Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Thursday, 31 May 2018

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Thinking of eliminating feeder

I had a cat I could not keep inside for love or money. I feel for you. Some people have had luck with making scrunchies to put around the cat's neck; the idea is the bright colors warn the birds. I don't know if it would work to warn squirrels or chipmunks but it might be worth trying. This place sells them but it seems to me you could make one (or fifty, since they're easy to lose): https://www.birdsbesafe.com/On...

[Maine-birds] Black-bellied Plover continuing to arrive at Flat Bay, Harrington

I counted 182 Black-bellied Plover this morning on the sunlit mudflats of Flat Bay. This is the highest count this week. Laughing Gulls have arrived. 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 unsubscribe...

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

[Maine-birds] Loon on nest

Hi I went to see the fish at the Nequasset fish ladder (looking really for some eagles, osprey or warblers). Across the way where the parking lot, picnic benches and boat launches are, I spotted this Loon on the nest. Donna Salko -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan Island, 5/25-29

Hi all,My daily highlights for a five-day visit (the first four with my tour group, the last with just Jeannette for a one-day vacation) were as follows. I'll have a full trip list posted soon.5/25:2 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS (my 210th Monhegan bird!)30+ Red Crossbills1 Warbling Vireo5/26:- just an amazing day led by 80+ Red-eyed Vireos, 50+ Blackpoll Warblers (ridiculously conservative counts), 20+ Tennessee Warblers; 14 total...

[Maine-birds] Re: Mourning Warbler Cape Elizabeth now

Was seen 3x over an hour long period. On the 1st bend of RockWall Lane , in the brush immediately to the right after the 2nd house on the right.On Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 5:26:09 PM UTC-4, Rafael Adams wrote:My neighbor had a Mourning warbler flying around in her garage. I caught it and released it. Found it again in perfect habitat next to her house. Was still there 30 minutes later when I looked again....

[Maine-birds] Mourning Warbler Cape Elizabeth now

My neighbor had a Mourning warbler flying around in her garage. I caught it and released it. Found it again in perfect habitat next to her house. Was still there 30 minutes later when I looked again. Last seen 10 minutes ago. Rock Wall Lane, Cape Elizabeth (off of Oakhurst rd, I live at 88 Oakhurst). -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Eastern Bird Banding Association Meeting: June 22-24

Hi all, The Eastern Bird Banding Association will be holding its annual meeting at the Schoodic Institute from June 22-24. All are welcome! In addition to papers and workshops on a variety of topics, events of special interest to folks from Maine include the two keynote speakers Brad Allen ("The History of Maine Eiders and Islands in Art - 170 years or so of research") and Dr. Donald Dearborn ("Genetics and Ecology of Diseases...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Wells: 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS (May 30)...

All,The Oxcart Lane Road is closed to all vehicular and foot. I would like to stress Brads point to please respect the area closed signs. Sent from my iPadOn May 30, 2018, at 7:13 AM, Brad Zitske <brad.zitske@gmail.com> wrote:I would add that the dirt road at the end of Oxcart Lane does NOT allow vehicular access as that is Rachel Carson NWR property that has been abused in the past. Please respect those signs....

Re: [Maine-birds] Pelicans on the move? Possible report over Falmouth minutes ago.

Keep your eyes peeled brother Bill. Nothing says Aroostook County Maine like spruce trees, potato fields and American White Pelicans gliding above. Perhaps you'll have a repeat visit in triplicate.On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 12:24 PM, 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:Hi all, Zane Baker immediately texted a tantalizing report of three possible AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS over Route One in Falmouth,...

[Maine-birds] Pelicans not at Wells Harbor

I am at Wells Harbor right now (1230) and no pelicans so the Falmouth birds may be the former Wells sighting. 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...

[Maine-birds] Pelicans on the move? Possible report over Falmouth minutes ago.

Hi all, Zane Baker immediately texted a tantalizing report of three possible AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS over Route One in Falmouth, over the Starbucks at 11:45am. He tried to get better looks to confirm but they disappeared soaring north overhead. However, what he did see of them makes it seems unlikely to be anything else. Not sure if anyone is seeing the Wells birds at the moment, but anyone from Falmouth north might want to...

[Maine-birds] Little Egret?

Millcreek SP aprox 11:15am left as tide rolled in Observed 2 feathers coming off back of head extending down Black legs w yellow feet Yellow bill Nancy So Portland 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Wells: 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS (May 30)...

Thanks Josh and Nathan for updates. Best view at 9am from Wells Harbor dock. Not visible in current position from Oxcart Lane or Billy's due to low tide but with estuary now filling those and other options should be possible. The birds are about as far away as possible from every viewpoint. Glad they're huge. ScottOn May 30, 2018, at 07:13, Brad Zitske <brad.zitske@gmail.com> wrote:I would add that the dirt road at...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Wells: 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS (May 30)...

I would add that the dirt road at the end of Oxcart Lane does NOT allow vehicular access as that is Rachel Carson NWR property that has been abused in the past. Please respect those signs. I'm not sure about the paved section. Billy's Chowder House on Mile Road should allow for views also. Sent from my iPhoneOn May 30, 2018, at 6:34 AM, Nathan Hall <hallnatec@gmail.com> wrote:Continuing. Not sure about the parking,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Wells: 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS (May 30)...

Continuing. Not sure about the parking, but they are very close to Oxcart Lane and can be seen easily from there, currently. As well as, from Mile Rd and scoped from the Wells Harbor.On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 5:28 AM Josh Fecteau <joshuafecteau@gmail.com> wrote:Hi all, The 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS continue this morning at Wells Harbor, slightly further up the Webhannet River, closer to Mile Road. Wildly, Josh...

[Maine-birds] Re: Wells: 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS (May 30)...

Hi all, The 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS continue this morning at Wells Harbor, slightly further up the Webhannet River, closer to Mile Road. Wildly, Josh Inspiring Nature Connection in New England ... joshfecteau.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

[Maine-birds] Wells: 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS (May 29)...

Hi all, Tipped off by an eBird report of another birder, Jenny and I booked it to Wells Harbor to try for 3 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS. From the end of Harbor Road, we scoped the trio loafing on the Webhannet River south of the public pier. I captured a few poor photos as darkness fell and the full moon rose. https://ebird.org/me/view/checklist/S46144335 Wildly, Josh Inspiring Nature Connection in New England ... joshfecteau.com --...

[Maine-birds] Probable Little Egret at Scarborough Marsh

Walked out through the marsh on the Eastern Trail this afternoon and before the wooded section there was a bird working the pannes on the right. The bird was too far for me to get a decent photo but I was able to study him for a while through the scope. The bird was about the size of a snowy and had plumes on its head. He had a thick, long black beak with no discernible yellow lores. His legs were black but I never saw his feet...

[Maine-birds] Re: Thinking of eliminating feeder

Would you loan me the cat long enough for the cat to eliminate the several chipmunks, red squirrels and gray squirrels that frequent my feeders? My dog chasing them but has only killed one this season.On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 4:19:57 PM UTC-4, Axe...@yahoo.com wrote:After 30 years, I'm thinking of doing away with my bird feeder. We have accidentally acquired a cat who refuses to stay inside and is bent on destroying every...

[Maine-birds] Re: Little Egret Gilsland Farms

Congrats, Magill, on this sighting. Haden from Parsons BeachOn Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 7:44:06 AM UTC-4, Magill Weber wrote:A LITTLE EGRET was present this morning 5/29 at Gilsland over on the Route 9 side near the train bridge with several Snowy Egrets. I've been over there several times in the last few days without success, so I'm guessing the(se) bird(s) are moving around Back Cove or elsewhere quite a bit. Magill Weber...

[Maine-birds] Thinking of eliminating feeder

After 30 years, I'm thinking of doing away with my bird feeder. We have accidentally acquired a cat who refuses to stay inside and is bent on destroying every red squirrel and chipmunk in the neighborhood. I fell as if I'm baiting them for him. Thankfully, he is less interested in birds. What happens to all the usual feeder species if a feeder ceases to exist? Any advice will be appreciated— except getting rid of the cat. MaryLou...

[Maine-birds] Least Bittern - Sanford Lagoons

This morning at Sanford Lagoons, Fletch Missud and I flushed up a bird that looked good for Least Bittern based on size and flight but we were unable to get great looks due to back lighting and unable to relocate. I returned a couple hours later and the bird flushed again in the same area. This time I was able to get a couple of photos to confirm id. The bird was along the edge of the leftmost pond. To the left as you enter...

[Maine-birds] Osprey /Mill Creek SP / tide out

Last night aprox 8pm my son And I watched a Osprey gather a stick (s) fly off toward Portland Harbor Could not see where it landed Car in shop so couldn't go searching ... New nest or old nest ? Nancy Schwarzel 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...

[Maine-birds] Little Egret Gilsland Farms

A LITTLE EGRET was present this morning 5/29 at Gilsland over on the Route 9 side near the train bridge with several Snowy Egrets. I've been over there several times in the last few days without success, so I'm guessing the(se) bird(s) are moving around Back Cove or elsewhere quite a bit. Magill Weber -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Re: [Maine-birds] deficit of birds

Here in Harmony, we seem to have many fewer gold finches and purples as well as fewer WT sparrows. RB grosbeaks are more numerous. Numbers of our other usual species seem about the same. Chipmunks are practically underfoot.Maggie StricklandHarmony, MaineOn Mon, May 28, 2018 at 8:27 PM, <gnappell@marudu.org> wrote: Here in Phillips, on a ridge farm and forest, for two years there has been ...

Monday, 28 May 2018

[Maine-birds] deficit of birds

Here in Phillips, on a ridge farm and forest, for two years there has been a deficit of White-throats. We used to hear them sing, trying out their new voices in the early morning. Not the past two years, and no songs anywhere. White-crowneds, always less than the White-throats,have been completely absent. Hermit Thrush: 60% to 70% less singing in the evenings here. George N. Appell -- Maine...

[Maine-birds] morning walk at Viles Arboretum

Went out early this morning for a walk in Augusta and spotted many bobolinks including males and females working together in the shrubs.Also lots of jays and bluebirds and several flocks of geese.Check out this little chick! He wasn't sure he wanted to get out of bed, but he finally decided he was up for it. So tiny!! Any idea what he/she will grow up to be?Happy Memorial Day!Bradhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcYRC1CLxX1iRT5rouai2vRhTlvPR4sQ/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1uTcSmH9ElSVIx3zz_15dgV6CCGDPwi3n/view?usp=sharing...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan birds, 5.27-5.28.18

The last day and a half on Monhegan Island (we left on the 12:30 boat today) was quieter, bird-wise, than the previous couple of days, but what was around to be found was interesting. Most unexpected was a single BRANT located by Derek Lovitch and his group today on Nigh Duck. We had just enough time to see it for ourselves before our boat left dock. Other highlights included:-Long-tailed Duck - 1 drake in the harbor...

Re: [Maine-birds] raft of birds on Englishman's Bay -evening 27 May

I'm voting for Black Scoters as well. I frequently see very tight rafts and line formations off of Seawall Picnic Area in Acadia, albeit not as huge as Carol's. Here's one eBird list with a few photos (my estimate was 105 for that raft). Linear rafting is very common for this species in my experience.Given that Black Scoters are late northbound migrants, perhaps this large flock could be a modest pile-up of northbound birds?In...

Re: [Maine-birds] raft of birds on Englishman's Bay -evening 27 May

Thank you for your responses to our seabird question. Halifax Island is about a mile offshore from here and the birds appeared to be about half to two-thirds of that distance from shore (closer to the island). We are used to seeing groups of DC Cormorants make daily flights back and forth, from sea toward mainland in morning and back again at evening. This did not resemble the usual DC Cormorant behavior and the birds seemed smaller,...

[Maine-birds] Female Wilson’s Phalarope

Actively feeding in first pool at Westkeag Marsh off Buttermilk Lane. Pat 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...

Sunday, 27 May 2018

Re: [Maine-birds] raft of birds on Englishman's Bay -evening 27 May

Common Eider gather in very large numbers when molting - not sure of the timing of that, though.On May 27, 2018, at 9:10 PM, Carol Muth <suzmuth@gmail.com> wrote:At about 7:20 p.m. we noticed a raft of hundreds of birds going past toward open sea. They were passing Halifax Island, leaving Roque Island and Cow Point behind them on either side. Wally saw a similar sight in spring 2016 and spring 2017. He thought they were...

[Maine-birds] raft of birds on Englishman's Bay -evening 27 May

At about 7:20 p.m. we noticed a raft of hundreds of birds going past toward open sea. They were passing Halifax Island, leaving Roque Island and Cow Point behind them on either side. Wally saw a similar sight in spring 2016 and spring 2017. He thought they were Black Guillemot. This time the evening light and our lack of a powerful telescope made it difficult to determine what these might be. Any insight would be welcome....

[Maine-birds] Grand Lake Stream

While fishing- - Veery Thrush Pair, Myrtle Warblers, Immature and adult Bald Eagles. -- 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] MAINEBIRDS-Windham possible first year male SUMMER TANAGER

Hi; I had a few visits by a SUMMER TANAGER to the feeders this morning. I have a few pics but I am unsure of the photo posting protocol. I could use help for a positive ID. Thanks! Eric E Highland Lake -- 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...

Saturday, 26 May 2018

[Maine-birds] Maine Birds

May 26, evening: There are several Baltimore Orioles at Wassookeag Lake in Dexter. Tonight I discovered a nest in a tree at the water's edge. Also seen tonight was a Least Sandpiper.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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Monhegan, 5.25-5.26.18

So sad about the pheasants. EnjoySent from my iPhoneOn May 26, 2018, at 4:52 PM, Kristen Lindquist <kelindquist@gmail.com> wrote:Back on the island for another long weekend, this time with my husband Paul Doiron. Rough ride out from Port Clyde, but we did see a puffin fly by. Yesterday afternoon on the island was pretty quiet, so we spent much of our time hiking, but we also found a few birds. Friday highlights...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan, 5.25-5.26.18

Back on the island for another long weekend, this time with my husband Paul Doiron. Rough ride out from Port Clyde, but we did see a puffin fly by. Yesterday afternoon on the island was pretty quiet, so we spent much of our time hiking, but we also found a few birds. Friday highlights included:-Mother Mallards with wicked cute ducklings (at least two different families)-Green Heron and Spotted Sandpiper at the Ice Pond (saw...

[Maine-birds] 2 LITTLE EGRETS, Falmouth

Marian Zimmerman just called to report 2 Little Egrets being seen as of 1:45 from the Middle Road Bridge in Falmouth.-Jeannette***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *************************************...

[Maine-birds] help with id

Hi everyone. Here's another small bird I encountered last week at Viles Arboretum. Is it a sparrow of some kind?The photo is somewhat grainy, sorry.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y0ZD2uKUicwgqNiwGXZSfWVjKBV6g5p7/view?usp=sharing -- 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] Wood thrush and hermit thrush

Both a wood thrush and hermit thrushes were singing at the Beech Hill Preserve in Rockland on Friday. Later, a veery was heard.-- 239 Center Street | Nobleboro, ME | 04555 Home/landline phone: 207.563.5861 -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Black Billed Cuckoo

I found a dead black billed cuckoo in our yard in Portland.Is this possibles? 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...

Friday, 25 May 2018

[Maine-birds] Maine Bird Atlas - Weekend Challenges, 5/25

Hi everyone: Breeding is in full swing and we are closing in on 100 species confirmed in Maine already! Here is another round of "challenges" for your atlasing effort and, as always, more information on the Maine Bird Atlas is available here: maine.gov/birdatlas Before the challenges, here is a quick tip for eBirders: We strongly encourage creating personal locations rather than using hotspots with breeding records. Some hotspots...

[Maine-birds] Re: Female Eastern Bluebird?

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[Maine-birds] LIEG just flew in direction of Gilsland with SNEG

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[Maine-birds] Little Egret @ Middle Rd Bridge

One LIEG currently on upstream side of Middle Rd Bridge. One SNEG as well. Thanks Noah!Tim FennellSent via the Samsung Galaxy S7, an AT&T 4G LTE smartph...

[Maine-birds] Brewster's Warbler (hybrid) - Saco, 5/22

Hi everyone: On Tuesday, a group of us stopped at Smutty Lane in Saco to check on the Blue-winged Warblers that have frequented that location for a few years (see the eBird checklist below for the precise spot). While looking for the Blue-winged we also found a "Brewster's Warbler", a first generation hybrid between Blue-winged and Golden-winged Warblers. The one Blue-winged Warbler we saw was silent the entire time but the Brewster's...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights and New Arrivals, 5/19-24

Hi all,My sightings of note over the past six days included the following:- 17 species of warblers led by 40+ American Redstarts and 20+ Magnolia Warblers, but also including one Cape May and 1 Tennessee (FOY), Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, 5/22 (with clients from MA and ME/AZ).- 15 species of warblers, including 1 Cape May and one Bay-breasted for our 20th species in Portland on the morning and the pair of ORCHARD ORIOLES, Capisic...

Thursday, 24 May 2018

[Maine-birds] LITTLE EGRET Falmouth

One of the LIEG's was just at Tidewater Farm and I am currently looking at one from Middle Rd at the Presumpscot River at the waters edge on the upstream side.Bird haahd,Noah Gibb-FreeportSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone...

[Maine-birds] Two Little Egret..Tidewater Farm..across channel from point

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[Maine-birds] Little Egret

LIEG was just now off end of Providence Ave, Falmouth, with a Snowy and two Great Egret. LIEG just flew toward Tidewater Farm -- 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] Cherryfield Brown Thrasher

Seen just now on our lawn on Ridge Road; a new yard bird, and only the second Brown Thrasher I've seen around here (the first was at the Morse Cemetery, up Ridge Rd.). Joel Wilcox -- 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"...