[Maine-birds] Semi-palmated Plover, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/29/24

Semi-palmated Plover, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/29/24Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/about/campus-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...

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[Maine-birds] Raven

Saw a raven flying right over our car, Cumberland County. Heard it calling the day before in a wooded area. Suburbia. Surprised to see it here.Michelle Gregoire  -- 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] Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Basin Cove Rd., Harpswell, ME 7/28/24

Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron, all black bill, small white spots on wing coverts, primaries and secondaries,  Waded into water here at low tie and then flew along Basin Cove Rd. side of Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/28/24Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/about/campus-directory/jay-pitocchelli Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/...

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[Maine-birds] RFI - Short-billed Dowitcher banding projects?

Hi all - I observed a metal-banded Short-billed Dowitcher (R leg above the tarsus) this morning at Lopaus Point on MDI, and wonder if anyone on the listserv is aware of current / recent banding projects that might be the source. No code was readable on the band, but the migration data might still be useful to that researcher.Any suggestions are appreciated.Craig Kesselheim -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Tropical Kingbird photo

Steve,The Tropical Kingbird was first reported via Facebook as a Western Kingbird. That said it was quickly sorted out but not posted to this Google group. (The recent Ferruginous Hawk and Anhinga have been, however.) You can read my notes with the presumed first date of the kingbird, 19 June(!!) with the name of the finder in my checklist for 18 July. I have some photos there and notes what I think is the origin of the bird from...

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[Maine-birds] Monhegan Island sightings and presentation July 19-20

Two days on the island to give a presentation (see video link below) for the Monhegan Associates on The Birds of Monhegan provided some notable sightings, as well as illustrating how little coverage the island receives in summer, compared to spring and fall. Birding focused on seawatching at Lobster Cove/Point in the early morning and the way there, stops at the Ice Pond and the Meadow, and a loop to White Head that included Long...

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[Maine-birds] ANHINGA - Somerville, 23-24 Jul

Crossposting from the Maine Rare Bird Alert GroupMe that an ANHINGA was found yesterday by Tabatha Holt in Somerville, and is still being seen today (24 Jul). Here is the access info I shared in that group: The Anhinga is in a flooded meadow on the east side of Hewett Road in Somerville, about 0.4 miles north of Route 17. This is a narrow dirt road and visitors need to be very cautious of their speed (25 mph) and not to trespass...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Tropical Kingbird photo

Thanks for the short list of links on your webpage I didn't know about birdobserver.org. Sure beats trying to sift thru all the data at ebird directly.I subscribed to this list for the general backyard bird chatter and am not apt to chase after rarities. For me a picture or description taken by others is just fine and keeps my electric bill down.You should realize though that both this listserve and the Maine Rare Bird Alert GroupMe...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Tropical Kingbird photo

Steve and all,Although I don't want to discourage anyone from reading my blog, it is probably not the best place for the most current rarity news. As I chase much less and less, I try to focus more on seasonal context and overviews of "what's happening." I mostly do this as an organization of my field notes for myself, but I am always happy to hear when others mention they find it of value.  Not that I am not up for a good...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Tropical Kingbird photo

Thanks JeffI don't always read Derek Lovitch's blog but now see that he mentions and has a photo of the Tropical Kingbird in his latest post.Perhaps I need to read it more regularly.This listserve has been pretty quiet.SteveOn Jul 22, 2024, at 8:17 PM, Jeff Wells <jwboreal@gmail.com> wrote:There has been a Tropical Kingbird in residence along the road near the Skelton Dam on the Saco RIver in Dayton, Maine for...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Tropical Kingbird photo

Hi Jeff—Feel free to use any of these that you might wish.Best,—Charles Charles D. Duncan76 Emery StreetPortland, Maine 04102, USAcharles.d.duncan@gmail.com207.871.9295 On Jul 22, 2024, at 7:44 PM, Jeff Wells <jwboreal@gmail.com> wrote:Anyone have a photo of the Tropical Kingbird that we could use for our column that you could email...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Tropical Kingbird photo

There has been a Tropical Kingbird in residence along the road near the Skelton Dam on the Saco RIver in Dayton, Maine for some weeks (perhaps from late June). I believe I saw that someone had seen it still today (7/22).Jeff WellsOn Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 7:58 PM Steve Plumb <steveplumb.me@gmail.com> wrote:I haven't seen any info about a Tropical Kingbird on this list.Perhaps you could pass on the details for those of...

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Re: [Maine-birds] Tropical Kingbird photo

I haven't seen any info about a Tropical Kingbird on this list.Perhaps you could pass on the details for those of us not in the know.ThanksSteveOn Jul 22, 2024, at 7:44 PM, Jeff Wells <jwboreal@gmail.com> wrote:Anyone have a photo of the Tropical Kingbird that we could use for our column that you could email over tonight?Jeff and Allison Wells -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...

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[Maine-birds] Tropical Kingbird photo

Anyone have a photo of the Tropical Kingbird that we could use for our column that you could email over tonight?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...

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[Maine-birds] 2 young Barred Owls, Mitchell Fields, Harpswell, ME, 7/20/24

2 young Barred Owls, nature trail behind the cell tower, Mitchell Fields, Harpswell, ME, 7/20/24Were being scolded by Purple Finches. -- 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...

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[Maine-birds] Recent Highlights, 7/10-21

Hi all,Here's a rundown of my observations of note over the past twelve days:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2024/07/21/recent-highlights-7-10-7-21-2024/-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] FERRUGINOUS HAWK, Lewiston-Auburn airport

A FERRUGINOUS HAWK found by Christine Murray, Gary Jarvis, and Camden Martin was visible distantly from open area across from UPS on Flight Line Drive. It was perched on low platform at base of tallest antenna due east of here: 44°2′43″ N 70°17′29″ W. It flew off unknown direction at 11:01 Louis Bevier Fairfield -- 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] RFI -- Red Crossbill Feeding Observations

Hi all,I'm writing with my late summer request for observations of red crossbills foraging on conifers. Now is the time when cone crops on many conifers are starting to mature, so crossbills could be gearing up to breed if there is a decent cone crop near you.As a reminder: I'm looking for recordings of red crossbill calls from the eastern US/Great Lakes with information on the conifers the birds are feeding on....

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[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 7/3-7/9

Hi all,Here are my observations of note over the past seven days:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2024/07/09/recent-highlights-7-3-7-9-2024/-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] Red-throated Loons, Mitchell Fields, Harpswell, ME 7/5/24

Also saw Martha's 2 Red-throated Loons, Mitchell Fields, Harpswell, ME 7/5/24Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/about/campus-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...

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[Maine-birds] Greater Yellowlegs, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/4/24

Greater Yellowlegs, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 7/4/24Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 https://www.anselm.edu/about/campus-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...

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[Maine-birds] Tvs

Have noticed turkey vultures of late roosting at/on the former Starkey Ford on Rt 1 in york. Checked for black vultures a few times. Just a matter of time...Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphoneGet Outlook for Andr...

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[Maine-birds] Recent Highlights, 6/23-7/2.

Hi all,Here are my observations of note over the past ten days:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2024/07/02/recent-highlights-6-23-7-2-2024/-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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