Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Thursday, 30 April 2020

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 Apr 2020) 14 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 30, 2020SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture011 Turkey Vulture0290557 Osprey2247247 Bald Eagle0983 Northern Harrier03337 Sharp-shinned Hawk3312332 Cooper's Hawk03744 Northern Goshawk046 Red-shouldered Hawk01764 Broad-winged Hawk9747747 Red-tailed Hawk050124 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel0133135 Merlin05658...

Re: [Maine-birds] Lousiana Waterthrush on MDI this morning

They are widespread I believe. Distancing provides a great opportunity for new discoveries.Especially with ongoing Atlas.Dan Nickerson On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 12:25 PM Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim@gmail.com> wrote:Seen and heard on the north end of the Breakneck Road in Hulls Cove. It's worth noting that this bird could be easily displaced by a lot of birder traffic and/or a lot of playback. Please be mindful of the...

[Maine-birds] Louisiana Waterthrush - Whitefield Salmon Preserve

Not being able to look for this species at Vaughn Woods like normal years I was able to hear a singing bird today at Whitefield Salmon Preseve. This looks to be great habitat for this species too. First heard near river of blue trail as water starts to run faster. Bird called for 5 minutes straight, then sporadically as we walked til we got to the end of Howe Road. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] Lousiana Waterthrush on MDI this morning

Seen and heard on the north end of the Breakneck Road in Hulls Cove. It's worth noting that this bird could be easily displaced by a lot of birder traffic and/or a lot of playback. Please be mindful of the bird. Link to eBird list (with audio clip of this bird's distinctive song) here.Best,Craig Kesselheim -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] leucistic Evening Grosbeak?

This photo was taken within the past week by Ron Nelson in north Scarborough. Evening Grosbeak? Lucy LaCasse Scarborough -- 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] Marsh Bird Monitoring Webinar - Saturday, May 2nd at 1 o'clock

Hey everyone, Just wanted to make everyone aware that I will be leading a webinar on the Maine Bird Atlas' Adopt-a-Marsh project this Saturday (May 2nd) at 1 o'clock. If you are interested in spending what looks to be a rainy afternoon discussing the project's target wetland birds, the methods used to document them, and learning how you can take part in this exciting (and fun) monitoring effort, please consider registering....

[Maine-birds] Re: bittern in Sidney

We enjoy your posts. Not sure you remember us...we are Ellie Tetreau's parent. We remember you so well from your days teaching at the North Yarmouth Memorial School. You were Ellie's favorite teacher. Enjoy the birds and spring and stay well. On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 4:59:58 PM UTC-4, Julia Hanauer-Milne wrote:I was walking on some new (to me) trails near a wetland and got great looks at an American bittern (and...

[Maine-birds] King Eider - Sears Island

A male King Eider (KIEI) was on the west side of the Sears Island Causeway, Waldo Co., this morning. With a group of 44 Commons in Long Cove. Good Birding, John -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Blue-headed vireo in Nobleboro

A blue-headed vireo singing on E. Neck Road in Nobleboro. Also, an Eastern phoebe foraging poison ivy berries as the cold weather grounds many flying insects. -Stan LeQuire -- 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...

[Maine-birds] FOY Yellow-Rumped Warbler Hancock, ME

First warbler sighting for me in Hancock. Looking forward to a good birding weekend!Best, Dean -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Saco feeder: Baltimore Oriole

Such a joy: male Baltimore Oriole at our 'oriole feeder' announced himself (and then ate).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 to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an...

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (29 Apr 2020) 155 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 29, 2020SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture011 Turkey Vulture0290557 Osprey22245245 Bald Eagle0983 Northern Harrier13337 Sharp-shinned Hawk30309329 Cooper's Hawk33744 Northern Goshawk046 Red-shouldered Hawk01764 Broad-winged Hawk86738738 Red-tailed Hawk050124 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel8133135 Merlin25658...

[Maine-birds] FOY hawk

Had a single broad-winged hawk flying over Harmony today.Maggie StricklandHarmony, Maine -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

[Maine-birds] bittern in Sidney

I was walking on some new (to me) trails near a wetland and got great looks at an American bittern (and a swimming muskrat). When I was there last Sunday, I had a palm warbler and prior to that a yellow rumped warbler. Can't wait to see what else turns up there!Julia -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Gray Catbird, Savannah Sparrows, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME

Gray Catbird, Savannah Sparrows, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, MEDr. Jay Pitocchelli, ProfessorBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 Voice: 603 641 7397 Fax: 603 222 4012http://www.anselm.edu/Academics/Majors-and-Departments/Biology/Faculty/Jay-Pitocchelli.htmBlog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] 4 Canada geese goslings in Eliot

In the food area by Marshwood Middle School. -- 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 discussion...

[Maine-birds] 15 Green-winged Teal near north end of Basin Cove right now approaching low tide, Harpswell, Maine.

15 Green-winged Teal near north end of Basin Cove right now approaching low tide, Harpswell, Maine.Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, ProfessorBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 Voice: 603 641 7397 Fax: 603 222 4012http://www.anselm.edu/Academics/Majors-and-Departments/Biology/Faculty/Jay-Pitocchelli.htmBlog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Snow Goose

At Memorial Field in Kittery, right now. -- 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 discussion...

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (28 Apr 2020) 53 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 28, 2020SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture011 Turkey Vulture0290557 Osprey11223223 Bald Eagle0983 Northern Harrier03236 Sharp-shinned Hawk4279299 Cooper's Hawk03441 Northern Goshawk046 Red-shouldered Hawk01764 Broad-winged Hawk37652652 Red-tailed Hawk050124 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel0125127 Merlin15456...

[Maine-birds] Webber pond, Bremen

Monday— yellow rump warbler Tuesday— purple finchTwo loons this morning— a hopeful sign First goslings in the yard trailed by parents and the extra guardian gooseDon't know if anyone has settled in the wood duck box —wood ducks and buffleheads have checked it outNo swallows yet? -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Re: Glossy Ibis @ Wharton Point -Brunswick

A flock of about 16 Glossy Ibis currently in the marsh.Rod Kelshaw -- 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....

Re: [Maine-birds] Osprey on Nest in Kittery

I usually check the nest I see from Drake Island Rd, in Wells. Can't do this year. Probably seen from the other side too? Wells Beach?? It's out in the middle of the water. Forgive my fuzzy memory. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Steve Plumb <steveplumb@tidewater.net> wrote: > > Also a single Osprey on the nest in Nobleboro. > On powerline pole on the west side of E. Pond Road near Rt.1 >...

Re: [Maine-birds] Osprey on Nest in Kittery

Also a single Osprey on the nest in Nobleboro. On powerline pole on the west side of E. Pond Road near Rt.1 Steve > On Apr 28, 2020, at 9:56 AM, Tomas & Mya Dundzila <tomasmya@gmail.com> wrote: > > Nest on the powerline pole to the east of I-95. Looks like one bird is on the nest and the other is standing guard. > Tomas & Mya Dundzila > Eliot > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds@googlegroups.com >...

[Maine-birds] Green Heron

From Robert Dixon 4/28/20 - Eliot, Spinney Creek (Rte. 103) - First of year Green Heron. -- 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] Osprey on Nest in Kittery

Nest on the powerline pole to the east of I-95. Looks like one bird is on the nest and the other is standing guard. Tomas & Mya Dundzila Eliot -- 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] Re: Maine Birds

If not a titmouse, it might well have been a cardinal..Ken in HancockOn Monday, April 27, 2020 at 11:27:16 AM UTC-4, Aloyse Larrabee wrote:April 27 - I didn't see many birds on my morning walk. They were probably hiding from the elements. But I heard a bird in a thick evergreen which was unfamiliar to me. I know it's hard to describe a song so others understand but I would like to try. It was quite loud and repetitive, no variation....

Monday, 27 April 2020

[Maine-birds] Pine warblers

2 Pine warblers picking at the suet and considering the woodpecker mix this evening. First o f year for here, saw one at Hirundo on weekend. Sarah Montville -- 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] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (27 Apr 2020) Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 27, 2020SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture011 Turkey Vulture0290557 Osprey0212212 Bald Eagle0983 Northern Harrier03236 Sharp-shinned Hawk0275295 Cooper's Hawk03441 Northern Goshawk046 Red-shouldered Hawk01764 Broad-winged Hawk0615615 Red-tailed Hawk050124 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel0125127 Merlin05355...

[Maine-birds] Re: MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

Storm Petrels, at least the Leach's and Wilson's that I'm familiar with, have an unmistakable musky scent that's almost a human "catnip". Some poor souls are indifferent to it but for so many of us it's an almost intoxicating scent, never to be forgotten. On Monday, 27 April 2020 17:36:38 UTC-3, Steve Barnes wrote:Please enlighten us as to the scent of a Storm Petrel. Thanks, Steve Barnes,...

[Maine-birds] Maine Birds

I feel like this time of year everytime I go hunting down a loud, clear song I have never heard it always turns out to be a Tufted Titmouse singing some weird variation of their song. I just had this happen last week. Happy Birding. Marion -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

Please enlighten us as to the scent of a Storm Petrel. Thanks, Steve Barnes, Port ClydeOn Monday, April 27, 2020 at 3:57:44 PM UTC-4, RALPH ELDRIDGE wrote:Today, Monday the 27th, we have winds to over 45 knots (85KmH), periods of rain and just generally unpleasant weather, although I suspect we are better off than many folk, except perhaps for the wind. Not surprising, a lot of smaller birds are hunkered down in heavy cover....

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

Today, Monday the 27th, we have winds to over 45 knots (85KmH), periods of rain and just generally unpleasant weather, although I suspect we are better off than many folk, except perhaps for the wind. Not surprising, a lot of smaller birds are hunkered down in heavy cover. Even the bigger species like Puffins and gulls are challenged. Nonetheless, they are going about their business and some, like gulls, utilize the wind to forage...

[Maine-birds] Maine Birds

April 27 - I didn't see many birds on my morning walk. They were probably hiding from the elements. But I heard a bird in a thick evergreen which was unfamiliar to me. I know it's hard to describe a song so others understand but I would like to try. It was quite loud and repetitive, no variation. The first part on a scale was do re, do re. Think of it as pretty, pretty. Then the song returned to do with many staccato notes with...

Sunday, 26 April 2020

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (26 Apr 2020) 130 Raptors

Bradbury Mountain State ParkPownal, Maine, USADaily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2020SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason TotalBlack Vulture011 Turkey Vulture0290557 Osprey11212212 Bald Eagle0983 Northern Harrier03236 Sharp-shinned Hawk9275295 Cooper's Hawk13441 Northern Goshawk046 Red-shouldered Hawk01764 Broad-winged Hawk106615615 Red-tailed Hawk050124 Rough-legged Hawk000 Golden Eagle000 American Kestrel2125127 Merlin15355...

[Maine-birds] Prothonotary Warbler Hinckley Park

At 2:10 heard the bird sing and it flew into the northwest corner (near the community garden) of the pond.Bird haahd,Noah Gibb-Freeport Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone...

Re: [Maine-birds] Slightly off topic [cont.]

Thank you muchly to those who responded. I love that this group is so willing to help another birder on something quite tangential. (Please don't ban me, please don't ban me…)My not being a researcher or musician I clearly was not clear in my original post. (see below)What I have, is an image (attached) from a favorite music album. Part of...