Saturday, 30 April 2022

[Maine-birds] Saco

We have a ruby throated hummingbird and an Easter towhee.

Katharina

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[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 Apr 2022) 53 Raptors



Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 30, 2022
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture011
Turkey Vulture0285470
Osprey2227228
Bald Eagle22282
Northern Harrier05873
Sharp-shinned Hawk11452482
Cooper's Hawk12744
Northern Goshawk013
Red-shouldered Hawk026120
Broad-winged Hawk3012331233
Red-tailed Hawk132133
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel0230240
Merlin63539
Peregrine Falcon003
Unknown Accipiter056
Unknown Buteo045
Unknown Falcon033
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor01213
Total:5326533178


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official CounterZane Baker
Observers: Derek Lovitch, Jim Pinfold



Visitors:
With the Feathers Over Freeport in full swing the park and our site had more visitors than usual. Derek's talk attracted 28 people and with the other inquisitive passersby we had a total of 72 visitors to the site.

Weather:
Today felt a little more spring like, with temps getting into the mid 50's. Winds were fairly strong but nothing quite like the past few days. Wind direction was from the north all day with more periods of calm still air in the afternoon with some sudden gusts. Clouds were scattered about, which allowed more direct sun to reach the summit. Visibility was good except for the heat shimmer.

Raptor Observations:
Not bad by any means but we're still holding onto the though that a big day is approaching before the season wraps up. Birds were scattered about the sky for most of the time with the exception of a short lived period in the early afternoon, when it seemed as though we were going to get a nice influx of migrants. Around 2pm Derek spotted a kettle of six Broad-wings high to the SW which continued moving kind of NNE. Shortly after, more birds were seen in the same location in the sky and taking a similar flight line. The excitement was brief as the flight petered out and not much activity was recorded thereafter. Derek's hawkwatching workshop was a success as there were peaople and birds for them to see. Attendees were treated with a few close birds and far birds which allowed them to apply their new knowledge. As the talk finished there was a fantastic training and learning opportunity as a Broad-wing soared with an Eagle which was being bombarded by an Osprey. The birds were all in one field of view, giving great size and shape comparisons.

Non-raptor Observations:
A little light on other birds of note today. The summit was relatively quiet. A small number of Cormorants and a few Tree and Barn Swallows were counted moving north. A highlight today was the first singing Hermit Thrush I've heard.

Predictions:
Tomorrow could be good. Winds should start out from the NW, which isn't bad given the light wind speeds predicted. Around midday the winds may shift to SSW which may bring us some more birds. The clouds should be minimal allowing for more thermal production. Temps will likely be in the mid 50's again. Will birds be moving all day or will there be a sudden free for all once the winds shift? I feel good about tomorrow.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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[Maine-birds] Glossy Ibis. 34, plus egrets. Biddeford Pool, Marsh near Fortunes Rock.

Yesterday (4/29) my friend and I went to look for the Summer Tanager at Biddeford Pool. Apparently it had flown. VERY windy. We continued along the ocean road, just enjoying being out, a rare treat. We went by the marsh around the corner from Fortunes Rock, there spying egrets! Upon looking closer there were at least 34 Glossy Ibis, as well as active Great and Snowy egrets. We watched them feeding to close to the the road, flying and settling back down. What a treat. It was cloudy so my photos don't show the colors. The memory will not fade.
I just read that about a year ago, two years ago and more, someone saw a large flock of them, perhaps every year about this time, or later in May. More than 34. Probably everyone looking for the tanager and warbler has seen them and passed on. Hohum. Well, it was serendipity for us!
Barbara
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Re: [Maine-birds] Yellow-Throated Warbler at Biddeford Pool

Present as of 11:05 a.m. today around cattails of pond near Bidd Pool Beach parking lot.

On Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 5:08 PM Kathryn Davis <kedavis4@gmail.com> wrote:
After nearly two hours of searching, finally spotted the Yellow-Throated Warbler in Biddeford Pool near the Beach Parking area today.   It was catching bugs along the trail closest to the Orange metal fence across from the upper parking area.   It was spotted initially high in the trees flitting from tree to tree just past the second boardwalk from the beginning of the trail.

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[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

The sky is still dark and threatening but the air is drying out after nearly 3 days of wind, cold, intermittent precipitation and fog.
Wednesday and Thursday nights were the most benign with dense fog being the significant feature.
The unsettled weather brought us pulses of migrants, particularly on the foggy nights. The majority of arrivals were WHITE THROATED  & SAVANNAH SPARROWS, with a bit of rollover with the FLICKERS.
On Thursday & Friday a few BARN SWALLOWS searched for a meal, likely unsuccessfully, amid light but nearly continuous rain showers and 30 knot winds.
A least one PEREGRINE was seen every day for the past week, while "pairs" were seen interacting on a half dozen occasions.
A couple MERLINS hunted the island for a few hours each, as did SHARP SHINNED HAWKS at several different times.

The Alcids were ashore in strength for the first half of this week but have been gone completely for the last 3 days. I'll qualify that: gone virtually completely. I combed the island yesterday and saw 1 RAZORBILL exiting a nest site and 2 MURRES on eggs.
Predators around sometimes scares of some Alcids but usually most just dive under cover until the coast is clear.
Something is different this year and I'm afraid of what it might be.

Lots of CORMORANTS migrating and EIDERS seem to be settling in for the breeding season.
Gulls are scouting and claiming nest sites.

LEACH'S STORM PETRELS are also settling in. 
Tuesday and Wednesday nights easily qualify as "Petrel Nights" with the air full of their chuckles almost until dawn.

Got in the first lawn mowing and it's about ready for another cut.
Also pushed some peas into the ground yesterday. Likely a bit early but ....... maybe, just maybe.

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[Maine-birds] Monitors needed for upcoming Eastern Whip-poor-will and Common Nighthawk surveys

Greetings all, 

Logan Parker with the Maine Nightjar Monitoring Project here. We seeking volunteers monitors to help conduct surveys for Eastern Whip-poor-will, Common Nighthawk, and other crepuscular/nocturnal birds this summer in partnership with the Maine Bird Atlas. 

If you live in or near any of the following towns and would like to participate in this project, please reach out! 

- Biddeford
- Burlington
- Exeter
- Island Falls
- Greene
- Greenwood
- Lakeville
- Medford
- North Berwick
- St. Albans
- Sumner

Please don't hesitate to reach out (logan@hereinthewild.com) if you have any questions. 

Cheers, 

Logan

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[Maine-birds] Re: BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS - Camden, 27-28 Apr

In case people didn't see it, I'm reposting information shared by Evan Obercian to the Group Me at 5 pm yesterday (4/29) afternoon:

"The BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING DUCKS are visible across from the Lions Den/wastewater treatment facility in Camden. I think safest bet is to use the free public parking lot on Knowlton street across from the skate park, walk through the skate park and follow the gravel footpath along the river. Birds are on a lawn across the river between two big willows."

Robin Ohrt said that after that, they flew up the river just a bit. 

On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 10:56:40 AM UTC-4 Doug Hitchcox wrote:
Passing along a report of a group of at least nine Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks that were photographed in a private yard in Camden on the 27th and 28th. The homeowner is "very private and doesn't want people over" but I wanted to share this sighting in hopes that people could check public areas around Camden that may attract this flock. I'd focus on shallow freshwater ponds, keeping in mind that two of Maine's three previous records were in man-made retention ponds.

Good birding,

Doug Hitchcox
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Maine Audubon - Staff Naturalist
207-781-2330 x237
dhit...@maineaudubon.org

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[Maine-birds] yellow rumped warblers

continuing flock of yellow rumped warblers in Cumberland. About 15 visiting my feeder since 4/26.

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Friday, 29 April 2022

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 4/23-29


Hi all,
My observations of note over the past seven days can be found here:


-Derek


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[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (29 Apr 2022) 6 Raptors


Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 29, 2022
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture011
Turkey Vulture0285470
Osprey1225226
Bald Eagle02080
Northern Harrier05873
Sharp-shinned Hawk2441471
Cooper's Hawk02643
Northern Goshawk013
Red-shouldered Hawk026120
Broad-winged Hawk212031203
Red-tailed Hawk031132
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel0230240
Merlin12933
Peregrine Falcon003
Unknown Accipiter056
Unknown Buteo045
Unknown Falcon033
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor01213
Total:626003125


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official CounterZane Baker
Observers: Jim Pinfold



Visitors:
31 visitors today which included a rambunctious troop of Girl Scouts who showed up as I was leaving. I'm not sure they were convinced we could see hundreds of birds in a day after seeing I had only spotted 6. A special shout out to Ted from Maryland who keeps track of the migration from a few states away. For anyone in the area, tomorrow is the start of the two day event Feathers Over Freeport, which has bird oriented educational activities for all ages. Follow the link for more details. https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/feathers_over_freeport.shtml

Weather:
More shenanigans with the wind rearranging some of my supplies again. North winds were strong with some powerful gusts. The afternoon had some longer periods of calm. More sun throughout the day made for a more comfortable time counting than yesterday, with temps in the high 40's. Visibility over longer distances wasn't great due to heat distortion. Thank you Jim

Raptor Observations:
With Jim as my witness, I promise I'm not sleeping on the rocks. High winds from the north really kept things quiet. Local bird activity was minimal and mostly very early in the day. A Merlin and Sharpy came in close, just below eye level which was a pleasure to see and satisfying enough to hold us over for the long period between sightings. Birds were really getting pushed around, with one Broad-wing flying on it's side, one wing up and one down.

Non-raptor Observations:
A gregarious Pine Warbler was one of the few passerines we watched for a bit today. No northbound migrants were spotted.

Predictions:
Temps should be nice, in the 50's. There will likely be some more wind, from the NNW and maybe some gusting in the morning hours. Hopefully it tapers off as the day progresses. There will likely be a mix of clouds and sun again. Let's hope these birds rally in time for the festivities tomorrow. Come on up and help smash yesterdays numbers. See you then.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
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[Maine-birds] BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS - Camden, 27-28 Apr

Passing along a report of a group of at least nine Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks that were photographed in a private yard in Camden on the 27th and 28th. The homeowner is "very private and doesn't want people over" but I wanted to share this sighting in hopes that people could check public areas around Camden that may attract this flock. I'd focus on shallow freshwater ponds, keeping in mind that two of Maine's three previous records were in man-made retention ponds.

Good birding,

Doug Hitchcox
Maine Bird Atlas - Outreach Coordinator
Maine Audubon - Staff Naturalist
207-781-2330 x237
dhitchcox@maineaudubon.org

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[Maine-birds] Two Snowy x Little Egret hybrids - Falmouth, 28 Apr

A quick note about being extra careful with egrets this summer: On yesterday's bird walk at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, we found what I initially called a 'pure looking' Little Egret in the marsh off the south end of the West Meadow. The two "spaghetti-like" plumes off the nape were obvious, so we shared scope views until the bird moved out of view. I went back after the walk to get a closer view and unfortunately realized it was an apparent Snowy x Little Egret hybrid. And to make things even more interesting, a second hybrid showed up too! Here are a few photos and field marks that may help others that encounter these birds in the field:

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/441179671
This view looks pretty 'pure' to me! Only the two long plumes visible; dark pink/purple lores (shown in early spring).

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/441179801
But once it started foraging, the shorter and bushy Snowy-like plumes were visible. Note also the back plumes a slightly more recurved than most Little Egrets tend to show.

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/441179391
Here is the second hybrid, which showed a more obvious blend of characteristics: the bushy plumes were conspicuous; body and especially bill shape were more Snowy-like too. This bird also showed duller purple-gray lores.

More photos are available on this eBird list: https://ebird.org/me/checklist/S108281958

It is worth noting the majority of records in Cumberland County (between Tidewater & Gilsland farms in Falmouth and Scarborough Marsh) last year were apparent hybrids, though the Laudholm Farm bird was as pure looking as they come. So I wanted to encourage an extra degree of diligence when picking through little egrets or Little Egrets this summer.

Good birding,

Doug Hitchcox
Maine Bird Atlas - Outreach Coordinator
Maine Audubon - Staff Naturalist
207-781-2330 x237
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Thursday, 28 April 2022

[Maine-birds] Laughing Gull, Tree Swallows, Eastern Towhee, Harpswell, ME 5/28/22

Laughing Gull, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 5/28/22
Large flock of Tree Swallows, Dolphin Marina, Harpswell, ME 5/28/22
Eastern Towhee, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 5/28/22

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus
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Manchester, NH 03102
 
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[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (28 Apr 2022) 16 Raptors


Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 28, 2022
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture011
Turkey Vulture0285470
Osprey2224225
Bald Eagle02080
Northern Harrier05873
Sharp-shinned Hawk3439469
Cooper's Hawk02643
Northern Goshawk013
Red-shouldered Hawk026120
Broad-winged Hawk1112011201
Red-tailed Hawk031132
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel0230240
Merlin02832
Peregrine Falcon003
Unknown Accipiter056
Unknown Buteo045
Unknown Falcon033
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor01213
Total:1625943119


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official CounterZane Baker
Observers:



Visitors:
10 visitors today

Weather:
The mountain was covered by a long stretch of clouds which continued to extend from the NW to SE, like a roll of tape being unwound. I could see blue sky to the east and west but the summit remained in the shade for the first half of the day. The afternoon was pretty sunny with some scattered clouds. Temperatures fluctuated quite a bit, starting out at 49 degrees Fahrenheit dropping to 41 and climbing back to 49. Wind was the major weather component today. Very strong and gusty winds ripped over the mountain from the NNW all day. Late in the day, thinking I was safe in the home stretch, a rogue gust heaved my pack and chucked my clipboard a solid ten feet. It was a yard sale of papers pens and pencils strewn around the summit and trees. Thankfully the scope remained standing and I believe I retrieved any potential detritus.

Raptor Observations:
Birds were in the air today but mostly local activity and what I can only assume was some migrants out foraging briefly. Northbound birds were very low today, mostly hugging treetops and following the underdeveloped ridgeline of Little Bradbury.

Non-raptor Observations:
The summit was quiet, or I just couldn't hear over the wind through the pines. About 68 Cormorants braved the elements and pushed onward. The only other birds moving were 1 Barn Swallow and 1 late day Goldfinch.

Predictions:
Rinse and repeat I'm afraid. Currently, tomorrow looks like it's shaping up similarly to today. High gusty winds from the NW and maybe a mix of sun and clouds. Temps may be a little warmer, in the low 50's.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
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[Maine-birds] Alder flycatcher in Bremen

From a distance I thought it was a phoebe, but once I zeroed in on it with binoculars I could see the yellow underparts. Very pretty bird!

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[Maine-birds] Biddeford Pool Redtail

In a tree in the field next to the entrance of the Marie Joseph Retreat lookin' for dinner.  Watched him/her fly to the ground and claw around in the grass searching for "something" it had seen, probably a meal (mouse/vole)

Eiders are back off the gut in the pool and watched a juevinile Bald Eagle circle overhead

Thought some here might enjoy the photo.
Larger Version :  https://pbase.com/nidoba/image/172518949/original

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[Maine-birds] Biddeford Pool Redtail Hawk

In a tree in the field next to the entrance of the Marie Joseph Retreat lookin' for dinner.  Watched him/her fly to the ground and claw around in the grass searching for "something"
it had seen, probable a meal (mouse/vole)

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[Maine-birds] Washington Co. coastal birds

Thurs. 28 April . At about 9:30am I looked up out the window just in time to see the last (6 or more) of a flock of birds flying along the edge of the land at Cow Point, between us and the outer islands (Halifax, The Brothers, Scabby etc), but much farther from the islands and closer to shore. They were going fast, necks and legs out-stetched, so probably not herons. It all happened so fast I didn't notice much else, they were large and had large wingspan, they were not "flapping". It's windy here right now.
   Downeast birders keep a lookout, please, and let me know if you see these and can ID them :)
       Carol

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Wednesday, 27 April 2022

[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (27 Apr 2022) Raptors


Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 27, 2022
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture011
Turkey Vulture0285470
Osprey0222223
Bald Eagle02080
Northern Harrier05873
Sharp-shinned Hawk0436466
Cooper's Hawk02643
Northern Goshawk013
Red-shouldered Hawk026120
Broad-winged Hawk011901190
Red-tailed Hawk031132
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel0230240
Merlin02832
Peregrine Falcon003
Unknown Accipiter056
Unknown Buteo045
Unknown Falcon033
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor01213
Total:025783103


Observation start time: 12:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 2.42 hours
Official CounterZane Baker
Observers:



Visitors:
Zilch.

Weather:
Rain kept me away for the first half of the day. After hours of pacing and watching the radar I chose to open for 1pm EDT. I was met with fair visibility and a few drops of water. The sun was being shy but giving away it's location amidst the thin layer of clouds. Shortly after setting up, more steady rain showers arrived and persisted through the time I departed at 3:30. While I searched the overcast skies the winds remained light from the WNW and temps were comfortable, about 47 degrees.

Raptor Observations:
Jack squat.

Non-raptor Observations:
I heard the Barred Owl call for the first time in a while, this time from a location deeper in the park, to the north. Or could there be more than one pair we hear?

Predictions:
There's a chance we'll see a little more sun tomorrow but we're going to be dealing with a lot more wind, again. NW winds could be blowing in the upper teens and twenties with gusts in the thirties, all, day, long. Temps will be in the 40's again. If this weather persists it could be a slow drip of birds right to the finish. I'm not convinced we'll have a day like yesterday but we ought to be able put more on the board than today.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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[Maine-birds] Yellow-Throated Warbler at Biddeford Pool

After nearly two hours of searching, finally spotted the Yellow-Throated Warbler in Biddeford Pool near the Beach Parking area today.   It was catching bugs along the trail closest to the Orange metal fence across from the upper parking area.   It was spotted initially high in the trees flitting from tree to tree just past the second boardwalk from the beginning of the trail.

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Tuesday, 26 April 2022

[Maine-birds] Black-and-white Warbler

Was quite surprised to hear and then see a Black-and-white Warbler in the crabapple tree in our yard in Gardiner today!

 

Jeff Wells

 

 

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[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (26 Apr 2022) 299 Raptors



Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2022
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture011
Turkey Vulture0285470
Osprey18222223
Bald Eagle02080
Northern Harrier05873
Sharp-shinned Hawk32436466
Cooper's Hawk42643
Northern Goshawk013
Red-shouldered Hawk026120
Broad-winged Hawk23611901190
Red-tailed Hawk231132
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel4230240
Merlin12832
Peregrine Falcon003
Unknown Accipiter056
Unknown Buteo045
Unknown Falcon133
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor11213
Total:29925783103


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:15:00
Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official CounterDerek Lovitch, Jeannette Lovitch
Observers: Jeannette Lovitch, Jim Pinfold, Rich Fortin



Visitors:
Not a lot of people out and about at Bradbury today. 3 people visited us at the Hawkwatch. Those who did enjoyed seeing raptors with the unaided eye.

Weather:
The weather today was more amenable than we had expected. Winds were out of the south almost all day ahead of a very slow-moving cold front. Cloud cover held tight with just a few peeks of sun in the middle of the day. Some showers and drizzle moved through in short bouts, but didn't last long, until 3:50 EDT when Derek closed down the count. A brief improvement in visibility officially reopened the count 10 minutes later, until steadier rain finally shut down the count for good at 4:10 EDT.

Raptor Observations:
The first two hours were pretty empty of birds. Then, all of sudden, Broad-winged Hawks started popping up. For the next 4 hours we were scanning the skies for distant kettles, while birds were also moving west to east low over the summit - some of the best looks at hawks we have had in a while. It was a fun day once hawks started moving. Very few birds required a scope to spot and identify today, for a most-welcome change.

Non-raptor Observations:
30 species were seen or heard from the summit today. Not a lot were marked down as migrants, but species that were included: 23 Tree Swallows, 11 Yellow-rumped Warblers (including a total of 9 in the afternoon still migrating northward high overhead), 4 Mallards, 3 Canada Geese, 1 Double-crested Cormorant, 1 Belted Kingfisher, and 1 Palm Warbler.

Predictions:
An area of low pressure is forecast to move up along the cold front tonight, bringing heavy rain overnight. Tomorrow is unlikely to be a total washout, but it might be one of those annoying days with on-again, off-again rain, and on-again, off-again hawkwatching. Well, hopefully some hawkwatching...light northwesterly winds are much less favorable to producing a flight on overcast skies than today's southerly winds. But we didn't expect nearly 300 birds today, either, so at this point, why do we even bother with this section? ;) Just go hawkwatching!


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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[Maine-birds] Two warblers

Bar Harbor 26 April
     Had two new arrivals at my feeder this morning; a Pine Warbler was at the suet and a Yellow-rumped Warbler at the sunflower hearts.
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[Maine-birds] Orange-crowned Warbler --Saco River Walk

I found an Orange-crowned Warbler in the bushes of the "magic hillside"
(under the powerlines past the Saco Treatment Plant) late this morning. 
First one I have seen in the spring.  Sort of a consolation for not
seeing the Yellow-throated Warbler at Bidd. Pool.

Joanne

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[Maine-birds] Breakfast visitors

Joy of joys, looking out at the cove and tidal flats, the usual mallard pair is dabbling in the tidal-flat pool and off to the right another pair? No, a stunning Wood Duck male and female. 

Juanita
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Monday, 25 April 2022

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (25 Apr 2022) 52 Raptors



Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2022
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture011
Turkey Vulture0285470
Osprey4204205
Bald Eagle02080
Northern Harrier05873
Sharp-shinned Hawk8404434
Cooper's Hawk02239
Northern Goshawk013
Red-shouldered Hawk026120
Broad-winged Hawk27954954
Red-tailed Hawk029130
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel7226236
Merlin52731
Peregrine Falcon003
Unknown Accipiter056
Unknown Buteo045
Unknown Falcon022
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor11112
Total:5222792804


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official CounterZane Baker
Observers: Biz Houghton, Dave Fensore, Jim Pinfold



Visitors:
The park was very quiet with only 16 people coming by.

Weather:
High and thin clouds stuck around all day, with periods of brighter skies then more shaded. Temps struggled to get into the 50's and the wind-chill really cooled things down. It was easterly and southerly winds with wind speeds increasing substantially in the afternoon. Visibility was okay.

Raptor Observations:
It was a slow trickle of migrants, some up above, far out and up close. A close Merlin and Osprey were the two closest birds which gave great views in the afternoon light. There now appears to be at least two pairs of local Broad-wings and possibly three who are setting up territories. Most of the birds I kept spotting in the morning were BW's displaying and having disputes.

Non-raptor Observations:
Our first Blue-headed Vireo of the season greeted me at the summit this am with a couple brief notes. Later in the morning it sang in earnest. 22 species were seen or heard from the summit today.

Predictions:
Tomorrow morning could be interesting. There is some rain moving into the area but hopefully we get a few hours before it moves in. Winds look like they may be shifting south overnight and maybe just getting a little tincture of southwest in the morning. Temps will be similar to today, in the low 50's. If it stays dry long enough there could be birds getting ahead of the rain.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Feather ID question

Northern (Yellow-shafted) Flicker?
Dan Nickerson 

On Mon, Apr 25, 2022 at 4:56 PM Steve Plumb <voiceofthefair@gmail.com> wrote:
Using https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/, I suspect something in the woodpecker family. The yellow shaft seems distinctive. Let me know if you figure it out.

On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 11:59:41 AM UTC-4 Reid Scher wrote:
Hi, everybody. I picked these 2 feathers up in 2 separate southwestern Maine locations early last fall. Generally mixed woods with a high concentration of conifers. Wondering if anyone can identify them.
Thanks ,
Judy Scher

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[Maine-birds] A welcome dinner visitor

While having dinner on the porch watching all the usual suspects coming and going, a skulking Indigo Bunting showed up on a fence post with seed on it. No hummingbirds yet.

Juanita

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[Maine-birds] Feather ID

Northern flicker. Used to be called yellow shafted flicker.

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[Maine-birds] Re: Feather ID question

Using https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/, I suspect something in the woodpecker family. The yellow shaft seems distinctive. Let me know if you figure it out.

On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 11:59:41 AM UTC-4 Reid Scher wrote:
Hi, everybody. I picked these 2 feathers up in 2 separate southwestern Maine locations early last fall. Generally mixed woods with a high concentration of conifers. Wondering if anyone can identify them.
Thanks ,
Judy Scher

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[Maine-birds] Feather ID question

Hi, everybody. I picked these 2 feathers up in 2 separate southwestern Maine locations early last fall. Generally mixed woods with a high concentration of conifers. Wondering if anyone can identify them.
Thanks ,
Judy Scher

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Sunday, 24 April 2022

[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (24 Apr 2022) 105 Raptors



Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 24, 2022
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture011
Turkey Vulture0285470
Osprey7200201
Bald Eagle12080
Northern Harrier05873
Sharp-shinned Hawk17396426
Cooper's Hawk12239
Northern Goshawk013
Red-shouldered Hawk026120
Broad-winged Hawk71927927
Red-tailed Hawk029130
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel2219229
Merlin42226
Peregrine Falcon003
Unknown Accipiter056
Unknown Buteo045
Unknown Falcon022
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor21011
Total:10522272752


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official CounterZane Baker
Observers: Dave Fensore, Jeannette Lovitch, Jim Pinfold, Mathew Gilbert



Visitors:
25 people came by the site (got my homophones squared away, oops). Some unique individuals with equally unique questions. Nice meeting you all.

Weather:
Winds were calm all day but not really a favorable direction for migration. Light N, NW and even a little E wind could be felt at the summit for most of the time today. The direction finally started to shift S with only an hour or so left in the day. Early clouds swept through for a couple hours before pushing out to the SE and leaving solid blue skies. By late afternoon clouds returned and the high temp of 53 started to drop slightly. Heat shimmer was pretty bad during the sunny period and diminished during the cloud covered afternoon hours. A pretty nice day to spend on the summit.

Raptor Observations:
Not terrible but not what we think of for late April. For a while this morning and again in the afternoon the skies felt empty. There was a time of about 90 minutes during the sunny period when birds did seem to be moving. They were extremely high and also far, difficult to detect without a clouded backdrop. I suspect we missed some overhead but also far out to the SE as the northerly breeze may have pushed them further towards the coast. I was able to detect pin-dots in my scope which moved in a fashion reminiscent of raptor flights but too far to be identified. For all I know they could have been gulls, Crows or wind-blown leaves.

Non-raptor Observations:
Another seemingly silent day. Bird song was hard to come by. Only 21 species were seen or heard today. Northbound birds include: 9 Tree Swallows 1 American Goldfinch 1 Double-crested Cormorant

Predictions:
More northerly winds at the outset, switching to SE in the afternoon. It may be a little cooler, in the high 40's and with the wind off the water I would recommend bringing more layers than you might think you'll need. More clouds may develop in the afternoon hours. Winds aren't great but it's April so I don't think well be skunked.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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[Maine-birds] yellowrump and flicker /bluebirds looking for a home? Sanford

New today: flicker and yellowrump. Have had  m and f  Purple Finch for a few weeks.

I've had two male bluebirds fluttering around my yard and porch, even looking in the window (not pecking at it), for several weeks. A neighbor around the corner had 2 successful boxes the past two or so years. He moved away and took the boxes. I'm thinking these birds might be looking for a home... and maybe a mate? I may go get some boxes; have somebody to put them up for me. Should have three? Not a very big lot, though. It is a trailer park, but I have a medium sized open sunny side yard, away from the feeders, and a field-ish front yard. Trees along the side. Comments or suggestions?

Hope this is OK for this site; not exciting new birds, except for the two everybody else has had.
Barbara
Sanford

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[Maine-birds] Towhee

A handsome male towhee is currently singing "Drink your tea!", right outside my window.  Hooray!

Nancy Dickinson
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[Maine-birds] 3 billion fewer breeding birds than in 1970.

......preaching to the choir a little bit, but thought some might find this an interesting
article on NPR.

https://www.npr.org/2022/04/13/1092678564/north-american-birds-are-in-decline-here-are-8-simple-ways-you-can-help

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[Maine-birds] Northern Harrier, Harpswell, Brunswick, ME 4/23/22

1 female Northern Harrier, Curtis Cove, Harpswell, ME 4/23/22
1 female Northern Harrier, Brunswick Executive Airport, Brunswick, ME 4/23/22

Several Ospreys and a Bald Eagle fishing this morning in Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 4/24/22

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Saturday, 23 April 2022

[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (23 Apr 2022) 174 Raptors


Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA

Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 23, 2022
SpeciesDay's CountMonth TotalSeason Total
Black Vulture011
Turkey Vulture0285470
Osprey8193194
Bald Eagle11979
Northern Harrier15873
Sharp-shinned Hawk18379409
Cooper's Hawk22138
Northern Goshawk013
Red-shouldered Hawk126120
Broad-winged Hawk127856856
Red-tailed Hawk029130
Rough-legged Hawk000
Golden Eagle000
American Kestrel10217227
Merlin41822
Peregrine Falcon003
Unknown Accipiter056
Unknown Buteo045
Unknown Falcon122
Unknown Eagle000
Unknown Raptor189
Total:17421222647


Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official CounterZane Baker
Observers: Biz Houghton, Dave Fensore, Dave Gulick, Derek Lovitch, Don Thompson, Jim Pinfold



Visitors:
23 visitors today. The park was pretty crowded today but not the crowded public beach vibe we often experience.

Weather:
Certainly not inclement weather but not what I had envisioned given the reports. There was far less sun than anticipated with a very high and thin layer of clouds which moved in early and stayed around for almost the entire day. The morning hours had some stronger northerly winds as well which had me reaching for an extra layer of clothing. Winds continued to come from the north northwest all day with a little variability at the end of the count. Slowly, the skies became brighter and the temps eventually climbed into the upper 50's. Visibility was good but the monochromatic sky made for a bright day with a lot of squinting. Birds also appeared dark from all angles and distances until the late day sun poked out.

Raptor Observations:
The morning was pretty slow until we got a slight thinning of the clouds. Immediately it felt warmer and possibly improved thermal production because it wasn't long after that we started seeing more activity. Unfortunately the birds were extremely far or high today. Identifications couldn't be cinched by plumage on close birds and were based on shape and behavior, even the red on a Red-tail was tough to see in today's light. That's the majority of hawkwatching anyway but it is fun to admire some of these birds up close. There was some speculation this afternoon as to weather the winds aloft were more favorable to allow these birds to gain so much elevation and fast speeds despite the winds we were feeling at the summit, which made us think birds should have been a little lower. I suspect we missed some today. It was a good day overall but there was something odd about it. It felt like we should have seen more. We were getting fits and starts of birds. As soon as it looked like the floodgates were cracking open the flight would die down again. I was happy to see birds and not be listening to the wind all day.

Non-raptor Observations:
24 species were seen or heard today. A slightly early first of year Cliff Swallow came by in the afternoon.

Predictions:
Winds should remain light, from the north in the morning and southwest in the afternoon. Will it hold true? Cloud cover should be minimal and temps in the 50's again.


Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
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