Does anyone know of any write-ups of the history of CBCs in Maine? Earliest? Longest running? Discontinued?
Jeff Wells
Thursday, 31 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Maine CBC history
[Maine-birds] Rough-legged Hawk in Gardiner
Just saw a light phase Rough-legged Hawk in the fields near the high school in Gardiner.
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Re: [Maine-birds] RIP Great Black Hawk
Thanks to all who helped this magnificent bird. Thank you for the incredible work you all do for animals and other creatures.
I brought my cub scouts to see it so they could appreciate what is out there in the world, and then returned by myself to enjoy it once more.
Thank you to all the bird and birding experts who identified and shared it with the world. It was a pleasure to have experienced its life.
Jon Edstrom
Biddeford
On Thursday, January 31, 2019, 12:24:23 PM EST, 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
It is with a heavy heart that I report here the most recent news shared on Facebook by the good and caring folks at Avian Haven. Unfortunately, "our" black hawk had to be euthanized after significant progression of frost bite.
The complete circumstances and rationale is below. I don't want to start a debate or argument here - Listserves are about the worst place possible for that - but I want to thank Avian Haven for their hard work and dedication. I also want to thank them, Inland Fish & Wildlife, and other partners in making what I wholeheartedly believe was the right decisions - from beginning to unfortunate end. It had an interesting life, and stories to tell. Enjoyed by thousands and beloved by so many, it will be missed.
This is the full text from Avian Haven:
Great Black Hawk - 1/31
Yesterday, our senior staff met onsite with two additional veterinarians as well as two wildlife biologists from the Bird Group of Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Diagnostic tests that included infrared thermography and doppler ultrasound revealed no circulation at all in the feet or lower legs up to where leg feathers can be seen in the photo posted 1/28. Underneath the bandages, both feet were discolored and beginning to decompose. As of yesterday, the bird was lying down during the day, not just overnight, and was not eating as well as previously.
Frostbite is well known for its insidious progression. When the body's cells freeze, they expand, burst, and then die. Cells that form skin, muscles, nerves, tendons, and blood vessels are all affected, and once those cells die, they cannot be brought back to life. The goal of frostbite treatment is to limit further tissue death, though the success or failure of those efforts may not be apparent for several weeks or even months. Based on how rapidly the hawk's feet deteriorated, we suspect that the initial frostbite damage occurred well before the bird was found on the ground on January 20, when frozen feet and associated pain had likely resulted in an inability to perch. Although he may not have appeared to be in distress in the few days prior to his rescue, any injured wild animal will hide discomfort until unable to compensate.
Our treatment efforts followed the most up-to-date protocols in human and veterinary medicine. Sadly, however, because foot and leg tissues had already been irreparably damaged, those efforts came too late. For those of you who have asked, our treatment plan included topical applications to enhance skin viability, plus a suite of medications to control pain and promote blood flow to extremities: western/conventional drugs, herbal formulations, and homeopathic remedies. We also used low level ("cold") laser treatments.
Of course, we had hoped that the frostbite damage would be minor and that the bird might be releasable. Once the extent of the damage became obvious, possibilities for prosthetics use and captive placement were discussed at length. In this bird's case, neither option was realistic. First of all, the damage was too extensive: both legs as well as both feet had been damaged. Secondly, animals that adapt best to prosthetics are not only less severely affected, but they are also of calm temperament, comfortable around people, and used to being handled. None of us could even remotely imagine a reasonable quality of life for a wild bird having two artificial legs that would need frequent adjustment, and that would likely never be completely comfortable. Related hawk species present in North America are known for their high-strung, hyperactive temperaments, and this bird has been no exception to that general rule. During the hawk's stay here, we often had to turn off the cage lights to discourage challenges to the cage walls. The wildlife professionals who met yesterday all agreed that the Great Black Hawk would never successfully adapt to captivity, especially without even one foot that could be used in a natural way to perch, grasp food, or land successfully after flight.
The decision to euthanize was completely unanimous among all who gathered here yesterday, though that decision was tinged with regret, sorrow, even heartbreak. It was seen by some of us as an end of suffering, and by others as the release of a spirit from its hopelessly damaged shell. Either way, all of us believed it was the only course of action that was fair to the hawk.
Although greatly saddened that this beautiful hawk could not be saved, we take some comfort in knowing that she or he touched a great many lives, bringing people together and inspiring a greater interest in the natural world. Although this was an extreme case of species displacement, with changing climate and increasing destruction of natural habitats, it is likely that we will see more and more animals dispersing from their homelands into territory they are not well adapted to. A decision as to what will happen to the remains has not been made, though several scientific institutions are under consideration. Genetic studies may finally reveal the original home of this remarkable visitor to Maine.
All of us at Avian Haven extend our profound appreciation to all of you for the good wishes, prayers, love, and support that have poured in during this remarkable bird's stay here. We intend to dedicate your donations toward funding a special project that will enhance our ability to care for future birds, whether or not they are frostbite victims. For us, and for many of you as well, today will be a day of grieving, but also of imagining this extraordinary Great Black Hawk flying free again in some realm other than our own.
Diane Winn, Executive Director
Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
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[Maine-birds] RIP Great Black Hawk
Hi all,
It is with a heavy heart that I report here the most recent news shared on Facebook by the good and caring folks at Avian Haven. Unfortunately, "our" black hawk had to be euthanized after significant progression of frost bite.
The complete circumstances and rationale is below. I don't want to start a debate or argument here - Listserves are about the worst place possible for that - but I want to thank Avian Haven for their hard work and dedication. I also want to thank them, Inland Fish & Wildlife, and other partners in making what I wholeheartedly believe was the right decisions - from beginning to unfortunate end. It had an interesting life, and stories to tell. Enjoyed by thousands and beloved by so many, it will be missed.
This is the full text from Avian Haven:
Great Black Hawk - 1/31
Yesterday, our senior staff met onsite with two additional veterinarians as well as two wildlife biologists from the Bird Group of Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Diagnostic tests that included infrared thermography and doppler ultrasound revealed no circulation at all in the feet or lower legs up to where leg feathers can be seen in the photo posted 1/28. Underneath the bandages, both feet were discolored and beginning to decompose. As of yesterday, the bird was lying down during the day, not just overnight, and was not eating as well as previously.
Frostbite is well known for its insidious progression. When the body's cells freeze, they expand, burst, and then die. Cells that form skin, muscles, nerves, tendons, and blood vessels are all affected, and once those cells die, they cannot be brought back to life. The goal of frostbite treatment is to limit further tissue death, though the success or failure of those efforts may not be apparent for several weeks or even months. Based on how rapidly the hawk's feet deteriorated, we suspect that the initial frostbite damage occurred well before the bird was found on the ground on January 20, when frozen feet and associated pain had likely resulted in an inability to perch. Although he may not have appeared to be in distress in the few days prior to his rescue, any injured wild animal will hide discomfort until unable to compensate.
Our treatment efforts followed the most up-to-date protocols in human and veterinary medicine. Sadly, however, because foot and leg tissues had already been irreparably damaged, those efforts came too late. For those of you who have asked, our treatment plan included topical applications to enhance skin viability, plus a suite of medications to control pain and promote blood flow to extremities: western/conventional drugs, herbal formulations, and homeopathic remedies. We also used low level ("cold") laser treatments.
Of course, we had hoped that the frostbite damage would be minor and that the bird might be releasable. Once the extent of the damage became obvious, possibilities for prosthetics use and captive placement were discussed at length. In this bird's case, neither option was realistic. First of all, the damage was too extensive: both legs as well as both feet had been damaged. Secondly, animals that adapt best to prosthetics are not only less severely affected, but they are also of calm temperament, comfortable around people, and used to being handled. None of us could even remotely imagine a reasonable quality of life for a wild bird having two artificial legs that would need frequent adjustment, and that would likely never be completely comfortable. Related hawk species present in North America are known for their high-strung, hyperactive temperaments, and this bird has been no exception to that general rule. During the hawk's stay here, we often had to turn off the cage lights to discourage challenges to the cage walls. The wildlife professionals who met yesterday all agreed that the Great Black Hawk would never successfully adapt to captivity, especially without even one foot that could be used in a natural way to perch, grasp food, or land successfully after flight.
The decision to euthanize was completely unanimous among all who gathered here yesterday, though that decision was tinged with regret, sorrow, even heartbreak. It was seen by some of us as an end of suffering, and by others as the release of a spirit from its hopelessly damaged shell. Either way, all of us believed it was the only course of action that was fair to the hawk.
Although greatly saddened that this beautiful hawk could not be saved, we take some comfort in knowing that she or he touched a great many lives, bringing people together and inspiring a greater interest in the natural world. Although this was an extreme case of species displacement, with changing climate and increasing destruction of natural habitats, it is likely that we will see more and more animals dispersing from their homelands into territory they are not well adapted to. A decision as to what will happen to the remains has not been made, though several scientific institutions are under consideration. Genetic studies may finally reveal the original home of this remarkable visitor to Maine.
All of us at Avian Haven extend our profound appreciation to all of you for the good wishes, prayers, love, and support that have poured in during this remarkable bird's stay here. We intend to dedicate your donations toward funding a special project that will enhance our ability to care for future birds, whether or not they are frostbite victims. For us, and for many of you as well, today will be a day of grieving, but also of imagining this extraordinary Great Black Hawk flying free again in some realm other than our own.
Diane Winn, Executive Director
Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
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It is with a heavy heart that I report here the most recent news shared on Facebook by the good and caring folks at Avian Haven. Unfortunately, "our" black hawk had to be euthanized after significant progression of frost bite.
The complete circumstances and rationale is below. I don't want to start a debate or argument here - Listserves are about the worst place possible for that - but I want to thank Avian Haven for their hard work and dedication. I also want to thank them, Inland Fish & Wildlife, and other partners in making what I wholeheartedly believe was the right decisions - from beginning to unfortunate end. It had an interesting life, and stories to tell. Enjoyed by thousands and beloved by so many, it will be missed.
This is the full text from Avian Haven:
Great Black Hawk - 1/31
Yesterday, our senior staff met onsite with two additional veterinarians as well as two wildlife biologists from the Bird Group of Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Diagnostic tests that included infrared thermography and doppler ultrasound revealed no circulation at all in the feet or lower legs up to where leg feathers can be seen in the photo posted 1/28. Underneath the bandages, both feet were discolored and beginning to decompose. As of yesterday, the bird was lying down during the day, not just overnight, and was not eating as well as previously.
Frostbite is well known for its insidious progression. When the body's cells freeze, they expand, burst, and then die. Cells that form skin, muscles, nerves, tendons, and blood vessels are all affected, and once those cells die, they cannot be brought back to life. The goal of frostbite treatment is to limit further tissue death, though the success or failure of those efforts may not be apparent for several weeks or even months. Based on how rapidly the hawk's feet deteriorated, we suspect that the initial frostbite damage occurred well before the bird was found on the ground on January 20, when frozen feet and associated pain had likely resulted in an inability to perch. Although he may not have appeared to be in distress in the few days prior to his rescue, any injured wild animal will hide discomfort until unable to compensate.
Our treatment efforts followed the most up-to-date protocols in human and veterinary medicine. Sadly, however, because foot and leg tissues had already been irreparably damaged, those efforts came too late. For those of you who have asked, our treatment plan included topical applications to enhance skin viability, plus a suite of medications to control pain and promote blood flow to extremities: western/conventional drugs, herbal formulations, and homeopathic remedies. We also used low level ("cold") laser treatments.
Of course, we had hoped that the frostbite damage would be minor and that the bird might be releasable. Once the extent of the damage became obvious, possibilities for prosthetics use and captive placement were discussed at length. In this bird's case, neither option was realistic. First of all, the damage was too extensive: both legs as well as both feet had been damaged. Secondly, animals that adapt best to prosthetics are not only less severely affected, but they are also of calm temperament, comfortable around people, and used to being handled. None of us could even remotely imagine a reasonable quality of life for a wild bird having two artificial legs that would need frequent adjustment, and that would likely never be completely comfortable. Related hawk species present in North America are known for their high-strung, hyperactive temperaments, and this bird has been no exception to that general rule. During the hawk's stay here, we often had to turn off the cage lights to discourage challenges to the cage walls. The wildlife professionals who met yesterday all agreed that the Great Black Hawk would never successfully adapt to captivity, especially without even one foot that could be used in a natural way to perch, grasp food, or land successfully after flight.
The decision to euthanize was completely unanimous among all who gathered here yesterday, though that decision was tinged with regret, sorrow, even heartbreak. It was seen by some of us as an end of suffering, and by others as the release of a spirit from its hopelessly damaged shell. Either way, all of us believed it was the only course of action that was fair to the hawk.
Although greatly saddened that this beautiful hawk could not be saved, we take some comfort in knowing that she or he touched a great many lives, bringing people together and inspiring a greater interest in the natural world. Although this was an extreme case of species displacement, with changing climate and increasing destruction of natural habitats, it is likely that we will see more and more animals dispersing from their homelands into territory they are not well adapted to. A decision as to what will happen to the remains has not been made, though several scientific institutions are under consideration. Genetic studies may finally reveal the original home of this remarkable visitor to Maine.
All of us at Avian Haven extend our profound appreciation to all of you for the good wishes, prayers, love, and support that have poured in during this remarkable bird's stay here. We intend to dedicate your donations toward funding a special project that will enhance our ability to care for future birds, whether or not they are frostbite victims. For us, and for many of you as well, today will be a day of grieving, but also of imagining this extraordinary Great Black Hawk flying free again in some realm other than our own.
Diane Winn, Executive Director
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[Maine-birds] Redpolls!
Just had 2 Common Redpolls at my black oil sunflower feeder. First Redpolls I've seen in several years. What a treat!
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Re: [Maine-birds] Re: spring is coming. Titmouse calling
Tufted Titmouse vigorously warming up its "Peter, Peter" call today, and once earlier in the week. At that time I thought it was an alarm call, but feeder birds not alarmed. No cat around.
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Barbara
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Five spring calling at once here in West Kennebunk - there is hope! Sharon in West K.
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Re: spring is comingWas hearing chickadee calls at my work as well in Falmouth! Very heartening.--
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:57:19 AM UTC-5, Sarah Caputo wrote:Both cardinals and chickadees singing their spring songs this morning. (The cardinal, on constant loop, outside my work window today)
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[Maine-birds] Re: spring?
whoops - cedar waxwings - but so many and so beautiful
On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 8:17:10 AM UTC-5, John Eggebrecht wrote:
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a flock of robins in Bucksport this morning?
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[Maine-birds] spring?
a flock of robins in Bucksport this morning?
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Wednesday, 30 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings - Augusta
There is a flock of waxwings at the Dept. of Labor in Augusta right now. (3:30 pm, Wednesday) 100+ birds, but without binoculars I can't parse the number of Bohemians from Cedars, but have I have seen many with rust colored undertails.
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Re: [Maine-birds] Re: spring is coming
Five spring calling at once here in West Kennebunk - there is hope! Sharon in West K.
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Was hearing chickadee calls at my work as well in Falmouth! Very heartening.
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:57:19 AM UTC-5, Sarah Caputo wrote:
-- On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:57:19 AM UTC-5, Sarah Caputo wrote:
Both cardinals and chickadees singing their spring songs this morning. (The cardinal, on constant loop, outside my work window today)
Dr. Sarah CaputoBelfast Veterinary HospitalBelfast, ME
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[Maine-birds] Re: spring is coming
Was hearing chickadee calls at my work as well in Falmouth! Very heartening.
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:57:19 AM UTC-5, Sarah Caputo wrote:
-- On Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:57:19 AM UTC-5, Sarah Caputo wrote:
Both cardinals and chickadees singing their spring songs this morning. (The cardinal, on constant loop, outside my work window today)
Dr. Sarah CaputoBelfast Veterinary HospitalBelfast, ME
Mountain Valley Farm
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[Maine-birds] Eastern Bluebird in Gorham
Spotted at 10:30 this morning out of my kitchen window on a small maple, solo. Location is Rt 237, on the Gorham-Windam line, by the PRLT Hawkes Preserve.
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Tuesday, 29 January 2019
[Maine-birds] yellow-bellied sapsucker and Carolina wren in Hallowell
Feeding frenzy at or near our feeders today; birds know the weather's changing!
-- For at least an hour mid-day we had an adult male yellow-bellied sapsucker around the feeders.
Its plumage was pretty stunningly obvious at this time of year.
It took black oil sunflower seeds off for eating, and occasionally did the more normal sapsucker drilling routine on our old red maple tree.
Sorry I don't have a camera yet to catch pics of sightings like this.
Also had a Carolina wren working its way from the neighbor's wood pile to our compost pile to our wood pile. Did go up on the bird feeder once.
A tree creeper has been here almost every day we've spent time looking.
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[Maine-birds] Northern Flicker in Camden, Maine
Had an amazing 5 min of birding looking out my back window. On the river were a pair of Common Mergansers and a single male Hooded Merganser. At the bird feeder a Northern Flicker and Red-bellied Woodpecker showed up (one after the other). A photo of the Flicker was submitted to e-bird because of its rarity for this time of year.
Roger Rittmaster
Camden, Maine
[Maine-birds] spring is coming
Both cardinals and chickadees singing their spring songs this morning. (The cardinal, on constant loop, outside my work window today)
Dr. Sarah Caputo
Belfast Veterinary Hospital
Belfast, ME
Mountain Valley Farm
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Montville Maine
[Maine-birds] Crow Patrol Lawrence MA Sunday Jan 27 & Mon Jan 28
Sunday the 27th
Over 50 people viewed the crows from the south side of the Merrimack River to the west of Rt. 28 (So. Broadway St.) It was sunny, in the forties with very little wind. The crows first gathered to the west of the New Balance (NB) Distribution Center off Industrial Way in Lawrence. The crows were swirling about on the roofs of the buildings and in the trees. Some of us moved to the east beside the next building (Energy company Haffner’s) and watched a grand show as thousands of crow flew up and down and around from the roof of NB to the trees nearer the river. The sound was deafening and made up of a variety of crow calls. The rest of the group went back to the Bashara Boathouse at 1 Eaton St. to watch the amazing concentration on the ice to the west of the boathouse.We then moved back to the boathouse. As dusk was settling in, thousands of crows rose in waves and started to fly eastward down the river and out of view. It just is difficult to imagine what a marvelous sight this was. We all then moved to the Riverfront State Park and looked out in the dark at a thick dark line of crows just barely visible sitting on the ice to the east of us. So many, so exciting. What a night – the weather and the crows were stunning!!!
Monday the 28th
Now you would think Bob and I and later joined by Craig could sit back on our laurels and just think about crows, BUT NO there we were back checking them out. It was surprising how much of the ice had melted. None in view from the park but at the boathouse, there they were ACROSS the river in the trees lining the northside of the river – densely packed and as far west as you could see. There were a few on the ice to the west of the boathouse but an eagle came by and flushed many. Suddenly the parade of crows moving east began from up the river, over the trees and then out of sight to the east. A river of crows to be sure and a might ybig river at that. So off to the park (now dark) where Craig joined us. Many were in the trees across from us, not many on the ice closer to the dam and just visible. Suddenly, the river of birds flew off to the west. Craig went back to the boathouse and could not see any on the river but could hear them across from him in the trees on the north side of the river. There are so many more crows this year. Tomorrow will bring deep cold back and the river may freeze up again. Where the crows will go when the river thaws is the next mystery.
Come see the show – we are leading Crow Patrol trips on WEDNESDAY Jan 30th, Saturday February 2nd and Wednesday February 6th. Let us know if you are coming please. We will meet an hour before sunset at the New Balance (NB) Factory on So. Union St. and go and find the crows that day. THEY ARE NO LONGER STAGING AND ROOSTING NEARBY THE NB FACTORY.
Keep checking the blog – www.wintercrowroost.com
Do go to the Essex Art Gallery to see the crow art show Open until March 15th Monday to Friday 10-6.
Check out the local restaurants. We have a list of some of them.
Do let us know when you see concentrations of crow.
Hope to see you soon,
Dana
Dana Duxbury-Fox
North Andover, MA
Monday, 28 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Lapland Longspurs today, Flood Farm in Benton
Hi all -- I took a hasty swing by the Flood Farm today en route to western Maine. Found 5 LALOs because I stepped out of the car and could hear a few notes from them. They were totally camouflaged yet 15 feet from me.
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Sunday, 27 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Crow roost
1-27-19. 300+ crows in one flock flying into the roost on the north end of Sheep Porcupine Island (Frenchman Bay - Bar Harbor) at 3 p.m.
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[Maine-birds] Kittiwakes
1-27-19 Two Black-legged Kittiwakes scouting along the seaweed drift line about 100+ feet off Thunder Hole in Acadia NP this afternoon along with Common Eiders, Black Scoters, and Long-tailed Ducks.
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[Maine-birds] Big flocks of robins, Brunswick
All day today, at least one big (20-50) flock of American Robins (could be more than one flock) has been flying from tree to tree in my cul-de-sac near Bowdoing College. It's beautiful!
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Saturday, 26 January 2019
[Maine-birds] REVISED Directions to the Lawrence Crow Roost
Revised Directions to Lawrence MA Crow Roost January 26, 2019
- Be prepared to be amazed!
- Dress Warmly (hat, gloves, scarf, warm boots)
- Bring your binoculars, a camera if you choose, and a flashlight
4. Plan to arrive an hour before sunset. A sunny afternoon with not too high winds is best.
5. In Lawrence MA take Exit 43 off Rt. 495 and turn west onto Merrimack St.
6. Turn right onto So. Union St.
7. MEET in the New Balance Factory Store Parking lot (on the east side of the street just south of the Merrimack River and Duck Bridge
8. Park at the top (beginning) center or far left side of the parking lot facing north
9. Look down river to the east (to your right) to look for crows flying in
10. Watch where they are flying – it may be due west, to the west.
AS OF JANUARY 23RD THE CROWS HAVE CHANGED THEIR STAGING AND ROOOSTING PATTERNS. AS OF January 25, they are staging and roosting west of Rt. 28 and south of the Merrimack River.
PLEASE CONSULT THE BLOG OR MEMBERS OF THE CROW PATROL TO FIND OUT THEIR LATEST WHEREABOUTS.
11. Check out our blog www.wintercrowroost.com
Plan to attend the Crow Art Exhibit at the Essex Art Center
January 11th – March 15, 2019 | Monday to Friday 10‐6 pm
56 Island St., Lawrence, MA 01840 www.EssexArtCenter.org
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[Maine-birds] Crow PATROL January 25,
Yesterday afternoon, January 25th, Sarah Arsenault of Mass Audubon joined Bob and I on Crow Patrol. We left the New Balance Parking lot at 3:45 and headed west on Merrimack St. We visited our favorite viewing area just off Broadway St. Rt. 28 pulling in to a little driveway just over the bridge on the north side. From there you get a great view of the dam and the now frozen Merrimack River. It was sunny, sunset at 4:48, winds of 11 mph from the south and temperature in the mid-30’s . A few crows were out on the frozen ice but others flew west over the trees signaling that they were roosting further west. There were hundreds of gulls – including some white-winged gulls (bring your scope to get a good view of them).
We soon went back over the bridge and attempted to turn right at the second right (Shattuck St.) which was temporarily blocked off. The next right let us weave our way back to the Shattuck, Rowe, Everett St. which follow the river where we pulled into the Riverside State Park – only a few crows moving westward. Back to Everett St. and on to Eaton St. (watch the many STOP signs) and up (towards the river) to the Lawrence Boat House with its large parking lot and great view of the river. Crows were gathering on the ice, in the trees on the far side and some were still moving west. No big accumulation beyond the boat house. Bob finally spotted some much further up the south side – SO back out Eaton St. to Everett where we turned right and left at the first road. This brought us to Andover St. ( a busier street) where we turned right (west) and drove along to the first road – the Lawrence Industrial Park. We drove in the road to the first left looking for crows. Right ahead of you there is the very big New Balance Distribution Center. We drove to the far end of the building and found loads of crows making a myriad of calls – many Fish Crows too. We later drove further west and went around the parking lots of two commercial building feasting on our many crow observations – showing Sarah the physical difference between Fish and American Crows.
As we headed back and approached the NB building crows seemed to be lifting up and moving to the trees along the river. It is past sunset now and suddenly they seem to disappear to the east. Off we go, no crows ahead along the river, out the road to Andover St. Turned left to get back to Everett and down Eaton – no crows at the boathouse, back out Eaton to Everett to the Riverside Park where we pulled in along the river and oh, my gosh Bob said “There they are”. Out on the ice in front of us nearer the far shore in the dim light highlighted here and there by a bright light were thousands of crows. We even all got out of the car and saw many further east – 20,000+ crows roosting on the ice. It takes your breath away. What a marvelous wonder it is. What an adventure every night trying to discern their presence.
Keep track of the adventures on our blog www.wintercrowroost.com
Dana
North Andover, MA
Friday, 25 January 2019
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 1/19-25
Hi all,
My observations of note over the past seven days were as follows:
- a little influx of Purple Finches to the area this week, as well as some Pine Siskins. 2 male PUFI in our Pownal yard on 1/20 and 6 Pine Siskins at Porter's landing on 1/23 were my FOY.
- 150 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS, downtown Gardiner, 1/19 (with Birds on Tap - Roadtrip! Tour group).
- 1 adult Iceland Gull, Gardiner Town Landing, 1/19 (with Birds on Tap - Roadtrip!) Tour group).
- 4+ Evening Grosbeaks, Big Falls Preserve, New Gloucester, 1/22 (with Jeannette).
- 1 immature male NORTHERN SHOVELER, Lower Haraseekett River, South Freeport, 1/23.
- 3 PINE GROSBEAKS, Old Town House Park, North Yarmouth, 1/25.
-Derek
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[Maine-birds] The Lawrence Crows are moving around the city
First of all, the Crows coming into Lawrence MA FOR THE WINTER CROW ROOST HAVE CHANGED THEIR STAGING AND ROOSTING PATTERN. We suspected this would happen based on last year, but when and why? We are now more like the Keystone Cops and are in our “Where’s Waldo” mode!!! We welcome you to our adventurous winter ride!!!
As you remember we had record cold over the weekend, snow (about 6” here) and the mighty Merrimack River had frozen above the Great Stone Dam to the west of Rt. 28 Broadway St. We did not go out Saturday, Sunday or Monday. On Tuesday, the 22nd, the crows suddenly staged .8 miles north of their previous location (South Common off of So. Union St.) along the Spicket River. After much consternation on their part, well after their regular staging time (now in the full darkness), they moved south to their traditional roosting spot along the Merrimack River beside the New Balance Factory.
Wednesday the 23rd, there were none around South Common, but we followed them and found 10,000 on the ice just above the dam and in the trees above that area. Many of them made at least three furtive attempts (in the dark) to move eastward to the original roost. After two hours, they did not move into another roosting location and many were still on the ice when we left about 6:30pm. They were .8 miles from the original roost. (Interestingly, last year on January 9th, after a couple weeks of very cold temperatures and the Merrimack River freezing above the dam, they began three month epic journey around Lawrence staging and roosting in different locations),
Reporting from crow patrol Thursday January 24th – In the pouring rain last night, Bob and I went in search of the crows. We went out just before an hour before (3:47 pm) sunset (4:47 pm). It was raining heavily as it had been for much of the day and very cloudy but it was about 40°. We saw our first crow at 3:53 pm. This one and soon others were moving westward along the Merrimack River and up over the Rt. 28 Bridge. We watched from our favorite spot on the NW side of the river – lots of puddles on the ice, no crows on the small patches of ice or in the trees above. But there was an adult Bald Eagle on the ice eating some dark bird and 1,000 gulls moved off up river – no chance to ID them. (This is a favorite gull gathering area in winter – we had numerous Iceland and a Glaucous Gull last winter). Crows were flying west above the trees over the south side of the river. All of this was observed in pouring rain which required us to frequently turn on the wipers to get a better view.
So off we went back over the bridge turning right at the second light onto Shattuck St. which becomes Rowe St, passing in front of the Lawrence Experiment Station (a state water quality lab) and over to the edge of the river on the little side road in the State River Park. Crows were streaming by from the east and there were many staging in the trees ahead along the river. As some crows seemed to be moving further along we drove out onto what is now Everett St. turning right and then headed up and down a few of the small streets that go nearer the river. Some crows were even gathered around houses. Fish Crows were eating red fruits in one yard. I could hear crows to we went back to Everett St and down Eaton St. to the Lawrence Boat House. They have a big parking area with an open view of the river and trees to the east and the west. Crows were in the parking lot, and the trees to our left and right. Many crows were filling in the trees along the river beyond the boat house. Either a Red-tailed Hawk or a young eagle spooked quite a few. It kept getting increasingly difficult to see as the light was dropping and the windows were hard to see out of with the pouring rain. Yes, “Mad Dogs, and Englishmen” plus crazy crow watchers go out in the pouring rain. Bob noted two groups of a few thousand each out on icy patches on the river. Suddenly, masses of birds lifted off going right over and by us moving eastward along the river’s edge. Ok, now with it raining hard, getting quite dark, off they go. Of course, we followed but not as the crow flies - back out Eaton St. to Everett (turning left) and bending northward around that park and onto the little road. No crows going further east and we could just see birds densely packed into the trees along the river to the west of us. We watched for some time, and they never moved and amazingly more kept streaming in from the east and the west. This was home for the night we believe. Last night brought back many memories of following the crows last February and March in these same areas.
Now for tonight (Friday) for us and Saturday Craig will be on patrol.
Do pull up Google earth to follow our escapades and see the lay of the land.
Visit our blog – www.wintercrowroost.com and
Essex Art Gallery Monday to Friday 10-6pm until March 15th to see the wonderful art exhibit
Visit some of the neat local restaurants (a few are listed on the blog) and drop into the New Balance Factory Store (they are so gracious in letting us park there)
We will give guided tours now and then – tonight, January 30th, and February 2nd are already scheduled.
Just let me know you are coming and I will give you details.
Dana
North Andover, MA
Thursday, 24 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Lawrence MA Crows move again January 23rd
Yesterday, January 23rd, Bob and I went on Crow Patrol late. At sunset (4:33 pm), we drove from our house on local roads driving by the crowless O’Connell South Common (not Park) on Market St., right on So. Common and left onto Merrimack St. No crows on So. Canal St. and as we drove further west we saw crows moving west along the river. We crossed over Parker St (the Casey Bridge St.) and got to Rt. 28 So. Broadway St. and turned right to go over the great Stone Dam which was built between 1845 and 1848 on the site of Bodwell's Falls on the Merrimack River in what became Lawrence, MA. The massive stone dam holds the massive Merrimack River back so that it just runs over its top. In cold periods like the end of December last year and the past few days this month, the river freezes above the dam.
We turned into the first driveway on the left just over the bridge and there they were – Bob estimated 10,000 crows sitting on the ice. Quite a sight! They were much closer to the southern shore but there they were - black blobs on a white carpet. The tops of the tall, mature trees (oaks and red maples) on the southern shore – many around the Lawrence Experiment Station were filled with crows and more kept pouring in from the west. It was now about 4:45 pm. On a cloudy night with 40° temperatures and 11 mph WSW winds. This was a night when bincos were essential due the distance and decreasing light. Fortunately, the bright lights of the Experiment Station parking lot and some street lights let us keep better track of things.
Well, for almost the next two hours we sat there watching the movements of the crows leaving to retrace our steps back to Merrimack St. twice. The birds in the trees proved to be very restive. Suddenly, they would rise up and pour over the bridge apparently heading towards their roost near New Balance. Twice when their numbers appeared serious to us ,we went back over the bridge and onto Merrimack St. only to find swirly flocks – once they settled down on the old paper mill roof, once they went east only to swirl back and return to the trees on the west of the bridge. Some birds left the ice and must have joined those in the trees. Based on our prior experience they should have gone into the roost about 5- 5:15 PM but now well after 6 PM some were still on the ice, others on the snow piles in the Experiment Station parking lot and the rest in the trees above.
Did some spend the night on the ice? Did others stay in the tall trees to the south? We will never know but what we do know is that the crows are on the move and who knows what today will bring. I know it seems strange to tell folks that you have spent so many nights watching crows in Lawrence but here we are and how else will we know what happens next if we don’t return??
We will be out there this afternoon but I suspect so will the rain. Will the river still be frozen above the dam? Why not join us tomorrow? It promises to be sunny. Let me know if you are coming please.
And why have they suddenly changed their pattern? Will we ever figure out why?
Quizzically,
Dana
North Andover, MA
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Re: 2 crows and a bat
Doing a bit of research I see that big brown bats hibernate alone or in small groups and do sometimes fly about mid-winter, changing their shelter.
-- And the "big" brown bat is pretty small compared to a crow. Thinking that's what it was. Quite an unexpected phenomenon!
On Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 12:21:24 PM UTC-5, cathie...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 12:21:24 PM UTC-5, cathie...@gmail.com wrote:
Around noon today I saw 2 bats closing in on a bat fluttering through our yard in Hallowell.Ultimately one of the crows was successful, caught it in its beak and they both flew off.It appeared to be light brown and on the small side. It was flying in a soft fluttery manner, like I have seen a few times before in late spring days.Sorry to see the capture as we could use more bats...What was a bat doing flying around in late January?
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[Maine-birds] Varied Thrush
A Varied Thrush has been visiting a bird feeder in Southern York County for several weeks. The home owners ask that their address not be published. Photos available.
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[Maine-birds] 2 crows and a bat
Around noon today I saw 2 bats closing in on a bat fluttering through our yard in Hallowell.
-- Ultimately one of the crows was successful, caught it in its beak and they both flew off.
It appeared to be light brown and on the small side. It was flying in a soft fluttery manner, like I have seen a few times before in late spring days.
Sorry to see the capture as we could use more bats...
What was a bat doing flying around in late January?
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[Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwings, Biddeford Crossing
There were a dozen of so Cedar Waxwings and at least two Bohemian Waxwings in the fruit trees at the Biddeford Crossing shopping mall on Route 111 at 10am this morning.
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[Maine-birds] Bob Cash
FYI: Bob passed away on Jan. 21. Although not active for the last ten years or so, prior to that, Bob was very active in our birding community in southern Maine. At Maine Audubon he served on the Board and in York County Audubon he served as president and in other Board positions. We "old timers" have many fond memories of the wonderful times we spent in the field with Bob enjoying our Maine birds and working with him on the Audubon Boards.
Marie Jordan
Obit info in this morning's paper. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4-7 pm Jones, Rich and Barnes , 199 Woodford St, Portland. Mass at St. X Pius, 492 Ocean St., Portland at 11 am Friday.
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[Maine-birds] Crow Patrol Jan 22 Oh, My God
Yes ”Oh, my God”!
Last night, after two nights of the deep freeze and the Sunday snow and ice storm, we ventured forth. This is after having a detailed discussion that afternoon with Mass Audubon about a Sunday visit to the roost and how the garage “had those heated elevator shafts and glass sides looking right out onto the staging crows”.
I can’t say, after our extensive Keystone Cops searches for the staging and roosting crows after January 9th last year, that I was surprised BUT, as Bob and I drove past the South Common, THERE WAS NOT ONE CROW and it was past the hour before sunset. Well, it was abundantly clear that things were different as we drove along Market Street. Ahead the crows were heading – NORTH, yes, NORTH. As we got to the corner of So. Common St. and Merrimack St. more were headed north to the west of us. I was driving and I didn’t even go to the New Balance Parking Lot; this was a different night. For what ever reason, the crows were not going to stage in South Common. So I turned west on Merrimack, drove by So. Canal St. with the truck depot and National Grid Parking area out towards the Casey Bridge and followed the crows north. Where were they going? By this time, we have become familiar with certain parts of the city – but only where the crows have been previously!!
I kept admonishing Bob “watch the crows” as I tried to navigate the streets of Lawrence at a busy time and with the addition of snow on the streets. Well, I head north on Hampshire St. and kept going. When I saw some in the tree tops, I turned right (east) and we eventually got into a brick housing complex. I had no idea where I was. I summoned my cell phone and said “Where am I” Google to the rescue!! If found me and I could easily see that I and the crows were located along the Spiget River. This is a small river that spins through the city from west to east with a series of deciduous tress along each bank and a walking path. Beyond that are a continuous mass of houses. It eventually enters into the Merrimack River on the north side amongst the mill buildings to the east of our New Balance Parking Lot. I also noticed that I was not far from the cemetery complex where they first moved to last year.
Well, for three quarters of an hour I drove along the Spiget River in and out up and down streets. At one point, I called Craig Gibson and he kept tracing where we were based upon the landmarks and infrequent street names we could see. Now, based upon when we started you can now imagine, it was getting darker and darker. More and more crows were lining the river side. At one point, Bob saw someone clapping and raising their hands obviously to encourage the crows to move elsewhere. Suddenly, some of the crows flew south. Where were they going now? Eventually, we too moved south – it is dramatic how different “as the crow flies” is from how you can maneuver your car through Lawrence. Somehow I guessed they were headed back to the Merrimack River to their roost. By now we could not even see them in the dark sky.
The New Balance Parking Lot in the upper NW corner gave us a perspective on the thin line of trees along the side of the building by the water’s edge. Fortunately, there was ambient light from the mills and through our bincos we could see thousands of crows pouring in from the north – some dropping into the trees; some going further west. It was eerie and dramatic at the same time.
Eventually, we moved over to So. Canal St. to see those that were out of sight. Many were on the ground nearest the river in the National grid parking lot, many were on the wires above. It was now well past 6 pm – long after there going to roost time but many of them were back. No way to tell if they all were there. But, we had just had another unbelievable night “on Crow Patrol” and who knows what tonight will bring.
As they saw, you had to be there to believe it.
Until my next report,
Dana
North Andover, MA
Tuesday, 22 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Canvasback/Newcastle
For those interested the Canvasback did make it through the storm and could temps. I relocated him just before 4pm, right where he's been being seen. He was diving with purpose while I was there.
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[Maine-birds] Mute Swan - Portland, 1/22
Not exactly a fun species to report but I figured any locals or year-listers would like knowing a Mute Swan is currently (3:15PM) swimming around Casco Bay, easily viewed from Fort Allen Park in Portland. Francine O'Donnell called us from the Portland House where she's seen it in the water most of the afternoon.
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[Maine-birds] pine grosbeaks
Large flock of pine grosbeaks at noontime in the Tarratine tribe parking lot (on Belmont ave across from bank) eating ash tree seeds, Belfast.
Sarah
[Maine-birds] Barred Owl, Old Neck Rd, Scarborough
We had a Barred Owl fly over the house early this morning. It perched in a white pine across the road for several minutes before moving along. One of my better yard birds.
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Monday, 21 January 2019
Re: [Maine-birds] Northern Hawk Owl was on Isleboro
Also, the great black hawk was taken to Avian Haven. Found on the ground in Deering Oaks Park yesterday; frostbitten feet.
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On Jan 21, 2019, at 1:58 PM, Andrew Block wrote:
In case anyone is interested I just saw that Avian Haven just received a Northern Hawk-Owl that was picked up in Isleboro. Seems to be only minorly injured which is good. To bad nobody got to see it before it was injured. One of my Maine nemesis birds.Andrew--
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[Maine-birds] Northern Hawk Owl was on Isleboro
In case anyone is interested I just saw that Avian Haven just received a Northern Hawk-Owl that was picked up in Isleboro. Seems to be only minorly injured which is good. To bad nobody got to see it before it was injured. One of my Maine nemesis birds.
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[Maine-birds] Carolina Wren, Brunswick
A Carolina Wren was a surprise visitor to our feeders this morning. Also in attendance were the usual chickadees, titmice, white- and red-breasted nuthatches, mourning doves, blue jays, juncos, a white-throated sparrow, a cardinal pair, and a red-bellied woodpecker.
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Re: [Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush West Kennebunk
I still have one in Brunswick. Has been here six days now.
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Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2019 3:21 PM
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush West Kennebunk
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A hermit thrush was observed today (1/19) at 2:30 eating holly berries off of a bush in my yard. Accompanied by the more usual species.
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Sunday, 20 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Barred Owl
I've had a Barred Owl here at the house all day overlooking the feeders. I've seen him on several different snags around my property. I'm thinking it's the same one I got great looks at yesterday:
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[Maine-birds] Catbird wells Hermit Thrush Brunswick
A Gray Catbird has been reported to the Facebook group MAINE Birds with a photo. Bird in Wells and has been there for a few days. Member encouraged to eBird.
Hermit Thrush still at my house in Brunswick. 
Saturday, 19 January 2019
[Maine-birds] Canvasback at Damariscotta Mills
Thanks to Jeff and Jeff who guided me to the location. The duck is beautiful.
Was there for a long time today, 11-12, and in close to the road. Nearby to the 200+ mallards.
Also, Woolwich, near Taste of Maine at the causeway, 13 hooded mergansers, mix of male and females.
A good duck day.
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Was there for a long time today, 11-12, and in close to the road. Nearby to the 200+ mallards.
Also, Woolwich, near Taste of Maine at the causeway, 13 hooded mergansers, mix of male and females.
A good duck day.
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[Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush West Kennebunk
A hermit thrush was observed today (1/19) at 2:30 eating holly berries off of a bush in my yard. Accompanied by the more usual species.
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[Maine-birds] Rough-legged Hawk and Shrike
A light phase Rough-legged Hawk and the continuing N. Shrike were seen
late morning on the north side of Scarborough Marsh from the Gervais
Property and Scarborough WMA on Manson Libby Road/Washington Ave. Both
were perched close to the observation tower. Also a RTHA.
Joanne Stevens
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late morning on the north side of Scarborough Marsh from the Gervais
Property and Scarborough WMA on Manson Libby Road/Washington Ave. Both
were perched close to the observation tower. Also a RTHA.
Joanne Stevens
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[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks
Five Grosbeaks on Patterson Street, off of Bangor Ave. in Augusta at 12:30, Saturday 19th.
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[Maine-birds] continuing Hermit thrush- 25 Boody St, Brunswick, Jan 19, 2019
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continuing Hermit thrush has been here for 4 days at feeder eating black oil. report has photos
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25 Boody St, Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, US
Jan 19, 2019 11:00 AM
Protocol: Incidental
Comments: clear, temps low 30s, major storm pending
1 species
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1 continuing bird from past 4 days. feeder bird eating black oil sunflower
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Subject: eBird Report - 25 Boody St, Brunswick, Jan 19, 2019
25 Boody St, Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, US
Jan 19, 2019 11:00 AM
Protocol: Incidental
Comments: clear, temps low 30s, major storm pending
1 species
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 1 continuing bird from past 4 days. feeder bird eating black oil sunflower
View this checklist online at https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fview%2Fchecklist%2FS51826733&data=02%7C01%7C%7C52f0af6064004a699adf08d67e2f6cc9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636835139477020689&sdata=NgSruNsTwwTL85XcYKT8AqQ994YdJWLt2WsNoamCLkY%3D&reserved=0
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