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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

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[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 Dun

On 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 few blackbirds before, never this many. It's also only 40 degrees out there!
Lynn Feindel

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[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

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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 you.

Wally S.

[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 - an Ash-throated flycatcher. Had great looks but only an iPhone and flat light!! Tom Lecky was with me as we followed the flycatcher hoping to get a photo - also saw a common yellowthroat hanging on the shrubbery on the rocks.

Certainly a time for surprises.

Juanita

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Bremen, ME

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.

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

Sad news:

Bank Swallow

Cliff Swallow

Bicknell's Thrush

Blackpoll Warbler

Saltmarsh Sparrow

The Legislature added these, Supposedly providing more protection to them....

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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.

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

Re: [Maine-birds] White throats galore!

We have so many here in Brunswick! It's been crazy!

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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.
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[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.

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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

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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.

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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

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[Maine-birds] 10/18 Carolina wren

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

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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.

~Deb Powers-South Berwick Maine

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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

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 10:52 AM, Doug Hitchcox <dhitchcox@mac.com> wrote:
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> 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!
>
> More information on the trip is available here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Cashes-Ledge-Whale-and-Seabird-Cruise-.html?soid=1130190537992&aid=kgqWtkiHZr4
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> Hope to see you onboard!
>
> Doug Hitchcox
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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

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[Maine-birds] Pine Siskins, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 10/10/23

Pine Siskins, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 10/10/23

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus
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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 brush

E-Bird

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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 10/6/23

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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 a predator they're not as frantic as they usually sound around a hawk or owl. Scouring audio files I found no exact matches, but Merlin's suggestion of Violaceous Jay was actually the closest to my ears, which might explain the app's ID.

Jeff Webb

On Sun, Oct 1, 2023 at 7:04 PM Sarah Caputo <catbird338@hotmail.com> wrote:

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 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, Initially I thought it was a hawk but no hawk species seems to match. Blue Jays were stirred up by whatever it was. Google Drive link for the audio file is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_TeXj1ej0Jn50QRjRXuSha9-IsBsYDZ/view?usp=sharing Location coordinates here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEYVpQxUwrV4iH3W9 . Maybe I'm missing something obvious so any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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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.org

Steller's Sea-Eagle - Maine 1/3/2022 - Ebird.org

On 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:-) 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 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, Initially I thought it was a hawk but no hawk species seems to match. Blue Jays were stirred up by whatever it was. Google Drive link for the audio file is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_TeXj1ej0Jn50QRjRXuSha9-IsBsYDZ/view?usp=sharing Location coordinates here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEYVpQxUwrV4iH3W9 . Maybe I'm missing something obvious so any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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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 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, Initially I thought it was a hawk but no hawk species seems to match. Blue Jays were stirred up by whatever it was. Google Drive link for the audio file is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_TeXj1ej0Jn50QRjRXuSha9-IsBsYDZ/view?usp=sharing Location coordinates here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEYVpQxUwrV4iH3W9 . Maybe I'm missing something obvious so any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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[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.

Andrew

On 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 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, Initially I thought it was a hawk but no hawk species seems to match. Blue Jays were stirred up by whatever it was. Google Drive link for the audio file is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_TeXj1ej0Jn50QRjRXuSha9-IsBsYDZ/view?usp=sharing Location coordinates here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEYVpQxUwrV4iH3W9 . Maybe I'm missing something obvious so any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Jeff Webb

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