Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Monday, 30 September 2019

[Maine-birds] Sears Island

Sears Island was very active this morning. Lots of kinglets, black-throated green warblers, common yellowthroats, hermit thrust, several flickers. Possibly a male american redstart.https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/hd84c6ed3#hd84c6ed3Cheers,Dave -- 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] Monhegan Trip highlights, WhatsApp alert

There were many highlights on our recent NJ Audubon trip to Monhegan Island - Sept. 21 - 26, including 20 species of warbler and a number of vagrants, among the 102 bird species recorded. Listing below. Notable were the Double-crested Cormorant nests (at least three) below Whitehead that still contained young (7 young in the 3 nests), something I have never seen at this late date. The butterflies were exceptional, with many species...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan raptors

Impromptu hour at lunchtime yesterday from the lawn of the Monhegan House yielded: 2 Harriers 1 Osprey 2 Sharpshins 1 Coop 1 Peregrine 2 Kestrels 20 Merlins (approx) Sent from my iphone with auto incorrect activated :-) -- 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...

Sunday, 29 September 2019

[Maine-birds] Monhegan King Eider

Maria and I re-found (and photographed) the female King Eider in front of Jamie Wyeth's house at Lobster Cove this afternoon. Much better to attempt in the AM with sun at your back. Sent from my iphone with auto incorrect activated :-) -- 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] Hills Beach this afternoon?

Skimmers currently in the right side of the causeway -- 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 this...

[Maine-birds] Hills Beach this afternoon?

The pattern the last two days has been for some of the rare terns, skimmers etc. to fly into Hills Beach/Basket Island Causeway (Biddeford Pool) in mid-late afternoon with the tide falling toward low. Low tide tonight is at ~6 pm, so I'd say it might be worth a look if you're in the area between 3:30 - 4 pm and sunset. Yesterday afternoon, there were different rare birds near the rock jetty, in the sand flats between the jetty...

[Maine-birds] Unsuccessful Trip to Hills Beach

On the upside, I'd say you racking up some bird karma. Believe me it exists. -- 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] Black Skimmers Nubble Light York

4 Black Skimmers in tight group passing the Nubble headed to NH. 6:30 AM today Also Northern Gannets.One Red-throated Loon foraging offshore Dan Nickerson Freeport -- Dan's Natural History Blog:Ravenwatcher"An Eye on the Natural World"http://ravenwatcher.blogspot.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Unsuccessful Trip to Hills Beach

Yesterday we arrived at the causeway at 1:21 pm and thoroughly searched for the skimmers, caspian terns, and royal tern. we left after just over 2 hours of searching, without finding anything interesting except a banded herring gull (CNZ) and a ring-billed gull with one leg. It turns out, however, that all three of the skimmers, the royal tern, and TEN caspian terns were seen on the beach where we spent over two hours searching,...

[Maine-birds] Royal Tern Goosfare Brook

Currently roosting with gulls.Bird haahd,Noah Gibb-FreeportSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone...

Saturday, 28 September 2019

[Maine-birds] Royal and Caspian terns

Near camp Ellis jetty and across the channel towards basket island. One Royal and five Caspian. Now. Moving around.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...

[Maine-birds] Black Skimmers, Gull-Billed Tern at Hills Beach

Saw two skimmers very early this morning (around 6:45) flying up from the north side of the Basket Island causeway and heading south. They were rather vocal, but I didn't hear or see them again during the rest of the 2.5 hours I was there.A little later I joined Leon M. on the causeway to scope out the gulls loafing toward the island end; he spotted a curious looking tern in their midst but it was far enough away (and facing...

[Maine-birds] Semipalmated plover

Greetings,I caught this semipalmated plover at Ship Harbor trail in Bass Harbor. It was alone and, probably resting. The rocky outcropping is not its usual feeding area.https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/hd81808e3#hd81808e1Cheers,Dave -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this...

Friday, 27 September 2019

[Maine-birds] 3 Ospreys calling

9/27 10:15am, Cape Neddick 2 miles west of Ogunquit, we had 3 Ospreys flying low, making a lot of noise for about 5 minutes right over our house. Chickens and ducks zoomed under cover and stayed silent! All 3 flew east toward the turnpike. Closest fresh water would be way over at Chase's Pond. 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 ---...

[Maine-birds] Royal Tern Hills Beach

Subject bird was relocated by Marian Zimmerman on a sand bar west of the Basket Island Causeway at about 6pm this Friday evening 9/27. We left it at dusk, looking like it didn't plan on going anywhere. Magill Weber -- 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] Oystercatchers at Basket Island causeway/Hills Beach

There American Oystercatchers just flew in near Sky Harbor overlook. No skimmers or terns yet. I have Been here about an hour. 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...

[Maine-birds] Royal Tern at Basket Island Causeway

I am currently looking at a royal tern from the causeway. I remember a ROYT report from Goosefare Brook yesterday (?) and one or two from this location in the past couple days—seems likely it's the same bird. No sign of skimmers or Caspian terns (yet!). Tom -- 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] Bairds Sandpiper

Kettle Cove end of Crescent Beach Turk Duddy Cape Porpoise, ME 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. To...

[Maine-birds] Black Skimmers?

I am planning on heading down to Hill's Beach tomorrow afternoon to try and see the black skimmers (as well as the royal and caspian terns) and i am wondering if there has been any sightings of them in the last couple of days? Unfortunately, i have not been able to make to the causeway for the last week, so i am hoping they have stuck around.Thanks,Weston Barker -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Black Skimmers?

I am planning on heading down to Hills beach tomorrow afternoon to look for the skimmers (as well as the Royal Tern). Unfortunately, i have not been able to make it there in the last week, and i am wondering if there has been any sign of he skimmers in the last couple days? Thanks, Weston Barker -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Thursday, 26 September 2019

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week, 9/21-26

Hi all,A few more observations of note for me, in addition to what I have previously posted, over the past 6 days as I head over to Monhegan tomorrow included:- Continuing 2 ad. with 1 juv. SANDHILL CRANES, Mayall Rd, Gray/New Gloucester, 9/21 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).- 2 juv BAIRD'S SANDPIPERS, Crescent Beach S.P., Cape Elizabeth, 9/23.- 1 late Chimney Swift, Capisic Pond Park, Portland, 9/24 (with Jeannette).-...

[Maine-birds] Scarborough Connecticut Warbler 9/26/19

Shortly before noon today a Connecticut Warbler (first-fall?) flushed from the side of the trail at Mill Brook Restoration Project on the west side of Sawyer Road in Scarborough. Details, photos and location in eBird checklist at: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60128419. An attempt to refind the bird with a friend about a hour later was unsuccessful. There is no parking lot at this obscure site. You can possibly park along...

[Maine-birds] Suggestions

Looking for good spots to take cruise ship birder Friday 9/27, 8 am +. Anyone seen possibilities today (Thursday 9/26)? I've checked ebird as well. Thanks. Calien -- 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...

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

[Maine-birds] Sandy Point Morning Flight, 9/25

Hi all,A moderate flight passed over and through Sandy Point Beach, Cousin's Island, Yarmouth this morning.6:31-9:1054F, mostly cloudy to clear, NW 3.1-5.1mph diminishing to WNW 0.8-1.7mph.181 Unidentified160 Northern Parulas59 Black-throated Green Warblers23 Yellow-rumped Warblers19 Blackpoll Warblers18 Palm Warblers15 Nashville Warblers (*tied third highest)13 Tennessee Warblers9 American Redstarts6 Chipping Sparrows4 White-throated...

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Re: [Maine-birds] Musical Blue Jay

You beat me to it Richard but I was going to say it might have been one of the O'Jays still trying to get that Love Train started. The first stop might have been (New) England...We just gotta join hands!Cheers, Rob O'ConnellOn Sep 24, 2019, at 6:03 PM, Richard Garrigus <rgarrigus@meca.edu> wrote:Let us know if it hits the devil's interval. you'd have a Blues Jay on your hands.On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 5:26 PM Sean...

Re: [Maine-birds] Musical Blue Jay

Let us know if it hits the devil's interval. you'd have a Blues Jay on your hands.On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 5:26 PM Sean S <therefromhere168@gmail.com> wrote: Yes, I'm a music lover, for sure. Its pitch frequency wasn't perfect, just slightly flat but very close, and harmonized (which was why I called it a musical Blue Jay). Maybe it will play an encore.Sean Smith On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 4:41 PM Maggie...

Re: [Maine-birds] Musical Blue Jay

Yes, I'm a music lover, for sure. Its pitch frequency wasn't perfect, just slightly flat but very close, and harmonized (which was why I called it a musical Blue Jay). Maybe it will play an encore.Sean Smith On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 4:41 PM Maggie Strickland <gallinasviejas@gmail.com> wrote:Sean, you obviously have more than a passing interest in music! I hope you are able to record this singer.Maggie...

Re: [Maine-birds] Musical Blue Jay

Sean, you obviously have more than a passing interest in music! I hope you are able to record this singer.Maggie StricklandHarmony, MaineOn Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 4:13 PM Sean S <therefromhere168@gmail.com> wrote:I heard several Blue Jays in the woods behind the house today, stirred up over something, with excited "queedle queedle" calls etc. Nothing unusual or noteworthy, but one kept repeating a musical phrase, in...

[Maine-birds] Musical Blue Jay

I heard several Blue Jays in the woods behind the house today, stirred up over something, with excited "queedle queedle" calls etc. Nothing unusual or noteworthy, but one kept repeating a musical phrase, in what sounded like perfect pitch: A flat (below middle C) to F, a minor 3rd interval. Its durations were regular for a short time also: A flat for a quarter note's time, followed by a 3-quarter...

Monday, 23 September 2019

Re: [Maine-birds] Unidentified Night Call

Northern True Katydid Pterophylla camellifolia,Check Bug Guide bugguide.net for great info and photosOn Saturday, September 21, 2019, MCO <mchaceortiz@gmail.com> wrote:OK - I'm stumped.We're at Lake Pemaquid and are being serenaded by this very rhythmic call at the lake edge.https://www.dropbox.com/s/enrvjlbryexut7f/Twin%20Cove%20Ln.mp3Starts after dark and went on all night long. I can't find a frog or bird that matches.What...

[Maine-birds] No skimmers, Caspian tern at Basket Island Causeway

No sign of either as of 1030am. It's now exactly mid tide, low at 1230, with sandbars mostly exposed. Gull and shorebird numbers 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...

[Maine-birds] Portland More Black Skimmers

We had two flyby BLACK SKIMMERS at our rowing practice around 6:45am this morning 9/23 between East End Beach and Martins Point. They were headed toward the trestle bridge and Back Cove. We rowed up the Presumpscot and did not see them on the way back, but likely still somewhere around. Magill Weber -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Unidentified Night Call

What!?On Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 4:22 PM MCO <mchaceortiz@gmail.com> wrote:Yes, that's it!Thanks both--mcoOn Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 6:18:54 PM UTC-4, MCO wrote:OK - I'm stumped.We're at Lake Pemaquid and are being serenaded by this very rhythmic call at the lake edge.https://www.dropbox.com/s/enrvjlbryexut7f/Twin%20Cove%20Ln.mp3Starts after dark and went on all night long. I can't find a frog or bird that matches.What...

Sunday, 22 September 2019

[Maine-birds] Horned larks

I hiked Clary Hill today (gorgeous!) and was surprised to find a group of 13 horned larks. I wasn't expecting to see them there--let alone this time of year. Are they common there? -- 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"...

[Maine-birds] Re: Unidentified Night Call

Yes, that's it!Thanks both--mcoOn Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 6:18:54 PM UTC-4, MCO wrote:OK - I'm stumped.We're at Lake Pemaquid and are being serenaded by this very rhythmic call at the lake edge.https://www.dropbox.com/s/enrvjlbryexut7f/Twin%20Cove%20Ln.mp3Starts after dark and went on all night long. I can't find a frog or bird that matches.What is this?--mco -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Black Skimmer

I had excellent viewing from the park near the Hannaford. Bird was on sand bar then skimmed his way over to park area. Was skimming back and forth when I 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 from this group...

Re: [Maine-birds] Black Skimmer

Where > On Sep 22, 2019, at 1:25 PM, Sean Hatch <seanarih@gmail.com> wrote: > > At Back Cove!! Was skimming now loading on shore right next to bike path. Really close!!!! I think Bill Bunn found this bird. > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds@googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > --- > You received this...

[Maine-birds] Black Skimmers, Caspian Terns, and mystery Empid, Reid State Park, 9/22

Hi all,Reid State Park in Georgetown gets on the BLACK SKIMMER scoreboard with 7 this morning, perhaps birds that have been added to the growing flock at Biddeford. Additionally, I had 5 CASPIAN TERNS, four of which were feeding for a while at the mouth of the Little River. One juvenile AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER was flying around as well.But the "one that got away" was what was most likely an ACADIAN FLYCATCHER that I very...

Re: [Maine-birds] Skimmers still at Biddeford

Now up to 19 BLACK SKIMMERS at Sky Harbor Biddeford Pool, as well as CASPIAN TERN. Magill Weber > On Sep 22, 2019, at 12:33 PM, 'Laura Blutstein' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > 15 skimmers visible now resting on sandbar to left of basket island causeway 12:32pm. We saw them skimming earlier. 2 eagles sent gulls and skimmers awY for 15 mins or so. Beautiful to see them. > > --...

[Maine-birds] Black Skimmer

At Back Cove!! Was skimming now loading on shore right next to bike path. Really close!!!! I think Bill Bunn found this bird. -- 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] Skimmers still at Biddeford

15 skimmers visible now resting on sandbar to left of basket island causeway 12:32pm. We saw them skimming earlier. 2 eagles sent gulls and skimmers awY for 15 mins or so. Beautiful to see them. -- 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"...

[Maine-birds] Skimmers at Basket Island Causeway

As of 10:45 am there are 13 black skimmers on the sandbar and skimming. Clearly visible from Sky Harbor Drive. -- 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,...

[Maine-birds] House wren Cape Neddick

Cornell Merlin app confirms this little guy is uncommon in these parts. Certainly never had one stay here for over a week. Very vocal scolding even the roosters. Likes to hang out near the veggie garden close to the bracken and aspens and damp vernal pool. 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...

Saturday, 21 September 2019

Re: [Maine-birds] Unidentified Night Call

We agree with Dave Cowan's identification of a katydid…our camping experience in August in PA several years ago introduced us to these guys. When they all get together they are deafening! :) And yes, they go at it all. night. long.On Sep 21, 2019, at 6:18 PM, MCO <mchaceortiz@gmail.com> wrote:OK - I'm stumped.We're at Lake Pemaquid and are being serenaded by this very rhythmic call at the lake edge.https://www.dropbox.com/s/enrvjlbryexut7f/Twin%20Cove%20Ln.mp3Starts...

Re: [Maine-birds] Unidentified Night Call

Katydid, understandably not familiar since it's an insect that I think has been moving in from more southern climes.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 21, 2019, at 6:18 PM, MCO <mchaceortiz@gmail.com> wrote:OK - I'm stumped.We're at Lake Pemaquid and are being serenaded by this very rhythmic call at the lake edge.https://www.dropbox.com/s/enrvjlbryexut7f/Twin%20Cove%20Ln.mp3Starts after dark and went on all night long. I can't...

[Maine-birds] Unidentified Night Call

OK - I'm stumped.We're at Lake Pemaquid and are being serenaded by this very rhythmic call at the lake edge.https://www.dropbox.com/s/enrvjlbryexut7f/Twin%20Cove%20Ln.mp3Starts after dark and went on all night long. I can't find a frog or bird that matches.What is this?--mco -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Western Tanager update

It was last seen in the mixed pine-oak area on the Saco River side of the tracks, unfortunately we had to leave because my dog was getting overheated. There is a trail that goes down to the river off to the left where more water frontage can be viewed, but along the trail itself is where I usually see the most birds. Posting from my phone I neglected to mention that it did have a dark back and two light wing bars...

[Maine-birds] Lark Sparrow Biddeford Pool

Leon Mooney and I just had a Lark Sparrow in the South Point Sanctuary (located on northern edge of Great Pond). Decent showing of warblers and vireos as well.Bird haahd,Noah Gibb-Freeport Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone...

[Maine-birds] Western Tanager, Ingalls Pond in Baldwin right now

Jeff Webb and I just had a female Western Tanager about 1/4 mile down the path along the railroad tracks. Tanager sized, slowly moving bird. Yellow body, dark gray- blackish wings and a pink thick bill. It was under the canopy at the top of an oak along the path, then flew into the shade of another oak near the Saco River side where we are trying to relocate it. -- Maine birds mailing list...

[Maine-birds] Matinicus Birds 9/14-21

Enjoyed a week of birding on Matinicus Isle. Birds observed drew mostly from regionally breeding birds with few migrants mixed in to keep it interesting. In addition to my self, Mark DiGirolamo and Jacquie Gage contributed substantially to this list of birds observed. Number of Taxa: 60 Checklists included in this summary: (1): (43.8584,-68.8943) Date: Sep 19, 2019 at 2:09 PM 60 Common Eider -- (1) 2 Mourning Dove -- (1) 4...