Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Monday, 31 December 2018

[Maine-birds] Edward Howe Forbush on Crow roosts

I am attaching a quote from Edward Howe Forbush's three volume opus the "Birds of Massachusetts and Other New England States" published by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1927. In Volume two pages 399-400 I quote the following:"In southern New England, however, many Crows remain through mild winters wherever food is plentiful. A piggery with its daily supply of garbage attracts a multitude. A corn-field from which not all...

[Maine-birds] Long Island birds

Mergansers,butter bill coots,grebes,eiders,Long Tails,black ducks and mallards on the water. Piliated Woodpecker, cardinals, song sparrows chickadees,nuthatches,blue jays Hairy woodpecker and doves at the feeder. Turkeys and one doe at the barn feeder Henry ,Long Island 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 ---...

[Maine-birds] Brant at Kettle Cove

I saw a flock of Brant at Kettle Cove in Cape Elizabeth at 3:30 this afternoon. There were about 15 birds in the group. Kristina MacCormick 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...

[Maine-birds] Rough-legged Hawk and Barred Owl

An amazing afternoon on Route 1A west of Harrington! On our way from Harrington to Milbridge around 1:30pm we spotted a Rough-legged Hawk on a roadside tamarack. Then on the way home from Milbridge back to Harrington we saw a Barred Owl sitting on a powerline at Oak Point Road. All of this within 45 minutes. A nice way to end 2018!Anne Archie, Harrington, ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Eurasian Wigeon in Kennebunk

I posted this earlier but it didn't go through, resending without pictures.I saw a probable Eurasian Wigeon in the Kennebunk River from Old Post Rd on Thursday, Dec 27th while scouting for the Biddeford/Kennebunk CBC. Joanne Stevens,Pat Moynahan and I saw it again Friday and it was there Saturday. Apparently it's been there since mid-Nov.Probable transitioning male Eurasian Wigeon on Kennebunk River along Old Port Rd. He is the...

[Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk in Portland on New Year’s Eve

Eating a rat at its perch in trees south of buildings in the 150's along Grant St. (first block west of Deering Ave.). Louis Bevier Fairfield -- 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] American Kestrel on Orr's Island Harpswell

Yesterday during the CBC a male American Kestrel was spotted and photographed just before the Cribstone Bridge. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] southern Maine this morning....

The continuing Eurasian and American Wigeons with Northern Pintail were out with the Mallards this morning on Old Port Road in Kennebunk.A number of Razorbills including the usual sea ducks, loons, and grebes were out along Ocean Ave Kennebunkport. Including a small group of Harlies.A nice raft of Common Mergansers were along the Saco River Walk. Including a number of different sparrows (but no Fields, that had been previously...

Sunday, 30 December 2018

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

A friend in Nobleboro had a Northern Shrike at her feeder. I don't have her permission to post the location but could ask if it is needed for a Christmas Count or Bird Atlas. She sent a photo which is a good record shot which I can forward if anyone is interested.Kathy Van Der AueSouthport, ConnecticutVisit my Blog at http://naturaliststable.wordpress.comOn...

[Maine-birds] L/A CBC results

The Stanton Bird Club conducted its 39th Christmas Bird Count of the Lewiston and Auburn area on Saturday, December 29th. In total, seventeen people participated and recorded 42 species; the average since 2000 is 48. There was 1" of snow on the ground and most open water was frozen. The grand total of 4,331 individual birds was well below the average of 5,600. We had a partly sunny and windy day, with temperatures starting...

Friday, 28 December 2018

[Maine-birds] Written directions to the Lawrence Crow Roost

For those interested in going out to the roost on their own, here are a set of detailed directions and a Google Earth map that should help. We are off for the weekend doing the Nantucket CBC and will be out next week. Let us know how you do and good luck. The directions are now also on the blog: www.wintercrowroost.com Happy...

[Maine-birds] Augusta CBC summary

The species total of 53 for the Augusta Christmas Bird Count was about average. We had a couple new records for high counts and several species had much higher than average (count has been going since 1970). Species such as Eastern Bluebird and Red-bellied Woodpeckers continue to increase in our area in the winter. There were low numbers of a couple duck species likely because of the low amount of open water. For irruptive birds,...

[Maine-birds] Crow Patrol Thursday December 27th

Last night was a memorable and beautiful night on Crow Patrol in Lawrence MA. We met Cheryl Dean of Newburyport, Rinky Black and her sister from Erving, MA and Judy Rogers of North Andover at the New Balance Parking Lot an hour before sunset (3:17 yesterday). Richard Osborne and his wife Julia who had previously visited with us were there exploring on their own. As stated previously, you begin by watching where the crows...

Thursday, 27 December 2018

[Maine-birds] We will go out on crow patrol TODAY at 3:15 pm

Join us in the New Balance parking lot on So. Union St. in Lawrence.Let me know if you are coming please.Dana danafox@comcast.net North Andover, MA&nb...

Re: [Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk

Hearing this report, makes me think I really did correctly ID the hawk being harassed by 5 crows as it flew over 295 just ahead of me (near the Forest Ave exit) towards Deering Oaks. I was certain it was not a Red Tail - but moving along in traffic at 55 mph - it was only a quick look on my part.MarieOn Thu, Dec 27, 2018, 06:15 <crowskd36@gmail.com wrote:I unexpectedly saw this beauty yesterday around 9 am...

[Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk

I unexpectedly saw this beauty yesterday around 9 am flying parallel with Clifton Street (near Back Cove). Wow! 👍😀 -- 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...

Wednesday, 26 December 2018

[Maine-birds] Pelican No

Took advantage of the nice weather and 1st day of the federal gov't shutdown to look in the Portland area for the White Pelican. No luck around Back Cove, Eastern Prom, Bug Light, Kettle Cove, or Crescent Beach. Highlights were Brant up close at Kettle Cove and Iceland gulls at Mill Creek Cove (behind the S. Portland Hannaford). Talked to a non-birder there who described a Gadwall from today but we didn't see it.Glenn HodgkinsHallowell...

[Maine-birds] MEYC correction

I misspoke (misstyped?) earlier. We had 80 species plus 2 count week species. I subtracted when I should have added.Monica -- 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] Southern York County CBC

The MEYC CBC was held on Monday, December 19th, when 25 of us surveyed the area from Moody in Wells to Fort Foster, and inland. Weather was not great; we began in light snow and rain which continued most of the morning, followed by clearing and then more light rain with temps in the mid thirties.There was a light cover of snow, and mostly frozen fresh water. Numbers were quite low across the board. We tallied 78 species, with...

[Maine-birds] American Kestrel, Gilsland Farm

The American Kestrel is still hanging out around the pond meadow at Gilsland Farm, Falmouth. It was actively hunting. I believe that it has been seen there regularly for the last 3-5 weeks.Be wellNathan HallPortland, 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...

Tuesday, 25 December 2018

[Maine-birds] Brown Creeper

Christmas Day feeder bird was a Brown Creeper creeping among the spruces where feeder hangs- Great to see them- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] American White Pelican currently in Portland

Checked Fore River down by 295. No pelican. Off to Christmas with the family now. Best of luck to all! On Tue, Dec 25, 2018 at 11:44 AM Brendan McKay <thank.darwin@gmail.com> wrote:Unfortunately it just took off and headed out of sight over towards Forest Ave. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

Re: [Maine-birds] American White Pelican currently in Portland

Unfortunately it just took off and headed out of sight over towards Forest Ave. -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] American White Pelican currently in Portland

Currently in Back Cove near Dartmouth St. -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] American White Pelican currently in Portland

Pelican no longer at trestle as of 10:15am. Cursory scan of the entrance to Back Cove yielded no luck. The search begins!On Tue, Dec 25, 2018 at 9:59 AM Bill Bunn <moosetrunks51@gmail.com> wrote:Drifting south of the Railroad Trestle off the Eastern Prom, halfway between the Maine Yacht Center and The Eastern Prom -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] American White Pelican currently in Portland

I'm at E. Prom and not seeing it. Does anyone still have eyes on it? -- 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] American White Pelican currently in Portland

Drifting south of the Railroad Trestle off the Eastern Prom, halfway between the Maine Yacht Center and The Eastern Prom -- 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] Pelican?

Am I to understand the White Pelican us back in Maine near Gilsland Farm??? Gosh, that sure would be a good Christmas present!! Happy Christmas to all. -- 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...

Fwd: [Maine-birds] White Pelican in Falmouth, ME, 12/24 PM

Cross-posting this to the NH and ME listserves. A (the?) White Pelican was seen in Falmouth, ME in the afternoon of the 24th. The last eBird post of the Pelican in New Castle, NH on the 24th was at 11 AM. Likely the same bird, but then again, the Maine location is more than 50 miles from its New Castle location...

Monday, 24 December 2018

Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 5 topics

White American Pelican flew into Tidewater Farm the afternoon of Dec. 24, then flew around the cornet towards the Presumpscot River and Gilsland Farm. From Susan GilpinOn Dec 24, 2018, at 3:34 PM, maine-birds@googlegroups.com wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Thick-billed Murre in SW Harbor this afternoon

Link to my eBird list with poor photos here.This was around 2 pm today. There's a decent pull-out viewpoint where Alder Lane meets the Manset Shore Road (not the Seawall Road). Several years ago this was the Dovekie viewing spot.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...

[Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk code

It has been pointed out me that the correct 4-letter code for a Great Black Hawk is GBLH. Sent from my iphone with auto incorrect activated :-) > > -- > 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] GBHA Now

The hawk is currently in a tree behind Mellon St Market eating a rat. -- 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] Bittern

FYI...black point road across from Old Neck road -- 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] Bittern

Poor digiscope 1:15 -- 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] American Bittern Black Point Rd

Bittern is still present, but moving frequently. On the eastern side of the road, moving back into the Marsh. Ann Hancock 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Am. Bittern in Scarborough

Thanks Rafael! The bittern was present today at 11:30. What a great early Christmas present! Happy holidays everyone! Rob O'Connell > On Dec 24, 2018, at 10:07 AM, Rafael Adams <soposup@gmail.com> wrote: > > I was heading to Prouts Neck, not Pine point. > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds@googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 >...

[Maine-birds] Am. Bittern in Scarborough

I was heading to Prouts Neck, not Pine point. -- 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,...

Sunday, 23 December 2018

[Maine-birds] Am. Bittern in Scarborough

I was driving down Blackpoint rd in Scarborough towards Pine Point and saw a very large bittern, which can only be an American Bittern, a bird I have strangely never seen before. It was out in the open about 15 feet from a stand of cattail looking things, on the west side of the rd near a culvert. It was in blazing afternoon sunlight, doing the slow mo bittern stalky thing they do. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Re: [Maine-birds] Freeport Brunswick CBC: Help Wanted

Doug, I'd love to do or help out on the Wolf's Neck count. Have you gotten any other volunteers for that area?Delia in Brunswick On Sat, Dec 22, 2018 at 10:46 AM Doug Suitor <dougsuitor@gmail.com> wrote:We are looking for counters to help take on some areas for the Freeport Brunswick CBC on Friday the 28th. We have open areas on Chebeague Island, South Freeport, The Haraseeket river, Yarmouth/Cousin's, Wolf's Neck,...