Much to my surprise, I spotted one this afternoon hunting off the airport fence at the end the runway at PWM by the traffic lights with the 4 lane intersection of Outer Congress and Jetport Boulevard.—mcoOn Apr 9, 2025, at 11:00, cathie...@gmail.com <cathie.murray@gmail.com> wrote:I saw one yesterday in Rockport on a wire along Route 17.Snow? Sure, but spring is here :)On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:17:14 AM UTC-4 Anthony...
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
[Maine-birds] Re: American Kestrels
I saw one yesterday in Rockport on a wire along Route 17.Snow? Sure, but spring is here :)On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:17:14 AM UTC-4 Anthony wrote:A pair at Broad Cove on the St. George river in Cushing over the last week. -- 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...
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
[Maine-birds] American Kestrels
A pair at Broad Cove on the St. George river in Cushing over the last week. -- 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....
[Maine-birds] Great Blue Heron
At Broad Cove on the St. George river in Cushing this morning. -- 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....
Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic
Osprey circling over 295 in Falmouth, across from Maine Audubon, on April 7. From Susan GilpinOn Apr 8, 2025, at 3:13 AM, maine-birds@googlegroups.com wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups...
Monday, 7 April 2025
[Maine-birds] European Redwing (Turdus iliacus) at our feeders last November in Cushing, Maine
I could not find an illustration which matched this unknown to me bird in Peterson's field guide and so turned to an internet search. I am thoroughly convinced that this was a rare vagrant blown across The Pond by a Fall storm, but have no photos for proof. The red underwings and Robin-like form were unmistakable. It stayed for two days in our fields and was gone. Given its rarity on these shores I thought the members here would...
Sunday, 6 April 2025
[Maine-birds] finch behavior
We've observed a male house finch feeding a seed to what appears to be a female finch - it's too early for young, correct? So this must be mating behavior?Michelle GregoireWestbrook -- 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"...
Saturday, 5 April 2025
[Maine-birds] Woodcocks
FOY woodchuck displaying last night in the pasture , Montville Also have hosted a Red bellied woodpecker all winter at work (Belfast), this week he brought a friend ! Sarah Get Outlook for Android...
[Maine-birds] Red-bellied Woodpeckers nesting in Poland
Hi all,A pair of Red-bellied Woodpeckers have apparently decided to nest - they've been excavating for about a week - in a dead tree that faces our front door and is within a few yards of said door and our deck . While I'm excited about this, I also want to make sure we don't stress the birds out. Do you think we should avoid using our front door and that part of our deck while they're nesting? Any other recommendations?Thank...
Re: [Maine-birds] FOY in West Newfield-Rock Haven lake
FOY eastern phoebe (will nest in barn) and great blue heron, 4/4 in Hollis. Incidentally same day a fisher peaked in and then an otter up from the Saco helped break the last skim ice on our pond. This is only our fifth spring but we would have expected a hooded merganser pair, a Canada goose pair and some wood ducks and mallards by now. With the ice finally out today we'll see. Bird Buddy claims to have counted a cowbird but I...
[Maine-birds] Fwd: FOY in West Newfield-Rock Haven lake
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Albert Roehn <yankeeal7@gmail.com>Date: Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 1:27 PMSubject: Fwd: FOY in West Newfield-Rock Haven lakeTo: Maine Birds List <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Albert Roehn <yankeeal7@gmail.com>Date: Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 12:33 PMSubject: FOY in West Newfield-Rock Haven lakeTo: Maine Birds List <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>3...
[Maine-birds] Fwd: FOY in West Newfield-Rock Haven lake
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Albert Roehn <yankeeal7@gmail.com>Date: Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 12:33 PMSubject: FOY in West Newfield-Rock Haven lakeTo: Maine Birds List <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>3 /28 eastern phoebe; 3/31 great blue heron; 4/1 wood ducks; 4/4 osprey, kingfisher, and 1st ever here sandhill crane! -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds...
[Maine-birds] FOY in West Newfield-Rock Haven lake
3 /28 eastern phoebe; 3/31 great blue heron; 4/1 wood ducks; 4/4 osprey, kingfisher, and 1st ever here sandhill crane! -- 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...
Re: [Maine-birds] FOY Phoebe and Tree Swallows
FOY here in Saco on Thurs. Later than usual...good choice given the weather! From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> on behalf of helen...@gmail.com <helenras50@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2025 7:50 AM To: Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] FOY Phoebe and Tree Swallows YEs, I heard the first Phoebe here in Alna pn my way...
Re: [Maine-birds] FOY Phoebe and Tree Swallows
YEs, I heard the first Phoebe here in Alna pn my way back from a walk!HelenOn Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:13:07 PM UTC-4 Steve Plumb wrote:Apologies for not including town in first reply.Here on E Pond Rd in Nobleboro I was surprised to see the familiar wagging tail. No flying insects to feed on.Yes, one of "our" Phoebes arrived today and was checking out the driveway side nest locations!On Apr 4, 2025, at 16:52, Susan Bloomfield...
Friday, 4 April 2025
Re: [Maine-birds] FOY Phoebe and Tree Swallows
Apologies for not including town in first reply.Here on E Pond Rd in Nobleboro I was surprised to see the familiar wagging tail. No flying insects to feed on.Yes, one of "our" Phoebes arrived today and was checking out the driveway side nest locations!On Apr 4, 2025, at 16:52, Susan Bloomfield <owlet18@gmail.com> wrote:We saw FOY tree swallows today above our house in West Kennebunk. That seems weirdly early but maybe that's...
Re: [Maine-birds] FOY Phoebe and Tree Swallows
Yes, one of "our" Phoebes arrived today and was checking out the driveway side nest locations!On Apr 4, 2025, at 16:52, Susan Bloomfield <owlet18@gmail.com> wrote:We saw FOY tree swallows today above our house in West Kennebunk. That seems weirdly early but maybe that's just me.Also, a FOY phoebe calling on Holland Road in West K.Susan Bloomfield Kenny DeCoster -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...
Re: [Maine-birds] FOY Phoebe and Tree Swallows
I usually get a few before the end of March here in central Maine. I had one lone individual last week in Fairfield. But the weather has not been conducive this year for early migrants. I usually get Phoebe by the end of March, as well, but not this year. Oddly, I had a very early Sapsucker the last week of March. Wally S. On Fri, 4 Apr 2025 16:52:12 -0400, Susan Bloomfield <owlet18@gmail.com>...
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 3/29-4/4
Hi all,My observations of note over the last seven days can be found here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2025/04/04/this-weeks-highlights-3-29-4-4-2025/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *********************************...
[Maine-birds] FOY Phoebe and Tree Swallows
We saw FOY tree swallows today above our house in West Kennebunk. That seems weirdly early but maybe that's just me.Also, a FOY phoebe calling on Holland Road in West K.Susan Bloomfield Kenny DeCoster -- 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...
Monday, 31 March 2025
[Maine-birds] A flotilla of Common Mergansers
Brooksville, 3/29/25Had a few more than 100 common Mergansers in the Bagaduce River, --a flotilla larger than I have ever seen. Swimming and diving along in the center of the river opposite our house--about 3/4 mile east of the Davis Narrows bridge. Quite spectacular! We hav now seen Hooded, Red Breasted and Common Mergansers this spring.Bob Knight -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com...
Sunday, 30 March 2025
Re: [Maine-birds] Bradbury Mountain Hawkwatch data
Agreed! Thanks Derek for all you do. It is much appreciated!! Dave GulickOn Mar 30, 2025, at 1:18 PM, Charlotte Hewson <cghewson@gmail.com> wrote:DerekThanks for all you do to let us know about the hawks in our area. I am sure that I speak for all of us who do not get to climb up Bradbury Mt. any more - but read your reports daily and appreciate all you and Jeannette and Zane do to keep us informed. Keep up the good work.Charlie...
Re: [Maine-birds] Bradbury Mountain Hawkwatch data
Derek, I (thankfully) missed all the email drama, but seconding Charlie's sentiments here. Donation made. Thanks for all you do. Jane McDonnellOn Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM Charlotte Hewson <cghewson@gmail.com> wrote:DerekThanks for all you do to let us know about the hawks in our area. I am sure that I speak for all of us who do not get to climb up Bradbury Mt. any more - but read your reports daily and appreciate...
Re: [Maine-birds] Bradbury Mountain Hawkwatch data
DerekThanks for all you do to let us know about the hawks in our area. I am sure that I speak for all of us who do not get to climb up Bradbury Mt. any more - but read your reports daily and appreciate all you and Jeannette and Zane do to keep us informed. Keep up the good work.Charlie HewsonOn Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM 'Derek and Jeannette Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:Hi all,I've finally...
[Maine-birds] Bradbury Mountain Hawkwatch data
Hi all,I've finally had a moment to address the recent emails regarding the reporting of the observations of the Bradbury Mountain Spring Hawkwatch. Most of the emails have been addressed, I think, to the moderator or just shouting at the internet in general, but I will attempt to offer an explanation. Jeannette and I founded the Bradbury Mountain Spring Hawkwatch in 2007. We personally sponsored it for the first two...
Friday, 28 March 2025
Re: [Maine-birds] Bradbury Mtn Hawk Watch
Hi All, it appears the Bradbury updates for this spring will only be posted at this link: HawkCountOn Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM David Gulick <dvdgu741@gmail.com> wrote:I am not receiving the daily Hawkwatch reports either. Could the administrator please investigate. They are not being diverted to my spam folder. Thanks, Dave Gulick > On Mar 19, 2025, at 8:32 PM, Mike Chace-Ortiz <mchaceortiz@gmail.com>...
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 3/22 - 3/28
Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days included the following:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2025/03/28/recent-highlights-3-22-3-28-2025/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *******************************...
[Maine-birds] I'm not getting emails from Bradbury mountain.
Can you fix this ? Doudlas E. WIlson -- Douglas E. Wilson, Artist-Blacksmith455 Eggemoggin Rd.Little Deer Isle, Maine 04650207-348-6871** Mobile: 207 505-1287https://www.wilsonforge.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 subscribed to...
Re: [Maine-birds] Bradbury Mtn Hawk Watch
I am not receiving the daily Hawkwatch reports either. Could the administrator please investigate. They are not being diverted to my spam folder. Thanks, Dave Gulick
> On Mar 19, 2025, at 8:32 PM, Mike Chace-Ortiz <mchaceortiz@gmail.com> wrote:
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> No daily reports from the hill this season?
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> Do they posted somewhere else?
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> Cheers
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> —mco
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> Maine birds mailing list
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[Maine-birds] Common Redpoll in Liberty
Have not seen any Redpolls passing through my yard for several years, but I had one on my platform feeder this morning. -- 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...
Thursday, 27 March 2025
[Maine-birds] Killdeers
First of year killdeers (3) in West Kennebunk.Susan B -- 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....
Monday, 24 March 2025
[Maine-birds] Ah, spring!
At least 17 species at my feeder or in my yard today and yesterday. The only exciting ones were Fox Sparrows and Red Bellied Woodpecker. (My Cardinal pair are here 27/7/365). BTW, I never had to look for Goshawks, they found me. Once one hit the picture window (survived)— I think it was after my falcon silhouette. Another time I had to duck as one flew straight at me as I was getting out of my car in the woods. Maybe I was near...
[Maine-birds] White-Crowned Sparrow- Liberty
Just one White-Crowned Sparrow on my feeder in Liberty this morning -- 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....
Sunday, 23 March 2025
[Maine-birds] A request on behalf of sensitive species
Hi all - There have so far been 4 eBirders who have visited a known nesting American Goshawk's territory on MDI this month. Two of those eBird records have included photographs and recordings. According to the notes added to those eBird lists, no playback has been used. But for Goshawks and many other nesting species, a visitor is by definition a provocation. This species requires an expansive and contiguous area...
[Maine-birds] FOY inland loon - Camden
Spotted a Common Loon in a patch of open water on Megunticook Lake in Camden as I drove past on Route 52 yesterday. First one I've seen on fresh water this year. The lake still has a lot of ice on it but is open all along the shore. Kristen -- 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...
[Maine-birds] Fish Crow, Brunswick, ME 3/22/25
Fish Crow, Walmart parking lot, Brunswick, ME 3/22/25Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 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 this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups...
Friday, 21 March 2025
[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 3/15-21
Hi all,My observations of note over the past seven days included the following:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2025/03/21/recent-highlights-3-15-3-21-2025/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *******************************...
Thursday, 20 March 2025
[Maine-birds] FOY Purple Finches- Liberty, ME
I had a Purple Finch on my platform feeder this morning- first one I've seen; also, I was surprised to see a Robin on the platform feeder, probably attracted by the mealworms. Have not seen one actually on the feeder before. -- 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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