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Monday, 31 May 2021

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Caution about BWWA, BBWA and BLWA songs

Thanks Brad. Very interesting.Not sure which song would be considered Song A. Could you send along a recording?On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Brad Zitske wrote:Hi all,I am a wildlife biologist with Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and studied Blackburnian warblers for my Master's research in New Brunswick, Canada in the early 2000s. The song type Medea has here is their song "B" which is often...

Sunday, 30 May 2021

[Maine-birds] Yellow-throated Vireo continues

The Yellow-throated Vireo found by Steve Mierzykowoski on the Garland Road in Dixmont on the 25th & Doug yesterday continued today. A real treat for me for this is one I've been chasing for a while. Fairly active & singing occasionally from both sides of the road. Checklist and barely passable pics: https://ebird.org/me/checklist/S89279961 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

Saturday, 29 May 2021

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Caution about BWWA, BBWA and BLWA songs

This is a great bunch of information! Thank you so much. On Sat, May 29, 2021 at 9:11 PM Brad Zitske <brad.zitske@gmail.com> wrote:Hi all,I am a wildlife biologist with Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and studied Blackburnian warblers for my Master's research in New Brunswick, Canada in the early 2000s. The song type Medea has here is their song "B" which is often heard in proximity of territorial rivals....

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Caution about BWWA, BBWA and BLWA songs

And a quick follow-up. Context is really helpful. I'm visiting family in New Hampshire. This afternoon, I heard a song across the street that was not quite like the typical Blackburnian. But it was tiptop high in a hemlock - up where most squeaky warblers wouldn't go. Even though the song was a little strange, I suspected Blackburnian right away, and it was. Redstarts, chestnut-sideds, and yellows can all sing rather strangely,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Caution about BWWA, BBWA and BLWA songs

Hi all,I am a wildlife biologist with Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and studied Blackburnian warblers for my Master's research in New Brunswick, Canada in the early 2000s. The song type Medea has here is their song "B" which is often heard in proximity of territorial rivals. The song "A" is more commonly heard but both are common in Maine woods as well. I've found in my six years in NB, and subsequent past 12...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Standardized 4- AND 6-Letter Bird Species Codes (formerly Caution about BWWA, BBWA and BLWA songs)

Further, here is a great site for learning the rules for the codes.<https://www.lycobirds.com/articles/bird-alpha-codes>~Boots.On Sat, May 29, 2021 at 4:20 PM Boots. <bootsg@gmail.com> wrote:I frequently use this list:<https://www.birdpop.org/pages/birdSpeciesCodes.php>This one was updated September 2020.~Boots.On Sat, May 29, 2021 at 2:17 PM wre...@gmail.com <wrenyen@gmail.com> wrote:Hi folks,A couple...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Standardized 4- AND 6-Letter Bird Species Codes (formerly Caution about BWWA, BBWA and BLWA songs)

I frequently use this list:<https://www.birdpop.org/pages/birdSpeciesCodes.php>This one was updated September 2020.~Boots.On Sat, May 29, 2021 at 2:17 PM wre...@gmail.com <wrenyen@gmail.com> wrote:Hi folks,A couple follow-ups on this.I've been hearing from others that this song is being frequently heard in Maine for Blackburnian. Given that it is not included in Sibley, anyone have any thoughts on how specific...

[Maine-birds] Master list for 4 letter alpha codes

The ABA checklist covers all birds in the US, including rarities, and has alpha codes for each species. The checklist is at: https://www.aba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ABA_Checklist-8.0.8.pdf The list also has each scientific name and rarity codes as well.For those who have it, the National Geographic field guide has alpha codes along with each species description.Henry MauerHarpswell --...

[Maine-birds] Re: Caution about BWWA, BBWA and BLWA songs

Hi folks,A couple follow-ups on this.I've been hearing from others that this song is being frequently heard in Maine for Blackburnian. Given that it is not included in Sibley, anyone have any thoughts on how specific it may be to our region? Also, apologies--I guess I messed up the alpha codes for Blackburnian and Black & White. I received a private message complaining about this and the way I was using the...

Thursday, 27 May 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 5/22-27

Hi all,My observations of note over the past six days, including photos of the Little Egret in Scarborough Marsh from the 25th.https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/05/27/dereks-birding-this-week-5-22-27-2021/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com...

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

[Maine-birds] Caution about BWWA, BBWA and BLWA songs

I wanted to alert folks who, like me, may not be expert auditory birders: it might be a good idea to visually confirm your black-and-white warblers before submitting such sightings to databases. On a recent walk at Hidden Ponds (below Tunk Mtn), I saw and heard a BWWA from the parking lot and then proceeded to count "lots" of BWWAs along the trail by ear. After a while, a nagging voice got louder telling...

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

Re: [Maine-birds] Sanford Lagoon Times

Current hours for access to Sanford Lagoons is 8:00AM to 3:00PM, Monday through Friday. No birding is allowed on the weekends or any holidays. Best place for updates is the sewerage website: https://www.sanfordsewerage.org I recently spoke with André, the superintendent, and while he is still very happy with the relationship birders have at the lagoons, we should all keep in mind that it is a privilege for us to have access to...

Re: [Maine-birds] Sanford Lagoon Times

I was there today. They have a sign posted on their office door addressed to "Birders" that states hours as Monday thru Friday 8 am to 3 pm. Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2021, at 9:22 PM, Ingrid Whitaker <ingridjwhitaker@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have seen two opening times for Sanford Lagoons. EBird has it at 8:00 AM, but the York County Audubon listing for it says it opens at 6:00...

[Maine-birds] Sanford Lagoon Times

Hi All, I have seen two opening times for Sanford Lagoons. EBird has it at 8:00 AM, but the York County Audubon listing for it says it opens at 6:00 AM. I have seen EBird checklists entered from there earlier than 8:00, so I am hoping it is the earlier time. Can someone confirm whether they open at 6:00? Thank you, Ingrid 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] Bona fide LITTLE EGRET, Scarborough Marsh, 5/25

Hi all, Since the Little Egret x Snowy Egret Hybrid in Falmouth has been the most regularly-seen of the complex so far this year, I figured I'd get the word out that the pure LITTLE EGRET is currently at the edge of the Dunstan Landing Marsh. I am viewing it with clients from the Eastern Rd Trail at the moment, although we first had it close to the Dunstan Landing cul-de-sac. Dark blue-gray lores and two long neck plumes, along...

[Maine-birds] Wilson's Phalarope

From Robert Dixon Sanford Lagoons - 5/25/31 Two Wilson's Phalarope continue on the east side of the dried up shorebird pond behind the office building at 7:00 am. -- 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...

Monday, 24 May 2021

[Maine-birds] Woodcock

When I took out my dog just now, at 11:15 pm, two woodcocks were still peenting under the nearly- full moon. I'm never sure when they stop, but here they are. Nancy Dickinson Pemaquid 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] Comical composition - Chipping Sparrow meets a dummy

Hi all - Thought folks might enjoy the media embedded in this morning's eBird list, which includes a picture of a Chipping Sparrow perching next to a "dummy" Goldfinch, which was installed as part of a memorial placement near the headstone of someone who clearly loved birds, here on MDI.Enjoy,Craig KSW Harbor -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Lubec Bobolink

Seen just now along the Old Point Farm Trail, Cobscook Shores property on North Lubec Road. Bird was perched and singing in a tree close to the trail, adjacent to the hayfield.Jennifer MulthoppLu...

Sunday, 23 May 2021

[Maine-birds] gallinule at fort foster , Kittery Point

The common gallinule has reemerged as of 6 pm Sunday. In the vicinity of the marsh outlet to the ocean, I watched it fly from the edge of the marsh where it was foraging perhaps 20 yards and set down in a bunch of cattails. Did not see it again. Love those long Grinch-like green toes! Dave Tucker, Kittery Po...

[Maine-birds] No WIPL at Ogunquit Beach

Jessy and I spent about an hour combing Ogunquit/Footbridge Beach this morning in search of the Wilson's plover found here on Friday (we didn't find the bird). We covered about a mile and a half of the beach in total, about equal distances north and south of the footbridge. Worth a shot. Plenty of piping plovers!Tom -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Monhegan meadow

A male Blue-winged Teal and Male Wood Duck just seen from the pump house.Marie -- 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....

Saturday, 22 May 2021

[Maine-birds] Terns

There must be bait fish around because the terns are back.No Laughing Gulls H. Donovan Long Island Casco Bay 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 from...

[Maine-birds] WILSON’S PLOVER - Ogunquit, 5/21

Passing along a second-hand report (with a photo) of a WILSON'S PLOVER on Foot Bridge Beach in Ogunquit from yesterday, 5/21. Good birding, 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe...

[Maine-birds] Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Nice walk along Goose Rock Beach today climaxing in seeing 2 Piping Plovers and a very active feeding Fork-tailed Flycatcher.. Skip Small Rockport 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...

[Maine-birds] Wilson’s Plover. Ogunquit Beach. Fri. Report

https://ebird.org/checklist/S88758455Hopefully someone can go find it right about now-- Justin Lawson -- 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] Fork-Tailed?

Bird continues as of 345. Slightly further south than previously reported.Nathan HallOn Sat, May 22, 2021 at 8:47 AM Anna Siegel <annasiegel6@gmail.com> wrote:Being seen right now- staring as I type this- a quarter mile from the main entrance on Goose Rocks Beach, flycatching and hopping about.AnnaOn Sat, May 22, 2021 at 6:38 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:Any word on whether it is been seen...

Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 4 topics

2 glossy ibis at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth, pecking in the mud at low tide, 3:15 pm. From Susan GilpinOn May 14, 2021, at 4:32 PM, maine-birds@googlegroups.com wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com ...

[Maine-birds] American Woodcock

May 22, 8:45 am - We were riding back roads and saw an American Woodcock on Center Road in Garland. He posed long enough to take a picture and then flew off. He was doing the Timberdoodle dance which always makes me smile!Aloyse Larrabee, Dexter -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Fork-Tailed?

Being seen right now- staring as I type this- a quarter mile from the main entrance on Goose Rocks Beach, flycatching and hopping about.AnnaOn Sat, May 22, 2021 at 6:38 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:Any word on whether it is been seen yet today?-Matthew GilbertOn Fri, May 21, 2021 at 4:50 PM 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:Laura Zitske found an immature...

[Maine-birds] Fork tailed present this morning

Marian Zimmerman has already located the fork-tailed flycatcher at Goose's Rocks beach this morning. Present as of 7:20 am. -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] PROTHONOTARY WARBLER @ Hinckley Park

The prothonotary is still present, singing by the bridge as of 6:50. -Matthew GilbertOn Fri, May 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM 'Noah Gibb' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: I just found a singing male Prothonotary bear the bridge behind pond #1 at Hinckley Park in South Portland. Singing quite frequently.Bird haahd,Noah Gibb-Freeport Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] Fork-Tailed?

Any word on whether it is been seen yet today?-Matthew GilbertOn Fri, May 21, 2021 at 4:50 PM 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:Laura Zitske found an immature FORK-TAIL FLYCATCHER today on Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport. The bird is currently feeding along the wrack line just south of the entrance across from the Goose Rocks Beach General Store. Good birding, Doug Hitchcox ...