Saw a black-crowned night heron yesterday afternoon perched on a snag in the marsh at Fore River Sanctuary and another on a utility pole nearby. Confirmed with a photo by another walker.Michelle Gregoire -- 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...
Friday, 30 September 2022
[Maine-birds] Black-crowned night herons in Portland
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Wednesday, 28 September 2022
[Maine-birds] Half of the world’s bird species now in decline
"Canaries in the coal mine" and most aren't heeding the message, sad state of affairs. https://www.birdlife.org/news/2022/09/28/state-of-the-worlds-birds-2022-paints-most-concerning-picture-for-nature-yet/ -- 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...
[Maine-birds] Great Horned Owl in Westbrook
Heard one calling pre-dawn, suburban neighborhood with woods nearby.Michelle Gregoire -- 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....
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT
I'm sitting here watching a GREAT BLACK BACKED GULL being converted into PEREGRINE FALCON amid a 6 foot puddle of feathers on our front lawn.About 40 minutes ago, I watched a probable male Peregrine go after 4 gulls that were foraging on the lawn.Numbers 1, 2 & 3 managed to slip away as the falcon executed impossibly tight, low-level turns and made pass after pass. But #4 became "odd man out" and could do nothing but flare,...
Sunday, 25 September 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] NEXRAD radar
The Portland/Gray radar station has been down recently. Not sure why, but I haven't been able to view it through any of the sites that I check either. It's been kind of spotty the last couple weeks or so.On Sun, Sep 25, 2022 at 1:08 PM Richard Garrigus <rgarrigus@meca.edu> wrote:For the past few days I have been unable to access the radar through the University of Carolina site. Anybody else experiencing this?Needing to...
[Maine-birds] NEXRAD radar
For the past few days I have been unable to access the radar through the University of Carolina site. Anybody else experiencing this?Needing to get real time readings on the flights! -- 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"...
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
[Maine-birds] Monhegan Island WhatsApp group
For those birding Monhegan Island this fall, or wanting to know right away what is being seen (even if you're not there), this is a reminder about the WhatsApp group specifically for the island. It has been working well, and can be a timely notification of a rare bird or level of bird activity. If you'd like to join the group, please download WhatsApp onto your phone and send me your phone number so that I can add you.Hope...
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 9/17-21
Hi all,My observations of note over the past five days before I head out to Monhegan with my annual tour group included a Lark Sparrow, lots of vismig, and two stints (including one 3K bird day!) at Sandy Point.https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2022/09/21/this-weeks-highlights-september-17-21-2022/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One,...
Monday, 19 September 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] Black-tailed Gull report
The reported "distinct black tip bill and black feathers at tail end" sounds fine for a first/second-cycle Ring-billed Gull, or even second/third-cycle Herring Gull to me, and the report was of two birds which is a big red flag (unprecedented in North America).
While I wouldn't chase this one, Black-tailed Gull is a good species for everyone to study up on and be ready to find in Maine - we're overdue, but late October would...
[Maine-birds] Black-tailed Gull report
Is there confirmation on this species reported at Beach Ave in Kennebunk?The car is warming up… -- 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...
[Maine-birds] Green-winged Teal, Great Horned Owl, Harpswell, ME
Green-winged Teal female mixed in with American Black Ducks, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 9/19/22Great Horned Owl, hooting last night at the intersection of Chart House Rd. and Ash Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 9/18/22Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelli Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- ...
[Maine-birds] Mississippi Kite Nesting Summary for NH - 2022
Once again, Mississippi Kites seem to have had a difficult year nesting
in New Hampshire in 2022. Like last year, only a single nest was found
and only a single chick was confirmed to fledge. This despite the fact
that at least 4 pairs of kites were confirmed on territory with possibly
5 pairs. The Kites were first made famous by nesting in 2008 and this
is (at least) the 15th consecutive year that kites (between...
Friday, 16 September 2022
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 9/10-16.
Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days included two Morning Flights at Sandy Point and a whole lot of "vismig." https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2022/09/16/this-weeks-highlights-september-10-16-2022/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com...
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
[Maine-birds] Northern Wheatear
Unbelievably a Northern Wheatear was found by Ken Janes near the Mousam River Estuary, near Kennebunk Beacha few days ago. An absolutely stunning bird who seemed thrush like & flycatcher like at times. A Clay-colored Sparrow also randomly joined the Wheatear in bush at one point. And one of my personal favs a Brown Thrasher also perched briefly before leaving unseen. Splendid views scoped. -- Maine birds mailing...
Sunday, 11 September 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] Compromised birds
I think it is important to discuss the health of the birds. I think there is more to birding than seeing a rare bird. I had about 4 mating pairs of barn swallows this summer. They arrived about May 6th compared to May 9 the last 10 years and left August 23rd. The last two years they have left later than the usual August 9th. They had two...
Re: [Maine-birds] Compromised birds
Good timing. I just had this guy in my feeder, breathing heavy and looking sickly. When I went out a got closer it stood up, hopped to other side of feeder then flew to a bush but was jolting like it had hiccups.I'll keep watch for it or others showing signs of sickness.On Sun, Sep 11, 2022, 4:35 PM Sean Hatch <seanarih@gmail.com> wrote:I...
Re: [Maine-birds] Compromised birds
According to Cornell Lab, wild songbirds are at low risk of Avian Flu: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/avian-influenza-outbreak-should-you-take-down-your-bird-feeders/Avian conjunctivitis, however, IS an issue with House Finches and other feeder finches. Taking down your feeders is highly recommended if you spot birds with conjunctivitis: https://feederwatch.org/learn/house-finch-eye-disease/On Sun, Sep 11, 2022 at...
[Maine-birds] Compromised birds
I am curious if anyone knows what this bird flue that's been around looks like but I've had 2 compromised Goldfinch since spring. I really don't want to take my feeders but will instantly if that's what needs to be done. Attached is ebird checklist with photos of the Goldfinch. Anyone with knowledge about this please let me know for I am very concerned. Sorry if this is off topic.https://ebird.org/checklist/S118526052...
[Maine-birds] Morse Mt. / Seawall Beach
Amazing day at Morse Mt. & Seawall Beach yesterday morning. Started with a ridiculous amount of RB Nuts the whole walk down. Very active and loud. It was awesome. There were also Cape Mays everywhere if varying plumage which I had fun trying to figure out later from photos. I'm always learning. Also a couple Black-throated Greens in plumage that really had me stumped for awhile. I think I got them correct on my ebird report....
Saturday, 10 September 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] Morning flight at Sandy Point
I stopped at Skolfield Preserve along Harpswell/Brunswick town line from 9:45-11 am. Saw at least half-dozen each of REVI, BHVI, BAWW, NOPA, AMRE, COYE and a couple BTGE, CSWA and a possible Wilson's. Merlin hit on it once but I couldn't confirm. I expect I missed a couple species. They were pretty quiet. Chickadees and titmice were not.Nice to see tree-top birds at 10'-15' "eye-level".On Sat, Sep 10, 2022, 8:03 PM Loring...
[Maine-birds] Morning flight at Sandy Point
Mark Rolerson, Dyk Eusden and I were at Sandy Point on Cousin's Island in Yarmouth this morning from about 6:30 to 9:00 am. It was our first time there.The number of warblers passing through toward the mainland was astounding. Our estimates are very rough, but there could have been 2,000 or more birds, constantly flying through the brush and low trees toward the bridge and then out over the water. There were hundreds of redstarts...
[Maine-birds] American Golden Plover
This morning at about 11 am there was one American Golden Plover in with 40 Killdeer on Mayall Road just west of the bridge over the Turnpike. Danny Danforth-- Loring M. DanforthCharles A. Dana Professor of Anthropology EmeritusBates College446 College St.Lewiston, ME 04240 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...
Friday, 9 September 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Common Nighthawks
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and observations of Common Nighthawks over the last few weeks. All of your responses helped me realize that I didn't describe my own observation with the right words: I realized that the most important thing that stuck out to me the other week was how labored their flight looked that night. Normally they...
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights,9/5-9
Hi all,Just a few observations of note for me this week:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2022/09/09/this-weeks-highlights-september-5-9-2022/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *************************************...
Wednesday, 7 September 2022
[Maine-birds] Shorebirds, Fryeburg
Least, Semi, Pectoral Sandpipers, both Yellowlegs, Semi-palmated Plover. In the sod field pool on Old River Road, Fryeburg. Go early or late when they are not working cutting sod. Still 5 Sandhill Cranes in the area.Bob CrowleyChatham,...
[Maine-birds] Shorebirds at Hills Beach and South Point
This morning at Hills Beach and South Point, Dyk Eusden and I saw the following:Black Bellied PloverSemipalmated PloverGreater YellowlegsWilletSpotted SandpiperRuddy TurnstoneSanderling White Rumped SandpiperWESTERN SANDPIPER (in the high wrack at South Point)Semipalmated SandpiperLeast SandpiperDowitcher sp.I stopped by the fields off Mayall Rd in Gray and saw 5 Sandhill Cranes, two pairs, one with a juvenile. Danny...
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
[Maine-birds] Lark Sparrow
Lark Sparrow feeding in a gravel driveway at 121 Pemaquid Loop Rd New Harbor. Latitude: 43.836225 Longitude: -69.510978 Ethan J. Whitaker Mobile Phone - 207-671-2006 ...
Monday, 5 September 2022
Re: [Maine-birds] This Week's (plus) Highlights, 8/24-9/2.
A friend thought she might have seen the Marsh Harrier at Florida Lake this afternoon. No photos. Not a seasoned birder. A possibility… Sent from my iphone with auto incorrect activated :-)On Sep 2, 2022, at 3:40 PM, 'Derek and Jeannette Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:Hi all,My highlights over the past ten days included the astounding Eurasian (Western) Marsh Harrier, my first Morning...
Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Common Nighthawks
I was out on an evening walk I believe Friday 9/2 and realized I had not been watching the late summer skies for the nighthawks. Just then one flew over, then another, then another. On my brief 20 minute walk around the Back Cove neighborhood in Portland I saw about 3 dozen. Behaving in an individual way, I suppose. Each one flying on their...
Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Common Nighthawks
On Saturday, September 3, I saw 57 common nighthawks heading north over Hancock Pond in Denmark over the course of about 20-30 minutes. Last summer, around this same time of year and location, there were hundreds (upwards of 500-600) observed flying over the pond. - Carly -----------------------------------Carly Rodgers, Ph.D.Licensed...
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