Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 31, 2023 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 70 310 310 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 2 37 37 Northern Harrier 10 24 24 Sharp-shinned Hawk 4 20 20 Cooper's Hawk 2 11 11 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 33 33 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 4 51 51 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 3 8 8 Merlin 3 7 7 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 1 2 2 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 2 2 Total: 102 506 506
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Zane Baker Observers: Biz Houghton, Dave Fensore, Derek Lovitch, Dick Baker, Rick Hartzell
Visitors:
9 Visitors to the site .
Weather:
It was a gorgeous crisp and cool morning today. Frost heaves made a nice crunch under foot as I climbed the trail. Sun was shining bright for a few hours before the clouds moved in. Winds remained light, mostly from the WSW for the early part of the count. By afternoon the winds increased and shifted to more SSE bringing with it some cold ocean air and dropping temps by a few degrees. Temps reached a high of 41.
Raptor Observations:
We broke 100 for the day's total which felt pretty good, especially after yesterday. The action came and went a couple different times. The morning hours seemed like things were going to be busy for the day, then there was a lull and birds were hard find. Just after noon we had another influx of birds with a good mix of species. Our first Osprey showed up to our SW, but it seemed to have pulled a U-turn and started heading away from us to the WSW. A small kettle of three Harriers was a fun sight late in the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Another slow day for other non raptors. Birds deemed migrating included: 22 Red-winged Blackbirds 6 Common Grackles 5 American Robins 4 Finch Spp 2 Common Mergansers 2 Mallards 1 American Goldfinch 1 Tree Swallow I did see a pair of Red Crossbills today plus 6 Cormorants, headed south.
Predictions:
I don't care for what I just saw for the next couple day's. Tomorrow looks like it could be a wash. Winds look light, from the S and SW and mild temps. Maybe there will be an opportunity later in the day if rain lightens up. Well see.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Friday, 31 March 2023
[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (31 Mar 2023) 102 Raptors
[Maine-birds] Eastern Phoebe, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 3/31/23
Eastern Phoebe, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 3/31/23
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[Maine-birds] Eastern phoebe - Durham
Eastern phoebe calling on this chilling morning in Durham, ME. 4 days later than when I first heard one in Durham last year.
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Thursday, 30 March 2023
Re: Fw: [Maine-birds] Bradbury Mountain State Park (29 Mar 2023) 85 Raptors
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On Mar 29, 2023, at 7:54 PM, 'Derek and Jeannette Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Bradbury Mountain State Park
> Pownal, Maine, USA
>
> Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2023
> Species
> Day's Count
> Month Total
> Season Total
> Black Vulture
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Turkey Vulture
> 66
> 237
> 237
> Osprey
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Bald Eagle
> 5
> 35
> 35
> Northern Harrier
> 4
> 14
> 14
> Sharp-shinned Hawk
> 3
> 16
> 16
> Cooper's Hawk
> 0
> 9
> 9
> Northern Goshawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Red-shouldered Hawk
> 2
> 31
> 31
> Broad-winged Hawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Red-tailed Hawk
> 2
> 47
> 47
> Rough-legged Hawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Golden Eagle
> 0
> 0
> 0
> American Kestrel
> 2
> 5
> 5
> Merlin
> 0
> 4
> 4
> Peregrine Falcon
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Unknown Accipiter
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Unknown Buteo
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Falcon
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Eagle
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Raptor
> 1
> 1
> 1
> Total:
> 85
> 401
> 401
>
>
> Observation start time:
> 08:00:00
> Observation end time:
> 16:00:00
> Total observation time:
> 8 hours
> Official Counter
> Zane Baker
> Observers:
> Dave Fensore, Dave Gulick, Dick Baker, Rick Hartzell
>
>
>
> Visitors:
> It was a fairly busy Wednesday at the park with 21 visitors stopping by.
>
> Weather:
> It was a nice sunny blue sky day today. Only a few high clouds towards the end of the count. Visibility wasn't ideal, with lots of heat shimmer. Temps were comfortable, climbing into the mid 40's. By early afternoon the light NNW winds had swung around to the S and SE, becoming a little breezy and dropping the temperature slightly.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> It was a slow start to the day but with the shift in wind direction we started to see some more steady action. Not a massive flight of TV's but it was a good push of birds and nice to see we hadn't missed them all before the season started. Later in the day with the onshore winds we started detecting more birds to our W, likely being pushed inland slightly as they progressed northward. We had some really nice looks at one of our local Red-tails flying at eye level in the afternoon light.
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> I hope I have enough space on the side of my data sheet for keeping tabs on the non raptors when they finally show up. It was another quiet day for passerines. Birds deemed migrating included: 13 Red-winged Blackbirds 5 American Goldfinch 3 Canada Geese 1 Eastern Bluebird
>
> Predictions:
> I hope you like the sound of wind. It looks like it will be blustery tomorrow with gusts getting into the 30mph range, for the entire day and coming from the NW. Air temps are going to be cooler, in the 30's and a wind chill maybe in the 20's. Sky cover should be minimal but it's unlikely there will be many thermals rising high.
>
>
> Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
> Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
> More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
>
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On Mar 29, 2023, at 7:54 PM, 'Derek and Jeannette Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Bradbury Mountain State Park
> Pownal, Maine, USA
>
> Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2023
> Species
> Day's Count
> Month Total
> Season Total
> Black Vulture
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Turkey Vulture
> 66
> 237
> 237
> Osprey
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Bald Eagle
> 5
> 35
> 35
> Northern Harrier
> 4
> 14
> 14
> Sharp-shinned Hawk
> 3
> 16
> 16
> Cooper's Hawk
> 0
> 9
> 9
> Northern Goshawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Red-shouldered Hawk
> 2
> 31
> 31
> Broad-winged Hawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Red-tailed Hawk
> 2
> 47
> 47
> Rough-legged Hawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Golden Eagle
> 0
> 0
> 0
> American Kestrel
> 2
> 5
> 5
> Merlin
> 0
> 4
> 4
> Peregrine Falcon
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Unknown Accipiter
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Unknown Buteo
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Falcon
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Eagle
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Raptor
> 1
> 1
> 1
> Total:
> 85
> 401
> 401
>
>
> Observation start time:
> 08:00:00
> Observation end time:
> 16:00:00
> Total observation time:
> 8 hours
> Official Counter
> Zane Baker
> Observers:
> Dave Fensore, Dave Gulick, Dick Baker, Rick Hartzell
>
>
>
> Visitors:
> It was a fairly busy Wednesday at the park with 21 visitors stopping by.
>
> Weather:
> It was a nice sunny blue sky day today. Only a few high clouds towards the end of the count. Visibility wasn't ideal, with lots of heat shimmer. Temps were comfortable, climbing into the mid 40's. By early afternoon the light NNW winds had swung around to the S and SE, becoming a little breezy and dropping the temperature slightly.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> It was a slow start to the day but with the shift in wind direction we started to see some more steady action. Not a massive flight of TV's but it was a good push of birds and nice to see we hadn't missed them all before the season started. Later in the day with the onshore winds we started detecting more birds to our W, likely being pushed inland slightly as they progressed northward. We had some really nice looks at one of our local Red-tails flying at eye level in the afternoon light.
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> I hope I have enough space on the side of my data sheet for keeping tabs on the non raptors when they finally show up. It was another quiet day for passerines. Birds deemed migrating included: 13 Red-winged Blackbirds 5 American Goldfinch 3 Canada Geese 1 Eastern Bluebird
>
> Predictions:
> I hope you like the sound of wind. It looks like it will be blustery tomorrow with gusts getting into the 30mph range, for the entire day and coming from the NW. Air temps are going to be cooler, in the 30's and a wind chill maybe in the 20's. Sky cover should be minimal but it's unlikely there will be many thermals rising high.
>
>
> Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
> Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
> More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
>
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>
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Re: [Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 Mar 2023) 3 Raptors
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On Mar 30, 2023, at 8:23 PM, 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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>
> Bradbury Mountain State Park
> Pownal, Maine, USA
>
> Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 30, 2023
> Species
> Day's Count
> Month Total
> Season Total
> Black Vulture
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Turkey Vulture
> 3
> 240
> 240
> Osprey
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Bald Eagle
> 0
> 35
> 35
> Northern Harrier
> 0
> 14
> 14
> Sharp-shinned Hawk
> 0
> 16
> 16
> Cooper's Hawk
> 0
> 9
> 9
> Northern Goshawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Red-shouldered Hawk
> 0
> 31
> 31
> Broad-winged Hawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Red-tailed Hawk
> 0
> 47
> 47
> Rough-legged Hawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Golden Eagle
> 0
> 0
> 0
> American Kestrel
> 0
> 5
> 5
> Merlin
> 0
> 4
> 4
> Peregrine Falcon
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Unknown Accipiter
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Unknown Buteo
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Falcon
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Eagle
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Raptor
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Total:
> 3
> 404
> 404
>
>
> Observation start time:
> 08:00:00
> Observation end time:
> 16:00:00
> Total observation time:
> 8 hours
> Official Counter
> Zane Baker
> Observers:
> Dick Baker
>
>
>
> Visitors:
> 9 visitors today.
>
> Weather:
> I'm glad the sun was shining the entire day, which helped provide enough heat to keep the shivering at bay. Temps hovered just above and below the freezing mark. The wind, it was blowin'. Every once in a while there were a few seconds of calm, then bam! the wind would smack you like getting hit by a queen sized mattress. I somehow avoided any optic or clipboard mishaps. Overall frustrating but at least it wasn't also cloudy and raining.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> 3 of a kind, read 'em and weep. The bigger birds like TV's and Eagles were having some trouble keeping an even keel. A pair of local Red-tails, with their ability to kite into the wind handled the conditions like a champ.
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> About 70 southbound Common Grackles started the day. I only saw 6 Canada Geese attempting to move inland, slightly north. It was pretty quiet at the summit except for brief appearances by Hawkwatch Junco and an Eastern Phoebe who tested out a few different perches before retreating to shelter.
>
> Predictions:
> We should be back to actually hawk counting tomorrow. The forecast looks interesting with some SW winds throughout the morning and maybe shifting slightly S. Increasing clouds during the count period along with a chance of rain developing in the evening might have birds moving out ahead of the next storm system. Temps should be mild in the low 40's.
>
>
> Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
> Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
> More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
>
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On Mar 30, 2023, at 8:23 PM, 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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>
> Bradbury Mountain State Park
> Pownal, Maine, USA
>
> Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 30, 2023
> Species
> Day's Count
> Month Total
> Season Total
> Black Vulture
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Turkey Vulture
> 3
> 240
> 240
> Osprey
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Bald Eagle
> 0
> 35
> 35
> Northern Harrier
> 0
> 14
> 14
> Sharp-shinned Hawk
> 0
> 16
> 16
> Cooper's Hawk
> 0
> 9
> 9
> Northern Goshawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Red-shouldered Hawk
> 0
> 31
> 31
> Broad-winged Hawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Red-tailed Hawk
> 0
> 47
> 47
> Rough-legged Hawk
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Golden Eagle
> 0
> 0
> 0
> American Kestrel
> 0
> 5
> 5
> Merlin
> 0
> 4
> 4
> Peregrine Falcon
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Unknown Accipiter
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Unknown Buteo
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Falcon
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Eagle
> 0
> 0
> 0
> Unknown Raptor
> 0
> 1
> 1
> Total:
> 3
> 404
> 404
>
>
> Observation start time:
> 08:00:00
> Observation end time:
> 16:00:00
> Total observation time:
> 8 hours
> Official Counter
> Zane Baker
> Observers:
> Dick Baker
>
>
>
> Visitors:
> 9 visitors today.
>
> Weather:
> I'm glad the sun was shining the entire day, which helped provide enough heat to keep the shivering at bay. Temps hovered just above and below the freezing mark. The wind, it was blowin'. Every once in a while there were a few seconds of calm, then bam! the wind would smack you like getting hit by a queen sized mattress. I somehow avoided any optic or clipboard mishaps. Overall frustrating but at least it wasn't also cloudy and raining.
>
> Raptor Observations:
> 3 of a kind, read 'em and weep. The bigger birds like TV's and Eagles were having some trouble keeping an even keel. A pair of local Red-tails, with their ability to kite into the wind handled the conditions like a champ.
>
> Non-raptor Observations:
> About 70 southbound Common Grackles started the day. I only saw 6 Canada Geese attempting to move inland, slightly north. It was pretty quiet at the summit except for brief appearances by Hawkwatch Junco and an Eastern Phoebe who tested out a few different perches before retreating to shelter.
>
> Predictions:
> We should be back to actually hawk counting tomorrow. The forecast looks interesting with some SW winds throughout the morning and maybe shifting slightly S. Increasing clouds during the count period along with a chance of rain developing in the evening might have birds moving out ahead of the next storm system. Temps should be mild in the low 40's.
>
>
> Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
> Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
> More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
>
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[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (30 Mar 2023) 3 Raptors
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 30, 2023 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 3 240 240 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 35 35 Northern Harrier 0 14 14 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 16 16 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 9 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 31 31 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 47 47 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 5 5 Merlin 0 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 1 1 Total: 3 404 404
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Zane Baker Observers: Dick Baker
Visitors:
9 visitors today.
Weather:
I'm glad the sun was shining the entire day, which helped provide enough heat to keep the shivering at bay. Temps hovered just above and below the freezing mark. The wind, it was blowin'. Every once in a while there were a few seconds of calm, then bam! the wind would smack you like getting hit by a queen sized mattress. I somehow avoided any optic or clipboard mishaps. Overall frustrating but at least it wasn't also cloudy and raining.
Raptor Observations:
3 of a kind, read 'em and weep. The bigger birds like TV's and Eagles were having some trouble keeping an even keel. A pair of local Red-tails, with their ability to kite into the wind handled the conditions like a champ.
Non-raptor Observations:
About 70 southbound Common Grackles started the day. I only saw 6 Canada Geese attempting to move inland, slightly north. It was pretty quiet at the summit except for brief appearances by Hawkwatch Junco and an Eastern Phoebe who tested out a few different perches before retreating to shelter.
Predictions:
We should be back to actually hawk counting tomorrow. The forecast looks interesting with some SW winds throughout the morning and maybe shifting slightly S. Increasing clouds during the count period along with a chance of rain developing in the evening might have birds moving out ahead of the next storm system. Temps should be mild in the low 40's.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
Bradbury Mountain State Park information may be found at: www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/bradbury-mountain-hawkwatch
More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile] [Day Summary] [Month Summary]
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (29 Mar 2023) 85 Raptors
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 29, 2023 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 66 237 237 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 5 35 35 Northern Harrier 4 14 14 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 16 16 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 9 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 31 31 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 2 47 47 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 2 5 5 Merlin 0 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 1 1 1 Total: 85 401 401
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Zane Baker Observers: Dave Fensore, Dave Gulick, Dick Baker, Rick Hartzell
Visitors:
It was a fairly busy Wednesday at the park with 21 visitors stopping by.
Weather:
It was a nice sunny blue sky day today. Only a few high clouds towards the end of the count. Visibility wasn't ideal, with lots of heat shimmer. Temps were comfortable, climbing into the mid 40's. By early afternoon the light NNW winds had swung around to the S and SE, becoming a little breezy and dropping the temperature slightly.
Raptor Observations:
It was a slow start to the day but with the shift in wind direction we started to see some more steady action. Not a massive flight of TV's but it was a good push of birds and nice to see we hadn't missed them all before the season started. Later in the day with the onshore winds we started detecting more birds to our W, likely being pushed inland slightly as they progressed northward. We had some really nice looks at one of our local Red-tails flying at eye level in the afternoon light.
Non-raptor Observations:
I hope I have enough space on the side of my data sheet for keeping tabs on the non raptors when they finally show up. It was another quiet day for passerines. Birds deemed migrating included: 13 Red-winged Blackbirds 5 American Goldfinch 3 Canada Geese 1 Eastern Bluebird
Predictions:
I hope you like the sound of wind. It looks like it will be blustery tomorrow with gusts getting into the 30mph range, for the entire day and coming from the NW. Air temps are going to be cooler, in the 30's and a wind chill maybe in the 20's. Sky cover should be minimal but it's unlikely there will be many thermals rising high.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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Tuesday, 28 March 2023
[Maine-birds] Duck concentration at Magotty Meadow Brook Marsh (Sagadahoc County)
Hello Maine Birders,
-- I have driven west on 197, from Richmond into Bowdoin several times in the last week and have noticed a significant concentration of waterfowl at the south end of Cobbosseecontee Stream. The Magotty Meadow Brook Marsh is split by 197, just west of 201, at the northern tip of Sagadahoc County.
This afternoon, I had a few minutes to spare and my optics, which allowed for some fun waterfowl watching. Highlights included at least six Northern Pintail, a pair of Wood Ducks, a scattering of Hooded Mergansers, higher than expected number of Ring-necked Ducks, and two different Bald Eagles stirring the pot.
The complete list can be viewed here:
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[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (28 Mar 2023) 12 Raptors
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 28, 2023 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 9 171 171 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 30 30 Northern Harrier 1 10 10 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 13 13 Cooper's Hawk 0 9 9 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 29 29 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 1 45 45 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 3 3 Merlin 1 4 4 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 12 316 316
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Zane Baker Observers: Biz Houghton, Dick Baker
Visitors:
5 Visitors. The park was dead.
Weather:
I managed to stay dry today and never encountered the passing showers I was preparing for thankfully. I did however have a light but brief snow shower at the outset. Skies were cloudy for the most part. In the afternoon there were a few breaks revealing some pockets of blue sky. Winds were hardly noticeable until the late afternoon when a light NNW breeze was felt on occasion. Visibility was good.
Raptor Observations:
Despite feeling like I saw nothing today, we did manage to scrounge for a total of 12. A group of TV's helped put numbers on the board. With winds being so light and probably very little thermal activity, TV's had to work a little harder and flap a little longer to get where they were headed. Most birds remained pretty low today.
Non-raptor Observations:
When the vehicle traffic subsided, the summit felt a bit like a sensory deprivation tank. Today was about as quiet as the summit gets during the count season. A couple highlights today were the 7 Fish Crows all mixing it up as they came over the mountain from the N, calling back and forth as they went. The other bird of note was the Rock Pigeon headed inland to the W. This bird was very dark overall with just a hint of white on its wings. We don't see many of them from this count site. Birds moving north included: 4 American Goldfinch 3 Canada Geese 1 Common Grackle 19 species were seen or heard.
Predictions:
Tomorrow looks fun. Light winds from the NW switch around to more S by the afternoon. Temps should be comfortable and in the 40's. Spotting could be tricky if we are short on cloud cover as predicted but good for thermals.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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Monday, 27 March 2023
[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (27 Mar 2023) 65 Raptors
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Visitors:
Not many people made the trek to the summit today, despite the nice weather. 11 stopped by the Hawkwatch.
Weather:
It was a beautiful late March day at the Brad today. Temperature climbed to 50 and the wind was light most of the day. A northerly breeze swung around to the west throughout the day, finally becoming a stiffer sea breeze from the south for the last hour. The sky was mostly cloud-free until the final hours, with a fully overcast sky by 4:00EDT.
Raptor Observations:
Each of the first two hours of the day had raptor numbers in the teens, but that tapered off gradually through the remainder of the day. Turkey Vultures led the way, with a fair number of Red-tailed Hawks as well. 2 Merlins in the second hour and a fantastic top-down view of a male Northern Harrier were highlights.
Non-raptor Observations:
Blackbirds and Canada Geese were moving through in flocks this morning. The first Eastern Phoebe of the season was heard early in the day. 28 species were observed in total. Those deemed migrating were: 171 Common Grackles 170 Canada Geese 20 Red-winged Blackbirds 12 duck sp. 9 European Starlings 8 Tree Swallows 8 blackbird sp. 3 American Robins 2 Pine Siskins 1 Common Loon
Predictions:
Tomorrow may be a little touch and go. There is the possibility of precipitation throughout the day which could affect visibility. Winds are forecast to be out of the north with cloudy skies. We will have to hope some birds are moving between any bouts of shower activity.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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Pownal, Maine, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 27, 2023 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 42 | 162 | 162 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| Northern Harrier | 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 2 | 13 | 13 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 2 | 29 | 29 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 13 | 44 | 44 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Merlin | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 65 | 304 | 304 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 8 hours |
| Official Counter | Jeannette Lovitch |
| Observers: | Dave Fensore |
Visitors:
Not many people made the trek to the summit today, despite the nice weather. 11 stopped by the Hawkwatch.
Weather:
It was a beautiful late March day at the Brad today. Temperature climbed to 50 and the wind was light most of the day. A northerly breeze swung around to the west throughout the day, finally becoming a stiffer sea breeze from the south for the last hour. The sky was mostly cloud-free until the final hours, with a fully overcast sky by 4:00EDT.
Raptor Observations:
Each of the first two hours of the day had raptor numbers in the teens, but that tapered off gradually through the remainder of the day. Turkey Vultures led the way, with a fair number of Red-tailed Hawks as well. 2 Merlins in the second hour and a fantastic top-down view of a male Northern Harrier were highlights.
Non-raptor Observations:
Blackbirds and Canada Geese were moving through in flocks this morning. The first Eastern Phoebe of the season was heard early in the day. 28 species were observed in total. Those deemed migrating were: 171 Common Grackles 170 Canada Geese 20 Red-winged Blackbirds 12 duck sp. 9 European Starlings 8 Tree Swallows 8 blackbird sp. 3 American Robins 2 Pine Siskins 1 Common Loon
Predictions:
Tomorrow may be a little touch and go. There is the possibility of precipitation throughout the day which could affect visibility. Winds are forecast to be out of the north with cloudy skies. We will have to hope some birds are moving between any bouts of shower activity.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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Re: [Maine-birds] Passing of Captain Andrew Patterson
Nicely said.
Our condolences,
Dan and Beth
On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 5:11 PM 'Derek and Jeannette Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
--Hi all,It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the news of the untimely passing of the beloved Captain Andy Patterson. If you have been to Machias Seal Island via Cutler Harbor, you know Andy and his wife Renee of Bold Coast Charters.Andy died yesterday in a plane crash in South Carolina. A dedicated and life-long pilot, he loved his Piper perhaps even more than his boat, the Barbara Frost. His passion and dedication to sharing the seabirds of Machias Seal Island with visitors from around the world is how Jeannette and I - and likely everyone else reading this here - first met Andy. Jeannette and I have had the honor and privilege of becoming personal friends with Andy and his family over the last few years, bonding over puffins and a good craft beer. While he wasn't known to chase rare birds away from MSI, we recently met up with them for a twitch of a particularly delectable bahn mi. His enthusiasm for all that made life worth living was infectious, and he was one of the kindest and generous true good souls that I have had the pleasure of knowing.As more info about memorials and services becomes available, I will share them here. For now, I ask to keep him and his family in your thoughts, and give them the space necessary for processing such unfathomable events. Please note that the Bold Coast Charters office will be closed for a bit; there will be a time for all that, but it's going to be a long process.I look forward to hearing about your memories of adventures to MSI with Andy. Personally, some of my fondest memories was the charter I arranged to unsuccessfully chase the first sighting of a Tufted Puffin in 2014, sitting around the fire pit with a good beer at the Riverside Inn in Machias in one of the few respites we each had during our respective busy season, seeing the smile on his face when he got to be "off-duty" on a boat trip with us and some close friends out of Eastport...actually, there are too many to share. I just can't believe he's gone...people like him are supposed to live forever. I already miss him and my heart aches for his family.For what limited information is available at this time about the tragedy, see this site. Note there are links to news stories at the bottom.With immense sadness,Derek*****************************************
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[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (26 Mar 2023) 11 Raptors
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 26, 2023 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 7 120 120 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 1 30 30 Northern Harrier 0 7 7 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 11 11 Cooper's Hawk 0 7 7 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 27 27 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 2 31 31 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 3 3 Merlin 1 1 1 Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 11 239 239
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Zane Baker Observers: Dick Baker, Linda Hartzell, Rick Hartzell
Visitors:
Minimal foot traffic for a fairly sunny Sunday. 28 visitors in total. Lots of inquisitive kids with good questions and comments.
Weather:
A little bit of a wet start with yesterday's snow melting rapidly. Some lingering fog quickly burned off leaving a mix of clouds and sun during the count period. Winds were light in the morning but picked up later in the day. There were periods of calm followed by sudden gusts. Temps hovered right around 40 degrees. Visibility was about as good as it gets this afternoon. For the first time as official counter I could clearly read the time and temp sign in Portland, about 18 miles away.
Raptor Observations:
Slow going again. The weather hasn't been great for northbound birds the past few days plus we're still relatively early into the season. Not much was flying north or hunting today. A couple Cooper's were displaying off and on and Red-tails were seen here and there. We did get our first Merlin today but not really a satisfying look. The bird was backlit, pretty far out in powered flight, moving with purpose.
Non-raptor Observations:
The highlight of the day was the Sandhill Cranes. Three passed by to our W, which I caught just seconds before disappearing. They were in the sun and close enough to the summit that they jumped out in my periphery. About 90 minutes later two more Cranes passed overhead. They were visible long enough for me to point them out to a passerby who had just asked about them.
Predictions:
Tomorrow, clouds should be minimal with fairly warm temps reaching into the upper 40's. W and maybe some brief N winds should be switching around to SE and S during the afternoon. Hopefully the wind speeds remain light. Maybe the southerly wind will help push a few falcons in from the coast.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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Sunday, 26 March 2023
[Maine-birds] Passing of Captain Andrew Patterson
Hi all,
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the news of the untimely passing of the beloved Captain Andy Patterson. If you have been to Machias Seal Island via Cutler Harbor, you know Andy and his wife Renee of Bold Coast Charters.
Andy died yesterday in a plane crash in South Carolina. A dedicated and life-long pilot, he loved his Piper perhaps even more than his boat, the Barbara Frost. His passion and dedication to sharing the seabirds of Machias Seal Island with visitors from around the world is how Jeannette and I - and likely everyone else reading this here - first met Andy. Jeannette and I have had the honor and privilege of becoming personal friends with Andy and his family over the last few years, bonding over puffins and a good craft beer. While he wasn't known to chase rare birds away from MSI, we recently met up with them for a twitch of a particularly delectable bahn mi. His enthusiasm for all that made life worth living was infectious, and he was one of the kindest and generous true good souls that I have had the pleasure of knowing.
As more info about memorials and services becomes available, I will share them here. For now, I ask to keep him and his family in your thoughts, and give them the space necessary for processing such unfathomable events. Please note that the Bold Coast Charters office will be closed for a bit; there will be a time for all that, but it's going to be a long process.
I look forward to hearing about your memories of adventures to MSI with Andy. Personally, some of my fondest memories was the charter I arranged to unsuccessfully chase the first sighting of a Tufted Puffin in 2014, sitting around the fire pit with a good beer at the Riverside Inn in Machias in one of the few respites we each had during our respective busy season, seeing the smile on his face when he got to be "off-duty" on a boat trip with us and some close friends out of Eastport...actually, there are too many to share. I just can't believe he's gone...people like him are supposed to live forever. I already miss him and my heart aches for his family.
For what limited information is available at this time about the tragedy, see this site. Note there are links to news stories at the bottom.
With immense sadness,
Derek
*****************************************
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Freeport Wild Bird Supply
541 Route One, Suite 10
Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-6000
www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com
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[Maine-birds] White-throated and Song Sparrows back in Standish
I heard the pretty whistle of the White-throated, " Old-Sam-Peabody-Peabody" yesterday behind my house and today under my feeders along side a Song Sparrow. Spring is in the air! --
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[Maine-birds] Barnacle Goose continues in Auburn
Hello Maine Birders,
-- As of 3 p.m., the Barnacle Goose continues with Canada Geese in the corn stubble along the Androscoggin River, as seen from River Road, in Auburn. I was viewing it from just north of the intersection of River Road and Stetson Road.
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[Maine-birds] Webinar on baby birds by Julie Zickefoose
If you are going to check on nests this year like I am, here is a valuable, free webinar coming up on April 5th at 6 p.m.by ornithologist and author Julie Zickefoose.
Register for Zoom link: https://www.mahoosuc.org/events/baby-birds-an-artist-looks-into-the-nest-1
Why and how do baby songbirds develop so quickly, some launching into flight only 11 days after hatching? In 2002, Julie Zickefoose began to draw and paint wild nestlings day by day, bearing witness to their swift growth. Over the next 13 years, Julie would document the daily changes in 17 bird species from hatching to fledging. In this talk, Julie shares her influences as well as her artistic process. Art and science blend in every Zickefoose pursuit, as the scientist's relentless curiosity joins the artist's quest for beauty. The work, wonder, and fun of studying nestlings, including being foster mother to orphaned hummingbirds, chimney swifts, and bluebirds, makes for an irresistible and highly inspirational presentation.
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Re: [Maine-birds] Woodcock in Liberty
Same here in town Saco @ 6 a.m. Sunday. FOY...great to hear. Sharon in Saco
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Woke up to hear the peenting of a woodcock right in my side yard—they don't usually come in so close. Happy to hear it to dispel some of the discouragement of yet another snowfall here. --
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[Maine-birds] Woodcock in Liberty
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Saturday, 25 March 2023
[Maine-birds] Fw: Bradbury Mountain State Park (25 Mar 2023) 5 Raptors
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Visitors:
26 visitors to the count site today with other parkgoers passing by as well.
Weather:
Not the most pleasant weather today but not nearly as bad as I had made it out to be. Visibility was great for all but the last few minutes of the count. Temps were chilly and a little damp. There was a very light easterly breeze in the morning hours which increased in intensity and swung around to more SE in the afternoon bringing some cold ocean air. Just before the final hour I could see the approaching snow as it devoured the landscape to the SW. Heavy snow finally reached me on the hour. I stood in the snow for 15 minutes until visibility in all directions was near zero at which point I beat feet outa there.
Raptor Observations:
Local birds and migrants were hard to come by today. Our first Peregrine of the season stole the show and made the inclement conditions worth it. The Peregrine circled in over the summit from the W and climbed in altitude. There was likely a little updraft off the face of the mountain with the SE winds as this bird climbed quickly without a wingbeat.
Non-raptor Observations:
I think this was the slowest day yet for other northbound birds. Only 99 Canada Geese, 2 American Black Ducks and 1 Mallard were seen heading north. only 20 species were seen or heard today.
Predictions:
Hopefully the overnight precipitation will have moved out by the time we start tomorrow. Clouds should be diminishing a bit during the day, possibly letting in some sun for potential thermal production. Strong winds, in the 10-15mph range and stronger gusts could keep any thermals to a minimum however. Temps should be a little more comfortable, in the mid 40's.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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Pownal, Maine, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 25, 2023 | |||
| Species | Day's Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 113 | 113 |
| Osprey | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bald Eagle | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Cooper's Hawk | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Rough-legged Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Accipiter | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Buteo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 5 | 227 | 227 |
| Observation start time: | 08:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 16:00:00 |
| Total observation time: | 7.25 hours |
| Official Counter | Zane Baker |
| Observers: | Dick Baker |
Visitors:
26 visitors to the count site today with other parkgoers passing by as well.
Weather:
Not the most pleasant weather today but not nearly as bad as I had made it out to be. Visibility was great for all but the last few minutes of the count. Temps were chilly and a little damp. There was a very light easterly breeze in the morning hours which increased in intensity and swung around to more SE in the afternoon bringing some cold ocean air. Just before the final hour I could see the approaching snow as it devoured the landscape to the SW. Heavy snow finally reached me on the hour. I stood in the snow for 15 minutes until visibility in all directions was near zero at which point I beat feet outa there.
Raptor Observations:
Local birds and migrants were hard to come by today. Our first Peregrine of the season stole the show and made the inclement conditions worth it. The Peregrine circled in over the summit from the W and climbed in altitude. There was likely a little updraft off the face of the mountain with the SE winds as this bird climbed quickly without a wingbeat.
Non-raptor Observations:
I think this was the slowest day yet for other northbound birds. Only 99 Canada Geese, 2 American Black Ducks and 1 Mallard were seen heading north. only 20 species were seen or heard today.
Predictions:
Hopefully the overnight precipitation will have moved out by the time we start tomorrow. Clouds should be diminishing a bit during the day, possibly letting in some sun for potential thermal production. Strong winds, in the 10-15mph range and stronger gusts could keep any thermals to a minimum however. Temps should be a little more comfortable, in the mid 40's.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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[Maine-birds] Common Mergansers on the Bagaduce River, Brooksville
For the last week we have had a flotilla of Common Mergansers. They arrive in a whoosh and travel like on a navel manuever swimming, diving, skittering over the water. Must be some sort of cooperative feeding behavior.
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This morning at about 0700 somewhere between 35 and 50 of them swooped into the cove and were dashing around --flying, diving, flapping over the water for about 20 minutes then they were gone! Really quite spectacular. I have seen smaller groups of Red Breasted Mergansers do something like this, but never Common Mergs and never this many.
Feels like spring for sure!
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Friday, 24 March 2023
[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (24 Mar 2023) 19 Raptors
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 24, 2023 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 16 113 113 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 2 29 29 Northern Harrier 1 7 7 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 9 9 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 6 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 26 26 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 29 29 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 2 2 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 19 222 222
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours Official Counter Zane Baker Observers: Biz Houghton, Dave Fensore, Dick Baker
Visitors:
10 visitors
Weather:
With morning clouds and some overnight showers there was little heat left in the ground making for crystal clear visibility early in the count. Clouds started to break up as the day progressed bringing more direct sun to the summit. Temps were comfortable but took a while to heat up. Winds mostly from the NW increased during the afternoon and temps decreased slightly in the final hour.
Raptor Observations:
Not much was happening in the first half of the day. Local birds weren't very lively either. Around midday we started to see TV's moving north by two's. Later in the day I had a stare down with a first year Eagle as it overwhelmed my view through the scope. As I lifted my head from the eye piece the bird got spooked and flared up and changed coarse. That was fun experience.
Non-raptor Observations:
More blackbirds and robins were moving early today along with some more geese. I was a little surprised not to see many more species than those. The highlight of the day was a Snow Goose which was slightly hidden among 73 Canada Geese. As the group moved through a ray of sun the Snow Goose stood out like a sore thumb.
Predictions:
Tomorrow looks a little gross for standing on the mountain but we might get a full day before the wet weather moves in. Hopefully birds are out ahead it. Winds will likely be cold, coming from the ESE getting stronger late in the day. Temps should be in the mid 30's. Rain and some snow are predicted but not until the afternoon. East winds aren't great but will the birds fight through to avoid the wet weather?
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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[Maine-birds] FOY Mallards and grackles on Rock Haven lake in West Newfield
Joining the hooded mergansers, black ducks and Canada geese as the ice slowly opens wider. --
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[Maine-birds] sparrows
FOY one fox sparrow and one song sparrow foraging near backyard brush pile in Holden --
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[Maine-birds] 22 March ANP Not sure about the ducks
At 5:30 on an overcast day (22 March) I saw two ducks near shore between Sand Beach and Thunder Hole. I think they were Mallards, seemed to have a greenish sheen on top of their heads, but the lighting was bad for my Point and Shoot camera, and my eyes are worse than the camera. I didn't add them to my eBird list. Where is the best place to post fuzzy photos so I can get ID help and comments.
-- There is a pretty Song Sparrow close to the road and near the first parking area after the turn-off down to Sand Beach, There was no-one around so I made some birder noises when I heard rustling in the underbrush, and the bird came out for a look. On the way back I did the same thing and the Sparrow, once again, poked its head out of the bushes.
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Re: [Maine-birds] Fox Sparrow
One here this morning too! A treat!
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One just stopped in my backyard along with a bunch of Song Sparrows.
-- A treat. 😊
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[Maine-birds] Fox Sparrow
One just stopped in my backyard along with a bunch of Song Sparrows.
-- A treat. 😊
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[Maine-birds] Franklin, Hancock Co.
First of Year (FOY) 3 American Woodcock (AMWO) "peenting" up a storm and sky dancing. 5:40am EDT--
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Thursday, 23 March 2023
[Maine-birds] Fwd: Bradbury Mountain State Park (23 Mar 2023) Raptors
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Mar 23, 2023 Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total Black Vulture 0 0 0 Turkey Vulture 0 97 97 Osprey 0 0 0 Bald Eagle 0 27 27 Northern Harrier 0 6 6 Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 9 9 Cooper's Hawk 0 6 6 Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 Red-shouldered Hawk 0 26 26 Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0 Red-tailed Hawk 0 29 29 Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 Golden Eagle 0 0 0 American Kestrel 0 2 2 Merlin 0 0 0 Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Accipiter 0 1 1 Unknown Buteo 0 0 0 Unknown Falcon 0 0 0 Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 Unknown Raptor 0 0 0 Total: 0 203 203
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours Official Counter Zane Baker Observers: Biz Houghton
Visitors:
I did see a couple people at the summit but nobody seemed to want to say hi.
Weather:
It was a little cold and damp but the rain held off for the morning hours. A low cloud ceiling and lingering fog greatly diminished our visibility. I could just make out the contours of the land to about 4 miles but there was very little contrast between sky and earth. Wind was non existent which was nice and the temps were a cool 35 degrees Fahrenheit. By high noon the fog had crept close enough to the mountain that I could no longer see the large red barn to our south .75 miles away. I packed up on the hour and head down.
Raptor Observations:
1 Eagle slowly plodded by the summit in powered flight just below the level we were standing.
Non-raptor Observations:
The woods became silent shortly after arriving today. One potential Common Goldeneye passed by in the fog vocalizing twice. I couldn't see it to confirm but with the help of Derek the circumstantial evidence suggested Goldeneye. Two first of the season Tree Swallows were spotted, heading south.
Predictions:
Tomorrow doesn't look terrible. We should hopefully see a little sun at some point as clouds start to move out. Temps should be rather warm, in the upper 40's. The predicted wind direction isn't bad, from the NW, but there could be some stronger gusts on top of a 10-12mph breeze.
Report submitted by Jeannette Lovitch (freeportwildbird@yahoo.com)
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[Maine-birds] Franklin, Hancock Co.
FIrst of Year (FoY) in Franklin. A small flock of about 20 Common Grackles (COGR) descended about 11:30 this morning in Franklin, Hancock Co., Maine.
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