Was surprised to find a large flock of redpolls , with a few goldfinches, on one of the Rines wetland trails this morning. Feeding on birch catkins between the trail and the frozen over bog (mostly frozen, managed to put one boot through it). Busy, chatty birds in single digit weather.
Sarah
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Saturday, 25 February 2023
Re: [Maine-birds] Re: Pigeons
I definitely chose the feral option - so they must just have a bug in the new system. I thought it was faintly ridiculous to justify my 13 pigeon count for FeederWatch ;)On Feb 25, 2023, at 1:22 PM, Tim <tflight@gmail.com> wrote:eBird recently made changes to how how exotic species are displayed:https://ebird.org/news/important-changes-to-exotic-species-in-ebirdWhen searching for Rock Pigeon I now see two entries...
[Maine-birds] Re: Pigeons
eBird recently made changes to how how exotic species are displayed:https://ebird.org/news/important-changes-to-exotic-species-in-ebirdWhen searching for Rock Pigeon I now see two entries in the eBird app. `Rock Pigeon` and `Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)`. What you are seeing is probably people incorrect reporting the first, which would indeed be rare, rather than reporting the second, the more likely feral population.On Saturday,...
[Maine-birds] Pigeons
Does anyone know why FeederWatch and eBird are sometimes tagging pigeons as rare on bird counts? Because as much as I wish they were…they sure aren't.
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[Maine-birds] Pine Grosbeaks in Liberty
I was very happy to see a flock of Pine Grosbeaks feeding on my freshly plowed gravel driveway under my ash tree in Liberty.. I had been hoping to see them all winter—had never seen any in my yard before yesterday. A flock of 4 to 6. -- 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...
Friday, 24 February 2023
Fwd: [Maine-birds] Bar Graph style checklists
https://www.masswerk.at/minard/Stan, this graphic pertains to movements of mammals (soldiers) rather than birds, and is from 1869.The brown is for the advance, and the gray for the retreat. Hover the text to get a translation from the French.AnneFrom: Stan DeOrsey <jsmd@att.net> Date: Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 10:43 AMSubject: [Maine-birds] Bar Graph style checklists To: Maine-birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>I...
[Maine-birds] Red-winged blackbird in Brooksville
On Feb 23--we had a solo RWBL on our crab apple tree. Hope he isn't here too soon! -- 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...
[Maine-birds] Bar Graph style checklists
I suspect all of you are familiar with the checklist style which uses a
bar of variable thickness across a year to show the approximate
abundance of each species by month. I am trying to discover when this
style was invented and first used for birds. I am aware of two Chester
Reed books from 1912 which uses this style. Does anyone know of any
earlier for any location? I suspect these exist back hundreds of years
for plants...
Thursday, 23 February 2023
[Maine-birds] Red winged blackbirds in Saco
Small flock of red wings and a cow bird at feeders in town Saco. Earliest in a # of years.
Sharon in Saco
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Monday, 20 February 2023
[Maine-birds] Re: York County Siskins-and in Liberty
Have had a regular flock of 5-20 Siskins this year in Liberty. Also regular Goldfinches but usually <10, compared to higher numbers of Goldfinches last year. I had not had a Siskin in 7-8 years until this year. Happy to see them!On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 12:46:51 PM UTC-5 Dan Gardoqui wrote:Hey folks,I've had an impressive "charm" of Pine Siskins in my yard, trees and at my feeders for most of 2023 so far. The group...
[Maine-birds] Red Winged Blackbirds in Liberty
What a surprise to see Red Winged Blackbirds on my platform feeder here in Liberty on February 20th. Mixed feelings as I always enjoy spring but it seems too early for these guys. -- 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....
Saturday, 18 February 2023
[Maine-birds] Short Eared Owl.....
.......in the marsh at Biddeford Pool. A couple of Photos on E-Birdhttps://ebird.org/checklist/S128835511 -- 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...
[Maine-birds] Webber pond , Bremen
5AM Thursday-/ a great horned owl calling in the moonlight-/ first very close-/ almost in my yard, then more distant, then close Friday morning FOY redwinged blackbird at the feeder with starlings— about 15 mallards in and out, plus all the regular birds ( and a chipmunk)Saturday-/ the regulars: cardinal pair, three bluebirds, juncos, wb nuthatches, redbellied woodpecker and hairy woodpecker, titmice, chickadees, starlings...
Friday, 17 February 2023
[Maine-birds] Common Mergansers Kennebunk
6 of them just off Durrells Bridge the other day, Kennebunk River. -- 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....
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Re: [Maine-birds] York County Siskins
Yes, I've had about 60-80 pretty much every day since the holidays……with a few goldfinches mixed in…..they visit about twice a day…..Juanita RoushdyBremenOn Feb 15, 2023, at 4:08 PM, Steve Plumb <steveplumb.me@gmail.com> wrote:Nobleboro, Midcoast. More Pine Siskins than we've had in years. Just seemed like all of a sudden last year's flock of goldfinches were gone and the Siskins were mobbing the feeder. A feisty bunch....
Re: [Maine-birds] York County Siskins
Our Pine Siskins arrived on Christmas Eve in Wiscasset and have never left. A video of them emptying our platform feeder: https://youtu.be/LDSxIc7p-20 On Feb 15, 2023, at 12:46 PM, Dan Gardoqui <dangardoqui@gmail.com> wrote: Hey folks, I've had an impressive "charm" of Pine Siskins in my yard, trees and at my feeders for most of 2023 so far. The group totals anywhere from...
Re: [Maine-birds] York County Siskins
Nobleboro, Midcoast. More Pine Siskins than we've had in years. Just seemed like all of a sudden last year's flock of goldfinches were gone and the Siskins were mobbing the feeder. A feisty bunch. Still see an occasional goldfinch though. On Feb 15, 2023, at 12:46 PM, Dan Gardoqui <dangardoqui@gmail.com> wrote:Hey folks,I've had an impressive "charm" of Pine Siskins in my yard, trees and at my feeders for most of 2023...
[Maine-birds] York County Siskins
Hey folks,I've had an impressive "charm" of Pine Siskins in my yard, trees and at my feeders for most of 2023 so far. The group totals anywhere from 15-40 birds most days. I live aout 3.5 miles from the coast and just a mile from Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine.I'm curious if others are finding decent-sized groups of siskins this winter in S. Maine? Also, if there are any local folks who want a peek at some siskins,...
Sunday, 12 February 2023
Re: [Maine-birds] Turkey Vultures
re: Turkey Vultures / Birds of Maine book In my newly-arrived Birds of Maine book, the section on Turkey Vultures gives detailed citations about the increase in wintering birds, with the first one reported in 1981. It was also interesting to read that there is a pattern showing that the Turkey Vultures arriving in spring migration are arriving earlier each year. For example the...
Saturday, 11 February 2023
[Maine-birds] Re: Information about using the path at Flying Point Preserve to see the eagle.
It depends where the bird is whether closer looks are gotten from the Rte 127 bridge or from the path leading to the FPP. That said, we were there yesterday and were able to see the bird quite well from that path (and I know that it was not visible from the bridge at that time since someone next to us was communicating with a friend on the bridge who could not see the bird), with even better views if one followed the path...
Friday, 10 February 2023
Re: [Maine-birds] Turkey Vultures
Also over Rte.1 in Biddeford last week...still eye catching after almost never seeing them at all 20-30 years ago! On February 10, 2023, at 8:41 PM, Sean Hatch <seanarih@gmail.com> wrote: I also saw 2 Turkey Vultures owning the skies above the horizon in Wiscasset this afternoon. With the wind they soared, slowly gliding & teetering effortlessly & lazily to the south. Until the horizon took...
[Maine-birds] Turkey Vultures
I also saw 2 Turkey Vultures owning the skies above the horizon in Wiscasset this afternoon. With the wind they soared, slowly gliding & teetering effortlessly & lazily to the south. Until the horizon took them for good. -- 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...
[Maine-birds] Information about using the path at Flying Point Preserve to see the eagle.
From the reports, it seems as though some birders have been able to get a closer look at the Steller's eagle by using the path in FPP up the river from the bridge. Is that true or is the bird about equal distance from this viewing area as it is from the bridge? Could someone who has walked that path please describe the condition and/or challenges of the path out to the viewing area.Easy walking? Muddy needing boots? ...
Re: [Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
Anyone else getting duplicate emails from mainebirds? I've been getting 2 identical emails from each person who has posted info about Turkey Vultures. Should I extend my greetings to the NSA? Wally S. On Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:36:31 -0500, Raven Watcher <ravenwatcher@gmail.com> wrote: One over rte 95 Saco yesterday Dan Nickerson On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 5:34 PM <chrwsu@myfairpoint.net>...
Re: [Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
We just had an unusually early one on the 8th here in southern Oxford County, over the summit of Tear Cap Mtn. in Hiram. 45 degrees, sunny and very breezy that day. Sean SmithOn Fri, Feb 10, 2023, 3:24 PM cathie...@gmail.com <cathie.murray@gmail.com> wrote:Glanced out my window mid-day today and saw a TV soaring over the yard.Did they ever leave Maine this winter?CathieHallowell -- Maine birds mailing...
Re: [Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
We have them here in Biddeford as well.Jon Edstrom Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhoneOn Friday, February 10, 2023, 5:31 PM, Linda Scotland <lds@maine.rr.com> wrote:We e had them all winter in Cape Neddick. They hang out by the marsh which stays pretty warm.Linda Scotland Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 10, 2023, at 4:04 PM, chrwsu@myfairpoint.net wrote: I suspect that a few hung around, because in the middle of January...
Re: [Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
One over rte 95 Saco yesterdayDan Nickerson On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 5:34 PM <chrwsu@myfairpoint.net> wrote: That's good to know. I'll try to remember that next January when I start my year list. Wally S. On Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:31:04 -0500, Linda Scotland <lds@maine.rr.com> wrote: We e had them all winter in Cape Neddick. They hang out by the marsh which stays pretty warm. Linda Scotland ...
Re: [Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
That's good to know. I'll try to remember that next January when I start my year list. Wally S. On Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:31:04 -0500, Linda Scotland <lds@maine.rr.com> wrote: We e had them all winter in Cape Neddick. They hang out by the marsh which stays pretty warm. Linda Scotland Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2023, at 4:04 PM, chrwsu@myfairpoint.net wrote: I...
Re: [Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
We e had them all winter in Cape Neddick. They hang out by the marsh which stays pretty warm.Linda Scotland Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 10, 2023, at 4:04 PM, chrwsu@myfairpoint.net wrote: I suspect that a few hung around, because in the middle of January I saw one (or maybe 2, I can't remember) while driving through Durham, NH. That's pretty close to the State line. Saw another one along the I 95, near...
Re: [Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
I suspect that a few hung around, because in the middle of January I saw one (or maybe 2, I can't remember) while driving through Durham, NH. That's pretty close to the State line. Saw another one along the I 95, near Kittery this past Wednesday. Wally S. On Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:24:34 -0800 (PST), "cathie...@gmail.com" <cathie.murray@gmail.com> wrote: Glanced out my window mid-day today and saw a TV...
Re: [Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
Two TV visible near Brunswick/Topsham exit off 295 February 9. We wondered the same thing.On Feb 10, 2023, at 3:24 PM, cathie...@gmail.com <cathie.murray@gmail.com> wrote:Glanced out my window mid-day today and saw a TV soaring over the yard.Did they ever leave Maine this winter?CathieHallowell -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...
[Maine-birds] foy turkey vulture in Hallowell
Glanced out my window mid-day today and saw a TV soaring over the yard.Did they ever leave Maine this winter?CathieHallowell -- 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...
Monday, 6 February 2023
[Maine-birds] Me & the Stellar's Sea Eagle
It was later in the day yesterday and I had heard the eagle was in view at Frying Pt. Preserve. I got there & parked behind 27 cars, I counted. Then walked a mile almost to the spot when everyone came walking towards me. Needless to say it took flight southish up river. So I walked all the way back, almost to the beginning and took the other fork in the trail up river. Two gentlemen from NY joined me. They had seen the...
Sunday, 5 February 2023
[Maine-birds] Common Ringed Plover deceased?
I just saw on the CT list that the plover has died? Is that true? I guess it froze or was picked off by a predator. To bad.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...
Saturday, 4 February 2023
Re: [Maine-birds] STELLER'S SEA EAGLE
Info at Maine Audubon Rare Bird Alert.https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmaineaudubon.org%2Fnews%2Frba-stse-2023%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Ib-ONYiywxqdGPkKN2Dq2zKjWmf044klH702KqhY6l99WFFkJEmU7OGA&h=AT1LQb9ObbDZNQhrWr6TQadmKfpMIOlqUubcdTo9se1TwsMbosa5Wf9_d5q9dBuTi3uVWcJia9up0zY5aW_isOXJbSTLDYoDljJ-Fq94Y0Q_e-CFYvyVHTNSPIICWn2vXxAveHlg25W7chqiZUc&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2r7Ozi5sIv-uU24mEtVFT_qRl9JTA-H6VEtmqqNWIDHci12z9wfitznUGmNmF8Kj69RhKxkAIpmTCOvEPYdLEWzhghQOEGtVjd1ASuJtUbG6055Bw9VcIHvHCTMv8DecA7KoMVbA1dnVf5dMlJ1_LMElXGAd8bnqGbE8UQmIwdWrPPhNNHs_VQwvhnN3MeqaS8ELkkHkKkT5CgbVW5VQOn...
Re: [Maine-birds] STELLER'S SEA EAGLE
I had asked directly for more details and received them from Ralph Eldridge.They just came to me in screenshot form though so I'll summarize. It was seen in Maine at 12:45 todayLooking N from the Back River Bridge on RT 127 in Arrowsic. Landed in a tree long enough for a poor cell/bino photo then flew out of sight.Maybe we'll hear more.Is...
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