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Tuesday, 31 October 2023

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Monday, 30 October 2023

[Maine-birds] Purple Gallinule

Anyone at your computer tonight (10/30 at 8:20 PM) and have a good photo of the Kennebunk bird that we could use in our column and you could send before 9:00 PM?Thanks in advance if anyone is able!Jeff -- 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] Re: Crazy hour of birding from my windows

Hi, Lynn,What do you feed yourr birds? They are clearly enjoying your offerings.Doreen DunOn Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4:16:20 PM UTC-4 Lynn Feindel wrote:I just spent an hour sitting and watching my feeders and yard while it rains in Harpswell. It was pretty crazy- besides my usuals like chickadee, titmouse and 4 species of woodpecker, I had at least a dozen juncos, 8 robins and 40 red-winged blackbirds! I have had a...

[Maine-birds] Crazy hour of birding from my windows

I just spent an hour sitting and watching my feeders and yard while it rains in Harpswell. It was pretty crazy- besides my usuals like chickadee, titmouse and 4 species of woodpecker, I had at least a dozen juncos, 8 robins and 40 red-winged blackbirds! I have had a few blackbirds before, never this many. It's also only 40 degrees out there! Lynn Feindel 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 ---...

Re: [Maine-birds] Two unexpected sightings

This is one of the things that makes birding so much fun--the unexpected. A number of years ago on a rainy October day similar to this one, I looked out to see an adult Red-headed Woodpecker at my suet. It's the only one I've ever seen in my yard, and only the 3rd one I've seen in Maine. Alas, today there is virtually nothing at my feeders: the odd Chickadee, and that's about it. Good deal for...

[Maine-birds] Two unexpected sightings

Looked out the kitchen window after lunch and saw a big white patch under the feeder; grabbed binoculars - a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker! It was a first for my backyard. It flew to the pine tree and then a later look found it eating the suet I'd thrown on the ground - a happy juveniles and a happy birder.Yesterday while on a quick jaunt to Pemaquid Point for seabirds got caught up with a flycatcher flying around the buildings...

Sunday, 29 October 2023

Re: [Maine-birds] 5 Maine Species joined the Endangered and Threatened Species list this year:

Threatened just in Maine, or worldwide? Cliff Swallows were never very common in Maine, but they seem to be abundant out west. Wally S. On Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:20:18 -0700 (PDT), Aletha Boyle <mainelypets@gmail.com> wrote: Sad news: Bank Swallow Cliff Swallow Bicknell's Thrush Blackpoll Warbler Saltmarsh Sparrow The Legislature added these, Supposedly providing more protection...

[Maine-birds] 5 Maine Species joined the Endangered and Threatened Species list this year:

Sad news:Bank SwallowCliff SwallowBicknell's ThrushBlackpoll WarblerSaltmarsh SparrowThe Legislature added these, Supposedly providing more protection to them.... -- 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...

Saturday, 28 October 2023

[Maine-birds] Hudsonian Godwit and Purple Gallinule photos

On Wednesday October 25 Deb and I saw the Hudsonian Godwit at Back Cove in Portland and the Purple Gallinule at Rogers Pond Park in Kennebunk. Photos at henrymauer.smugmug.com.Henry MauerHarpswelll, MEhenryd.mauer@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 message because you are...

Saturday, 21 October 2023

Re: [Maine-birds] White throats galore!

We have so many here in Brunswick! It's been crazy!Sent from Gmail MobileOn Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 9:28 AM LNO/MWA <marka@maine.edu> wrote:In Holden we always get fall migratory flocks of White-throated sparrows, along with song sparrows, thrushes, etc. But this year the White Throats are unusually abundant. Today's flock, foraging around the yard, numbers more than a dozen. Some are even singing, reminding...

[Maine-birds] White throats galore!

In Holden we always get fall migratory flocks of White-throated sparrows, along with song sparrows, thrushes, etc. But this year the White Throats are unusually abundant. Today's flock, foraging around the yard, numbers more than a dozen. Some are even singing, reminding us of the sounds of spring. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds ...

Friday, 20 October 2023

[Maine-birds] This (three) week's highlights, 9/29-10/20.

Hi all,A summary of my birding, and lack thereof, over the past three weeks included the ebbs and flows of migration, a couple of boat tours, and the Purple Gallinule in Kennebunk today.https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2023/10/20/this-three-weeks-highlights-and-recap-9-29-10-20/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport,...

Thursday, 19 October 2023

[Maine-birds] YR Warblers Ogunquit

All around bench #16 on Marginal Way Ogunquit (good work with native wildflowers). Sundown walk I was surprised to see and hear the busy flitting yellow rumps. 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...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

[Maine-birds] both species of kinglets and a hermit thrush.

This morning well over a dozen kinglets fluttered into our yard and foraged as if famished.Both species were present, with over a dozen golden crowned and at least 3 ruby crowned. Both numbers are likely undercounts as we couldn't confidently ID the birds at the tops of our very tall Norway spruces where much of the action was.A beautifully plumaged Hermit thrush was quietly observing the action from a bare branch.Unexpected!Hallowell,...

[Maine-birds] 10/18 Carolina wren

Hopping around my cherry tree catching caterpillars. Such a cutie! Cape Neddick between Third Hill and Rt 95. 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...

Monday, 16 October 2023

[Maine-birds] Rustlewood Farm Kittery/Eliot

Big day for sparrows at Rustlewood farm yesterday. Conservative estimate of 75. Mostly swamp sparrows. Additionally Lincoln's sparrow, Song sparrows, Savannah sparrows, White-throated sparrows, White-crowned sparrows. I also had 5 ruby-crowned kinglets and a large flock of Pipits. I started the morning at the Nubble and had a pair of Black Guillemnot which were pretty far out. ...

Thursday, 12 October 2023

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

Just passing along a quick update that the Cashes Ledge pelagic trip was rescheduled to this Saturday, October 14th and the weather is looking great. The trip is confirmed to run but there are plenty of spaces left; Zack said people can pay with cash/check/etc on the dock if anyone is making a last minute decision. Updated info on the trip is available here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Cashes-Ledge-Whale-and-Seabird-Cruise-.html?soid=1130190537992&aid=TJifM5DzxV4 >...

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

[Maine-birds] FOS white crowned sparrow

Frenchtown/Kokadjo Traveling with white throated sparrow and a single yellow-rumped warbler. Juncos returned several days ago. Lovely chatter. Sapsucker two weeks ago. Chris -- 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] Pine Siskins, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 10/10/23

Pine Siskins, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 10/10/23Dr. 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 --- You received...

Monday, 9 October 2023

[Maine-birds] Black Crowned Night Heron & Family - Great Pond Biddeford Pool10/3

A little delayed on the posting but a check yesterday showed they are still around but not in quite the same location. Yesterday 2 juveniles were seen around noon in the center of the south shore. The Photo was take when they were a little further west on the south shore of Great Pond tuck in to the trees/pucker brushE-BirdLarger...

Saturday, 7 October 2023

[Maine-birds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 10/6/23

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 10/6/23Dr. 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 ---...

Monday, 2 October 2023

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

There was a Goshawk near the same spot on Sept. 24, so a Blue Jay being murdered sounds like the most probable answer. Canada Jay records are few and far between in the area, although possible. The call was unchanging, constant for about 4 minutes and definitely louder than any of the Blue Jays that were around. Listening to the recording it sounds like they're perturbed about something although if they're scolding...

Sunday, 1 October 2023

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

Never say...No way one would ever be found in Maine though...Great Black Hawk - Maine 8/9/2018 - Ebird.orgSteller's Sea-Eagle - Maine 1/3/2022 - Ebird.orgOn Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 7:04:35 PM UTC-4 Sarah Caputo wrote: It sounded like something was murdering a bluejay to me! Sarah On October 1, 2023, at 12:40 PM, "andrew...@gmail.com" <andrew...@gmail.com> wrote: I wish it were a Violaceous Jay:-) ...

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

It sounded like something was murdering a bluejay to me! Sarah On October 1, 2023, at 12:40 PM, "andrew...@gmail.com" <andrewblock7@gmail.com> wrote: I wish it were a Violaceous Jay:-) No way one would ever be found in Maine though;-) That was either a Canada Jay or Blue Jay calling. Andrew On Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:25:19 PM UTC-4 Jeff Webb wrote: Walking my dog...

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

I wish it were a Violaceous Jay:-) No way one would ever be found in Maine though;-) That was either a Canada Jay or Blue Jay calling.AndrewOn Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:25:19 PM UTC-4 Jeff Webb wrote: 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...