Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Saturday, 30 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Unusual call at Mt. Cutler, Hiram.... poss. Violaceous Jay??

Walking my dog on a snowmobile trail between Mt. Cutler and River Road in Hiram I heard and recorded a very unusual shrieking call which Merlin ID'd as a Violaceous Jay! It went on loudly for several minutes before whatever it was moved further off into the woods, where it was and still may be audible. The call was coming from up in the trees in a dense hilly spot, so I couldn't see anything, ...

[Maine-birds] Wigeon

American or Eurasian Wigeon? looks like a Eurasian Wigeon?At the Auburn boat Access on N. River Rd. in Auburn. -- "There is some good in this world, Mr. Frodo," says the brave and loyal Samwise Gamgee, "and it's worth fighting for." -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

Friday, 29 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Two Sandhill Cranes in Holden

Very audible. Pixelated photos at 100 yds and video with sound available.Tomas & Mya On Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 16:33 <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 9/23-29

Hi all,A "slow" weekend on Monhegan, migration through our Durham property, and a link to a past blog helping to explain the dearth of birds at many feeders this fall is included here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2023/09/29/this-weeks-highlights-9-23-28-2023/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032...

Thursday, 28 September 2023

Re: [Maine-birds] Sanford

I was there on Tuesday, and it was pretty dead. The only ducks I had were a few Mallards, and a flock of about 75 Green-winged Teal. No shorebirds. I suspect that the water level in the area where I usually see shorebirds was too high to attract them. Did have one Merlin whip through and chase a few pipits, but that's about it. I spooked a number of sparrows which dived for cover immediately, never to...

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Sanford

Has anyone been to the Sanford Ponds lately? I am trying to decide if I should try this spot Friday. I am going to be with a fellow birder from England and wondering if it is holding any shorebirds or ducks at this time. Thanks for any information. 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...

[Maine-birds] Pelagic trip to Cashes Ledge (8 Oct)

I'm passing along a notice of a pelagic trip out of Bar Harbor coming up, going to Cashes Ledge on October 8th. This trip is being run by Zack Klyver of Flukes: International Whale Tours, who many of you will know from his years pointing out whales and birds with Bar Harbor Whale Watch. Cashes Ledge is a remarkable location for its sea life, and rarely visited, so this trip has great potential to turn up something interesting!...

Monday, 25 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Red-Eyed Vireo Sept. 24, 2023 Campobello NB

A Red-eyed (probably) Vireo was on the wet wooded trail between the Roosevelt Cottage visitor center and the Friars Head viewing platform. At a wet spot with Mountain Ash and Apple trees. I could not see the bird but heard rustling. The aged Canon PowerShot Point and Shoot did its thing. I didn't see the bird until I blew up and cropped and there it was, in two photos. It's quite certainly a Red-eyed Vireo,...

Sunday, 24 September 2023

Re: [Maine-birds] Hummer

Here in Hiram (Oxford County) there's still a female that's regularly visiting the feeder and phlox flowers. Seen several times today.Sean Smit On Sat, Sep 23, 2023 at 6:11 PM Michelle Gregoire <m4gregoire@gmail.com> wrote:One female ruby throated hummingbird is still coming daily to our feeder. Cumberland county. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Hummer

1 hummer seen today and Brown Thrasher and at least 2 Eastern Towhee continue here in Standish yard(Cumberland County)-- Julie PerrinFYI: New Email address, please update your contacts! <jafperrin@gmail.com>On Sat, Sep 23, 2023 at 9:55 PM <flomag@maine.rr.com> wrote:We had a younger one at our feeder leave the day after the storm moved through then the following day the female hummingbird left. This is in Cumberland...

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Saturday, 23 September 2023

Re: [Maine-birds] Hummers

Multiple hummingbirds on Monhegan Island today. On Sep 23, 2023, at 9:55 PM, flomag@maine.rr.com wrote:We had a younger one at our feeder leave the day after the storm moved through then the following day the female hummingbird left. This is in Cumberland County also. ----------------------------------------- From: "Craig Kesselheim" To: "Michelle Gregoire" Cc: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday September...

Re: [Maine-birds] Hummer

We had a younger one at our feeder leave the day after the storm moved through then the following day the female hummingbird left. This is in Cumberland County also. ----------------------------------------- From: "Craig Kesselheim" To: "Michelle Gregoire" Cc: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday September 23 2023 9:08:13PM Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Hummer 1-2 daily at our feeder still; SW Harbor, MDI Sent from...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Hummer

1-2 daily at our feeder still; SW Harbor, MDI Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 23, 2023, at 6:11 PM, Michelle Gregoire <m4gregoire@gmail.com> wrote:One female ruby throated hummingbird is still coming daily to our feeder. Cumberland county. -- 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...

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[Maine-birds] Hummer

One female ruby throated hummingbird is still coming daily to our feeder. Cumberland county. -- 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...

Friday, 22 September 2023

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 9/19-22

Hi all,An abbreviated week yielded two visits to Sandy Point, including a great flight on the 21st of over 3400 birds. Also included is a link to my recent blog about the birding Hurricane Lee did and did not produce. https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2023/09/22/this-weeks-highlights-9-19-22-2023/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route...

Thursday, 21 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Fall

It must be the first fall day. Loons are back on Hussein Sound and a pair of Rose Breasted Grossbecks have visited my feeder. H. Donovan Long Island Maine 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 subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe...

[Maine-birds] Junco (Pittsfield)

First Junco of the fall this morning in Pittsfield. -- 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 view this...

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

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

I have never had so much hummingbird activity so late in the season!On Sep 18, 2023, at 4:32 PM, maine-birds@googlegroups.com wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups ...

Monday, 18 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Mississippi Kite Nesting Summary for NH - 2023

Once again, Mississippi Kites seem to have had a difficult year nesting in New Hampshire in 2023. I'm guessing the weather in June may have been a big factor. Like the past two years, 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. The Kites were first made famous by nesting in 2008 and this is...

[Maine-birds] Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Mere Creek Golf Club, Brunswick, ME 9/17/23

1 female Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Mere Creek Golf Club, Brunswick, ME 9/18/23Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelli Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Sunday, 17 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Broadwings over Berwick

Between about 3:45 and 4:15 this afternoon, I counted 314 broad-winged hawks headed west over my neighborhood. 2 bald eagles got my attention and after running for binoculars I looked up at a kettle of 85 hawks. After they straightened out and disappeared into New Hampshire, several more batches went over, with the largest kettle containing 100. Also saw 1 osprey. Kept scanning for 15+ minutes but saw no more. Wish I'd focused...

[Maine-birds] Red-shouldered Hawks in West K

At least two red-shouldered hawks are flying around here and calling. 10 AM-noon+.Susan BloomfieldWest Kennebunk -- 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Ogunquit beach swallows

Appeared to be most tree, a few others mixed in. I will be looking at pics later to see what others might have been in the flocks. ~Deb Powers Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 17, 2023, at 8:51 AM, Linda Scotland <lds@maine.rr.com> wrote: > > Are we talking tree swallows or barn? > > -----Original Message----- > From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Deb >...

[Maine-birds] Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 9/16/23

1 female Ruby-throated Hummingbird still coming to feeder and nearby JewellweedBasin Cove, Harpswell, ME 9/16/23Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelli Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

RE: [Maine-birds] Ogunquit beach swallows

Are we talking tree swallows or barn? -----Original Message----- From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Deb Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2023 8:18 AM To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Subject: [Maine-birds] Ogunquit beach swallows Currently on the beach thousand of swallows migrating. What a sight to see! Deb Powers 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] Ogunquit beach swallows

Currently on the beach thousand of swallows migrating. What a sight to see! Deb Powers Sent from my iPhone -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email...

Saturday, 16 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Green-winged Teal, Greater Yellowlegs, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 9/16/23

1 male Green-winged TealGreater YellowlegsBasin Cove, Harpswell, ME 9/16/23Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelli Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Thursday, 14 September 2023

[Maine-birds] broad-winged hawks on the move

A decent kettle of 23 broad-winged hawks midday, seen from Burnt Mtn Meadow peak in Brownfield. -- 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] This Week's Highlights, 9/9 -9/14.

Hi all,An abbreviated, busy week nonetheless yielded a few observations of note, including a Dickcissel at the store all week.https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2023/09/14/this-weeks-highlights-9-9-9-14-2023/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com...

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Pacific Loon in Lubec

Hi Maine birders, A couple days ago I was in Lubec Maine at Sunset Point campground and took pictures of an odd-looking loon. I put up some pictures on eBird from the back of my camera and tried to alert the Maine-birds group about it but it seems my email ended up in my phone's 'Outbox'. Turns out it's a Pacific Loon! It's not 'officially' confirmed yet. I hope it's still there. Good luck with the hurricane! https://ebird.org/checklist/S149668150 Elaine...

[Maine-birds] MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND REPORT

Again tonight, it's evident that the migration river is in full flow. And conditions are favorable for significant fallouts.As one would expect, with millions of birds moving, a wide range of species are mixed together but most nights will see a few species being more numerous.Last night, ORIOLES stood out, as well as OVENBIRDS. Some PHALAROPES were seen overhead.Tonight, no Phalaropes and Ovenbirds were far less numerous,...

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

[Maine-birds] Birds of Monhegan book, Facebook page and Monhegan WhatsApp group updates

I hope the following updates are allowed by the admins. If not, please delete.I am very excited to finally announce, after many years in the works, the publication of The Birds of Monhegan book. It is 288 pages of all things birds on Monhegan, including history, locations, and accounts of the 336 species recorded on the island – illustrated by over 250 color photos, all taken on Monhegan, by a number of photographers, including...

[Maine-birds] Worm-eating Warbler on Monhegan Island

Hello Maine Birders,The fog, rain and east wind has kept the birding conspicuously quiet on Monhegan Island the last couple of days but our second walk of the morning today turned out to be a good one. Unquestionably, the highlight was a Worm-eating Warbler at Whitehead. Description of the bird and the full list of species can be viewed here:https://ebird.org/checklist/S149727802Other highlights were: White-winged Crossbill,...