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Thursday, 28 February 2019

[Maine-birds] Acadia Birding Festival (May 30-June 2) - REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1

ACADIA BIRDING FESTVIALJoin the BIRDING fun! May 30 - June 2 (Thursday to Sunday)Mount Desert Island, Acadia Nat'l Park 60+ Field Trips - with 40+ bird guidesBoating Adventures - including a Pelagic trip, Sat June 1Keynote Presentations - Doug Hitchcox, Abby McBride, and Raymond VanBuskirkBirding WorkshopsSocials Online Registration opens MARCH 1 at 10:00am. To learn more about the...

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks

A small flock of Pine Grosbeaks (6-8) in a tree in front of the Camden National Bank in Bucksport Mike Little Bucksport...

[Maine-birds] ACCESS IS RESTRICTED at wastewater treatment plants in NH

It has come to my attention, once again, that birders have been driving inside and onto the dikes at a wastewater treatment plant in NH. 3 different individuals/groups have been told not to drive on the dikes at the Exeter WTP recently. In the past, birders have also been warned not to drive inside the Rochester WTP. We are very fortunate to have the ability to bird in these areas. We are close to being forever banned...

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

[Maine-birds] Belted Kingfisher in Harpswell

Yesterday I had a Belted Kingfisher on a telephone wire looking down at the water in the salt marsh next to our house.Henry MauerHarpswell, MEhenryd.mauer@gmail.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 Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe...

[Maine-birds] A surprise in Bremen

Heading out of my driveway in the car, seeing what looked like a bird in the midst of the grand expanse of my neighbor's snow-covered meadow, I stopped, got out my binoculars for a better view and saw a Flicker earnestly pecking away at the snow making a hole, I presume to get something below. But the wind was roaring and it was bitter. I hope it found something.Juanita Juanita RoushdyBremen, ME 04551 ...

Monday, 25 February 2019

[Maine-birds] Turkey Vulture

Saw a single Turkey Vulture over the Dragon Cement quarries on Old County Road in Rockland about 3:20 pm this afternoon.Steve Barnes, Port Clyde -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group...

[Maine-birds] Turkey vultures

I had 4 turkey vultures riding the wind together off 95 near the Westbrook exit,Signs of spring? Michael BoardmanCoyote Graphicsmike@coyotees.com800 791-2799www.coyotees.com ...

[Maine-birds] Brant at Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth

25 Brant sheltering from the wind close in to the beach at Kettle Cove at 3pm Chris James 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...

Sunday, 24 February 2019

[Maine-birds] Saco feeder

Hello,we've had evening grosbeaks, on and off visits from bluebirds, and twice a barred owl (even watched her hunt and eat a mouse)A neighbor (close to us) saw a male rose breasted grosbeak at their feeder. Katharina -- 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] redpolls

Large flock of common redpolls persisting, no hoarys, only the brave ones venture to the deck feeder though, the rest prefer the safety of the trees and broadcasted seed in the backyard. Montville Dr. Sarah Caputo Belfast Veterinary Hospital Belfast, ME https://www.facebook.com/BelfastVets/ Mountain Valley Farm JSBA Reg. Jacob Sheep Montville Maine ...

[Maine-birds] Pelagic Trip to Jeffrey's Ledge - 2/23/19

Jane and I were invited guests on the UNH research vessel "Gulf Challenger". We traveled with graduate students who took water samples at about 5 spots along a prescribed route leading offshore. A Woods Hole researcher was also aboard and we retrieved their "Slocum Glider", a whale detecting device which had gone bad east of Jeffrey's Ledge in MA waters. https://www.whoi.edu/main/slocum-glider We traveled through...

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

Whenever we travel any distance, my wife and I make "road lists" of everything we see. The driver is usually the one who sees less, but not always! Mike Little From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 3:32 PM To: Digest recipients Subject: [Maine-birds]...

Saturday, 23 February 2019

[Maine-birds] Vinalhaven today

Beautiful day out on Vinalhaven today with some interesting birds, including Glaucous Gull, Northern Shrike, and Red Crossbill on Vinalhaven. The gull was near the ferry landing, the others were at Lane Island Preserve. Common Murre and Razorbills on the ferry ride over.Glenn Hodgkins -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Rockland-Vinalhaven Ferry trip

Unity College's birding club took a trip to Vinalhaven today on the ferry, focused on finding alcids and sea ducks. Large numbers of Common eiders and Long-tailed ducks. Highlights of the day include many Black Guillemots, a few Razorbills, 1 Murre, 1 Red-throated Loon, 3 Great Cormorants around Vinalhaven, and also a Glaucous Gull at Vinalhaven near the ferry point. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Thursday, 21 February 2019

Re: [Maine-birds] Red Tailed Hawk Contest

Love it!!On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 10:05:14 AM UTC-5, jon edstrom wrote: It's fun when you get a Double Talon - when you win twice in a row you get to hold both hands up and flex your fingers like talons.Jon E On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 4:16:35 PM EST, wrenyen <medea.s...@maine.edu> wrote: ...

Re: [Maine-birds] Red Tailed Hawk Contest

If you're ever in Pennsylvania, your numbers will easily hit the 100s! It's ridiculous how many red tails they have there. On Thu, Feb 21, 2019 at 10:07 AM Medea Steinman <medea.steinman@maine.edu> wrote:Nice! :-)Medea SteinmanSupplemental Instruction CoordinatorTorrey Hall 227-B(207) 255-1333medea.steinman@maine.eduhttps://machias.edu/distance-learning/si-program/ Mailing Address: 116 O'Brien AvenueThe...

[Maine-birds] Rough-legged Hawk

I just refound bird on Brown Rd. Gorgeous raptor!!! -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For more options,...

[Maine-birds] Common Murre

Hills Beach at the intersection of Goldwaith and Hills Beach. 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...

[Maine-birds] Rough-legged Hawk

Passing by Richmond on 295. I stopped on my way to Gardiner to check out a hawk way over on Weeks Road. Definitely a Rough-legged. Probably same light phase individual that's been in the area? -- 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] Red Tailed Hawk Contest

Nice! :-)Medea SteinmanSupplemental Instruction CoordinatorTorrey Hall 227-B(207) 255-1333medea.steinman@maine.eduhttps://machias.edu/distance-learning/si-program/ Mailing Address: 116 O'Brien AvenueThe University of Maine at MachiasMachias, ME 04654On Thu, Feb 21, 2019 at 10:05 AM jon edstrom <ctx25@yahoo.com> wrote: It's fun when you get a Double Talon - when you win twice in a row you get to hold...

Re: [Maine-birds] Red Tailed Hawk Contest

It's fun when you get a Double Talon - when you win twice in a row you get to hold both hands up and flex your fingers like talons.Jon E On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 4:16:35 PM EST, wrenyen <medea.steinman@maine.edu> wrote: These sound like fun car games. ...

Re: [Maine-birds] Redpoll invasion in Cumberland

Thank you. We'll see what we can manage. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit...

Re: [Maine-birds] Redpoll invasion in Cumberland

Sorry, I hit send before realizing it was still not very specific. That is the end of Greely Road Extension on left #490. The feeders are on the right of the house in front of the screen house and are visible from the road. You can pull in the driveway for a closer look if you like. The birds scatter frequently but come back pretty consistently. Thanks, Rob O'Connell > On Feb 21, 2019, at 6:52 AM, M. Calien Lewis <silberose@gmail.com>...

Re: [Maine-birds] Redpoll invasion in Cumberland

End of Greely road extension and it was throughout the day yesterday. There appear to be about 10-15 out there at the moment. Thanks, Rob O'Connell > On Feb 21, 2019, at 6:52 AM, M. Calien Lewis <silberose@gmail.com> wrote: > > Rob, localtion clue and time? > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds@googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 >...

[Maine-birds] redpolls

Small Common Redpoll invasion here this morning, all of 6 birds digging through the snow for seeds. Montville. Dr. Sarah Caputo Belfast Veterinary Hospital Belfast, ME https://www.facebook.com/BelfastVets/ Mountain Valley Farm JSBA Reg. Jacob Sheep Montville Maine ...

[Maine-birds] Redpoll invasion in Cumberland

Rob, localtion clue and time? -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https:/...

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

[Maine-birds] Redpoll invasion in Cumberland

So as I pulled into the driveway I saw activity at the feeders which are usually covered with goldfinch but was amazed to see the usual ratio of 20+ goldfinch/5-6 redpolls had reversed. There were 27 redpolls with some shuttling up into the trees so am thinking more in total. None of them hoary, but a good mix of common color variations though. A truck just turned at the end of the road and the scattered but hopefully are still...

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

[Maine-birds] Kennebunk Birds

Today (2/19), I was surprised by a Turkey Vulture soaring over Kennebunk Highschool and it was seen soaring over the Hope Woods Cemetery later. On Sunday (2/17), the Hermit Thrush continues at my West Kennebunk home. After a several week long hiatus, he has returned to beneath our bushes in front of our deck.Other regulars have been observed at feeders such as many chickadees, titmice, both nuthatches, downy and hairy woodpeckers,...

[Maine-birds] Bangor airport

Over a couple days in the last couple weeks numerous snow buntings SNBU. Last Thursday noon time just two horned larks HOLA came through, no buntings! An eagle BAEA on the Brewer side on the ice. -- 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"...

Re: [Maine-birds] Red Tailed Hawk Contest

It was especially fun for me as I was not driving! Today 5 from Westbrook to Wells on 95. On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 4:16:33 PM UTC-5, wrenyen wrote:These sound like fun car games. Driver at a disadvantage though, one would hope! :-)On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 9:41:22 AM UTC-5, jon edstrom wrote: We do it on short drive. My wife and I compete against each other. If you spot one you make a...

[Maine-birds] Flood Farms

I am taking a young birder out tomorrow and he would like to see snow buntings and horned larks. Where exactly are people seeing these at Flood Farms? i.e. where do you enter the farm or are people viewing the fields from the road? If I recall correctly people are allowed to view the manure pits (which wouldn't help us with this), but I've never been clear about where the entrance is for those. If there's another place...

[Maine-birds] Waxwing extravaganza 2-18

250+ Bohemian Waxwings (not a Cedar to be seen) in the crabapple tree across the street from the H.O.M.E. Co-op Gift Store in Orland. What a sight! Mike Little...