, Hills Beach http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40166082 BPB=Biddeford...

[Maine-birds] Re: Maine Birds

Do you know if the Sandhill Cranes are still hanging about in Troy. I have never seen one!On Friday, 27 October 2017 06:47:55 UTC-4, Aloyse Larrabee wrote:A friend reported seeing up to 10 Sandhill Cranes calling and hanging out in a corn field in Troy for a few days. This has been verified by pictures.Aloyse Larrabee, Dexter -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Four vireos at Bailey's Island

It seems that the southern air flow that brought us the much needed rain also brought southerly birds. Not sure if this is reverse migration or northerly dispersal, but I think it is worth scouring other coastal thickets.Unusual sightings for me today included a Yellow-throated Vireo, 3 White-eyed Vireo and 3 Red-eyed Vireos. Also had an immature male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, a Dickcissel, 2 Indigo Bunting, 2...

[Maine-birds] Cattle Egrets//Lamoine and Lubec

After succeeding in seeing two CAEG behind Iron Slipper Farm this morning, my itinerary took me further Downeast. Just across the Lubec town line I noticed some livestock on a farm close to the road (Route 189) and glimpsed a white egret-like bird and pulled off to investigate. Another Cattle Egret! The farm is called Olde Sow Farm.This was at roughly 11:50 am.Just wanted to get the word out!Richard Garrigus -- Maine...

[Maine-birds] Yesterday morning: Am. Golden Plovers Scarborough Marsh

Hi all --I am tardy in reporting 7 Am. Golden Plovers, 52 Dunlin and 1 Semi Sand along the Eastern Road of Scarborough Marsh yesterday. The plovers and 49 of the Dunlin were roosting together in the s. big pannes as the sun rose and the light lifted. Lovely morning.Best,Craig K -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Friday, 27 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Fryeburg Cranes

At dusk to night there were 16 Cranes, up one,behind the Cow Barn on McNiel road no Shorebirds. 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week, 10/21-10/27

Go Buckeyes!!!On Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 9:49 AM, 'Derek and Jeannette Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:Hi all,My other sightings of note over the past seven days also included:- 1 Pine Warbler, 1 Winter Wren, 1 Gray Catbird, 1 pair Carolina Wrens, and 1 Common Buckeye, Peak's Island, 10/22 (with Marion Sprague).- 1 Winter Wren, Papermill Trail, Lisbon, 10/23 (with Jeannette).- 1 NORTHERN PARULA...

Fwd: Re: [Maine-birds] Maine Birds

They were on the flats where the farmer has his cattle on the west side of the road, and a big barn (where a Peregrine feasted on Squab off and on this past summer) on the east side. The cranes were on the east side. The fields are partially flooded now. Wally -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Maine Birds Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:19:25 -0400 From: William Reid <williamfreid@gmail.com>...

Re: [Maine-birds] Maine Birds

There were 20 in the fields along Rte. 8, in Smithfield this morning. First large flock I've seen in the area this fall. Wally S. On Fri, 27 Oct 2017 05:47:51 -0500, Aloyse Larrabee wrote: A friend reported seeing up to 10 Sandhill Cranes calling and hanging out in a corn field in Troy for a few days. This has been verified by pictures. Aloyse Larrabee, Dexter -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] Fryeburg Harbor after the rain

The sod fields in Fryeburg Harbor can be a productive place for birding after three days of rain, and so it proved this morning. Bob Crowley and I were out on Old River Road and saw several different species of shorebirds - 1 Golden Plover, 3 Black-bellied Plovers, 7 Pectoral sandpipers, Lesser Yellowlegs, and a single Dunlin. The fields were covered in Pipits, 95 by my count, easy to see in the short grass. There...

[Maine-birds] White-eyed Vireo - Mackworth Island

I came across a White-eyed Vireo out on Mackworth Island this morning along the edge of the main field. The bird was fairly active and moved back into the woods away from the field during the 10 minutes I was able to view it. Approximate GPS coordinates are here; 43.690737, -70.232519There was also a late Red-eyed Vireo and a late Blue-gray Gnatcatcher along the field as well. More details and photos can be seen in my...

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week, 10/21-10/27

Hi all,My other sightings of note over the past seven days also included:- 1 Pine Warbler, 1 Winter Wren, 1 Gray Catbird, 1 pair Carolina Wrens, and 1 Common Buckeye, Peak's Island, 10/22 (with Marion Sprague).- 1 Winter Wren, Papermill Trail, Lisbon, 10/23 (with Jeannette).- 1 NORTHERN PARULA and 1 "Ipswich" Savannah Sparrow, Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth, 10/26.- 1 out-of-place Red-throated Loon, 2 Ruddy Ducks, 2 American Wigeon,...

[Maine-birds] Maine Birds

A friend reported seeing up to 10 Sandhill Cranes calling and hanging out in a corn field in Troy for a few days. This has been verified by pictures.Aloyse Larrabee, Dexter -- 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...

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Re: [Maine-birds] Hancock: Cattle Egrets...

Hi all - Josh is right, the road I used is actually Eagle Point Road and it is a public residential road. I found one CAEG within 1/4 mile of Mud Creek Road and turned around. Lazy of me (though I was in a hurry), since I didn't know there were 3!Best, and thanks for the share.Craig KOn Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 7:00 PM, Josh Fecteau <joshuafecteau@gmail.com> wrote:Hi all, I viewed the previously reported trio of CATTLE EGRETS...

[Maine-birds] Hancock: Cattle Egrets...

Hi all, I viewed the previously reported trio of CATTLE EGRETS from the end of Fox Run Lane, which is off Mud Creek Road in Hancock, though technically they were standing in Lamoine, in a field that is part of Iron Slipper Farm. From what I can tell, the road is public and continues to the right until ending at a cul-de-sac. If you visit, please stick to the road and be respectful of nearby private homes. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40130070 Thanks...

[Maine-birds] Re: Bangor: Redhead...

The Redhead was present this morning at 8:45. The first gate on Mt Hope Ave coming from the Hogan Rd. In the pond beside the monument with the flag poles.On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 9:10:50 PM UTC-4, Josh Fecteau wrote:Hi all, A female REDHEAD was with dabbling ducks in a small pond at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Bangor. According to Jerry Smith (who reported the birds on eBird), the bird has been around since at least Friday,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Cattle Egrets in Hancock

Hi Dean, Cattle Egrets in our part of Maine are an uncommon occurrence. In fact, in my 15 years living in Bar Harbor, I have only seen Cattle Egrets in Hancock County on three separate occasions. I am off to look for your birds.... Richard MacDonald The Natural History Center P.O. Box 6 Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 207/266-9461 Rich@TheNaturalHistoryCenter.com www.TheNaturalHistoryCenter.com www.facebook.com/TheNaturalHistoryCenter On...

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Bangor: Redhead...

Hi all, A female REDHEAD was with dabbling ducks in a small pond at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Bangor. According to Jerry Smith (who reported the birds on eBird), the bird has been around since at least Friday, Oct 20th. If you enter the cemetery from the main State St. entrance, the bird has been in the first pond on your right. (GPS: 44.821157, -68.727229) http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40122582 Best, Josh Inspiring Nature...

[Maine-birds] Cattle Egrets in Hancock

Cattle Egrets seen in a field near Mud Creek for three days. They could be common, but I haven't seen them in the past 4 years. If you know their prevalence, please let me know. Best, Dean -- 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] Bird Outing at Belfast Footbridge

Gary Gulezian and I led an outing of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition to the Belfast footbridge to find birds. Nice morning for birding. Surprisingly, except for a lone American Black Duck there were no ducks. We did see a late adult Laughing Gull. The complete report can be found athttp://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40111937Ron Harrell -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

Monday, 23 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Sandhill Cranes , Fryeburg

15 Sandhill Cranes continue on McNiel Road this evening. There have been cranes at this location since early September. 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...

[Maine-birds] Cuckoos still around

This afternoon I heard 2 BLACK-BILLED CUCKOOS calling on either side of the Eastern Trail near the Biddeford/Arundel town line. This area tends to be full of Cuckoos during breeding season; earlier this year I sometimes heard dozens while walking or running on the trail.Jeff Webb -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] York County pelagic report (10/21)...

Hi all, On Saturday (10/21), Doug Hitchcox and I spent the day offshore on the F/V Nor'easter out of Kennebunk with Capt. Mike Perkins. (FYI: This was the boat's final fishing trip of 2017). Seas were calm and winds were light to start, increasing a bit in the afternoon, and visibility was excellent. The fishing was tough, but we tallied an interesting list of offshore birds and enjoyed 9 hours of sun out at sea. Doug kept 16...

[Maine-birds] Sabattus Pond, 10/23 (17 spp waterfowl!)

Hi all, Jeannette and I enjoyed a very productive visit to Sabattus Pond in Sabattus today, highlighted by an impressive 17 species of waterfowl. They, and other select highlights, were as follows: 1278 Ruddy Ducks (new personal high count for here. State record!?) 429 Mallards 144 Canada Geese 111 Lesser Scaup 100 scaup sp 50 Red-winged Blackbirds (one southbound flock) 46 American Black Ducks 21 Greater...

[Maine-birds] Re: Winter is coming

Snow bunting, not hunting. Spell correct, ugh!On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 2:17:13 PM UTC-4, Dean Tyler wrote:I hiked Black Mountain, Franklin ME today. Snow hunting at the summit. Ruffed grouse and white throated sparrows were seen in three different locations. Best, Dean -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Winter is coming

I hiked Black Mountain, Franklin ME today. Snow hunting at the summit. Ruffed grouse and white throated sparrows were seen in three different locations. Best, Dean -- 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...

Sunday, 22 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Biddeford sightings (Oct 22)...

Hi all, Here are some highlights from today: ...2 SNOWY EGRETS, 35 RED KNOTS, 1 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER in "the Pool" about 2.5 hours after low tide http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40063188 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40063184 ...3 AMERICAN COOTS (2--Etherington Pond & 1--Lords Pond), Fortunes Rocks Rd. ...1 FIELD SPARROW and 1 EASTERN TOWHEE at Timber Point Trail Best, Josh Inspiring Nature Connection...

[Maine-birds] Eastern Road, Scarborough Marsh, 10/22 (10 spp shorebirds inc. LBDO)

Hi all,Marion Sprague and I enjoyed a very productive late afternoon along the Eastern Road Trail through Scarborough Marsh. Some of the highlights included a Snow Bunting (FOF), "Ipswich" Savannah Sparrow, and an impressive late season tally of 10 species of shorebirds:300-400 Dunlin~40 Black-bellied Plovers34 Greater Yellowlegs33 Semipalmated Plovers~30 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS9 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS4 Sanderlings1 LESSER...

[Maine-birds] Re: Fall birds at Flat Bay, Harrington

And we always enjoy reading your reports as well! We've birded the north country only once so we keep note of where you see good birds. I like watch for the changes in species as the seasons change. Anne On Oct 21, 2017 4:52 PM, "Merle and Anne Archie" <ravensreachme@gmail.com> wrote:We're still seeing several Black-bellied Plover and both yellowlegs on the mudflats. And our first Bufflehead arrived this morning...

[Maine-birds] Biddeford birds

Hi all-There was a decent variety of birds today at both Timber Point and Fortunes Rock. Highlights for me at TP included an Eastern Towhee, Red-necked Grebes, and numerous White-winged, and Surf Scoters.http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40060515Fourtunes Rock was pretty good too, with a good look at a Pied-billed Grebe (at Lordes Pond), 2 American Coots, and a close Northern Harrier flyby. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40060358-Seth...

[Maine-birds] lost scope cover at the Sanford Lagoons

Hi all, Yesterday I found a cover of a Swarovski scope. It is on the shelf where you would sign in Happy birding Andy Aldrich North Berw...

Saturday, 21 October 2017

[Maine-birds] First of fall Buffleheads, SW Harbor yesterday

Hi all -- Had ~20 Buffleheads in Norwood Cove on MDI yesterday, my first of fall.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. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

[Maine-birds] Re: Bremen mergansers and Pemaquid Point

we have had golden crowned kinglets in our yard most of the week. Unusual for us but I'm enjoying watching them!CathieHallowell, MEOn Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:17:06 AM UTC-4, Juanita Roushdy wrote:Three pairs of of Hooded Mergansers rode in with the tide in Greenland Cove this morning - a welcome sight. Yesterday at Pemaquid Point, four agitated Golden-crowned kinglets with crowns flashing in the sunlight - with a small...

[Maine-birds] juncoes

Two slate-colored juncos just arrived (briefly) under my backyard feeder in Buxton. (Winter is… ?) -- 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] Fall birds at Flat Bay, Harrington

We're still seeing several Black-bellied Plover and both yellowlegs on the mudflats. And our first Bufflehead arrived this morning (6 birds - 3 male/3 female). Over 120 Black Ducks putz around in the low tide mud. Common Eiders and Red-breasted Mergansers have moved up into our part of the bay. And Canada Geese talk all night long out on the water. Yellow-rumped Warblers are no longer flitting around our front...

[Maine-birds] Bremen mergansers and Pemaquid Point

Three pairs of of Hooded Mergansers rode in with the tide in Greenland Cove this morning - a welcome sight. Yesterday at Pemaquid Point, four agitated Golden-crowned kinglets with crowns flashing in the sunlight - with a small flock of chickadees, a large flock of eiders with one White-winged Scoter and a few Black Guillemots. Juanita Roushdy Bremen, ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Friday, 20 October 2017

[Maine-birds] Biddeford sightings (Oct 20)...

Hi all, Today I birded a similar coastal route as yesterday. Here are some highlights: ...1 AMERICAN COOT on Etherington Pond, Fortunes Rocks Rd. ...1 INDIGO BUNTING at corner of Thorndike Ave. & Fortunes Rocks Rd. ...36 RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, ~145 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, 21 RED KNOTS, ~150 DUNLIN, 3 distant DOWITCHERS, and 1 late COMMON TERN at the Basket Island Causeway, Hills Beach More details and photos here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40033212 Best, Josh Inspiring...

[Maine-birds] Cranes in Fryeburg

This Afternoon there were 15 Sandhill Cranes continuing in the fields off McNiel Road, Fryeburg, No geese to be found .. It is very dry. 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...

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week and Goose Fields Update, 10/14-20

Hi all,Just a few observations of note over the past seven days included:- 24 Black-bellied Plovers, 3 Greater Yellowlegs, 17 Dunlin, 1 Peregrine Falcon, etc, Wolfe's Neck Farm, Freeport, 10/14 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).- 7 Semipalmated Plovers and 2 Black-bellied Plovers, Crescent Beach State Park, Cape Elizabeth, 10/17. - 11 Red-throated Loons, 1 Bufflehead (FOF), 4 Horned Grebes, etc, Simpson's Point, Brunswick,...