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Friday, 30 November 2018

[Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk info

Hi all: It was a great day to be following a Great Black Hawk around Deering Oaks. Many thanks to everyone who posted updates today and helped folks get on this bird. With the weekend ahead, I wanted to share a few tips for observing the bird: First of all, GIVE THE BIRD SPACE. There were opportunities throughout today, particularly when the bird was perched in a Norway Spruce along Park Ave, when it was especially easy to see...

[Maine-birds] Re: Great Black Hawk late sighting, Friday afternoon

Hi Henry,Do you know where in the park? Thanks for the report. I'll be heading up around 1am to go there.AndrewOn Friday, November 30, 2018 at 6:43:25 PM UTC-5, Henry D Mauer wrote:I spoke with a friend who was looking at the Great Black Hawk, in Deering Oaks Park, at 3:45pm as the sun was getting very low. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk late sighting, Friday afternoon

I spoke with a friend who was looking at the Great Black Hawk, in Deering Oaks Park, at 3:45pm as the sun was getting very low. -- 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] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 24 updates in 9 topics

Owl in Cape Elizabeth...very vocal outside my kitchen door...On Fri, Nov 30, 2018 at 3:35 PM <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups ...

[Maine-birds] Evening Grosbeaks on North Haven

There's been an irruptive fall-out of Evening Grosbeaks here on the island for almost 2 weeks. I've had them at my feeders on a half dozen occasions. Sometimes just a few ~ 6 or 8 and today 30 or more for the second time! Many other people here have reported the same numbers. What fun! I've had them for my Project FeederWatch count days too. I've had a record number of species this season. 22 for my last weekend...

[Maine-birds] When was the last sighting today?

Hi again,Does anyone know the last sighting of the hawk today?Andrew -- 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] rough-legged hawk

Rough legged hawk in Bar Harbor today being hassled by crows. Tammy & Rob Packie -- 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] Evening Grosbeaks in Scarborough

This morning there were 4 Evening Grosbeaks at my feeders on Holmes Road in Scarborough for about 5 minutes--my reward for procrastinating about going out to do errands. First ever for here. Joanne Stevens -- 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...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 11/24-11/30

Hi all,Here are my observations of note over the past seven days:- Fox Sparrows continue to be relatively widespread, with singles continuing this week in our Pownal Yard and here at the store among other places.- 8 Snow Buntings, Pennellville Road, Brunswick, 11/24 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).- Reid State Park, Georgetown, 11/26 (with Jeannette):2 Lapland Longspurs5 American Pipits2 "Ipswich" Savannah Sparrows1 hen...

[Maine-birds] Anyone seeing the hawk right now?

We're at the park but not seeing any clusters of birders. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 30, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Andrew Block <andrewblock7@gmail.com> wrote: Hi all, Thanks to all who have let me know about parking. Now, can people please post if it is there at dusk. I don't want to have to drive 6 hours for nothing:-) Been there done that before:-( Thanks much. Andrew ...

[Maine-birds] Please post if it is around at dusk

Hi all,Thanks to all who have let me know about parking. Now, can people please post if it is there at dusk. I don't want to have to drive 6 hours for nothing:-) Been there done that before:-( Thanks much.Andrew -- 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] Rough-legged Hawk

After pulling ourselves away from the incredible Great Black Hawk in Portland this morning, Tony Vazzano and I saw an adult dark-morph Rough-legged Hawk along Route 25 in Gorham, just west of the intersection with Rt. 237. A good day for raptors, indeed!Photo here:https://ebird.org/nh/view/checklist/S50322354Cheers,Ken KlapperSandwich, NH -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

Re: [Maine-birds] Parking at hawk site

Andrew, et al,There is ample parking along Park Avenue, but as people begin to get home from work, that will start filling up. Especially if you are coming off of I-295 at the Forest Avenue exit, and easy option is to park along State Street (parking is on the left of this two-lane, one-way street) and walk through the park. -DerekSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 30, 2018, at 1:21 PM, Andrew Block <andrewblock7@gmail.com>...

[Maine-birds] Parking at hawk site

Hi all,If the Great Black Hawk hangs around again til evening I will be heading up to get there by dawn and was wondering the best places to park free. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.Andrew -- 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] Bohemian Waxwings, Rockport

Ran into him coming down and am bummed to have missed the waxwings -- but, aside from crows and chickadees, I spied a pair of Pine Grosbeaks and a solitary Snow Bunting in flight up there this morning.(Been small flocks of buntings, bluebirds, and a Northern Shrike at Beech Hill over the past week or so.) a.link {margin:0;padding:0;border:none;text-decoration:none;} hr.grad {border: 0;height: 1px;background: #333;background-image:...

[Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwings, Rockport

Just got a report from a birder friend who was up on Beech Hill in Rockport this morning that "the only thing up there was crows and Bohemian Waxwings!"Beech Hill Preserve, a stop on the Maine Birding Trail, is owned by Coastal Mountains Land Trust and is accessible by trails off Beech Hill Road and Rockville Street.Kristen-- Kristen Lindquistwebsite: www.kristenlindquist.comhaiku blog: www.kristenlindquist.com/blog"Be kind...

Re: [Maine-birds] GREAT BLACK HAWK - 30 Nov - YES!!

Moved back to Deering Oaks Park at 12:02PM, at Deering/Park intersection. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2018, at 9:34 AM, 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > The bird is now in view in a Norway Spruce in front of The Iris Network building in Park Ave, about half way between Deering Oaks Park and Hadlock Field. > > -Derek > > Sent from my iPhone > >>...

Re: [Maine-birds] GREAT BLACK HAWK - 30 Nov - YES!!

Continues as of 10:54 directly across from the Holy Donut on Park Ave. There's quite a crowd and it's probably a great time to remind all to continue to respect traffic, and patronize a local business if you're able! On Fri, Nov 30, 2018 at 9:39 AM <danafox@comcast.net> wrote:Thanks for info. We are on our way. Dana and Bob Fox Sent from Xfinity Connect Application -----Original Message----- From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Red shouldered hawk

Seems like a good day for hawks, red shouldered coursing my backyard in North Yarmouth this morning.He can have his choice of house sparrows or squirrels-Nice yard bird! Michael BoardmanCoyote Graphicsmike@coyotees.com800 791-2799www.coyotees.com ...

[Maine-birds] MaineBirds-Windham

Hi! I was pleased to see a NORTHERN FLICKER on the hot pepper suet tube this AM. We purchased the suet to deter the squirrels and it's working out extremely well. There has been Juncos, Carolina Wren, A White Throated Sparrow and all the regulars enjoying it. No squirrels at all. There was also three PINE SISKINS on the niger and black oil feeders for a short visit. Eric E...

[Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk id

For people who want to see how to separate Great Black Hawk from Common Black Hawk in immature plumage, see this ebird page, it is very good. https://ebird.org/camerica/news/id-challenges-the-buteogallus-hawks -- Stan DeOrsey jsmd@att.net -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] GREAT BLACK HAWK - 30 Nov - YES!!

Thanks for info. We are on our way. Dana and Bob Fox Sent from Xfinity Connect Application -----Original Message----- From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com To: abean60@gmail.com Cc: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Sent: 2018-11-30 9:37:19 AM Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] GREAT BLACK HAWK - 30 Nov - YES!! The bird is now in view in a Norway Spruce in front of The Iris Network building in Park Ave, about half way between Deering Oaks...

Re: [Maine-birds] GREAT BLACK HAWK - 30 Nov - YES!!

The bird is now in view in a Norway Spruce in front of The Iris Network building in Park Ave, about half way between Deering Oaks Park and Hadlock Field. -Derek Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2018, at 9:25 AM, Andrea Bean <abean60@gmail.com> wrote: > > Red tailed attacked the great Black hawk twice they both flew off out of the park. 9:25 > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds@googlegroups.com >...

[Maine-birds] GREAT BLACK HAWK - 30 Nov - YES!!

Red tailed attacked the great Black hawk twice they both flew off out of the park. 9:25 -- 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] GREAT BLACK HAWK - 30 Nov - YES!!

8:57 and great black hawk still here. There is a red-tailed in a nearby pine and the GBH hasn't taken it's eye off of 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...

[Maine-birds] GREAT BLACK HAWK - 30 Nov - YES!!

Arrived on the scene at 6:40AM to a group on the bird, perched it the catalpa near the corner of Park Ave and Deering Ave. Good birding, Doug Hitchcox Maine Audubon 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...

Thursday, 29 November 2018

[Maine-birds] RE: Great Black Hawk info? (roost?)

Hey Macklin, No sure if you saw my last post. My son and I were the last to leave after dark. The hawk had pulled up in a tree across from 132 Park Avenue. In my earlier post I had incorrectly stated Park St. Below is the aerial of Deering Oaks Park where the bird...

Re: [Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk updates?

Sorry that was 132 Park AVENUE! My bad. Apologies to everyone who lives on Park Street who wakes up to a gaggle of birders on their porches. :-) Thanks, Rob O'Connell > On Nov 29, 2018, at 5:36 PM, Rob O'Connell <flashart123@gmail.com> wrote: > > We left at dark and it was roosting in an oak across from 132 park street. Shortly after you left a red tailed hawk landed in the tree where you left it and flexed...

Re: [Maine-birds] Great Black Hawk updates?

We left at dark and it was roosting in an oak across from 132 park street. Shortly after you left a red tailed hawk landed in the tree where you left it and flexed it's muscles for a bit before the two got into a tussle, locking talons at one point. Neither looked injured other than pride. They watched each other for a while before the RTHA left heading towards the football stadium direction. Thanks, Rob O'Connell > On...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Great Black Hawk updates?

A Facebook MAINE Birds member has reported and photo'ed this bird in the Canco Woods Trail this bird on OCTOBER 23rd. She has been encouraged to enter this to eBird. RRR From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Kristen Lindquist <kelindquist@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2018 4:49 PM To: jwjamesiv@gmail.com Cc: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Maine-birds]...