Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Re: Timber Point Parking

It was OK through the afternoon (we left a little after 4:00 pm), with one car leaving as the next arrived but no extra spaces by then. One strategic point is that the afternoon hours have the advantage of a rising tide moving the bird toward you rather than your having to keep moving to follow it out on the ebb. Tomorrow's high is 8:10 am and low at 2:46 pm. Good luck to all!On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at...

[Maine-birds] Re: Timber Point Parking

It was OK through the afternoon (we left a little after 4:00 pm), with one car leaving as the next arrived but no extra spaces by then. One strategic point is that he afternoon hours have the advantage of a rising tide moving the bird toward you rather than your having to keep moving to follow it out on the ebb. Tomorrow's high is 8:10 am and low at 2:46 pm. God luck to all!On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:18:53...

[Maine-birds] Timber Point Parking

Asking if anyone at Timber Point today could inform the group of how the parking situation was today. Tomorrow could be a mad house and anybody who has been there before knows there are about 6 or 7 legal parking spots. Sent from my iPad -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: COMMON RINGED PLOVER - Biddeford, 31 Jan

If you look, your best luck may be at high tide.Good birdingOn Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 1:35:52 PM UTC-5 Doug Hitchcox wrote:There's a COMMON RINGED PLOVER on the beach (the cove at the parking area) at Timber Point in Biddeford. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5FE32rTQoXfNo6VL6?g_st=ic 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...

[Maine-birds] COMMON RINGED PLOVER - Biddeford, 31 Jan

There's a COMMON RINGED PLOVER on the beach (the cove at the parking area) at Timber Point in Biddeford. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5FE32rTQoXfNo6VL6?g_st=ic 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...

Monday, 30 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Evening grosbeak, blue birds in Durham

I have noticed that I have 2 pairs of both evening grosbeaks and blue birds in Durham -- 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...

Thursday, 26 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Offshore Boat Trip to Jeffrey's Ledge (Fulmars & alcids)

Yesterday, I was invited as a guest aboard the UNH research vessel "Gulf Challenger". The boat traveled east from New Castle, NH toward Jeffrey's Ledge and beyond to a deep water (about 800') area known as Wilkinson's Basin about 40-45 miles offshore from Portsmouth harbor. The boat collected and tested sea water samples before returning. The course of the boat took it through ME, NH, and MA waters. ...

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Carolina Wren and Eastern Towhee

Carolina Wren has been with us for months, often singing and even comes to our bird feeders.E.Towhee joined us today.Katharina in Saco/ME -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Re: Bluebird in Newport

I think they have extended their range northward. We have the 4-5 Bluebirds that were hatched in our yard this summer here year round. They love their feeder that is filled with dried mealworms? Bob Knight in BrooksvilleOn Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 2:04:17 PM UTC-5 jillmcm1970 wrote:A friend was surprised to see a male Eastern Bluebird on her suet feeder this morning in Newport. ...

[Maine-birds] Bluebird in Newport

A friend was surprised to see a male Eastern Bluebird on her suet feeder this morning in Newport. -- 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, 23 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Re: Did any of the rarities in Maine get on the Xmas bird counts

Well at least one got seen on the counts. To bad none of the others did:-(AndrewOn Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:12:20 PM UTC-5 kado...@gmail.com wrote:The Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC had a Northern Lapwing.Kathy On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 9:15:19 PM UTC-5 andrew...@gmail.com wrote:Was just wondering if any of the rarities got on any of the Xmas Bird Couts this winter? Didn't see any count results posted...

Sunday, 22 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Re: Did any of the rarities in Maine get on the Xmas bird counts

The Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC had a Northern Lapwing.Kathy On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 9:15:19 PM UTC-5 andrew...@gmail.com wrote:Was just wondering if any of the rarities got on any of the Xmas Bird Couts this winter? Didn't see any count results posted that had them. I know some are still being seen.Andrew -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

Saturday, 21 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Did any of the rarities in Maine get on the Xmas bird counts

Was just wondering if any of the rarities got on any of the Xmas Bird Couts this winter? Didn't see any count results posted that had them. I know some are still being seen.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...

[Maine-birds] Western Kingbird still in Scarborough

The Western Kingbird that was coming to a private feeder in Scarborough is still there as of today. Amazing it's still there. A shame nobody got it for the count.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....

[Maine-birds] Yellow-Breasted Chat

Yellow-Breasted Chat was seen this morning at Cape Neddick Golf Course between 1100 and 1215. It was seen several times in the same area that it has been reported at in the past few days in the vicinity of the huge golf net. Bright yellow breast and white spectacles were prominent. I saw it first in flight as it flew parallel to the golf netting about four feet off the ground and landed in a tree, giving some...

[Maine-birds] Harris's Sparrow

Was going to head to Turner in the am to see Harris's Sparrow. Does anyone know if there have been recent sightings?Thanks for your response.Julie-- Julie PerrinFYI: New Email address, please update your contacts! <jafperrin@gmail.com> -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this...

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Harris's Sparrow - Turner, 8-17 Jan

As you've probably seen on eBird, a HARRIS'S SPARROW is visiting a yard in Turner, and the homeowner, Anne Brown, is ok with birders visiting. Anne does ask that people do not arrive before 8AM, and are especially cautious parking along the road; do not block the driveway. Anne shared the "driveway is treacherous with ice and our road can be nuts before 8, after 5 and when the high school gets out at 2:30." You can walk up the...

Monday, 16 January 2023

[Maine-birds] 63rd Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC

This is the report for the 63rd Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC that took place on Saturday, December 31st. We had about 40 birders. The day was cloudy with temperatures ranging from the low-40s in the morning to high-40s in the afternoon with a light south-south-west wind. Total species 90, Total birds 10,808, Plus 2 CW species. This is the highest total species since 2013. We had high counts for...

Sunday, 15 January 2023

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

We have been getting a bit of the freezing rain and ice pellets that are hitting the mainland pretty hard today (January 15th).There is little more than a glaze out here, thanks to the surrounding miles of "hot" water that warms our air a few degrees. Nonetheless, it's not pleasant for the few birds trying to eke out a meal.I've seen a total of 4 SONG SPARROWS & 1 JUNCO today, around the patio and buildings.The LAPLAND LONGSPUR...

Thursday, 12 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Help Complete the Winter Bird Atlas

With just a couple of weeks left in January, I wanted to make a plug for birders to help complete the winter portion of the Maine Bird Atlas. I'm still blown away by the effort last summer to get all of our priority blocks completed for the breeding season, and that gives me hope that we can get a lot more work done this winter. As a quick reminder on winter atlasing: we just need people to go out birding! But we need help in...

[Maine-birds] Re: Duck ID

Looks like either a domestic of some kind or a slightly leucistic one.AndrewOn Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 9:50:42 AM UTC-5 pegfamhist wrote: Hi, I had a different duck come in with the mallards this morning. Is it a hybrid or exotic or farm escape? details - mixed in with mallards bluish bill, pinkish legs, white/cream body with dark tertials, black head. Thanks for all your...

[Maine-birds] Duck ID

Hi, I had a different duck come in with the mallards this morning. Is it a hybrid or exotic or farm escape? details - mixed in with mallards bluish bill, pinkish legs, white/cream body with dark tertials, black head. Thanks for all your help in advance. Peggy Blair Clinton ...

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

I returned to MSI on the 7th, after being delayed for a couple days because of high risk for icing conditions.The flight from Beaver Harbour to Southwest Head, across the Grand Manan Channel and down the west side of Grand Manan didn't reveal many birds, as would be expected this time of year.Notable, but expected, were numerous "white gulls", most likely ICELAND GULLS, with maybe a couple GLAUCOUS in the mix.HERRING & GREAT...

Saturday, 7 January 2023

[Maine-birds] Redpolls & an odd Starling

A Hoary Redpoll continues in Appleton with a couple commons. Gary Roberts found this bird. Thanks for letting me hang in your neck of the woods! While watching the feeder birds some Starlings showed up. One had a bill like a sandpiper, twice the normal length of a starling & down curved. It was an adult bird and was getting along just fine. Is this just a bill abnormality? If anyone knows I'd like to learn more about it. Very...

Tuesday, 3 January 2023

[Maine-birds] So. York County CBC 2022

It's taken a while, but here's the report for the Southern York County CBC on December 19th. Weather was great in the morning and temps ranged from 38 to 51 under mostly sunny skies, but afternoon winds impacted sightings both inland and especially at the coast. The total number of birds was the lowest in ten years at 8,458, but there were no new low counts. We did have new high counts for American Widgeon (4), Northern Harrier...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Gray jays

In my experience, Rangeley is the best easily accessible location in Maine to see Canada Jays. Not sure if you're thinking about winter or summer birding but for winter birding, I don't know if the Boy Scout Rd is plowed or not. Routes 4 and 16 are generally too high speed for comfortable road-side birding but there's a bunch of paved and dirt plowed roads in the area with some good boreal habitat. One idea is the Redington Rd...

Monday, 2 January 2023

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Gray jays

I second Andrew's suggestion of Boy Scout Road and add along Route 16 from Stratton west to the NH border. Other road side areas where I have observed gray jays recently include Rte 27 between Stratton and the PQ border, Lily Bay Road from Greenville to Kokadjo, and Route 11 from Patten north to Winterville, plus any side roads with appropriate habitat of spruce-fir dominated stands. Watch out for truck traffic! Boreal...

[Maine-birds] Re: Gray jays

I've seen them a few times along Boy Scout Rd. in Rangeley off of ME-16, but I don't get them every time. They used to be regular along the main road in Baxter, but don't know if they are still since I don't go there anymore. Wish I could be of more help.AndrewOn Monday, January 2, 2023 at 7:28:02 AM UTC-5 jillmcm1970 wrote:Are there any spots left in Maine where it is relatively easy to see these guys without needing...

[Maine-birds] Flickers

The mild weather has a lot of birds moving around. I was out in my yard just now, trying to count the number of bluebirds, when two flickers rose from the lawn, perched in a tree, then went back to feeding on the ground. (Good for the CBC!) Nancy Pemaquid Nancy Dickinson Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?—Mary Oliver ...

[Maine-birds] Gray jays

Are there any spots left in Maine where it is relatively easy to see these guys without needing to hike very far? I have a mobility restricted friend who would love to see them and other boreal species. Thanks for any tips. -- 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...

Sunday, 1 January 2023

[Maine-birds] FOY WBNU

I don't normally do a FOY search on New Year's day, but at 7:06, in quick succession, 3 White-breasted Nuthatches visited my hanging feeder. Same hole, maybe a second in between each. Happy New Year and happy birding! -- 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...