[Maine-birds] Barrows Goldeneye drake

Among the pilings on Eastern Prom walk near Sail Maine. H.Donovan 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 from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To...

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[Maine-birds] Re: Varied Thrush in Milford

Nice.  Thanks for posting.  Need one for Maine.  Wish I was up there now.  AndrewOn Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 12:34:42 AM UTC-5 Sandi wrote:Julie Vaillancourt has had a VARIED THRUSH visiting her yard on the Penobscot River multiple times daily this week.  It's feasting on mealworms, and also seems to enjoy the bits of cooked hamburger and hard-boiled eggs she puts out for the crows.  Linda...

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[Maine-birds] Varied Thrush in Milford

Julie Vaillancourt has had a VARIED THRUSH visiting her yard on the Penobscot River multiple times daily this week.  It's feasting on mealworms, and also seems to enjoy the bits of cooked hamburger and hard-boiled eggs she puts out for the crows.  Linda Powell and I got great views on Monday, and Linda has posted pictures on eBird.  Julie welcomes interested birders to come see it, but requests that you call her...

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[Maine-birds] Snow Bunting North Deer Isle

Right now, Tuesday 3:45, eating grain put out for wild turkeys.  -- 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...

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[Maine-birds] The Lawrence Winter Crows Delight All

On Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21, Dana Duxbury-Fox and Bob Fox led two  Brookline Bird Club Trips to see the Amazing Winter Crows staging and roosting in Lawrence MA.We had wonderful folks from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts who braved the cold to see this winter spectacle.Both nights the Fish and American Crows succeeded in showing off their staging area while they waited for darkness...

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[Maine-birds] Biddeford Kennebunkport CBC results

The 64rd Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC that took place on Saturday, December 30th.   We had about 40 birders and 10 feeder watchers. The day was cloudy with occasional light rain, temperatures were in the mid-30s with a light north-north-west wind. Total species 92, Total birds 12,303, Plus 3 CW species. This tied highest total species which was in 2013.  It is the 5th highest for total birds. We had...

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[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 1/13-18

Hi all,My observations of note over the past six days included:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2024/01/18/recent-highlights-1-13-1-18-2024/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10  Freeport, ME 04032  207-865-6000  www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com    *************************************...

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[Maine-birds] Dickcissel in Cumberland Center

A dickcissel was hanging out at the feeder during today's storm. Got a few quick pictures through the window. -- 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...

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[Maine-birds] Fox Sparrow in Hiram today (and 2 Chipping Sparrows last week)

During today's storm a Fox Sparrow showed up at the feeder station to join 5 White-throated Sparrows and dozens of Juncos.  It was very skittish and shy about coming out for the seeds on the ground, occasionally poking its head out of a bush.  With a Sharp-shinned Hawk making periodic raids, it seemed a wise choice.  Additionally, Pine Siskins & Red Crossbills continue to be seen periodically in small numbers.On...

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[Maine-birds] Lawrence MA Winter Crow Roost trip Saturday and Sunday January 20th and 21stB

On Saturday and Sunday, the 20th and 21st Dana and Bob Fox will lead  trips to the Lawrence MA Winter Crow Roost. Participants should plan to meet the group at 3:30 PM at the New BAlance Factory Store Parking lot on South Union St.Choose either day. Plan to stay until around 5:30 PM. A great family activity.If you are interested in participating, please email Dana for specifics at dana.fox1939@gmail.comBe prepared...

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[Maine-birds] Yellow-bellied sapsucker and 4 pine warblers South Berwick

I continue to have Pine Warblers in my backyard every day, today I had a total of four.  I was also treated to a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker for a brief time as well.  Crazy yard birds for January! ~Deb Powers-South Berwick    https://ebird.org/me/checklist/S158985336/media ...

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[Maine-birds] Hepatic Tanager

Sorry for late post: had great looks at Tanager feeding at blue feeder end of driveway the she flew up into the cedars- showing herself in sun- A sweet bird- hope she makes it back to Az 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...

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[Maine-birds] 1/12 Hepatic Tanager

Great looks of the female Hepatic Tanager feeding at blue feeder at the end of driveway- she the flew into the cedars perching in the sunlight- a sweet looking bird- have seen Males in AZ- hope she Winters successfully Skip Small 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...

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[Maine-birds] Sears Island

Hello Maine birders,Not sure this is appropriate for the listserv.  If not, I apologize but I wanted to alert Maine birders who enjoy Sears Island that one of the finest migration stopovers for migrant passerines is in danger of disappearing to development.  See the message below and attend the meeting if you are available.  I am 100% behind offshore wind development, but it would be an outrageous tragedy to ruin...

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[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 1/6-1/12

Hi all,Here are my observations of note over the past seven days:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2024/01/12/this-weeks-highlights-1-6-1-12-2024/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10  Freeport, ME 04032  207-865-6000  www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com    *************************************...

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[Maine-birds] Southern York County CBC

This was the 51st year of the Southern York County CBC, and we had a new high, with 101 species, plus 3 count week species.  The previous high was 97 in 2012. The count was originally scheduled for Monday, December 19th, but due to the storm, which probably accounted for some high counts of sea birds, the count was held on Tuesday, the 20th. Still, all six sections had decent coverage.We had 11 species with new high counts,...

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[Maine-birds] Today's surprise guest

Flicker on our suet!!! In addition to Red-bellied, Sapsucker, Downy and Hairy... -- 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...

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[Maine-birds] Isles of Shoals CBC Results January 1

The Isles of Shoals Christmas Bird Count sailed on January 1.  For the third year in a row, I scheduled the boat at the last minute.  And for the first time since 1979 (!) the CBC has sailed in three consecutive winters.  This wait-and-see approach rewarded us with calm seas and minimal wind on New Year's Day, although temperatures were below freezing.  To best take advantage of tides, we started at 10:30 am...

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[Maine-birds] Hepatic Tanager

Any of you have any photos of the Stockton Springs bird that we can use in our Boothbay Register column? Jeff and Allison Wells -- 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...

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[Maine-birds] Hepatic Tanager and Spotted Towhee

Went to see the Hepatic Tanager in Stockton Springs on 1/5 bright and early.  It eventually showed up and gave great  looks.  Awesome bird.  On 1/6 at about 915am I also got a brief look and photos of the Spotted Towhee at FortFoster in Kittery.  Took me three times to get it unfortunately.  Was very secretive and elusive for me.  But a least I saw it.  No sign of the Townsend's Warbler...

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[Maine-birds] Sunday brunch

A lot of birds at our Cumberland feeders today. 15-20 White-throats! 1 Fox Sparrow! Several Bluebirds Sapsucker eating crabapples Pine Warbler (good pics today) Palm Warbler yesterday (back view photo tail wagger) Lots of Juncos Plus all the other usual suspects. What a treat! -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

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[Maine-birds] 5 Pine warblers in South Berwick

I had the pleasure of 5 Pine Warblers in my backyard today.  I have had two consistently over the past few months. One adult and one immature. Today I was thrilled to have 4 Adult and 1 immature. So late in the season! ~Deb Powers South Berwick Maine   https://www.flickr.com/photos/143862779@N08/53445528739/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/143862779@N08/53445209286/in/dateposted-public/...

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[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights (and a link to my annual Predictions Blog).

Hi all,My observations of note over the last seven days are included here, as is a link to my annual Next Birds in Maine Predictions List.https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2024/01/05/recent-highlights-12-30-2023-1-5-2024/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10  Freeport, ME 04032  207-865-6000  www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com...

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[Maine-birds] Eastern Bluebirds in Holden

This is our 41st January in Holden and the first where we have had Bluebirds at our feeders.  Half a dozen this morning.  More signs of climate change? -- 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...

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[Maine-birds] Stockton Springs: HEPATIC TANAGER continues (1/4)...

The HEPATIC TANAGER found last week by Tom Aversa continues to be seen daily on Station St. in Stockton Springs. Details from today are on my eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/me/checklist/S158038449Wildly,Josh -- 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...

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