Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Sunday, 28 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Peaks Owl

Several birders on Peaks Island from 3:30 to 6:00 pm with no sight or sound from the Eastern Screech Owl. 2/28/21 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...

[Maine-birds] more better Surf Scoter -Roque Bluffs State Park 28 Feb

Today the lighting was good and the SUSC was happy to pose. I put photos in which you can actually see the bird at i Naturalist and https://ebird.org/checklist/S82542626(thank you to Rich for explaining how to share a checklist). -- 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] Rockland Breakwater, 2.28.21

Among the usual suspects off the Rockland Breakwater today, my husband Paul and I spotted a pair of Greater Scaups, as well as 11 Purple Sandpipers, our high count thus far for the winter. Kristen-- Kristen LindquistWebsite: kristenlindquist.comHaiku blog: www.kristenlindquist.com/blog/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] thank you for COEI ID help

Thank you to the maine-birders who helped me get to the Common Eider ID and I will now attempt to correct my mistakes on ebird and iNat by the end of the day, if I get lucky and have internet connection. Special thanks to the person here who sent side-by-side comparison photos with explanation. That was a great lesson :) Carol -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

Saturday, 27 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Offshore birding aboard F/V Nor'easter (26 Feb 2021)...

Hi all, Yesterday, Andy Aldrich and I joined a hardy bunch of fisherman aboard the F/V Nor'easter out of Kennebunk with Capt. Mike Perkins. From the Kennebunk River mouth we motored ESE more than 30 miles out to the relatively shallow waters (~200-300') of Platts Bank where the bulk of what we caught (and could keep) was Haddock, but also small numbers of Redfish, Cusk, and one Monkfish. Fish that we had to release included Cod...

[Maine-birds] 2 Harlequins at Blue Hill Falls today

Hey all - mixed in with hundreds of Common Eider at Blue Hill Falls today were two female Harlequin Ducks. They were briefly close to shore when I spotted them, but it would be easy to miss almost any non-eider duck in that herd of eiders. Long-tails, a single Black Scoter, and a pair of Common Goldeneyes were there as well.Good birding,Craig KSW Harbor -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] need ID help

Hi Maine birders, I need some help. I posted photos taken from the Otter Point Overlook in Acadia National park on 26 Feb. After I'd looked in Crossley ID Guide I decided that, although they are sea ducks with sloping bills, they are Surf Scoters. So, I put them on ebird with the best one of the terrible photos, and on iNaturalist as well. I don't get feedback from ebird unless I do something truly absurd,...

[Maine-birds] Now a pair of cardinals! Briefly. Feeder. Unusual here. Beautiful.

Finally, after seeing dozens of photos of others' cardinals. No photo. Good memory. ~~~~Sent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: "'BARBARA P HERRGESELL' via Maine birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>Date: February 27, 2021 at 12:13:48 PM ESTTo: maine-birds@googlegroups.comSubject: [Maine-birds] Common Redpoll. 2. Feeder.Reply-To: BARBARA P HERRGESELL <herpartb@aol.com>First redpoll since mid January....

[Maine-birds] Common Redpoll. 2. Feeder.

First redpoll since mid January. Snowing. All the usuals in a flurry, including Red-bellied W. and Am. Tree Sparrow. Hairy and Downy are regulars. 12 species. No cardinals. Rarely at my yard. Feeder Watch. 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 ---...

[Maine-birds] Saw-whet owl question

On Monday night I came out from work a little after 6. My location was Bennoch Road in Orono, which I would describe as upscale suburban, i.e. large lots with lots of mature trees and patches of woods but evenly housed. I immediately noted a couple of police-type sirens, which is unusual in this area, but there was a heavy wet snow falling and surfaces were slippery. Within 20 seconds or so my brain registered...

Friday, 26 February 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 2/20-26

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[Maine-birds] Turkey Vulture, Rockport

My husband Paul spotted a Turkey Vulture soaring today near Chickawaukie Lake in Rockport. Last week he thought he'd spotted a vulture from a distance and was disappointed when it turned out to be a Bald Eagle. That says something about how eager we are for spring migrants, I guess, that we'd rather see a vulture at this stage. Kristen-- Kristen LindquistCamden, MEwebsite: www.kristenlindquist.comhaiku blog: www.kristenlindquist.com/blog"Be...

Thursday, 25 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Re: Redpoll

I had a Common Redpoll here in Liberty on the platform feeder, off and on last week- just one male. Have not seen it this week--I was hoping to see it again, or to see a flock, but not yet.On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 3:37:05 PM UTC-5 yank...@gmail.com wrote:My FOY common redpoll this AM in West Newfield. A stray or a scout? -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeak

There was a female pine grosbeak at Gilsland Farm (Maine Audubon) in Falmouth today. I spotted her feeding under the tree just past the entrance to the maintenance parking area about 4pm today.Elizabeth Klebe -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Rough-legged Hawks

There were two light phase Rough-legged Hawks hunting over the fields across from Smiling Hill Farm, Rt. 22, Westbrook/Scarborough this afternoon around 3:00 pm. I haven't seen the dark phase there for a while. Joanne Stevens -- 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] Redpoll

My FOY common redpoll this AM in West Newfield. A stray or a scout? -- 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] Redwing - No, 23-24 Feb

Having spent a few hours looking yesterday afternoon, a couple hours this morning, and checking with others who have been in the park, I wanted to pass along that the Redwing has not seen in Capisic Pond since Monday (22 Feb) afternoon. It could certainly still be around, and more eyes looking would increase the odds of finding it, but hopefully this helps folks who might be considering traveling long distances to see it. The...

[Maine-birds] Grackles are back

A flock of 20 or so grackles in the backyard this morning. Haven't picked out any other blackbirds among them yet. And it was above freezing as I ate breakfast. Spring fever is getting serious here.Scott RichardsonBerwick -- 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...

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks at Home Depot (near Riverside St entrance, Portland - at 11:00 am today

Reported by Bob Dawson yesterday and still continuing in SW Parking lot , 3 female & possibly 2 immature male Pine Grosbeaks feeding in crabapple tree right next to rental equipment. Robins and house finch present also. This tree was heavy with berries so assume they may be here for a few days. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds ...

Monday, 22 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Re: Upside-down Red-tailed Hawk

what an amazing story Ralph!In 2018 I was part of a scouting group for a goshawk research effort. In late winter we stationed ourselves in deep woods before dawn to see if we heard goshawks as they returned to potential breeding territory.I did hear a barred owl during those cold dark hours.Since a goshawk was heard by a teammate, we left the territory so as not to interfere with breeding.I wondered if the owl and goshawk...

[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks at the Home Depot in Portland

At 10 am today there were at least 14 Pine Grosbeaks feeding in a small, heavily-fruited crabapple tree in the parking lot of the Home Depot on Warren Ave in Portland (in the southwest corner). There were also several Cedar Waxwings and a few Robins. All the Grosbeaks were either females or young, russet-headed males. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Sunday, 21 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Owls, Peaks Island

Posting a bit late, but while aboard the ferry from Portland out to Peaks island at 3:30 this afternoon I observed a Short-eared Owl flying high above House Island (photos on eBird checklist). An unexpected treat, but given the amount of SEOWs turning up in ME this year I'm really not entirely surprised.After birding around Peaks Island for a while the continuing Eastern Screech-owl began singing at 5:37 and sang about every...

[Maine-birds] Re: Upside-down Red-tailed Hawk

I once saw a Great Horned Owl flip under its perch to avoid a strike from a Goshawk.The owl had gotten too close to the Goshawk's nest. Between passes by the hawk, the owl released its grip, dropped a few feet, righted itself and exited the area.In this particular case the owl and the hawk had nests no more than 100 yards apart. Although the owl started (and finished) nesting much earlier than the hawk, there was still enough...

Re: [Maine-birds] Upside-down Red-tailed Hawk

I have seen other species of birds hanging upside down after a strike of some sort; car, window. What I have seen a few times over many years is this: a bird strikes something, they grab at whatever is closest in almost the same moment that they are stunned, semi- or unconscious. Then when they recover (if they do) they either let go and drop, whereby they get lift, and fly off or, right themselves to further recuperate....

[Maine-birds] Upside-down Red-tailed Hawk

Just after 3pm today, we were driving on Route 1 past Exit 17 (of I-295) when we spotted a RTHA hanging upside-down in a tree. Not able to stop because of traffic behind us, we drove on past and turned around. As we were heading back to the bird, I dialed Avian Haven, but only got a voice message. As we drove back by the bird, we could see that it was now right-side up, perched on a branch (in nearly the same...

[Maine-birds] Re: Carolina wren

Great photo!On Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 1:02:48 PM UTC-5 David Small wrote:My first. I've been watching this guy for several days and trying to catch it at my feeder, finally, success! https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/hf664b88e#hf664b88eCheers,Dave -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Rough-legged Hawk - marsh just before Popham Beach entrance -east side

On 2/5/21 12:10 pm, I watched a Rough-legged Hawk hovering at the marsh (left side) close to the road just before the entrance to Popham Beach. I got a quick photo as it flew off. I could clearly id the black squares on the front mid point on the underside of the wings in the photo I took. See...

Saturday, 20 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Horned Larks at night (Pittsfield)

The last several nights walking my dog after dark, we have started up 3-5 Horned Larks from the edge of the road. I suspected that's what they were the first night, knowing that they roost on dirt roads on their breeding grounds, but tonight I got the big flashlight on one and confirmed my suspicions. It's the first time in five years this has happened, and oddly enough - I have yet to see one in daylight, although...

[Maine-birds] Carolina wren

My first. I've been watching this guy for several days and trying to catch it at my feeder, finally, success! https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/hf664b88e#hf664b88eCheers,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...

Friday, 19 February 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 2/13-2/19

Hi all,https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/02/19/dereks-birding-this-week-2-13-19-2021/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *************************************...

[Maine-birds] Webber pond Bremen

Started hearing the doves consistently last weekend (13th), a few starlings in and out and splashing in the birdbath,all the regulars around plus two mallard pairs— they arrived Monday before the storm and have been in and out ever since. -- 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] SEOW Scarborough

This morning around 10:45 I saw a SEOW flying along the edge of the marsh along Black Point Road near Tide Mill Lane. The nearest intersection is Highland Ave/Black Point Rd. There is no safe place to park along Black Point Rd there; best option is to park at St Maximilian Kolbe church and walk back up the road toward Tide Mill Lane. Ann and Jim Hancock 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] Red-shouldered hawk, Cumberland

Lisa spotted a raptor from the window perched at the edge of the woods behind our house (she's got the eyes, no doubt about it). Lighting was poor but it looked too small to be a Red-tailed, tail too short to be a Cooper's, and head too small to be a Barred owl, all of which are not unusual here. To our surprise it turned out to be a Red-shouldered, a first for our yard. Before long the Blue jay mob that frequents our feeders...

Thursday, 18 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Free bird journals and magazines!

Hi all.It's time for some overdue pre-spring-cleaning (birders don't do "spring cleaning," we're too busy birding in the spring!). Jeannette and I have the following complete, or near-complete, series of periodicals and journals. It's possible an issue or two are missing from almost any of them – I could check if you are interested. These are all free to a good home. Please feel free to contact me, and please pass ...

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

[Maine-birds] WESTERN TANAGER - Camden, 2/17

Hayden Keene and I observed a Western Tanager on Annis Road in Camden this afternoon. The bird was originally found by Holly Anderson and she welcomes birders. More details here: https://ebird.org/me/checklist/S81835712Good birding,Fyn -- 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] Redpolls in Berwick

A single redpoll under the feeder this morning. One Monday and a pair on Sunday were seen only once and just briefly. These are the first redpolls in the yard since 2015.No siskins since the beginning of January.Scott Richardson -- 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...

Tuesday, 16 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Male Snow Bunting at Wells Reserve

One male in the Wells Reserve parking lot. Taking a bath in a puddle.Tomas DundzilaEliot 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...

[Maine-birds] More birdbath visitors Augusta 2/16/2021

Song Sparrow and 3 E. Bluebirds (1 adult, 2 juveniles). -- 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] Hermit Thrush Augusta 2/16/2021

Hermit Thrush on feeder in Augusta at 7:20 AM on 2/16/2021. -- 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....

Monday, 15 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Lunchtime birds

Eating lunch at Dimillo's in Portland ,the following birds were in view. One Loon, 2 eiders, 2 mergansers and one bald eagle sitting on a piling. H.Donovan Portland 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Clarry Hill intel

Hi Michael, The main things to be aware of regarding access are: - Drive up to the gate/chain across the road and park there by the Medomak Valley Land Trust kiosk, - Stay either on the dirt road up to the top of the hill or the Land Trust trail that takes off to the left from the kiosk, - If you go up the dirt road, don't go past the top of the hill, and remember to...

[Maine-birds] Clarry Hill intel

Hello Birders,I'm planning to be up in Rockland later this week, hoping to spin by Clarry Hill late afternoon to check for SEOW.Anyone have some details or advice on the area? I noticed it's listed as restricted access.Thank you, Michael BoardmanCoyote Graphicsmike@coyotees.com800 791-2799www.coyotees.com ...

Sunday, 14 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Kennebunkport: COMMON MURRE (2/14)...

Hi all, This afternoon, I observed a COMMON MURRE diving in front of the Cape Arundel Inn and Resort along Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport. Photos and a full list of birds are on my eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/me/checklist/S81467469 Wildly, Josh 237 Reasons to Go Outside... 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] Re: soaring bird ID

The easiest way to identify a turkey vulture ("TV") while flying at a distance is to note if its wings are held in a "V". Birds of prey soar with wings kept straight. Ospreys need fish so it's a few more months before we see herring start to move (May) into the coastal estuaries. TV's are more common these days, perhaps owing to road kill(?)On Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 6:11:39 PM UTC-5 rachel....@gmail.com wrote:While walking...

Saturday, 13 February 2021

Re: [Maine-birds] soaring bird ID

Turkey Vultures are on the move. I saw 4 today northwest of Scarborough Marsh. You could call their flapping style floppy. Joanne On 2/13/2021 6:11 PM, Rachel Boddie wrote: While walking in Cumberland today my spouse and saw a large soaring bird with a floppy flapping style. It sure looked like an osprey...

Re: [Maine-birds] soaring bird ID

Immature Bald Eagle?On Feb 13, 2021, at 6:19 PM, Rachel Boddie <rachel.w.landry@gmail.com> wrote:While walking in Cumberland today my spouse and saw a large soaring bird with a floppy flapping style. It sure looked like an osprey but that is impossible.Any ideas what else it could have been? our closest guess is rough-legged hawk. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] soaring bird ID

While walking in Cumberland today my spouse and saw a large soaring bird with a floppy flapping style. It sure looked like an osprey but that is impossible.Any ideas what else it could have been? our closest guess is rough-legged hawk. -- 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...

Friday, 12 February 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 2/6-12.

Hi all,This week's report:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/02/12/dereks-birding-this-week-2-6-12-2021/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *************************************...

Re: [Maine-birds] Carolina Wren in Cumberland

We have had a Carolina wren at our farm in Bowdoinham for the last few weeks and in the last snowstorm my son found him/her in the barn, taking shelter. Survived, but I haven't seen the bird this week.On Feb 12, 2021, at 1:01 PM, kate burch <ktebrch@gmail.com> wrote: Spotted a Carolina Wren this morning in my backyard in Cumberland Center. It was scooting along a maple tree joined by a red-bellied woodpecker and our...

[Maine-birds] Carolina Wren in Cumberland

Spotted a Carolina Wren this morning in my backyard in Cumberland Center. It was scooting along a maple tree joined by a red-bellied woodpecker and our resident bluebird flock - I guess a whole crew of range expanders. -- 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] Snow Goose in Sheepscot Village

The snow goose continues on Dyer River in Sheepscot Village. Seen from top of South Dyer Road (Park at church just before bridge). Look east. Foraging in grass and also in water with CAGE. Also visible from North Newcastle Rd. 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...

Thursday, 11 February 2021

[Maine-birds] Evidence of cooperative breeding in Common Loons? Debsconeag Lake

A very interesting observation I thought would be worth sharing:Today my sister was telling me about birds that she had observed at Fourth Debsconeag Lake near Millinocket in previous years, and happened to mention seeing some loons during late July-early August 2019 that were feeding a single small chick, perhaps a week old. She said that she had been surprised to see not two but THREE adult-plumaged loons feeding/interacting...

[Maine-birds] REDWING continues, 2/11pm

Hi all, A quick stop at Capisic Pond Park in Portland between errands this pm quickly produced the REDWING. Although it was seen in its usual spot for much of the day, I had the bird fly over me at 3:25, about 2/3rds the way to the Machigonne Street entrance from Lucas Street. It landed in some taller trees in full sun, with a sizeable group of robins. When many of the robins took off, it joined them, flying just about tree...

[Maine-birds] Rough-legged Hawk

Strikingly patterned juvenile light morph bird at Windham Correctional Center this early afternoon, soaring over the fields, hovering, harassing nearby crows, and occasionally perching on telephone poles along Wallison Falls Rd., which runs perpendicular to River Rd. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

[Maine-birds] Merlin currently perched in tree on Baxter Blvd

In front of Cheverus football field, Portland -- 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...