Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

[Maine-birds] YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD continues, Freeport, 6/30pm

Hi all,After a mid-day hiatus, the YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD in Freeport has returned and visitors are welcome. The bird is to be viewed ONLY from the parking lot of Gritty McDuff's in Freeport, off of US Route One, a short distance south of downtown. As you enter the parking lot, proceed towards the front entrance. The feeder is in front of low windows on the side of the apartment complex on your left - roughly opposite...

[Maine-birds] YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD, Freeport, 6/30 am.

Hi all, Following on the heals of yesterday's YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD in Wells, we received a report of one this morning in Freeport. Unfortunately, it has not been seen since at least 10:30am. If it returns, I will post observation opportunity details. In the meantime, keep your eyes on your feeders! -Derek 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 ---...

Saturday, 26 June 2021

[Maine-birds] AOS Checklist changes for 2021

The 62nd supplement is out ... at least the ABA's take on it ... see https://www.aba.org/the-2021-aos-supplement-is-out/ The major changes, at least for Maine and the Northeast, are a ton of new scientific names and major changes in the passerine sequence of families - Shrikes drop below Vireos, Tits move to follow Jays / Crows, Gnatcatchers above Wrens, and Thrushes below Mimics and Starlings. All in all not too bad. None...

[Maine-birds] mealworms

Are the dried, store purchased mealworms good for the birds that feed on them?Thanks,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" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com....

Friday, 25 June 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 6/19-25.

Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days are listed here. Oh, and we re-found the Snowy Owl in Kennebunk this am. https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/06/25/dereks-birding-this-6-19-25/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com...

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Re: [Maine-birds] Get ready for the Big Atlas Weekend! (25-27 June)

I will be out there atlasing this weekend. I moved from Maine to Maryland so I am on an opposing team. I think competitions like this are a great idea.Have fun out there everyone.Bill BlauveltOn Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 10:09 PM 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:I'm excited to announce this weekend is will be the first-ever "Big Atlas Weekend", a multi-state competition for birders...

Monday, 21 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Get ready for the Big Atlas Weekend! (25-27 June)

I'm excited to announce this weekend is will be the first-ever "Big Atlas Weekend", a multi-state competition for birders to focus on breeding birds, build birding skills, and come together as a birding community. There will also be a chance to win prizes from different Atlasing challenges. Anyone can participate by birding between 6:00 pm Friday, June 25 and 11:59 pm Sunday, June 27 and submitting checklists through the Maine...

[Maine-birds] Cedar Waxwings

The red elderberries are ripening, and so the Cedar Waxwings are back! Bluebirds are second nesting in one birdbox, and Tree Swallows are in another. The Hairy Woodpeckers are frantically feeding their young ones on the suet feeders. Mike and Dawn Little Bucksport ...

Sunday, 20 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Saddleback

I am planning to bird Saddleback this Wednesday the 23rd. I have only been birding here once before. Are there trails which are more productive than others and now that the place is back in business are there certain places you should and should not park. Thanks for any info. Leon Mooney 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 ---...

Saturday, 19 June 2021

[Maine-birds] piping plovers

Two days, first at Reid State Park and second day Popham. Spotted 8 different adults and four chicks at Reid. Three adults and two chicks at Popham Beach State Park.https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h9eb12886#h9eb1288aCheers,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...

Friday, 18 June 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 6/11-18

Hi all,My observations of note over the past eight days are listed here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/06/18/dereks-birding-this-6-11-18/-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] Re: Looking for a Guide, Mid-Coast

I have been on tours with the owners of the Freeport ME, Wildbird Unlimited store. Check out their private guiding page here: https://www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/private-guiding-serviceOn Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:18:37 PM UTC-4 ch...@spurgeonworld.com wrote:Hi Jonathan....If you're looking for someone to split guide costs with you, I'll be in the Augusta, Maine area July 5th to July 16th and I'd be interested...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Re: Looking for a Guide, Mid-Coast

Hi Jonathan....If you're looking for someone to split guide costs with you, I'll be in the Augusta, Maine area July 5th to July 16th and I'd be interested in some guided birding as well!Chris SpurgeonOn Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 8:18:36 AM UTC-7 jon.m...@gmail.com wrote:Hello!I am an environmental educator in North Carolina and will be spending much of this summer in midcoast Maine. I'm looking for someone who could guide myself...

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Looking for a Guide, Mid-Coast

Hello!I am an environmental educator in North Carolina and will be spending much of this summer in midcoast Maine. I'm looking for someone who could guide myself and my family in the region. We're looking for birds you'd be unlikely to find in the mountains of North Carolina and would be interested in 2 or more half-day trips.Please let me know if this is of interest and if you have any references or credentials to share. Thank...

[Maine-birds] Cliff Swallows

June 15 - Today I went to a senior meeting and lunch at Charleston Church. There are 3 active Cliff Swallow nests at the front of the building! I watched them for some time. After getting home, I wrote an email to the church to let them know about the birds. if they were not already aware of their presence. I encouraged them to not disturb the birds and allow them to continue nesting there. It has been a long time...

Saturday, 12 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Siskins

I was surprised to see 2 Pine siskins at the feeder this morning. Arguably traveling with the local gold finch flock, but no Goldfinches about at the time. 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

SACOOn Friday, June 11, 2021 at 9:31:42 PM UTC-4 ddoub...@gmail.com wrote:This evening I had a 70MPH glance at a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that crossed the Maine Turnpike from west to east near of the Route 5 bridge. The bird was rowing its way across the highway and crossed just in front of my vehicle. It could be worth searching that area this weekend. Dave Doubleday -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

Friday, 11 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

This evening I had a 70MPH glance at a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that crossed the Maine Turnpike from west to east near of the Route 5 bridge. The bird was rowing its way across the highway and crossed just in front of my vehicle. It could be worth searching that area this weekend. Dave Doubleday -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Re: [Maine-birds] Webber pond, Bremen

First Purple Finch, a bright male, here today. Had females some months back. SanfordSent from my iPhoneOn Jun 11, 2021, at 10:25 AM, Ann Nesslage <anesslage@gmail.com> wrote:At last a purple finchAnd three young bluebirds on the platform feeder being fed mealworms -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] Webber pond, Bremen

At last a purple finchAnd three young bluebirds on the platform feeder being fed mealworms -- 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...

Thursday, 10 June 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 6/5-10

Hi all,My observations of note over the last six days - including a brief summary and bird list from our pelagic trip on Monday - can all be seen here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/06/10/dereks-birding-this-week-including-boothbay-pelagic-results-6-5-10-2021/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032...

Wednesday, 9 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Common nighthawk

One common nighthawk heard (but not seen) calling repeatedly over Waldoboro Town Forest. Calls faded indicating the bird was headed in a northerly direction. -- 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...

Monday, 7 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Re: swans on Merrymeeting Bay

Group is likely the same large group of Mutes that was seen at Wharton Point in Brunswick a few days ago, but you never know!NOn Monday, June 7, 2021 at 9:37:34 PM UTC-4 nl...@maineaudubon.org wrote:Passing along a second-hand report with distant FB video of a group of 8 swan sp. on Merrymeeting Bay. The video on FB shows the group, but too distant to tell whether they're part of this mini-Mute irruption or another species,...

[Maine-birds] swans on Merrymeeting Bay

Passing along a second-hand report with distant FB video of a group of 8 swan sp. on Merrymeeting Bay. The video on FB shows the group, but too distant to tell whether they're part of this mini-Mute irruption or another species, but one viewer believes they were black-billed. He says he saw the group from Middle Point in Bowdoinham, and says that a better public viewing spot would be the Abbagadsett Bridge, on Browns Point...

[Maine-birds] Re: This Week's Highlights (including Monhegan Island), 5/28-6/4/2021

The Short-billed Dowitcher is the 16th known record for Monhegan (all since 2002) and the 10th in spring. A nice bird for Monhegan!Brett************Brett EwaldCape May Bird ObservatoryOn Friday, June 4, 2021 at 5:50:59 PM UTC-4 D Lovitch wrote:Hi all, My annual Monhegan Spring Migration Weekend Tour report, including species lists, can be found here: https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/06/04/2021-spring-monhegan-migration-weekend/...

Re: [Maine-birds] Bobolinks

I live around a site that used to have large numbers of bobolinks (across the road from my house) now it is farmed and they cut and hay- so not anymore- i see a few where there are other fields . BUT better a farm than a housing development!nOn Monday, June 7, 2021 at 3:01:22 PM UTC-4 rridg...@gmail.com wrote:Numbers seem modest around Sandwich too. Everything now depends on how the weather behaves over the next few weeks....

Re: [Maine-birds] Bobolinks

Numbers seem modest around Sandwich too. Everything now depends on how the weather behaves over the next few weeks. Right now it's pretty dry, so haying likely will be earlySent from my iPhoneOn Jun 7, 2021, at 1:15 PM, 'Jill' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:We have the same number here in Pittsfield, Maine as usual, I'd say - I should have 2-3 pairs nesting in my fields (we don't hay until August)....

Re: [Maine-birds] Bobolinks

We have the same number here in Pittsfield, Maine as usual, I'd say - I should have 2-3 pairs nesting in my fields (we don't hay until August). On Jun 7, 2021, at 11:17 AM, Bob Crowley <crbob@fairpoint.net> wrote:Am I the only one noticing a decline of Boblinks this year? I have only had one sighting and that was of two males perched in a tree Bob CrowleyChatham, NH -- Maine birds mailing list...

Re: [Maine-birds] Bobolinks

I have our normal number here (about 8 pairs), but the haying schedule is brutal. Bobolinks are declining in Maine about 3% each year, in large part because of ag practices. The ones in the fields around my house didn't make it last year— except for the one newly hatched baby I found in a nest. I don't own the land, the fields are leased out, and the owner won't intervene for various reasons. He's a good guy, it's...

[Maine-birds] Bobolinks

Am I the only one noticing a decline of Boblinks this year? I have only had one sighting and that was of two males perched in a tree Bob CrowleyChatham, NH&nb...

Sunday, 6 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Re: Possible new Martin colony - Frenchboro

First *recent* recorded colony in Hancock. Based on P. Vickery's book there have been none since at least 1978, but I'd imagine that there were probably some before that when Martins were more common in the state. On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 6:54:23 PM UTC-4 Matthew Gilbert wrote:On a trip with the Acadia Birding Festival on Frenchboro/Long Island this afternoon we came across a couple of Purple Martins, and possibly the beginnings...

[Maine-birds] Possible new Martin colony - Frenchboro

On a trip with the Acadia Birding Festival on Frenchboro/Long Island this afternoon we came across a couple of Purple Martins, and possibly the beginnings of another colony. There were two adult Females repeatedly visiting a martin house in front of a home in the harbor. They acted like they might have been delivering food (disappeared into the hole for 5 seconds and then flew off every couple minutes), but we were far enough...

[Maine-birds] White-winged dove

Bremen Street South PortlandObserved 220 with Miriam Zimmermani Bob Crowley Chatham New HampshireSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartph...

Saturday, 5 June 2021

[Maine-birds] spotted sandpiper

Found two spotted sandpipers at a water hole in a gravel pit near Greenfield. They acted as if they were drawing me away from young or a nest. They'd fly close to me and land...then fly away in different directions. I took a couple of clicks and moved on.https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h9a4dbaee#h9a4dbaeeCheersDave -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Chukar in Fryeburg 6-3-21

A CHUKAR was seen, photographed and caught on digi=binned video late in the day on Thursday at Mountain Division Trail in Fryeburg. The bird was feeding around the edges of the paved trail and around the disused railroad tracks between miles 47.8 and 48.3. It seemed somewhat unwary but would not allow close approach. Attempts to relocate it yesterday were unsuccessful.Also at Mountain Division Trail on...

Friday, 4 June 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights (including Monhegan Island), 5/28-6/4/2021

Hi all, My annual Monhegan Spring Migration Weekend Tour report, including species lists, can be found here: https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/06/04/2021-spring-monhegan-migration-weekend/ Back on the mainland, my observations of note over the past seven days included the following: 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Green Point WMA, Dresden, 6/1 (with Jeannette). 1 LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH, Hedgehog Mountain Park,...

[Maine-birds] PISI at our feeders in Cumberland

Is anyone still seeing pine siskins? Dave Cowan Cumberland 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...

Thursday, 3 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Maine Bird Atlas update

The 4th breeding season for the Maine Bird Atlas (http://maine.gov/birdatlas), a project by the Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, is well underway and I wanted to share a few updates here: First of all, happy June! June 1st an especially happy day for atlasers because we are now within the safe dates for almost all species, except for a few late migrants. That means it is now "safe" to report possible codes (S &...

Wednesday, 2 June 2021

[Maine-birds] Bruce the Spruce Grouse

Just back from a Boot Cove walk where Bruce, or an ancestor, was seen near the branch to the bog. Third time I've seen him in the last 5 years. Bill Whitacre Lubec, Maine … normally from Alexandria, VA -- 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...