Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Monday, 31 January 2022

[Maine-birds] Finch Fest

I’ve previously posted that this is a weird winter. Sandi and I are in Jackman, doing some Maine Bird Atlas winter surveys. Common redpolls remain abundant. Pine Grosbeaks are numerous. However, the result deviates in two ways from last year. Last year, everything flooded through in early winter, then vanished. This year, lots of finches...

Friday, 28 January 2022

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 1/22-28

Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days can be found here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2022/01/28/this-weeks-highlights-1-22-28-2022/Happy storm,Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com ***********************...

Fwd: [EXTERNAL]Re: [Maine-birds] Waxwings in Lewiston

Many thanks to google mail's word correction system for bringing us this colorful new species. Let's hope the impending storm picks some up and dumps them in Maine....From: Morrison, John <john.morrison@wwfus.org> Date: Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 4:26 PMSubject: RE: [EXTERNAL]Re: [Maine-birds] Waxwings in LewistonTo: chrwsu@myfairpoint.net <chrwsu@myfairpoint.net>, maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>...

RE: [EXTERNAL]Re: [Maine-birds] Waxwings in Lewiston

Bahamian waxwings' wings are tipped in a variety of pastel blues, pinks, and aquamarine… From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of chrwsu@myfairpoint.net Sent: Friday, January 28, 2022 4:23 PM To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Subject: [EXTERNAL]Re: [Maine-birds] Waxwings in Lewiston CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not...

Re: [Maine-birds] Waxwings in Lewiston

Wow, a "Bahamian Waxwing" would, I think, be a new bird to science. Keep your eyes peeled. 😉 I wouldn't mind a little Bahamian weather right now. I saw several mixed flocks of Cedar Waxwings and Robins in the Waterville/Fairfield area yesterday, as well as a flock in Farmington. The Farmington flock had at least 2 Bohemian Waxwings, the first I've seen this winter. Wally S. ...

[Maine-birds] Waxwings in Lewiston

A small flock of cedar waxwings is currently cleaning out a crabapple tree on the Bates College campus between Merrill gym and the ice rink. I did not see any Bahamians but sky is overcast and it is hard to tell.Anne Williams -- 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] Thick-billed Murre - ocean gate terminal from area by train cars/pilings

Straight out...with John Heath -- 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...

Thursday, 27 January 2022

RE: [Maine-birds] york beach glaucous

I also had a glaucous gull about 0730 this morning on the mostly frozen Royal River behind the Royal River Grillhouse. Apparent 2nd winter bird, crazy white and darn beautiful…it decided to fly away upriver about 4 seconds before I got my camera focused through the spotting scope!!! Rich Jordan (PWS/CPESC)President - Flycatcher LLC207-217-0959 From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> On...

[Maine-birds] york beach glaucous

At 420 this afternoon (Thursday) I saw a Glaucous Gull on Long Sands Beach loafing with ring-billed and herring gulls. White all over, very large size, pink bill with dark tip. Was just north of the bathhouse. Dave Tucker, Kittery Po...

[Maine-birds] A study guide for 4 letter bird codes?

Hope this counts as birding news.With the frigid weather keeping me indoors, this helps pass the time and think about bird codes.In the vein of Wordle, a once-a-day word puzzle vitamin.https://brdl.glitch.me/screenshot attac...

Wednesday, 26 January 2022

Re: [Maine-birds] GroupMe inquiry

What was helpful? I did not receive any attachment.Thank YouBob CrowleyChatham, NHFrom: "Maine Birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>To: tomgaul01@gmail.comCc: "W Townsend" <WTOWNSEND@roadrunner.com>, "Maine Birds" <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:58:46 AMSubject: Re: [Maine-birds] GroupMe inquiryThank you, Thomas. That is helpful. Steve Patterson ...

Re: [Maine-birds] GroupMe inquiry

Thank you, Thomas. That is helpful. Steve Patterson -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Gaul <tomgaul01@gmail.com> To: Steve Patterson <scbirder@aol.com> Cc: WTOWNSEND@roadrunner.com; maine-birds@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Jan 26, 2022 7:43 am Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] GroupMe inquiry Steve check this link for access and info https://maineaudubon.org/news/rare-bird-alert-stellers-sea-eagle/...

Re: [Maine-birds] GroupMe inquiry

Birders, I am also interested in the GroupMe information for following the eagle's whereabouts. I'm not sure I'll get to come, but I'd like to be prepared if the opportunity opens. Good birding to all, and thanks if I can be invited to the group. Steve Patterson Anderson, SC (overdue for some Maine winter birding) -----Original Message----- From: WTOWNSEND@roadrunner.com To: 'maine-birds@googlegroups.com'...

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

[Maine-birds] GroupMe inquiry

What is the procedure to sign on to the GroupMe group while looking for "the" eagle? I have the app. Message me directly. Than...

Monday, 24 January 2022

[Maine-birds] Hoary Redpoll

It was minus-19 when Sandi and I approached the Canadian border above Jackman this morning, ready for Day Two of Maine Bird Atlas surveying in a remote corner of Maine. Fortunately, it warmed up to minus-9, and we completed our fourth segment of the weekend. Highlights included a young male northern goshawk and a hoary redpoll yesterday. Overall,...

Sunday, 23 January 2022

[Maine-birds] ANP Schoodic purple sandpipers

For several years I've tried to see purple sandpipers at ANP Schoodic...today they were there in numbers. Happy day, great outing.https://photosbychance.zenfolio.com/p432832521/h3a3f6580#h3a3f6580Cheers,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...

[Maine-birds] 6 surf scoters

3 male, 3 female surf scoters, swimming off the pier at Southern Maine Community College at noon on Sunday Jan. 23. From Susan Gilpin -- 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] Surf Scoters

6 surf scoters, inc. 3 males with distinctive orange beaks and white patches on the napes of their necks, easily spotted swimming west of the pier at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland about noon. Also 1 loon, 7 black ducks, 1 eider male and 2 eider females. From Susan GilpinOn Jan 22, 2022, at 3:32 PM, maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

[Maine-birds] Midcoast Birding (Steller's & Bullock's) 22 Jan 2022

Yesterday, was a "stellar" day for birding. Started off the day by seeing both the Baltimore Oriole and the Bullock's Oriole at the house in Nobleboro, ME. The first one spotted was the Baltimore that came into the large green feeder about 0720 in the morning. After feeding at the feeder, it flew off and a few minutes later, the Bullock's appeared at the same feeder. After feeding, it flew to...

Saturday, 22 January 2022

[Maine-birds] Greater White-fronted Goose

From GroupMe Maine Rare Birds Anna Hodgkins: Greater White-fronted Goose present now at intersection of Route 32 and Muscongus Rd in Bremen. After several attempts at the other location, we found the bird with 25 Canada Geese. Thank you Anna. Linda, Turk, Richard Garrigus, and Harry Wales -- Linda Woodard I(she/her)Director of Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center_______________________________164 Main St.,...

[Maine-birds] Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC on Jan 1st

I realized that I never posted this, better late than never. The 62nd Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC that took place on Saturday, January 1st. We had 33 birders and 13 feeder counters, mostly birding individually or in small family groups. The day was overcast with heavy fog and rain most of the day, temperatures were in the mid-30's with little or no wind. Total species 73, Total birds 10,346, Plus 3 CW species. ...

Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics

Snowy Owl on East End of Chebeague todayOn Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:32 PM <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups ...

Re: [Maine-birds] Sapsucker question

Thank you for the responses…and I forgot to say I am in Gorham! We have been taking photos this year as well. On Jan 19, 2022, at 1:47 PM, Brenda Franey <brendafraney6@gmail.com> wrote:Sorry...I live in South Portland, meant to add that bit of info into the email!On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 1:46 PM Brenda Franey <brendafraney6@gmail.com> wrote:Yes, I just spotted one a few days ago on the oak tree in our backyard. ...

Friday, 21 January 2022

[Maine-birds] BULLOCK'S ORIOLE w/Baltimore Oriole continues..

The 2 female orioles were present yesterday afternoon & this afternoon. Very engrossing watching the 2 interact. Both very active. Please no parking in driveway or road per home owner. Public parking at start of Mills Rd. & passed RR tracks on right. It's a local ice fishing parking area. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 1/15-21

Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days, as well as some additional musings, can be found here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2022/01/21/this-weeks-highlights-1-15-21-2022/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com &nb...

[Maine-birds] Eastern Bluebird in Skowhegan

Hi, I just had an Eastern Bluebird at my mealworm feeder here in Skowhegan. This has been a very strange year. I have never had bluebirds during the winter! Linda Powell Skowhegan Get Outlook for Android...

Re: [Maine-birds] Hermit thrush and 66 robins!

Cool, good sightings, must be abundant food available. I've seen robins all winter long high in the Boundary Mountains when there is a good mountain ash crop. They are hardy birds as long as they can find food.I'll be on the lookout northwest of Rangeley this weekend!Cheers,On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 3:58 PM <chrwsu@myfairpoint.net> wrote: Those must be my neighbor's Robins, which departed after cleaning...