Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Sunday, 31 July 2022

[Maine-birds] Any sign of Henslow's sparrow

Has the bird been seen today, Sunday? If so, on Casco Road or Pleasant Hill? Thanks for any help. -- 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...

Saturday, 30 July 2022

[Maine-birds] bonaparte's gull on Messalonskee

I was out sailing this morning and was surprised to see a Bonaparte's gull on the water. We had just been way Downeast in Perry where we saw loads and wondered if it followed us home. It was in the middle of the lake off shore from the Sidney boat landing. Julia -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You...

Friday, 29 July 2022

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 7/23-29

Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days included visits to Seal Island, Monhegan, and 19 species of shorebirds.https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2022/07/29/this-weeks-highlights-july-23-july-29-2022/- Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com...

Wednesday, 27 July 2022

[Maine-birds] Semi-palmated Plovers, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/27/22

Several Semi-palmated Plovers this afternoon, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/27/22Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelli Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Thursday, 21 July 2022

[Maine-birds] FYI - In Newfoundland now Steller's Sea-Eagle

https://ebird.org/checklist/S115426893Also reported 2 other times there that I am aware of...Grace -- 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...

Monday, 18 July 2022

[Maine-birds] An egregious mistake, and a sincere apology to all

Dear Readers/Birders,The recent post of an oystercatcher with color bands that I reported as taken at Egg Rock in Washington County, Maine was actually photo'd in Iceland in August of 2021. I did not discover this egregious discrepancy until about an hour ago. Somehow the Iceland photo got lumped in with my other oystercatcher...

[Maine-birds] Eurasian Oystercatcher!

An oystercatcher initially ID as an American Oystercatcher which was photo'd on Egg Rock in Washington County (2.5 miles north of Petit Manan Island) has been correctly ID as a Eurasian Oystercatcher. The bird has a color banding configuration that indicates it was banded in Iceland as reported to me by Shiloh Schulte of Manomet. We...

[Maine-birds] Isles of Shoals birding trips with Shoals Marine Lab

I'm posting this for Pam Hunt. Steve Mirick Bradford, NH Greetings all, NH Audubon and the Shoals Marine Lab are once again partnering to offer overnight birding trips on Appledore Island this fall. This year there are to of them: August 31-Sept 2 and Sept 2-5. Trips include an opportunity to visit the Appledore Island Banding Station, and in past years have turned up a variety of interesting birds. More info is available...

Sunday, 17 July 2022

[Maine-birds] Henslow's Sparrow video, Burnswick, ME 6/16/22

Tried to get some video at the stakeout near the intersection of Casco and Pleasant Hill, Brunswick, ME 6/16/22https://www.flickr.com/photos/mourningwarbler/52220838523/in/dateposted/Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelli Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

Saturday, 16 July 2022

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 7/9-16

Hi all,A little late, but here is my weekly highlights blog post. It was another incredible week of mid-summer birding, with great experiences with the Henslow's Sparrow, the Hybrid Herons of Scarborough Marsh, terns, and migratory shorebirds!http://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2022/07/16/7042/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10...

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Re: [Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher

FYI: Charles dropped a letter in the link. Correct spelling is bandedbirds.orgOn Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 6:41 PM Charles Duncan <charles.d.duncan@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Seth—I was going to suggest you try BandeBirds.org which allows one to report and/or map sightings of a variety of species, but especially shorebirds. I tried...

Re: [Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher

Thank you!On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 5:45 PM Donald Thompson <thompsondon71@yahoo.com> wrote: I go to American oystercatcher working group. They have a report form and information.Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 5:41 PM, Charles Duncan <charles.d.duncan@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Seth—I was going to suggest...

Re: [Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher

I go to American oystercatcher working group. They have a report form and information.Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 5:41 PM, Charles Duncan <charles.d.duncan@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Seth—I was going to suggest you try BandeBirds.org which allows one to report and/or map sightings of a variety of species,...

Re: [Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher

Hi Seth—I was going to suggest you try BandeBirds.org which allows one to report and/or map sightings of a variety of species, but especially shorebirds. I tried entering your AMOY with (what seems like) a white leg band labelled "UC." I came up empty. That means either the band isn't white, but some other color faded...

[Maine-birds] Banded American Oystercatcher

Dear All,I recently photo'd an American Oystercatcher on Egg Rock in Washington County about 2.5 miles north of Petit Manan Island. I would appreciate receiving any guidance on how to find out about the banding origin, and figure whoever is doing the study would want to know one of "their" birds has been spotted.Thanks in advance for...

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

[Maine-birds]

Today I found a Nikon lithium battery pack near the base of a telephone pole at the Henslow'sSparrow stake-out in Brunswick.Please reply if it's yours.Julie Krasne -- 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...

Monday, 11 July 2022

[Maine-birds] Henslow's Sparrow, Brunswick, ME

Today was our third trip to see the Henslow's Sparrows and we got lucky with one of them perching about 60 feet away for a lengthy period of time. Pictures at my website: henrymauer.smugmug.comThere are definitely two birds. Park at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Rd and Casco Rd in Brunswick, ME. Walk east on Pleasant Hill Rd, towards downtown Brunswick. Both birds are on the right side of the...

Saturday, 9 July 2022

[Maine-birds] Henslow's Sparrow

What an amazing evening with the Henslow's Sparrow!! Started singing minutes after arrival and then he flew right towards us and dipped down at the base of the shrub 20ft from us. Popped back up and put on a show of song and looks that couldn't be beat. At one point he made a chip note I hadn't heard before several times. This was the best looks I've had in my 4 visit to see him and the colors on his wings were amazing such an...

[Maine-birds] Henslow’s still present—Brunswick

Farther back near the tree line today but right at the intersection of Casco and Pleasant Hill. Same spot. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- 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...

Friday, 8 July 2022

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 7/2-8

Hi all,My observations of note during a spectacular week of birding included the following:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2022/07/08/this-weeks-highlights-july-2-july-8-2022/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com ***********...

Thursday, 7 July 2022

[Maine-birds] cowbird parasitizes warbler

I just wanted to share:I watched a chestnut sided warbler eagerly feed a cowbird kid.I couldn't believe my eyes, but was able to confirm these sightings actually a few times. Nature is amazing and I am so glad that I was able to watch them.KatharinaSaco/ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received...

Wednesday, 6 July 2022

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics

Saw the Henslow Sparrow today at about 3 pm. Singing beautifully. BetsOn Wed, Jul 6, 2022 at 4:32 PM <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups ...

[Maine-birds] Henslows here

The Henslows Sparrow in Brunswick is calling and visible at intersection Pleasant Hill and Casio. Easy to hear in spite of horrendous road noise. 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] Henslow's Sparrow

Heard the Henslow's Sparrow yesterday found by Gorden Smith and its continuing today. I must be crazy but I personally thought I heard 2 separate birds though not at the same time. Not sure if this bird can throw its songs but at one point it was calling within 10 yds from me then while I was still looking at the same area the call to me seem to come from much further out maybe 30 yds. Not sure how it moved without me seeing it...

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

[Maine-birds] Black-necked Stilt at Scarborough

Of course just after I leave Maine a Balck-necked Stilt showed up at Scarborough Marsh:-) Just saw it posted on the Maine Birds FB grp.Andrew -- 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] Pelican in Grand Isle and Henslow's Sparrow in Brunswick

Just saw on the Maine birds FB page that a Henslows Sparrow is being seen in Brunswick near the Pleasant Hill Rd./Church Rd. int. and a White Pelican is on the St. John's River in Grand Isle. Didn't see these posted here.Andrew -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: Black Terns at Pine Point Beach

One Black Tern was still present at Pine Point (across from the pier at Stern's Seafood) this morning at around 9:30AM along with lots of other types of terns. When I'd previously tried to bird Pine Point I went to the beach and walked towards the jetty but apparently the "good spot" is further back up the river near Stern's (formerly the Pine Point Fisherman's Co-Op). One good bonus about the Stern's / pier...

Monday, 4 July 2022

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 2 topics

Have you ever seen a more beautiful July 4? Weather wise, I mean. Anyway, if any or all of you want to go hear "everything you always wanted to know about Maine's Moose— and more!", presented by Gerry Monteux at the Woman's Club, Thursday, 6:30, you will be most welcome. And if one of you doesn't, Alex will be happy to keep him company.And...