Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Black-headed Gull - Yes

The BHGU is still at Long Beach in York. It is near the rocks by the Sea & Surf Restaurant. 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 group and stop...

Monday, 29 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Re: Tundra Swan - Poland, 25 Nov

This TUNDRA SWAN is currently (9:15AM on 29 Nov) visible in the cove at the south end of Middle Range Pond, easily seen from the Upper Range Pond Boat Ramp on Range Hill Road. Doug Hitchcox Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Doug Hitchcox <dhitchcox@mac.com> wrote: > > John Aromando, who lives on Middle Range Pond in Poland, sent me a photo of an immature TUNDRA SWAN on the pond this morning....

Sunday, 28 November 2021

[Maine-birds] American kestrel at Scarborough marsh

Sitting on the power lines above the audobon center. Saw a checklist of him yesterday and he's there again today. Sean -- 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...

Friday, 26 November 2021

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 11/20-26

Hi all,Here are my observations of note over the past seven days:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/11/26/this-weeks-highlights-11-20-26-2021/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *************************************...

Thursday, 25 November 2021

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[Maine-birds] Bernard birds today: G B Heron, N. Harrier, W. Wren

Good finds today in Bernard along the Lopaus Point Road (Mt. Desert Island). A tardy Great Blue Heron, a female Northern Harrier (Jeff Cherry's bird from yesterday at Otter Point?), and a Winter Wren.Just to put in a plug for the Merlin App, Before I knew it was a Winter Wren, I heard a call note I didn't recognize. I deployed the app's Sound ID feature, and immediately doubted the suggested Winter Wren ID. Perhaps it was an off-tune...

[Maine-birds] Tundra Swan - Poland, 25 Nov

John Aromando, who lives on Middle Range Pond in Poland, sent me a photo of an immature TUNDRA SWAN on the pond this morning. No word on access but the pond has good vantage points from boat launches at both the north and south ends. Happy Turkey Day and good birding, Doug Hitchcox Maine Bird Atlas - Outreach Coordinator Maine Audubon - Staff Naturalist 207-781-2330 x237 dhitchcox@maineaudubon.org -- Maine birds mailing...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Red Bellied Woodpecker-Brooksville

Hello Campers,Had a Red Bellied Woodpecker on my feeder and banging on the base of our popple tree this morning at about 0745. Gorgeous! -- 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...

Monday, 22 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Sapsucker

Had a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at my feeder in Bar Harbor today 11/22/21. Somewhat unusual (but not unheard of) for both time of year and as a feeder bi...

[Maine-birds] Barnacle Goose

Barnacle Goose is present right now, 10 a.m., at 200 Ingraham Dr., Owl's Head, with about 40 Canadas.Jay Pendleton -- 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] iceland gull

Saw an Iceland gull at Lobster Cove in York Sunday around 3 pm. Also spent a few hours seawatching at the nubble. Lots of gannets and loons offshore with small skeins of seaducks. At least 5 Harlequins in the fray. Dave Tucker, Kittery...

Sunday, 21 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Waterboro Tundra Swans

Continuing, Found where the Ossipee River empties into the Little Ossipee pond (Lake Arrowhead) From Rt. 5 a snag is visible with a small American flag on it. They were in this area late this afternoon. SundayBob CrowleyChatham,...

[Maine-birds] Black-backed Woodpecker

Nice views of a male black-backed woodpecker not far down the B&A Railroad Bed North trail in Greenville Junction this afternoon. A few white-winged crossbills around, and one pine siskin. Otherwise, a little quiet, but still a promising start to winter. Bob Duchesne Virus-free. www.avast.com ...

Re: [Maine-birds] Swans yes Bob Fay Park

Just watched them fly across the lake 5 min ago. Just lost sight but had some ok, for me, in flight pics on the memory card.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 21, 2021, at 10:18 AM, Linda Woodard <lwoodard@maineaudubon.org> wrote:Go on the boardwalk trail to the left. The birds are tucked into a cove on the far shore. Look for the gray house with the extensive white docking station. They are in the cove to the right. Linda,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Swans yes Bob Fay Park

We just Googled Bob Fay Memorial Park in North Waterboro. It brought us right to a map. It is in Turtle Cove. You can plug it into Google maps on your phone. On Sun, Nov 21, 2021 at 11:11 AM <chrwsu@myfairpoint.net> wrote: It would be nice if someone could explain where the park is. We drove all around the lake and couldn't find the park, or the Swans. Wally S. On Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:17:54 -0500,...

[Maine-birds] Swans yes Bob Fay Park

Go on the boardwalk trail to the left. The birds are tucked into a cove on the far shore. Look for the gray house with the extensive white docking station. They are in the cove to the right. Linda, Turk, Peggy, Pam and Libby-- Linda Woodard I(she/her)Director of Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center_______________________________164 Main St., Kennebunkport, Maine 04046 (Home address: please use now during Covid)20 Gilsland...

Saturday, 20 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Red-breasted Meadowlark???

An observant friend of mine who works on a fishing boat out of New Bedford MA says she saw this bird land on their boat and "hitchhike" a ride all the way back to port. I have never heard of this species myself. Looks like a Costa Rican bird. She was within feet of the bird & described it as blackbird size and shape. All black with a bright red orange chest. Shr found the image of a Red-breasted Meadowlark and says that's...

Friday, 19 November 2021

[Maine-birds] This (Past Few Days) Highlights, 11/17-19

Hi all,After a long weekend out of state, my observations of note over the past 3 days were mostly limited to a great morning this morning at Sabattus Pond, featuring 16 species of waterfowl:http://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/11/19/this-weeks-highlights-11-17-19/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032...

Thursday, 18 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Banner SeaWatch Day at Schoodic Point

Zack Klyver reports a drizzly morning stint filled with migrating ducks, and others:625 Long-tailed Duck305 Common Eider101 Red-breasted Merganser 89 Surf Scoter 74 Black Scoter 57 ...

[Maine-birds] Tundra Swans no

Checked extensively around Bob Fay Park and as far as I could see around the lake with no luck this afternoon. 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...

[Maine-birds] Snowy Owl on Smuttynose Island

While passing through the Isles of Shoals on a boat yesterday, we had a Snowy Owl on Smuttynose Island.https://ebird.org/checklist/S97719204Steve Mirick Bradford MA ...

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Palm warbler

A beautiful palm warbler this afternoon along the Vannah Road in Nobleboro. -- 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] Seeking bird nests in knotweed

I was asked by Erik Kiviat (kiviat@bard.edu) to post the following message to the Maine bird listserv. As you will see below, Erik is looking for data on birds which nested this past year (or any year) in knotweed for a paper. If you can help, please reply directly to Erik, he is not on the listserv. -------- Knotweed (Japanese knotweed, giant knotweed, Bohemian knotweed) is a non-native, shrub- like, pest plant that is...

Re: [Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

Maybe it's the one we saw today sitting on the rocks at Fortunes Rocks. Wally S. On Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:31:56 -0800 (PST), RALPH ELDRIDGE <lightrae1@gmail.com> wrote: I'm not presently on the island but the other lightkeepers report that a SNOWY OWL paid a brief visit to the island over the weekend. I suspect that this individual is currently somewhere in mid-coast Maine. Perhaps it's one of the "regulars" checking...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

I'm not presently on the island but the other lightkeepers report that a SNOWY OWL paid a brief visit to the island over the weekend.I suspect that this individual is currently somewhere in mid-coast Maine. Perhaps it's one of the "regulars" checking into its southern winter retreat. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Re: [Maine-birds] Tundra Swans - Waterboro, 16 Nov. Reports after this?

Seen Wednesday or Thursday? Not familiar with the area. Would love to see these birds. Found on map. Any added help or ride appreciated. I know the way to Alfred PO. Barbara. Sanford. with apologies. -----Original Message----- From: 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> To: Bird Alerts <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> Sent: Tue, Nov 16, 2021 1:57 pm Subject: [Maine-birds]...

[Maine-birds] Tundra Swans - Waterboro, 16 Nov

Passing along a report from Richard and Ruth Sevigny that there is a pair of TUNDRA SWANS in the cove at Bob Fay Memorial Park (https://ebird.org/hotspot/L12666336) on Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro. These two were described as adults, and presumably returning from the immature trio that was on Little Ossipee from 31 Oct to 11 Dec in 2020. Good birding, Doug Hitchcox Maine Bird Atlas - Outreach Coordinator Maine Audubon...

[Maine-birds] Video

Doug,Loved the video on the Barnacle Goose and the Ash-throated Flycatcher - great footage. Thank for putting it together along with the interesting dates and info on both species. AND thanks for the generous kudos and plugs for Don Reimer.Enjoy the day! Juanita ...

Monday, 15 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Ash-Throated Flycatcher - Yes

Ash-Throated Flycatcher is still hanging around St. Martin's Chapel in Biddeford Pool as of this morning. First spotted it about 10:15, briefly, in a tall tree to the left of the gray house which is behind the cemetery and chapel. It was partially obscured by tree limbs and a squirrel but appeared to be preening its feathers. Later, saw it in the same general area but much lower down in a small bare tree...

Sunday, 14 November 2021

[Maine-birds] photo of Ash-throated Flycatcher

Anyone have a good photo of the recent Ash-throated Flycatcher that you'd be willing to let us use in our column for the Boothbay Register? Jeff -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Barnacle goose gone?!

If anyone has reports from today, love to hear location Michael Boardman Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2021, at 11:19 AM, Colleen McKenna <ctmckenna21@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hoping see the barnacle goose today but not seeing any sitings more recent than Thursday(11/11). Anyone know if it is still around? Thanks in advance! > > Best, > > Colleen McKenna > > -- > Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] Ash throated yes

The ash throated flycatcher is making appearances every hour or so in the brush below the cemetery this AM. 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...

Saturday, 13 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Ruddy ducks

Are we seeing a large draft of ruddy duck's and Sabattus bad aAre we seeing a large raft of Roddy dachshund Sabattis pond? 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...

[Maine-birds] Plover, Yellowlegs, Kingfisher, Grackles, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 11/13/21

Black-bellied Plover, 3 Greater Yellowlegs, 1 Belted Kingfisher, several Common Grackles, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 11/13/21Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 Voice: 603 641 7397 Fax: 603 222 4012https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelliBlog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

[Maine-birds] Barnacle goose gone?!

Hoping see the barnacle goose today but not seeing any sitings more recent than Thursday(11/11). Anyone know if it is still around? Thanks in advance! Best, Colleen McKenna -- 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] Correction ATFC YES 11/“13”

Seth M. Davis -- 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 on the web visit https:...

[Maine-birds] Ash-throated YES 11/14

MYBC observed the ATFC at 8:35 am behind church in thicket Seth M. Davis -- 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...

Friday, 12 November 2021

Re: [Maine-birds] Snow Buntings in Auburn

I saw two snow buntings on Scarborough Beach on Friday 11/5. Looked but did not find a larger flock.On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 1:59:14 PM UTC-5 Christine Roberts wrote:In Kokadjo as well - a large flock passed along the pond, but I've not located them on the ground, though they've historically hung around the store. > On Nov 7, 2021, at 12:41 PM, Stan DeOrsey <js...@att.net> wrote: > > David Haines asked...

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

Hi all,Well, that was a fun week, wasn't it?Here are my observations of note over the past six days:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2021/11/11/this-weeks-highlights-11-6-11-11/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *********...

Wednesday, 10 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Barred owl late morning yesterday in Hallowell

Hi all, we found a Barred owl in beautiful plumage sitting about 8 feet above the edge of a recently mowed field yesterday around 10:45 am. It was scanning the field just below its perch very patiently. We were ~50 feet away with two small kids and a dog on a leash and watched it for about 15 minutes. It did not seem bothered by us at all. Eventually it turned and flew into the woods without any prey.Does this seem like a first-year...

[Maine-birds] Sanderlings

Lots of sanderling activity at Reid State Park yesterday morning. Deb and I really enjoyed watching the sanderlings chase the retreating surf then escape from the incoming. Such tiny legs moving so quickly, then, if not fast enough, take flight to avoid getting caught. Nice morning.https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/hd585f577#hd585f577Cheers,Dave -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

Tuesday, 9 November 2021

[Maine-birds] Ash-throated Flycatcher

Still by the church on St. Martin's Lane. Mostly in the trees by the first house. Giving. Single note call. 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 group...

[Maine-birds] Barnacle present

At South school fields in Thomaston 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...

Monday, 8 November 2021

[Maine-birds] ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER - Biddeford, 8 Nov

The ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER is still hanging around the trees behind the St Martin's Chapel in Biddeford this morning, 8 November. Here again are the recommendations for parking/access: https://groups.google.com/g/maine-birds/c/LT2I9G8UhR4?hl=enGood birding,Doug HitchcoxSent from my iPh...

Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 11 updates in 6 topics

Barnecal Goose continuing this morning at 7AM at South Elementary School On Sun, Nov 7, 2021, 3:32 PM <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups ...