Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Monday, 30 April 2018

[Maine-birds] Request for assistance - recordings of migrating Mourning Warbler songs

It is year 4 of this project and I am writing once again to post an opportunity to participate in a Citizens Science Project that involves recording migrating Mourning Warbler songs. I am interested in whether different song populations of Mourning Warblers (Western, Eastern, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland) migrate together or separately to their respective areas of the species' breeding range. All you need is a smartphone with...

[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 Apr 2018) 20 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 30, 2018SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture0360564 Osprey8275275 Bald Eagle02075 Northern Harrier27578 Sharp-shinned Hawk1321342 Cooper's Hawk04869 Northern Goshawk036 Red-shouldered Hawk03076 Broad-winged Hawk512281228 Red-tailed Hawk081184 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American...

Re: [Maine-birds] Whimbrel, greater yellowlegs, etc, Passamaquoddy Reservation, Washington County

Also heard that courtship vocalizing here in Freeport. Had only heard it before on breeding grounds. A nice wild sound.Dan Nickerson Freeport On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 4:00 PM Chris Bartlett <christophabartlett@gmail.com> wrote:There were at least 42 greater yellowlegs this afternoon at the Passamaquoddy Reservation's sweetgrass field pond. Several were trying out their rolling courtship song, which I seldom hear. ...

[Maine-birds] Whimbrel, greater yellowlegs, etc, Passamaquoddy Reservation, Washington County

There were at least 42 greater yellowlegs this afternoon at the Passamaquoddy Reservation's sweetgrass field pond. Several were trying out their rolling courtship song, which I seldom hear. My previous high count for yellowlegs at this location was 15. One whimbrel was the odd one out, and that was a first spring record for me in Washington County. I'm guessing that most whimbrels fly overland in the spring...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

So far it's been shaping up as one of those, "Don't blink or you'll miss it." type of spring migrations out here. Little pulses with some of the most common species just serve to highlight the scarcity or absence of other expected arrivals. SONG SPARROWS have put on a strong showing but are tapering off now. JUNCOS were also strong but have virtually disappeared. Those two species have been pretty much replaced by the influx...

[Maine-birds] foy rt hummingbird~Gorham

We put out our hummingbird feeders on Saturday and had a male stopping by at lunchtime today. Needless to say, we were all delighted to see him! the Hasbroucks -- 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] Tricolored Heron spotted by Richard Garrigus over at Capisic Pond

Very active, feeding on both shorelines and near the end of the drain -- 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] Woodcock Kennebunk

There were 2 American Woodcocks in Kennebunk performing their peent call last night (4/29) around 7:50 PM. Birds were in a very wet field off of Thompson 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...

[Maine-birds] Vesper, etc

This morning in Hollis: vesper,field,grasshopper sparrows. Also, kestrals are back along with the thrashers and meadowlarks, towhees. -- 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] Purple Martin

April 30, 8 am - The Purple Martins are back on Route 43 in Corinna.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 unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to...

[Maine-birds] Weskeag on April 30

Hi, A continuing glossy ibis with several snowies and great blue herons in the front panne area this morning. Greater yellowlegs and several killdeer also present; singing swamp sparrow. Don ...

[Maine-birds] Tricolored Heron (TRHE) continues at Fore River Sanctuary

Hello all,The Tricolored Heron found by Kathleen Toomey yesterday is still present as of 7am this morningwhen I left. It is in the section of the marsh between Capisic Street and the RR tracks. I walked the tracks to reach it but there's a trailhead off Starbird Street that has you in fairly close proximity to start. Of course it's a creature with wings....Some distant shots at:ebird.org/view/checklist/S45097620Noah Gibb discovered...

Sunday, 29 April 2018

[Maine-birds] BH Vireo, Winter Wren, Lincolnville, 4.29.18

Visiting friends near Moody Mt. in Lincolnville today, we heard singing Blue-headed Vireos, Winter Wren, Purple Finch, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and a calling Red-shouldered Hawk, which we later saw fly over. Our friends say the RSHA been around for a few weeks now, so perhaps staying for the season. Also, a pair of bluebirds active at a nesting box. And FOY Mourning Cloak.Kristen -- Kristen Lindquist Website: kristenlindquist.com...

[Maine-birds] Blue-headed vireo 28Apr Bar Harbor

The first of the year in our Town Hill yard :-)Hermit Thrush has been singing for several days.Finally, there is a small but enthusiastic "dawn chorus". -- 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] pileated woodpecker, Lewiston

A pileated woodpecker has been foraging in a dead tree in the couple of acres of woods behind my house, and making quite a racket. No signs of excavating nearby, so I assume the nest is some distance away.Does anyone know how far a pileated might fly for food? My house is between Thorncrag sanctuary (a mile away) and the Androscoggin River (half a mile away). But otherwise this part of Lewiston is pretty well...

[Maine-birds] Spring Point Shoreway, So. Portland: Ruddy Ducks & BCNH's

Late this afternoon along the Spring Point Shoreway on the SMCC campus, near the boat-mooring area between Spring Point & Cushing Point there were 3 RUDDY DUCKS close to shore near some Eiders and Canada Geese. Also 2 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONS (in subadult plumate) flew in and landed near the docks. One of them was escorted closely by one of the Osprey pair who are making their nest on a pole sticking up out of...

Re: [Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush

Nothing exciting, but there was a Great Blue Heron at Number One Pond in Sanford today. Also a Canada Goose possibly on a nest. There is a family there every year. Keeping an eye out nesting cardinals, phoebe, titmouse, chickadee and Red bellied Woodpecker; all calling in my neighborhood. Barbara. Sanford Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2018, at 7:42 PM, Monika Riney <monikariney@gmail.com> wrote: > > Two Hermit...

[Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush

Two Hermit Thrush, a Rusty Blackbird, an Eastern Bluebird and a Blue Heron at the Case Road bog in East Winthrop on Saturday, April 28. -- 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] FOYs in Holden

Blue-headed vireo singing in back yard and White-throated sparrow, always after the Song sparrows here. -- 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] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (29 Apr 2018) 3 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 29, 2018SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture0360564 Osprey1267267 Bald Eagle02075 Northern Harrier07376 Sharp-shinned Hawk1320341 Cooper's Hawk04869 Northern Goshawk036 Red-shouldered Hawk03076 Broad-winged Hawk012231223 Red-tailed Hawk081184 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel0230239 Merlin13235...

[Maine-birds] Saw-whet owl in Holden

Discovered a little saw-whet owl peeking at me from a duck box today. I'm hoping there is a family underway! -- 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,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Blue Grosbeak-MDI high school YES

Thanks Margaret - Bird was also present around 3 p.m. today, in shrubs directly across from the pump house b/w first and middle pond. Also, high #s of Palm Warblers (minimum 15) and Savannah Sparrows (minimum 8).Craig KOn Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 1:10 PM, Margaret Viens <margaretviens@gmail.com> wrote:Seen well by back ponds and north athletic field about 11:20 Margaret Viens Sent from my iPhone -- Maine birds...

[Maine-birds] Evergreen Cemetery, Portland

I birded Evergreen Cemetery this AM and was delighted to find a somewhat vocal BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER (FOY), a seemingly reluctantly vocal BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER (FOY), and a tea-peddling EASTERN TOWHEE.But what was a real treat was watching a RED FOX and her curious pup. The pup sat and watched me with what seemed to be as much interest as I had in it.My full eBird checklist is here:https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S45057051And...

[Maine-birds] Re: Laughing Gulls

FOY Laughing Gulls in Yarmouth as well.On Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 12:48:14 PM UTC-4, J T wrote: FOY Kettle Cove , Cape ElizabethJohn TobinScarboroughSent 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 the Google Groups "Maine birds"...

[Maine-birds] Piping plover

Three birds this week or so to get caught up on..Last week I saw two piping plovers on Mile Beach, Reid State Park.A sharp-shinned hawk on a neighbors lawn a few houses from mine and Friday, four Wilson's snipes in a swampy field near the Old Town Airport.http://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/ha992b6ec#ha992b6ecCheers,Dave -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Bremen surprise

What a delight to look out on the cove on this gray day and see an elegant Snowy Egret resting - it's little yellow feet partially showing above the mud! All the usual migrants have returned except for the Ruby-throated Hummingbird - waiting patiently! 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] Blue Grosbeak-MDI high school YES

Seen well by back ponds and north athletic field about 11:20 Margaret Viens 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] Laughing Gulls

FOY Kettle Cove , Cape ElizabethJohn TobinScarboroughSent 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 the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to...

Saturday, 28 April 2018

[Maine-birds] Barred Owl recording On April 28th, 2018.mp3

Be sure to turn the volume all the way up to hear the owls over the peepers!&nb...

[Maine-birds] Barred Owls in Scarborough

A pair of Barred Owls were hooting back and forth for what felt like an hour last night around 1:00am. I was able to get a great recording, but don't know how to share 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...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (28 Apr 2018) 125 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 28, 2018SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture0360564 Osprey11266266 Bald Eagle22075 Northern Harrier27376 Sharp-shinned Hawk31319340 Cooper's Hawk64869 Northern Goshawk036 Red-shouldered Hawk23076 Broad-winged Hawk5212231223 Red-tailed Hawk381184 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel12230239 Merlin33134...

[Maine-birds] Gyrfalcon?

I'm at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland. My daughter spotted a large bird of prey sitting in the top of an evergreen. From our vantage point, it appeared nearly white on the breast, some face patterning reminiscent of a peregrine, and I saw a dark wing edge. It flew, of course, out of sight. All I could see between the trees as it flew were long, grayish speckled wings that seemed broad. Could I have seen a Gyrfalcon? Any other...

[Maine-birds] Re: Coming soon to a flyway near you.

Also this from Toronto's Globe & Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-birds-packing-high-tech-gear-help-scientists-understand-the-migratory/On Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 6:15:32 AM UTC-4, J. Michael wrote:"The global collapse of migratory shorebird populations is much more than a calamity facing a group of exquisitely evolved birds. It also tells us that our global network of aquatic systems...

[Maine-birds] Carolina Wren in Augusta

Carolina Wren singing and briefly on the bird feeder in my backyard near the rail trail in Augusta. -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Broad-winged Hawks Cape Neddick

A pair in Harmony this morning also.Maggie StricklandHarmony, MaineOn Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 11:48 AM, Denise Johnson <dpj113@maine.rr.com> wrote: Another pair tumbling, circling and calling above my house 4/28 11:30am. I'm a short fly to Mt A. 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...

[Maine-birds] Broad-winged Hawks Cape Neddick

Another pair tumbling, circling and calling above my house 4/28 11:30am. I'm a short fly to Mt A. 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...

[Maine-birds] Blue Grosbeak - MDI

Hi all, Fyn Kynd and I found an immature male Blue Grosbeak around 10am in the northern most field at MDI High School. It was foraging near the portable toilet in that field. -- 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] Blue Grosbeak- Drakes Island, Wells

Maine Birders: I just had an immature male Blue Grosbeak along the road at the intersection of Island Beach Road and Blueberry Lane on Drakes Island in Wells. Photos and an eBird list will be posted later. Best, Will Sweet Drakes Island, ME/ Sharon MA -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Common Yellowthroat Timber Point

My first COYE of the year was spotted. eBird considered it early, but I think it's only early by a couple of days. Also a lot of Yellow-rumped Warblers and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. -Seth -- 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] Re: meadowlark in Waterville

Sat April 28th at 630 AM heard one meadowlark singing on telephone wire on Eight Rod Road then watched it fly into the field and noticed it was soon joined by another meadowlark. Julia, thank-you for your postings in the Waterville/Sidney area!Diane WOn Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 8:49:12 AM UTC-4, Julia Hanauer wrote:Yesterday I enjoyed watching and listening to a FOY meadowlark on Eight Rod Road in Waterville. Made the...

[Maine-birds] Coming soon to a flyway near you.

"The global collapse of migratory shorebird populations is much more than a calamity facing a group of exquisitely evolved birds. It also tells us that our global network of aquatic systems is fraying."https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/04/27/opinion/shorebirds-extinction-climate-change.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-right-region&region=opinion-c-col-right-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-regionI...

Friday, 27 April 2018

Re: [Maine-birds] Maine Bird Atlas - Weekend Challenges, 4/27

Thanks for the Atlas tips, Doug. A note regarding bald eagles:- MDIFW is thoroughly monitoring bald eagle nests as part of the every 5-year post-delisting process for this species. - We have a pretty good handle on most nesting eagle pairs in the state, so request caution of observers getting too close to these nests for recording purposes. If you feel you have a new nest, I recommend contacting your regional wildlife biologist...

[Maine-birds] Maine Bird Atlas - Weekend Challenges, 4/27

Hi everyone:Heading into the last weekend of April I wanted to pose a couple Maine Bird Atlas challenges to all you birders:1) Find American Woodcocks displaying.This is a great time to go out listening for American Woodcocks. Visiting a wet field or meadow near you shortly after sunset should give you decent odds of hearing a calling woodcock. As a reminder, only hearing the "peent" call should be coded as "S-Singing Bird" but...

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (27 Apr 2018) 36 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 27, 2018SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture000 Turkey Vulture0360564 Osprey5255255 Bald Eagle01873 Northern Harrier17174 Sharp-shinned Hawk12288309 Cooper's Hawk24263 Northern Goshawk136 Red-shouldered Hawk02874 Broad-winged Hawk911711171 Red-tailed Hawk078181 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel3218227 Merlin22831...

[Maine-birds] Common Loon, Wesserunsett Lake, Madison - FOY

Saw one Common Loon in the open water off the Lakewood beach on the west shore this morning. Had a report of loons calling from elsewhere on the lake earlier.Lake is still mostly ice-covered. -- 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] This Week's Highlights and New Arrivals, 4/21-27

Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days, as the migratory floodgates finally opened, included:- 6 Dunlin, Winslow Park, Freeport, 4/21 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).- 7 Lesser Scaup, Sabattus Pond, Sabattus, 4/23 (with Zane Baker).- 125+ Yellow-rumped Warblers, 60+ Palm Warblers, 15+ Swamp Sparrows, 8+ Ruby-crowned Kinglets, 1 Great Egret, etc, Florida Lake Park, Freeport, 4/24.- Wharton Point, Brunswick,...

[Maine-birds] Nesting Chickadees and Nuthatches and FOY Greater Yellowlegs

I went to Winslow Park today to walk my pup and wear her out so I could go birding all weekend! After last nights lecture on Breeding Bird Atlas I walked SLOWLY by the water on the marsh side. Sure enough I hadn't gone far when I stopped to watch 2 chickadees. One was going back and forth with nesting materials into a small hole on a broken tree. How lucky. Then later and further down I stopped on a bench to allow a group of...

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl in Sedgwick

Snowy Owl still here. 10-11 AM this morning on Christy Hill in Sedgwick. right where Christy Hill Rd. turns off from the Old County Road.Here are coordinates 44˚19'27" N 68˚38'18" W He/she was sitting on a pile of rocks all morning. Have picture but dont have time to post it just yet. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] FOY E. Towhee

Cape Neddick, West. First in many years to hear and see him. He seemed fine with chickens and roosters all around him in the forsythia hedge. Yesterday a couple of Broad-winged Hawks fly over ( and possible prey caught, about 4 miles sw of here off Mountain Road). Spring is busting out all over! 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] Spotted Sandpiper, Skowhegan

He flew toward our shore where he usually works the cattails but they and the dock are under water so it flew on. Also had a 1st yr eagle perched next to the house where it could look down on the ducks. Yesterday we had the 1st N Flicker. -- 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...