Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Saturday, 31 August 2019

[Maine-birds] Monhegan, C. Nighthawks, etc.

Out on Monhegan for the holiday weekend, my husband and I were excited to observe five Common Nighthawks passing over the island at sunset this evening. Interestingly, they were heading NE. We did not see them turn around. On the way out we spotted several adult N. Gannets, two Bald Eagles, and what I'm pretty sure was an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL on the water. The island is very quiet bird-wise (not human-wise)....

[Maine-birds] Osprey..........

............on a nest on a buoy in the Sasanoa River between Bath & Boothbay Harbor. 8/3/2019Probably gone by now, but thought I'd share a photo. The people I was with said there had been 3, but looks like one had already left the nestLarger Size is here: Osprey -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Avocets at Scarborough Marsh

We also had them around the same time. We walked out on the advice of others. Not seeing them anywhere until suddenly they were in the pool in front of me seemingly out of nowhere!!! Got some decent images too. //ebird.org/atlasme/view/checklist/S59406224 -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Avocets at Scarborough Marsh

Two are present but quite far out in the water. We walked out into the Marsh because they were not visible from trail. 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Nighthawks, Pownal

We also spotted about 20 heading south through Kennebunk last night between 630 and 7. We were just observing through a limited window between oaks, so there were likely many moreOn Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 7:59 PM Scott Richardson <scott.xot@gmail.com> wrote:Thanks to all posting nighthawk sightings. Inspired me to do a little skywatching. Spotted 9 in Berwick between 7:10 and 7:40, with none in the first 10 minutes....

[Maine-birds] Red knot Sears Island, Searsport

We watched a red knot for about 20 minutes yesterday afternoon on the east side of the causeway. He was hanging with a group of semipalmated plovers. He was still there when we left. -- 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...

Friday, 30 August 2019

Re: [Maine-birds] Nighthawks, Pownal

I had six over Messalonskee Lake tonight, then 20 at my house a mile uphill from the lake in Sidney. Lovely spectacle that I look forward to every end of summer. JuliaOn Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 7:59 PM Scott Richardson <scott.xot@gmail.com> wrote:Thanks to all posting nighthawk sightings. Inspired me to do a little skywatching. Spotted 9 in Berwick between 7:10 and 7:40, with none in the first 10 minutes. First one coincided...

Re: [Maine-birds] Nighthawks, Pownal

Thanks to all posting nighthawk sightings. Inspired me to do a little skywatching. Spotted 9 in Berwick between 7:10 and 7:40, with none in the first 10 minutes. First one coincided with a robin + something else flock and I also ended up with 40 robins headed SW for the period.Scott RichardsonOn Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 5:12 PM Ian Carlsen <i.a.carlsen@gmail.com> wrote:It's happening again. Wave after wave of nighthawks passing...

Re: [Maine-birds] Nighthawks, Pownal

Marvelous here in Cape Neddick, too.Linda Scotland Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2019, at 5:12 PM, Ian Carlsen <i.a.carlsen@gmail.com> wrote:It's happening again. Wave after wave of nighthawks passing over my house in Pownal. 24 so far after only 15 minutes. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- ...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

I've just completed the 1st week of this rotation on MSI and there's been no rousing surprises. The RAZORBILLS & COMMON MURRES are long gone. PUFFINS are still present but dwindling daily. I guesstimate that upwards of 200 active nests remain. I've been seeing 1 or 2 Pufflings around the lighthouse each night and certainly there are other fledgings leaving the island with each dark. LEACH'S STORM PETRELS...

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights and Shorebird High Counts This Week, 8/24-30

Hi all,A few other observations of note for me over the past seven days included:- 1 ad. LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL, Popham Beach State Park, Phippsburg, 8/27 (with Jeannette).- 1 Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Pineland-Bradbury Corridor Trail, Pownal, 8/27.- 1 female LONG-TAILED DUCK, Biddeford Pool Beach, Biddeford, 8/29 (with Marion Sprague).- 1 "PATCHES, JR" hybrid egret/heron, Eastern Road Trail, Scarborough Marsh, 8/29 (with Marion...

[Maine-birds] Evening Raptors Biddeford

A good 10-15 Common Nighthawks hitting Biddeford tonight while heading Souf! -- 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. To...

[Maine-birds] Nighthawks, Pownal

It's happening again. Wave after wave of nighthawks passing over my house in Pownal. 24 so far after only 15 minutes. -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Pied-billed grebe Cumberland

Too bad, but check back there as I think it has tended to be hiding in the reeds on occasion. I will post a note the next time I see it again. Cheers!Thanks, Rob O'ConnellOn Aug 30, 2019, at 1:58 PM, Dave Cowan <dcowan01@maine.rr.com> wrote:Ah, thanks Rob. I did check there as well and whiffed, although I could only stop for a minute. Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2019, at 1:54 PM, Rob O'Connell <flashart123@gmail.com>...

Re: [Maine-birds] Pied-billed grebe Cumberland

Ah, thanks Rob. I did check there as well and whiffed, although I could only stop for a minute. Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2019, at 1:54 PM, Rob O'Connell <flashart123@gmail.com> wrote:The one right beside the road. It is the closest two areas to the road. <image1.png>Thanks, Rob O'ConnellOn Aug 30, 2019, at 1:13 PM, Dave Cowan <dcowan01@maine.rr.com> wrote:Hi, Can you say again which pond...

Re: [Maine-birds] Pied-billed grebe Cumberland

The one right beside the road. It is the closest two areas to the road. Thanks, Rob O'ConnellOn Aug 30, 2019, at 1:13 PM, Dave Cowan <dcowan01@maine.rr.com> wrote:Hi, Can you say again which pond this was? The one behind the barn, all covered in duckweed?Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 25, 2019, at 4:16 PM, Jessica Costa <jesslynncosta@gmail.com>...

Re: [Maine-birds] Pied-billed grebe Cumberland

Hi, Can you say again which pond this was? The one behind the barn, all covered in duckweed?Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 25, 2019, at 4:16 PM, Jessica Costa <jesslynncosta@gmail.com> wrote:Still present as of 10am this morning. Thanks Rob!JessOn Sat, Aug 24, 2019 at 8:52 AM Rob O'Connell <flashart123@gmail.com> wrote:In the pond by Spring Brook Farm on Greely Road in Cumberland there is a pied-billed grebe currently....

Thursday, 29 August 2019

[Maine-birds] nighthawk migration Mt Agamenticus

Hi All,I went to Mt A. for the first time to check it out for nighthawk migration. I saw one with binos, and few specks came into view. I went and got my scope and saw about 125 at about 5:45 to 6 PM. which were to far away to see with my 10 power binos. They were all along the coast near Long sands area. Than about 25 more at 6:50. No birds were seen west of the mountain while I was there...

[Maine-birds] Nighthawks on MDI

This evening we had a super quick fly-over of 6 Common Nighthawks in Southwest Harbor. Craig K -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an...

Re: [Maine-birds] Common Nighthawks, Pownal

Sorry for the extra post, but I just drove back through the aforementioned intersection and the feeding swarm of nighthawks is on the order over several hundred now. It's quite a show.Viewing from the parking lot for The Garden on Allen Rd.-DerekSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 29, 2019, at 5:26 PM, 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:Looks like a big flight underway...about 100 over Pineland Farms...

Re: [Maine-birds] Common Nighthawks, Pownal

Looks like a big flight underway...about 100 over Pineland Farms at the corner of Rte 231 and Allen Road in New Gloucester!-DerekSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 29, 2019, at 5:17 PM, Ian Carlsen <i.a.carlsen@gmail.com> wrote:25 or so Common Nighthawks flying low over the Short Stop in Pownal around 4:34pm. Headed south! -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Nighthawks Bangor

A flock of nighthawks, about 12 in all, are flying over and around the parking lot at Lowe's at the Bangor Mall. -- 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] Common Nighthawks, Pownal

25 or so Common Nighthawks flying low over the Short Stop in Pownal around 4:34pm. Headed south! -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Nighthawks, Skowhegan

I just saw 3 Common Nighthawks flying over our field. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view...

[Maine-birds] Avocet at Scarborough Marsh

As of 8:50 am, there is at least one American avocet continuing in the pannes along the eastern trail through Scarborough Marsh. Tom Foley -- 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...

Wednesday, 28 August 2019

[Maine-birds] Lark Sparrow Continuing

Took awhile but made an appearance at Macdonalds in the closest tree facing Rowe Ford, was preening and still present at 2:45 -- 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] Lark Sparrow: YES

The Lark Sparrow found by Doug Hitchcox yesterday was still present this morning at about 9:15 am. In our case, it was seen on the pavement just in front of the West-Port Motorsports building next to McDonald's after emerging from the bushes at the right of the lot. It then flew up to a power line for a bit. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Tuesday, 27 August 2019

[Maine-birds] Lark Sparrow

It took awhile to find but the Lark Sparrow was still at McDonald's this evening around five.Tod -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Kennebunkport: MARBLED GODWIT...

Hi all, There also was a MARBLED GODWIT on the mudflats surrounding Trott Island in Cape Porpoise harbor, viewable (with a spotting scope) during low tide from the end of Pier Road. The bird was first reported in the area last Thursday (8/22) on eBird by Hap Ellis. https://ebird.org/me/view/checklist/S59311978 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 ---...

[Maine-birds] Marbled Godwit at Hills Beach

We had a Marbled Godwit at the Basket Island Causeway at Hills Beach in Biddeford. Also had two American Oystercatchers, a couple of Forsters Terns and a late Least Tern. The oystercatchers were on the gravel beach in the island with the brick tower. 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...

[Maine-birds] Broad-Winged Hawks and Pied-Billed Grebe - Cumberland

Was working with the doors and windows open and heard the unmistakable call of a Broad-Winged Hawk so I went out and found 3 kettling on the rising thermals from Bruce Hill. The calls have been intermittent for about 20 minutes now and every time I look out there are 2-3 in view so I am not sure if it is only 3 enjoying the day, or if it is a larger group passing in turns. Nice to see though! Also, the Pied-Billed Grebe...

[Maine-birds] Lark Sparrow - Westbrook, 27 Aug

The bird is continuing as of 12:12; looking at it right now from the Advance Auto Parts parking lot. Tom & Jessica Foley -- 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] Lark Sparrow - Westbrook, 27 Aug

While driving to work, I had a Lark Sparrow land in the median at the Main Street x Larrabee Road intersection in Westbrook. A couple u-turns later, it appears to be loosely associating with the House Sparrow flock at the MacDonalds near this intersection. And now I'm late for work... Doug Hitchcox 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 ---...

Re: [Maine-birds] Test

YesSent from my iPadOn Aug 26, 2019, at 12:11 PM, crbob <crbob@fairpoint.net> wrote:Did it go through?Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- 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...

Monday, 26 August 2019

Re: [Maine-birds] nighthawks

I had several in Oxbow tonight as well. Nice to see them. Had a Magnolia And Yellow Rumped Warbler in a tree with cedar waxwings to boot!Thanks, Rob O'ConnellOn Aug 26, 2019, at 7:46 PM, Julia Hanauer-Milne <windyridgemaine@gmail.com> wrote:I was driving to Oakland and was just thinking I hadn't seen any common nighthawks yet, when there they were --swooping over downtown Oakland. The flight extended to Williams...

[Maine-birds] nighthawks

I was driving to Oakland and was just thinking I hadn't seen any common nighthawks yet, when there they were --swooping over downtown Oakland. The flight extended to Williams Elementary School on Pleasant St. I counted about 20 in all. Julia -- 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...

[Maine-birds] SHOREBIRDS, Fryeburg, ME

At noon today there were 2 Least Sandpipers and a Lesser Yellowlegs on McNiel Road Fryeburg.Bob CrowleyChatham, NHSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartph...

[Maine-birds] Test

Did it go through?Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartph...

[Maine-birds] Moving to North Carolina, Thanks for the Memories

After 26 years in New England I'm retiring to the mountains of western North Carolina. I've had a great time birding throughout the region, and greatly appreciate all the help provided by Maine birders. Some of my fondest memories in Maine include – Numerous trips to Biddeford – with migrant passerines and Kentucky Warbler (9/9/13) in the woods, Caspian Tern (7/26/17) and Royal Terns (7/11/14)...

Sunday, 25 August 2019

[Maine-birds] Peregrine Falcon 1st Church bell tower decorative top Belfast 6:15 pm

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[Maine-birds] Birding at Crowley Island Bridge and other points on the Addison/Jonesport town boundary

We birded Crowley Island Bridge (Indian River) at low tide today trying to figure out "last mud" for the best shorebird viewing. We estimated 250 Semipalmated Sandpipers, 50 Greater Yellowlegs and 40 Lesser Yellowlegs, 20 Short-billed Dowitchers, 100 Black-bellied Plover, 20 Semipalmated Plover and one Hudsonian Godwit. From the bluff at the Indian River Cemetery (the access road is immediately south of the Crowley...

Re: [Maine-birds] Pied-billed grebe Cumberland

Still present as of 10am this morning. Thanks Rob!JessOn Sat, Aug 24, 2019 at 8:52 AM Rob O'Connell <flashart123@gmail.com> wrote:In the pond by Spring Brook Farm on Greely Road in Cumberland there is a pied-billed grebe currently. Thanks, Rob O'Connell -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received...

Saturday, 24 August 2019

[Maine-birds] Pied-billed grebe Cumberland

In the pond by Spring Brook Farm on Greely Road in Cumberland there is a pied-billed grebe currently. Thanks, Rob O'Connell -- 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...

Friday, 23 August 2019

[Maine-birds] Baird's Sandpipers

There were 2 Baird's Sandpipers evening in the puddles on the sodfields along Old River Road in Fryeburg Bob CrowleyChatham, NH&nb...

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week+ and Shorebird High Counts, 8/14-23

Hi all,A few other observations of note over the past ten days for me included the following:- 1 continuing adults WHITE-FACED IBIS, Eastern Road Trail, Scarborough Marsh, 8/15 (with Pat Moynahan and Brad Zitske). - "PATCHES," the TRICOLORED HERON X white egret sp. HYBRID, Eastern Road Trail, 8/15 ( with Pat Moynahan and Brad Zitske). - 1 male White-winged Scoter, Simpson's Point, Brunswick, 8/17 (with Saturday Morning...