Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Monday, 31 August 2020

[Maine-birds] Buff breasted no

Just checked Wainwright for the Buff Breasted Sandpiper. Didn't locate. They are mowing several fields so that probably doesn't help. 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...

[Maine-birds] Sandy Point Morning Flight, 8/31

Hi all,Back home and back in "my office," a moderate flight passed over and through Sandy Point Beach, Cousin's Island, Yarmouth this morning.6:01-8:40am.50F, clear, NW 1.3mph diminishing to 0.7113 American Redstarts100 Northern Parulas53 unidentified14 Cape May Warblers12 Red-breasted Nuthatches7 Yellow Warblers7 Bobolinks5 Red-eyed Vireos5 Black-and-white Warblers5 American Goldfinches4 Purple Finches3 Magnolia Warblers2 Tree...

[Maine-birds] Nocturnal flight calls

From Robert Dixon 8/31/20 - 4:45 am - 5:20 am - Nocturnal flight calls heard -Veery (11) along with several unidentified warblers. -- 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...

Sunday, 30 August 2020

[Maine-birds] BBSA

Buff-breasted sandpipers still present at both Wainwright field in S Portland and Timber Point in Biddeford this afternoon. Also a Baird's Sandpiper at timber point. Photos on ebird shortly -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Regarding changes to Google Groups

Hi all, Also, since the new UI, for some reason, the birding.aba.org page doesn't display every message. This is true for many - if not all - states, it appears. Sialia.com, however, does display those "missing" messages. I certainly can't explain it, but I have gotten into the habit of using Sialia over the ABA site for archives of recent posts from other states. -Derek Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2020, at 11:39...

[Maine-birds] Thank you, Doug

I appreciate your thorough explanation and am hoping this commo message will prove the work around. Since I suspect a large number of birders use a mobile phone almost exclusively one wonders why Google is making this change. -- Sent from Marianne's iPhone -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

[Maine-birds] Regarding changes to Google Groups

Hi everyone: As a few people have asked about here, I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of recent changes to Google Groups and how it my impact your use of Maine birds. Google began rolling out a new user interface (UI) for Google Groups in May 2020, but admins were allowed to defer the change. That worked until 15 September when the new UI became the default for web browsers on non-mobile devices (you can still change...

[Maine-birds] screech

Last night about 8 heard the trill of a screech owl outside the house. Dave Tucker, Kittery Po...

[Maine-birds] seapoint beach, kittery point

Last evening was watching peeps swirling nervously at Seapoint Beach due to the presence of a Merlin. No luck for the talons tho. A tree swallow joined in with the sandpipers, incognito. &nb...

[Maine-birds] Where is posting page?

I can no longer post from my shortcut on my phone to this group, only read posts yet I can from my iPad. Has something changed? Suggestions? -- 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] Morning migrants

From our dock Scarlet Tanager, Brown Creeper, Tennessee, BtGreen, Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo seen in 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 from it, send...

Saturday, 29 August 2020

Re: [Maine-birds] Carolina wren in Nobleboro

It's not too late for feeding young in Berwick. Saw 4 fledglings lined up for breakfast this morning. This brood, the third successful one of the year, fledged on the 23rd/24th. ScottOn Aug 29, 2020, at 13:25, stan.l...@gmail.com <stan.lequire@gmail.com> wrote:Over the past couple of weeks, I have heard a Carolina wren singing in the early morning along the Ice Palace Road just off the Vannah Road and near the boat...

[Maine-birds] Carolina wren in Nobleboro

Over the past couple of weeks, I have heard a Carolina wren singing in the early morning along the Ice Palace Road just off the Vannah Road and near the boat lunch. Today it seems that his calls were answered by a second one. I was able to see one; he seemed to be carrying something in his beak. (Seems a bit late to have young ones). -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Petit Manan NWR

Four types of shorebirds present. Sanderlings, Semipalmated sandpipers, Semipalmated plovers and one black-bellied plover.https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/hec877ddc#hec877ddcCheers,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 message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups...

[Maine-birds] Flat Bay, Harrington, shore bird recap

The past two weeks brought in the bulk of the Semipalmated Sandpiper migration that uses Flat Bay. Our highest count was 4,000 of them scattered along the water's edge for about a mile's distance south to north. There were hundreds of Semipalmated Plover, Black-bellied Plover and scattering of Least Sandpipers and Short-billed Dowitchers. We didn't get up to the northern part of the bay at "last mud" very often. That is the place...

[Maine-birds] oystercatchers at fort foster, kittery

Observed two American Oystercatchers on one of the rocky islets off Fort Foster late afternoon yesterday as the tide was rising. BB plovers also, and lots of peeps amongst the cormorants, gulls, and eiders. Laughing gulls continue to dribble by here and there. Nighthawks not so much.. Dave Tucker, Kittery Po...

Re: [Maine-birds] BBSA Wainwright Field

Still being seen in softball field two in the back of right field.The gate was locked, but I jumped the fence and it was very cooperative. The first raindrops were starting as I left the bird at 8:00. Beautiful!!Matthew GilbertOn Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 5:06 PM Tod Abrahams <todabr1@gmail.com> wrote:BBSA still at wainwright field, S. Portland, field 2, now starring in right field.On Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 11:32 AM Richard <rjduddy@rjduddy.com>...

Friday, 28 August 2020

[Maine-birds] Additional Highlights This Week and Shorebird High Counts, 8/22-29.

Hi all,Some additional observations of note, in addition to what I have previously posted, over the past seven days included:- 1 Patches, Jr, the TRICOLORED HERON X SMALL WHITE EGRET(S) SPP, Eastern Road Trail, 8/23 (with Birds on Tap - Roadtrip! Tour group).- 1 Fish Crow, Rte 137, Waterville, 8/24 (with Jeannette).- 3 Fish Crows, Essex St, Bangor, 8/24 (with Jeannette).- 1 Fish Crow, Bangor Waterfront Park, 8/24 (with Jeannette).-...

Re: [Maine-birds] BBSA Wainwright Field

BBSA still at wainwright field, S. Portland, field 2, now starring in right field.On Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 11:32 AM Richard <rjduddy@rjduddy.com> wrote:A Buff-breasted Sandpiper is at Wainwright Field in South Portland. It's in softball field 2 with some Killdeer. Turk Duddy Cape Porpoise, ME Sent from my iPhone -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Re: BBSA Wainwright Field

Still being seen playing centerfield at softball field #2 with 2 Killdeer as of 3:00 pm. A zillion thanks to Turk for finding and then sharing the news! Not likely anybody else would have stumbled on this one.PS Still haven't figured out how to reply or post from mobile device.On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 11:32:02 AM UTC-4 Richard wrote:A Buff-breasted Sandpiper is at Wainwright Field in South Portland. It's in softball...

[Maine-birds] Warblers Skowhegan

Again today near the brush pile: Ovenbird, Nashville, Magnolia, Black & white, Red-eyed Vireo and un identified others -- 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] Buffie at Timber Point

A buff-breasted sandpiper is working the wrack in the cove at Timber Point in Biddeford. Far end away from parking lot, near road split. Found by Julie Perin and Sharon Wilcox. -- 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....

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: swallows

Video worked for me; I used to live in near that area and would see flights such as this-I never got tired of watching them! Sharon in West K From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Aletha Boyle <mainelypets@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 11:00 AM To: Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> Subject: [Maine-birds] Re: swallows So...

[Maine-birds] BBSA Wainwright Field

A Buff-breasted Sandpiper is at Wainwright Field in South Portland. It's in softball field 2 with some Killdeer. 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: swallows

Aletha, The video worked well for me. Pretty cool. I could see the large number, but I could not see them close up with detail. I assume they were barn swallows because of their speed and the quick change in direction. I had a number (~50) of barn swallow here in Benton the last two weeks. I still have a few barn swallows...

[Maine-birds] Re: swallows

So sorry, the video does not work but it was amazing, they looked like locusts. Not sure why it will not take the video, any clues from anyone? On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10:51:49 AM UTC-4 Aletha Boyle wrote:Thousands of swallows at Biddeford Pool yesterday taken by my son. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Re: swallows

Looks like the video is not working, I will try to do a screenshotOn Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10:51:49 AM UTC-4 Aletha Boyle wrote:Thousands of swallows at Biddeford Pool yesterday taken by my son. -- 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] swallows

Thousands of swallows at Biddeford Pool yesterday taken by my son. -- 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] Beal’s Island Morning Flight, 8/28

Hi all,On vacation for the week here in Washington County, I finally had the chance to check out the morning flight at the bridge between Beal's Island and the Jonesport mainland this morning. I was stationed in the south end, on Beal's, but bridge construction has eliminated most of the adjacent vegetation save for a few isolated spruces. With near-calm conditions, few birds were landing, and those that did were in tall spruces...

Thursday, 27 August 2020

Re: [Maine-birds] flycatcher ID assistance please-south berwick

I'd say Willow or Alder Flycatcher, which are nearly identical, and even their calls can be confused. Just say "Empidonax". 😉 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2020, at 12:21 PM, Ron Cedrone <rmcedrone@gmail.com> wrote: I would say Least but it is hard to see markings besides two bars on wings Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2020, at 12:13 PM, DEBRA M POWERS <dmp2ec@comcast.net> wrote: ...

Re: [Maine-birds] flycatcher ID assistance please-south berwick

I would say Least but it is hard to see markings besides two bars on wingsSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 27, 2020, at 12:13 PM, DEBRA M POWERS <dmp2ec@comcast.net> wrote: Yesterday in South Berwick I photographed this flycatcher. It had an unusual call which is what caught my attention. The lighting was not the best so not sure if anyone can help. I am always lost with little birds...

[Maine-birds] flycatcher ID assistance please-south berwick

Yesterday in South Berwick I photographed this flycatcher. It had an unusual call which is what caught my attention. The lighting was not the best so not sure if anyone can help. I am always lost with little birds but I am coming up with either Alder or Acadian ( which i realize is rare, this picture does not show the crest on the head, another pic I have does somewhat). I don't think it is a least,...

Fwd: [Maine-birds] Warblers, flock. UnID. Thursday. correction No otters☹️

No otters. "Others" and I always edit. Missed it. ~~~~~~~~~~Everyone has a soul. David Brooks. Sent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: "'BARBARA P HERRGESELL' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>Date: August 27, 2020 at 11:27:25 AM EDTTo: maine-birds@googlegroups.comSubject: [Maine-birds] Warblers, flock. UnID. ThursdayReply-To: BARBARA P HERRGESELL <herpartb@aol.com>Friend...

[Maine-birds] Warblers, flock. UnID. Thursday

Friend in outer Springvale reported a flock of warblers in her apple tree this am. She couldn't ID all, but one Black and White, one possible Blackburnian, otters, and a lot of drab ones, possibly juvs? I had a Yellow Warbler (why I always use caps) in my lilac bush yesterday. Migration or just food hunting? Barbara Sanford ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everyone has a soul. David Brooks. 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 ---...

Wednesday, 26 August 2020

[Maine-birds] 2 Yellow-crowned Night-Herons, Cutler, 8/26

Hi all, This impressive irruption/displacement event of YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS continues. Yesterday evening, Renee and Andy Patterson, Jeannette, and I had 2 juveniles while walking the dogs on Cove Road in Cutler Harbor. They were where the road crosses the cove of Schooner Brook. These birds may have been present for as much as 1-2 weeks. An extremely rare bird in Washington County and perhaps the county's first record...

Monday, 24 August 2020

[Maine-birds] 60+ Pine Warblers in Fryburg

Hi all,Yesterday morning I was birding at Hemlock Bridge RD in Fryburg, and came across a group of 60+ Pine Warblers. I have seen PIWA's here in the past but usually only in small groups. I have never seen such a large flock of PIWA's before, so I thought it was worth sharing.Reed -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Re: Red-necked phalarope Sabattus Pond, Greene

I'm not seeing it at the moment. I will update if it comes back. On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 2:27 PM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:I am currently watching a red necked phalarope swimming in the pond off of our dock in Greene. It's been swimming about 50 feet offshore for the last 40 minutes since I noticed it. On ebird a first andrscoggin record. I will upload photos to ebird soon. We give permission...

[Maine-birds] Red-necked phalarope Sabattus Pond, Greene

I am currently watching a red necked phalarope swimming in the pond off of our dock in Greene. It's been swimming about 50 feet offshore for the last 40 minutes since I noticed it. On ebird a first andrscoggin record. I will upload photos to ebird soon. We give permission for anyone who wants to try to view it from our dock, at 7 Sylvain lane (the house under construction at the top of the hill - you can park out of the way of...

[Maine-birds] Avocet continues at marsh

The American Avocet continues in the pannes east of the Eastern Trail In the same location as yesterday. We did not see the Wilson's Phalarope. Many egrets but surprisingly not as many sandpipers as there has been.Linda and Turk-- Linda Woodard II Maine AudubonDirector of Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center_______________________________20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105tel (207) 883-5100mobile 207-415-8331web maineaudubon.org...

[Maine-birds] Great Horned Owl, Skowhegan

I woke up this morning at 4:30 hearing a Great Horned Owl.. I thought I heard one a week ago around 8 pm but couldn't be sure with other noise around. No doubt this morning. There were no repeat calls to record unfortunately. Both times 1 call series then nothing.. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this...

Sunday, 23 August 2020

[Maine-birds] Marsh Crossbills

Yesterday morning I stopped by the Eastern Trail parking lot at Scarborough Marsh and had two flyover Red Crossbills, which landed briefly in a stand of white pines by the edge of the marsh. According to ebird, this is the first record for the marsh (not including Prouts Neck) in over 38 years!Thought that was something worth sharing...-Weston BarkerPs. There seems to be a large white pine cone crop this year, so keep an eye out...

[Maine-birds] ID help -- Wilson's Phalarope?

Hello Maine Birders,Heck of a day at Scarborough Marsh this morning. American Avocet, to start off with…But before that I was taking pictures of yellowlegs, and this one struck me as odd from afar. Behaving very differently, and swimming as much as wading. I knew it was something else, but did not have my guidebook with...

[Maine-birds] Red-eyed youngster

I just watched a red-eyed vireo feeding a youngster. The immature bird is old enough to forage as well, since I watched it do that, too. I understand that red-eyed vireos can do two broods, but I can’t say that I’ve ever seen it this far north. Warm summer? Bob Duchesne Virus-free. www.avast.com ...

[Maine-birds] Ground-nesting Great Horned Owl evidence

Hi all - My sister and her husband spent a night kayak-camping on an island near Castine. They shared pictures with me that may be evidence of a Great Horned Owl that made its nest on the ground. There's a very large fragment of an off-white egg shell that is large enough to sit in the palm of a paddler's glove (for scale). There are two pictures of a ground nest site that was clearly a nest but with no real construction. I did...

[Maine-birds] Sandhill Crane Fledgling ?

How far would a fledgling be at this time from its nest? 08-22-20 Fryeburg. Bob CrowleyChatham, NH&nb...

[Maine-birds] Inland bonies

Just encountered a small flock of Bonaparte’s gulls on Pushaw Lake in Hudson. Sure I see a lot at the coast. But this is only the second batch I’ve ever seen on the lake here. Bob Duchesne Virus-free. www.avast.com ...