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Thursday, 30 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Maine Christmas Bird Count Dates

The information on the York County CBC should be updated Monica Grabin has taken over this count 207-229-7722 grabinmonica@gmail.com Doug, pleae change on the MA website. -- 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] Acadia Snowies

I hiked the South Ridge Trail of Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain this morning and flushed a Snowy Owl. From the summit, I set up my spotting scope to look across to the summit of Sargent Mountain and saw one seeming to pounce on a possible prey item—the owl was tiny in the scope but unmistakably a Snowy. These were my first of the season (but not, as my 10-year-old daughter reminded me, my first of the year: those were...

[Maine-birds] Maine Christmas Bird Count Dates

Hi everyone: With the beginning of the 118th Christmas Bird Count just a couple weeks away, I wanted to share this year's list of Maine counts: https://www.maineaudubon.org/birding/christmas-bird-count/ There are still a few counts that I haven't heard dates from coordinators yet but I will update this list as those dates become known or if any rescheduled snow days are needed. Also, the summary of the 117th CBC is available...

[Maine-birds] Rockport: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

I heard a "mew" while filling my feeders, looked up and there it was. Wing stripe was obvious. Second visit this week. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails...

[Maine-birds] Grand Lake Stream CBC!

Hi Everyone,I wanted to let everyone know of this year's Grand Lake Stream Christmas Bird Count, hosted by Downeast Lakes Land Trust. This year's count is Friday, December 15th. We are currently seeking birders to participate in our count circle, and we will provide a pizza lunch for all counters. Grand Lake Stream has some incredible habitat, sometimes with a wide variety of birds. This is the second year...

[Maine-birds] Oldsquaws are about.......

Off Ocean Avenue near 1st Street in Biddeford Pool. Hard to count due to constant divingbut best guess is 8 males and 7 females.Larger images: Male Female -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- ...

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Goldeneyes in Hancock

Hi All,I had 102 common goldeneyes in Kilkenny Cove (Skillings River) today. They arrived yesterday with the cold weather. One possible Barrow's Goldeneye. 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...

[Maine-birds] Unity Pond birds

What a difference a day makes. Numbers of birds greatly increased at the site, primarily along Kanokolus Rd. Good numbers of blackbirds included 20+ Rusties (first of fall for me). Waterbirds included small flocks of loons, Red-necked and Pied-billed grebes, a few scoters, a Long-tailed Duck and good numbers of Common Goldeneyes.We are still very much in need of help for our Christmas Bird Count on Saturday,...

[Maine-birds] Bremen birds

A highly animated and rowdy flock 16-20 Bluebirds together with American Goldfinches were bickering at the culvert next to the house and the winterberry! A seeming bemused Red-bellied woodpecker watched in-between pecking the branch! A joy, indeed. 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 --- You...

[Maine-birds] American Wigeons

Counted 8 AW at Samoset pond at first hole. There are 20 that fly back and forth from Samo to Eastward Pond. -- 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] Sabattus Pond update

Hello All265 Ruddy Duck lead the field with small numbers of Buffleheads and Hooded Mergansers. 4 Northern Pintail and one Common Goldeneye. All from Riley Road. From Martins Point 3 Greater Scaup and one Hen Gadwall among the Mallards and American Black Ducks.Island Road Belted Kingfisher and Great Blue Heron.Dan Nickerson-- Dan's Natural History Blog:Ravenwatcher"An Eye on the Natural World"http://ravenwatcher.blogspot.com ...

[Maine-birds] Narraguagus Bay Ducks

Red Breasted Mergansers, Commom Goldenyes, Buffleheads Canada Geese -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For...

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Lark Sparrow, Field Sp. etc. Bidd. Pool

Lark Sparrow at feeders on left near the end of Oceanview Dr. (off Old Pool Rd.). Field Sparrow with House Sparrows in a bush in the middle of the beach parking lot across from Hattie's. Horned Larks, a Snow Bunting and a pair of Sharpie's at Hattie's. Snowy Owl on Beach Island. 7 (probably more) Purple Sandpipers on exposed rocks across from Lily Pond. Joanne Stevens, Monica Grabin and Becky Marvil -- Maine birds mailing...

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

Hi all, Here are some highlights from this morning: 11 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 3 RED KNOT, 90 DUNLIN, 1 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, and 1 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (!) at the Basket Island Causeway, Hills Beach http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40784894 1 continuing "AUDUBON'S" YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER at Southpoint Sanctuary, Seventh St. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40787603 1 continuing SNOWY OWL on Beach Island, distantly...

[Maine-birds] Schoodic - Tuesday Birding Group

Schoodic auto loop highlights included: 61 Red-necked Grebe 38 Long-tailed Duck 5 Great Cormorant 10 Snow Bunting (Campus Ball Field) 2 Common Raven 42 Black Scoter 12 Black Duck 8 Black Guillemot 1 Bald Eagle (adult) 16 Bufflehead 17 Common Eider 3 Common Loon 6 Red-breasted Merganser 3 Surf Scoter 1 Northern Gannet 16 Harbor Seal Flat calm ocean (unusual) -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan

Coming back from Monhegan had 13 Northern Gannett's and one shearwater type bird- Today in Rockland Hbr had FOY Long tail ducks Skip Small 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...

[Maine-birds] King Eider, Portland Harbor, 11/28

Hi all, Jeannette and I just spotter a drake KING EIDER in Portland Harbor, across the Fore River from the Portland Fish Pier. Likely returning for its second winter, and first as a spiffy adult, it sure would be swell for him to become an annual regular here! -Derek Sent from my iPhone -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Yellow-throated W sanford lagoon

Was seen by Marian Z at about 9 am this morning near the bushy evergreen. Spotted again briefly by side hill evergreen.Hiding at the moment.Marie -- 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...

Monday, 27 November 2017

[Maine-birds] York County sightings (Nov 26-27)...

Here are some highlights from yesterday and today: 11/26 (Sunday) ...29+ BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 2 RUDDY TURNSTONE, 1 RED KNOT, and 75+ DUNLIN at the Basket Island Causeway, Hills Beach, Biddeford http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40740828 11/27 (Monday) ...a flyover flock of RED CROSSBILLS (identified as eastern type 10 by Matt Young at the Cornell Lab) at California Fields Wildlife Area off Plains Rd., Hollis http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40771854 ...1...

[Maine-birds] Sanford Lagoons Access Violation

Following a short birding visit to Sanford Lagoons this morning, facility management informed me of a problem they had this weekend…A 'birder' entered the facility while it was closed (outside of the public access hours). He did so by climbing the six foot fence next to the closed/locked gate. When approached, the individual tried to justify his access because there aren't any "NO TRESPASSING" signs posted on the fence....

[Maine-birds] No warbler at Sanford Lagoons

A few of us searched in vain for the yellow-throated warbler from 7:30 to at least 10. Scott -- 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] Yellow throated Warbler Sanford Lagoons Yes

Posted for my sister, Marjorie Watson From: Marjorie Watson <marjwtsn@gmail.com>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-asciiContent-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printableMime-Version: 1.0 (1.0)Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:08:52 -0500Subject: Yellow throated Warbler Sanford Lagoons YesMessage-Id: <5312F9F0-FDEE-4257-9270-4DE5CE024BEE@gmail.com>To: maine-birds@Googlegroups.comX-Mailer: iPhone Mail (15B202)I...

Sunday, 26 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Saco Riverwalk ("lingering" stuff) and Biddeford Pool (AUWA, SNOWs, etc), 11/26

Hi all,Kristen Lindquist and I spent the day mostly birding in Saco and Biddeford. The long list of late November highlights include:At the Saco Riverwalk:1 Gray Catbird1 Winter Wren1 Hermit Thrush1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet2 Yellow-rumped WarblersAt Biddeford Pool:1 continuing "AUDUBON'S' YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER - around South Point Preserve (today, we had it briefly in the dunes between the preserve woods and the beach).1 SNOWY OWL,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Bremen Birds

Thats great.On Fri, Nov 24, 2017 at 3:44 PM, Juanita Roushdy <juanitar@tidewater.net> wrote:Just returned from a walk around the meadow and road - surprised to flush two Northern Flickers and hear and see a Kingfisher in the cove. Lots of chickadees! 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...

[Maine-birds] Yellow-throated Warbler

The Yellow-throated Warbler was still present this morning at Sanford Lagoons but did not make an appearance for us until around 7:45am. The bird was very active over the course of the 45 minutes we were able to observe it and it spent most of its time around the Admin building. It did seem to favor a few of the small planted evergreens surrounding the Admin building and was difficult to see at times when in those trees. As a...

[Maine-birds] Clay Colored Sparrow, Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth

A Clay Colored Sparrow was seen this morning at Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth. It was near the sign that says Commercial Fisherman Parking. at the entrance to the general parking 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"...

[Maine-birds] Western Grebe

Yesterday afternoon at Sears Island causeway I had a single Western Grebe about 150 feet north of the causeway, closer to the mainland than the island. Also had Long-tailed ducks (maybe 15-20), Bufflehead, and a pair of Greater Scaup. -- 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...

Saturday, 25 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Shorebirds at Flat Bay, Harrington

Four months and counting of shorebirds on the Flat Bay mudflats! Lately we've been viewing flocks of Black-bellied Plover mixed with Dunlin and peeps (the birds are on the other side of the bay - we can ID the plover and Dunlin, but not the peeps at that distance). Yesterday there were 180+ birds and today 150+ birds. The yellowlegs left about two weeks ago. Common Goldeneyes showed up yesterday so the gang is all...

[Maine-birds] Cape Elizabeth spots today

Jeff Webb and I birded a few locations in Cape Elizabeth early this afternoon. At Two Lights we saw 2 Harlequin Ducks and 1 Northern Gannet. A visit to the Lobster Shack yielded 12 more Harlequins.At Kettle Cove there was 1 LAPLAND LONGSPUR feeding in the parking lot median strip.We had a brief glimpse of the WHITE-EYED VIREO flying into some brush near the picnic tables at Crescent Beach, confirmed by 2 other...

[Maine-birds] Sanford: YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER (Nov 25)...

Hi all, The YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER observed by Paul and Maureen Wolter yesterday (and reported here by Derek Lovitch) was seen this morning by myself and six other birders at the Sanford Lagoons. This location is only open from 7-8:30am on weekends, so the next chance to view this bird is tomorrow (Sunday) at 7am. We watched the bird foraging around the buildings and trees adjacent to the visitor parking area. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40717469 For...

Friday, 24 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Casco Bay

On the Ferry ride to Long Island I saw Butter Bill Coots,SurfScoters (skunk heads),Loons, Buffleheads and Long Tails HDonovan Long Island,Casco Bay 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...

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week, 11/18-24

Hi all,A few other observations of note over the past seven days included:- 1 DICKCISSEL continues daily at the store through week's end.- Unseasonable numbers of Black-bellied Plovers continue around Casco Bay, along with better than average numbers of Dunlin.- Red-throated Loons remain unusually abundant in and around Casco Bay.- 1 AMERICAN COOT, Grondin Pond, Scarborough, 11/20 (with Jeannette).- 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet and...

[Maine-birds] Bremen Birds

Just returned from a walk around the meadow and road - surprised to flush two Northern Flickers and hear and see a Kingfisher in the cove. Lots of chickadees! 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To...

[Maine-birds] YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, Sanford Lagoons, 11/24

Hi all,Paul Wolter called to report a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER at the Sanford Lagoons at about 2:00pm today. It was foraging along the fenceline to the right of the administrative building. -Derek ***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com...

[Maine-birds] White-eyed Vireo Continuing At Crescent Beach SP

Been there for almost a week, great views today, working the brushy picnic table area at the end of the beach parking lot (which is open), also moves down the wood trail between the beach and the pond! -- 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...

Thursday, 23 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Clay-colored Sparrow (CCSP) Fessenden Road Cape Elizabeth

Hi all,Spotted a Clay-colored Sparrow halfway down Fessenden on the inland side foraging at the side of the road at about 10:20 this morning. Photos with my eBird report:http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40686598One highlight of the day for sure.Richard Garrigus -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Re: Snowy Owl

Whoops, that should be 7:30 a.m.On Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 8:33:47 PM UTC-5, heather...@gmx.com wrote:Tonight I noticed a "Suzanne Simmons" reported a Snowy on State Road in Kittery, incidental at 7:03 a.m...http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40651603-Heather -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl

Tonight I noticed a "Suzanne Simmons" reported a Snowy on State Road in Kittery, incidental at 7:03 a.m...http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40651603-Heather -- 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] Snowy

Snowy Owl on Marsh Island off South Beach on Long Island ,Casco Bay 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 email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For...

[Maine-birds] Rufous Hummer??

Son texted me this morning while sitting in his deer stand and watched a copper/ greenish humming bird fly around him. 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...

[Maine-birds] Rufous Hummer??

My son while sitting in his deer stand this morning texted me about a copper colorist hummingbird- He also said it seemed a larger hummingbird than he ever seen before- told him that late Fall Rufous Hummingbirds sometimes are seen in Maine- no real ID but a possibility of a Rufous- I be Thankful of seeing another Rufous in Maine-Cheers Hope you all have a nice thanksgiving- Skip Small Rockport Sent from my iPhone -- Maine...

[Maine-birds] SUMMER TANAGER, Lincolnville, 11.22.17

A birder friend on Steel Road in Lincolnville had a SUMMER TANAGER pass through his yard this morning. He doesn't have feeders up, so it didn't linger. Yet one more reminder to keep getting out there and looking during November rarity season!Best wishes to all for a happy Thanksgiving.Kristen-- Kristen Lindquist Website: kristenlindquist.com Haiku blog: www.klindquist.blogspot.com -- Maine birds mailing list...

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl

11/21/17 A Snowy Owl is at Wonsqueak Harbor (where the one-way Schoodic Pt. road ends) this afternoon. ________________________________________ We have updated our webpage with new nature and family pictures. Web address is: www.fotki.com/townsend-maine -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message...

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

Here are some highlights from today: ...flyover flock of 10 RED CROSSBILL (identified as eastern type 10 by Matt Young at the Cornell Lab) on Arundel Rd., Kennebunkport http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40641179 ...1 drake NORTHERN PINTAIL continuing at Lords Pond, Fortunes Rocks Rd., Biddeford http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40646411 ...40+ BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 8 RUDDY TURNSTONE, 2 RED KNOT, 4 SANDERLING, 140+...

[Maine-birds] York through Wells, 11/21 (OCWA, etc)

Hi all, Jeannette and I spent most of the day today birding from Long Sands Beach in York through Wells Harbor, concentrating on thickets. Best bird was the ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER on Juniper Road at Long Sands Beach. Otherwise, it was just a smattering of the usual "lingering" stuff, including scattered Yellow-rumpled Warblers (high of 16 at Community Park in Wells), 3 Double-crested Cormorants, 2 Hermit Thrushes,...

[Maine-birds] Evergreen Great Blue

Great Blue Heron in the sun on the turtle log in Evergreen Main pond, 12:45 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] Hooded Warbler photo

If anyone is online now (10 AM – 11/21) and has a good photo of one of the Biddeford Hooded Warblers that they would be willing to share for us to use to illustrate our column this week for Boothbay Register, we would be grateful and of course would credit you as the photographer. Sadly we would need it before 10:15 AM so we understand if no one out there is able to help us out! Thanks, Jeff Jeff...

Monday, 20 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Biddeford : Warblers + Owl

Snow flurries while on my way this morning. Sunny, windy and cold at the Pool. Both male Hooded Warblers were still present at Southpoint Sanctuary.The Adult was much less cooperative. We also had fleeting looks at the Audubons Yellow-rumped.A very white Snowy Owl was down in "meadow" at East Point late morning. Before I left I watched it fly over toward Wood Island.John Tobin. ScarboroughSent...

[Maine-birds] Hooded Warbler YES

This morning, seen repeatedly at close range (10-30') from approx 10-10:30 with Turk Duddy, John Tobin, and Steve Moore. Always hopping on the ground or very low in scrub. Southpoint Sanctuary off 7th Street in Biddeford. Walk in 100' to the sign. Turn right and walk down 100'. Was windy and COLD, bird is surprisingly hard to pick out against the leaf litter and fall colors, especially with everything moving in the wind. Sent...

Sunday, 19 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Biddeford HOWA - Yes

Both immature and mature male continue as of 3:45pm at Southpoint Sanctuary. Cute as heck too. -- 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] Re: Audubon's Warbler (YRWA) Southpoint Sanctuary Biddeford Pool

I misspoke about the taxonomy question on YRWA. There was a proposal before the AOU to split the YRWA into three species. The proposal was voted down based on a study that examined a zone of interbreeding between Audubons and Myrtle in western Canada. Thanks to Josh Fecteau and Bill Hancock and, via his excellent blog, Herb Wilson for the feedback.Richard Garrigusp.s. A tip of the hat to Marjorie Watson for discovering the Audubon's....

Saturday, 18 November 2017

Re: [Maine-birds] Someone recognize this 7 or 8 mm beetle?

Bruce,Here is another link with Nymph and Adult of, as Jennifer ID'd, the Green Stink bug.https://www.google.com/search?q=green+stink+bug&safe=off&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjBldnGi8nXAhWHKiYKHbizBM8QiR4IuAE&biw=1366&bih=637#imgrc=O8v2vBks3hQLTM: On Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 4:38 PM, rob speirs <rspeirs1@gmail.com> wrote:Bruce,Looks like its a its a stinkbug nymphcheck...

[Maine-birds] White-eyed Vireo at Crescent Beach State Park

Seen around 10:10 this morning near the picnic tables at the far end of the beach, brief looks and crappy photos before the vireo vanished! -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Someone recognize this 7 or 8 mm beetle?

Bruce,Looks like its a its a stinkbug nymphcheck out this link http://magickcanoe.com/blog14/?m=201008 RobOn Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 4:15 PM, Bruce Bartrug <bbartrug@gmail.com> wrote:Seen today 18 Novemeber........I realize this is a birder forum but perhaps someone has bumped into this small beetle?https://flic.kr/p/21zNMBo-- Bruce BartrugNobleboro, Maine, USAbbartrug@gmail.comwww.brucebartrug.com•The world...

[Maine-birds] Audubon's Warbler (YRWA) Southpoint Sanctuary Biddeford Pool

Spotted an Audubon's Warbler above the small pond within Southpoint Sanctuary next to Great Pond. It flew into bare branches of a tall tree between the two ponds and I checked it out fully expecting to see another Myrtle Warbler, of which there were about a half dozen present during my visit, but noted a yellow throat (opposed to white throat of Myrtle). Reflexively reached for the camera but it flew off almost immediately out...

Re: [Maine-birds] Someone recognize this 7 or 8 mm beetle?

Green stink bugAcrosternum hilareJennifer CummingsFull Circle Landscaping207-831-2659On Nov 18, 2017, at 4:15 PM, Bruce Bartrug <bbartrug@gmail.com> wrote:Seen today 18 Novemeber........I realize this is a birder forum but perhaps someone has bumped into this small beetle?https://flic.kr/p/21zNMBo-- Bruce BartrugNobleboro, Maine, USAbbartrug@gmail.comwww.brucebartrug.com•The world is a dangerous place, not because of those...

[Maine-birds] Someone recognize this 7 or 8 mm beetle?

Seen today 18 Novemeber........I realize this is a birder forum but perhaps someone has bumped into this small beetle?https://flic.kr/p/21zNMBo-- Bruce BartrugNobleboro, Maine, USAbbartrug@gmail.comwww.brucebartrug.com•The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein•In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence...

[Maine-birds] SNOW, HOWA, AUWA - Biddeford Pool, 11/18

I had the pleasure of leading a quick van trip to Biddeford Pool this morning and wanted to get the word out about a few lingering rarities that anyone out birding this weekend may want to know about: SNOWY OWL (SNOW) - single bird sitting among the lobster traps on Beach Island, viewed from Ocean Ave. Ruddy Turnstone - roosting by a Great Cormorant on Beach Island; also ~200 Purple Sandpipers flushed off the east side of the...

Re: [Maine-birds] North Maine Woods

Hahahahahahaha...I ALWAYS listen when the "Woodpecker Whisperer" speaks. I took an uncle up there this past Wednesday. We worked the roads off to the west of the Telos Rd, starting right at the north en of Harrington Lake.,,,never went above the gate. ! was wondering about trees across the roads but all had been cleared. Also noted the large finch numbers. My uncle saw his first Crossbills, Gray Jays and our single...

[Maine-birds] Western Tanager (WETA) yes as of ~6:40am Pond Cove

The WETA found yesterday by Brendan McKay continues in the same area that straddles the edge of the preserve and the first house with the feeders. It does move around. I first located it this morning in the crown of one of the large oaks farther back from the first line of houses. It flew to one of the trees above the feeders, then into the tall tree with bittersweet vines, surveyed the scene then disappeared. I checked the...

[Maine-birds] North Maine Woods

Excuse the somewhat belated report. I spent two days in the Telos area woods west of Baxter last weekend, and it was lively. The adventure is now a Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UTI19HHSXo, but here’s a recap: Very finchy. It’s another good year for both crossbills. Pine Siskin numbers are off the charts. Purple Finches were common, goldfinches only a little less common.Gray Jays are marauding like I’ve...

Friday, 17 November 2017

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week and Dickcissel Update, 11/11-11/17

Hi all,Just a few more of my observations of note over the past seven productive days included:- 1 male DICKCISSEL continues daily at the store through week's end, and throughout the day today, 11/17. The dull immature female-type was last seen on 11/10.~30 Snow Buntings with ~100 Horned Larks, Mayall Road, Gray/New Gloucester, 11/11 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).- 8 Snow Buntings and 8 Common Grackles, Yarmouth Town...