Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Friday, 30 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Belted Kingfisher, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/30/25

Belted Kingfisher, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/30/25Dr. 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...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights (inc. 5 days on Monhegan), 5/23-5/30.

Hi all,Here are my observations of note over the past 8 days, including five days on Monhegan 5/23-5/27:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2025/05/30/this-weeks-highlights-5-23-30/-Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *********...

Thursday, 29 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Black-billed Cuckoo, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/29/25

Black-billed Cuckoo singing at holes 3, 4, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/29/25Dr. 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Wow, thank you, Steve, for posting this information here! Sent from my iPhoneOn May 29, 2025, at 4:23 AM, maine-birds@googlegroups.com wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups ...

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

[Maine-birds] NH Audubon Pelagic Trip to Jeffrey's Ledge (Record Flocks of Red Phalaropes and Whales everywhere!)

The Massabesic Audubon Center of NH Audubon sponsored an all day pelagic bird trip yesterday aboard the "Granite State" out of Rye Harbor, NH. After a week or more of dismal weather, the sun broke out and the winds died down and gave us some of the best conditions we could ever hope for, often with glassy seas! After receiving morning reports of activity offshore near southern Jeffrey's Ledge, we headed straight offshore. ...

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Alder Flycatcher, Brunswick, ME, Red-eyed Vireo, Harpswell, ME 5/27/25

Alder Flycatcher, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/27/25Red-eyed Vireo, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 5/27/25Dr. 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...

[Maine-birds] Peacock in Lubec!

Really. I'm up from DC for the Birdfest and when I drove by the split between South Lubec Road and Boot Cove Road I saw and HEARD a Peacock up next to the new house on the channel side of the road. Quite a surprise. Also saw a pair of Bobolinks in 'my yard' at Quoddy House and an Osprey on the power line along South Lubec Road. Bill Whitacre Alexandria, VA … in Lubec for a few more days -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] TUFTED PUFFIN Penobscot Bay

The TUFTED PUFFIN was reported by a very reliable observer on this morning's 7am ferry to Vinalhaven. The bird was flying northwest up Penobscot Bay just past Monroe Island. If you're on the water, keep your eyes open!Kristen Lindquist Website: kristenlindquist.comHaiku blog: www.kristenlindquist.com/blog/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207...

Monday, 26 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Swainson's Thrush, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 5/26/25

Swainson's Thrush singing across the street at sunset, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 5/26/25Dr. 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...

[Maine-birds] Nashville Warbler, Field Sparrow, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/26/25

Nashville Warbler, Field Sparrow, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/26/25Dr. 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...

Re: [Maine-birds] Monhegan Island bird sightings alert

Hi Brett,We're heading out to Monhegan in a few days. Could you add us to your WhatsApp?781-521-7262 Martha Healy978-522-0382 Allison NeilsonThank you!!Kind Regards,Martha HealyOn May 5, 2025, at 7:44 PM, Brett Ewald <brett.ewald90@gmail.com> wrote:There have already been a number of unusual sightings on Monhegan this spring, including a first island record of Black-necked Stilt over the past couple days (Monhegan...

Sunday, 25 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Basin Cove Rd., Haprwell, ME 5/25/25

1st Ruby-throated Hummingbird in back yard, Basin Cove Rd., Haprwell, ME 5/25/25Dr. 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...

[Maine-birds] Pewee, Flycatchers, Bobolinks, Oriole, Warblers, Scarlet Tanager, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/25/25

Eastern Wood Pewee, Great Crested Flycatcher, Bobolink, Baltimore Oriole, American Redstart, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Prairie Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 5/25/25Dr. 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...

Saturday, 24 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Kingfisher photo

kingfisher Hi Doug, Here's a forward of my eBird shot. Don...

[Maine-birds] 12 Ospreys hunting yesterday

In the Presumpscot River estuary west of the Route 9 bridge in Falmouth one hour after low tide. Plus roughly 200 cormorants. Alewives are still moving. Around low tide is when the birds gather to hunt. Never any birds at high tide. -- 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...

Friday, 23 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Gulls, Terns, Flycatchers, Wrens, Warblers, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 5/22, 23/25

5/22Great Crested Flycatcher, Carolina Wren, Northern Parula, Yellow Warbler near intersection of Ash Point Rd. and Basin Point Rd. 5/23 Laughing Gull, Common Tern, House Wren, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow Warbler along Basin Point Rd.Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor EmeritusBiology DepartmentSaint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH 03102 Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing...

[Maine-birds] [5/23] Saco River swallows...

Hi all,I spent some time swallow watching this morning from Jubilee Park in Saco, and nearby locations. 5 species were present, including Tree, Barn, Bank, Northern Rough-winged, and at least one Cliff Swallow. They were swarming around the fish passageway adjacent to the Spring Island dam.I suspect it's a real challenge being a swallow these days, especially on a cool, wet, and windy day like today, after so many cloudy/damp...

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 5/17-5/22

Hi all,My observations of note over the last seven days can be found here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2025/05/22/this-weeks-highlights-5-17-5-22-2025/-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] Bobolinks and Catbirds are back in Brooksville

Hi all,On 18th our Bobolinks are back. Sorry for slow post, been a bit distracted.Also got Hummingbirds on the 17th and a Catbird on the 21st.Keep safeBob Knight -- 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. ...

Thursday, 22 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Fwd: [NHBirds] Fwd: URGENT CALL TO ACTION - Tell your people. Call your representatives. Raise your voice. Take action.

Help!!Dana---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Jonathan Doherty <jonathanldoherty@gmail.com>Date: Thu, May 22, 2025 at 8:16 AMSubject: [NHBirds] Fwd: URGENT CALL TO ACTION - Tell your people. Call your representatives. Raise your voice. Take action.To: <nhbirds@googlegroups.com>This is an important call to action about something that affects all of us who value birds. Take it from Scott Weidensaul via his email...

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Blue-winged Warbler-Laudholm Farm at Wells Reserve, Muskie Trail

Yesterday at around 11:20 am Sharon W and I located a Blue-winged Warbler about .2 miles North of the intersection of the Pilger Trail and Overlook on the Muskie Trail. A Life bird for me and a State Bird for Sharon! -- 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...

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Somerset County blitz - Monday May 19

Hi all-Every year a group of us tries to spend an intensive day of birding in a county outside our Cumberland County homes. This year we set our sights on Somerset County. Yesterday, Monday May 19, a group of us including Doug Hitchcox, Ed Jenkins, Brendan McKay, Michael Tucker and Franklin County guest star Tim Flight worked to find as many species as we could within Somerset County lines.Somerset is an interesting county. It's...

Friday, 16 May 2025

[Maine-birds] This Week’s Highlights, 5/10-16

Hi all,My observations of note over the last seven days can be found here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2025/05/17/this-weeks-highlights-5-10-5-16-2025/-DerekSent from my iPh...

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Re: [Maine-birds] White-crowned Sparrow in Poland

Here in Liberty I've had one or two very regular and very sociable White-crowned Sparrows for a couple of weeks. I understand they usually breed much farther north, but these guys seem to like it here so far.On Wed, May 14, 2025, 12:56 PM Steve Plumb <steveplumb.me@gmail.com> wrote:In Nobleboro we had 1 visit the sunflower feeder last week but gone the next day.SteveOn May 14, 2025, at 08:38, 'Jill Maxwell' via Maine birds...

Re: [Maine-birds] White-crowned Sparrow in Poland

In Nobleboro we had 1 visit the sunflower feeder last week but gone the next day.SteveOn May 14, 2025, at 08:38, 'Jill Maxwell' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:I have had multiple White-crowned under my feeders here in Pittsfield for a week or more - every year they seem to increase in numbers.Sent from my iPadOn May 14, 2025, at 7:57 AM, helen...@gmail.com <helenras50@gmail.com> wrote:Yes, I...

Re: [Maine-birds] Re: White-crowned Sparrow in Poland

I have had multiple White-crowned under my feeders here in Pittsfield for a week or more - every year they seem to increase in numbers.Sent from my iPadOn May 14, 2025, at 7:57 AM, helen...@gmail.com <helenras50@gmail.com> wrote:Yes, I just had one at my feeder this morning here in Alna.I was very surprised!HelenOn Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:30:00 PM UTC-4 Sue Farris wrote:I've seen plenty of White-throateds here, but today...

[Maine-birds] Re: White-crowned Sparrow in Poland

Yes, I just had one at my feeder this morning here in Alna.I was very surprised!HelenOn Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:30:00 PM UTC-4 Sue Farris wrote:I've seen plenty of White-throateds here, but today was my first White-crowned. Unmistakeable markings on the head!Sue Farris -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Ebb and flow of tides and alewives along Middle Road in Falmouth at the Presumpscot River bridge

This morning at 10, no birds. Now at 3:00 pm, roughly 300 cormorants, 6 ospreys, 3 eagles, 5 great blues, and 3 snowies. Fun to watch the cormorants and ospreys flood the zone when a school of fish is spotted. Periodically many cormorants and the ospreys move upstream out of sight. Can then be seen from the Allen Avenue bridge. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] White-crowned Sparrow in Poland

I've seen plenty of White-throateds here, but today was my first White-crowned. Unmistakeable markings on the head!Sue Farris -- 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...

Sunday, 11 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Evening Grosbeak in Pittsfield

Just got back from seeing the Painted Bunting to find an equally unexpected female Evening Grosbeak on my feeders. -- 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...

Friday, 9 May 2025

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 5/3 - 5/9

Hi all,My observations of note from a truly exceptional week of birding are included here:https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2025/05/09/this-weeks-highlights-5-3-5-9-2025/Sincerely,Derek***************************************** Derek and Jeannette Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6000 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com *********...

Re: [Maine-birds] Indigo Bunting in Poland

One was spotted on MDI as well. TammyOn Thu, May 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM Sue Farris <suef.cyclist@gmail.com> wrote:FOY and first time I've seen one here...on my finch feeder. -- 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....

Thursday, 8 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Indigo Bunting in Poland

FOY and first time I've seen one here...on my finch feeder. -- 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....

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Bremen birds this week

Well, the weather was terrible but the incoming birds to the back yard were good - male Rose-Breasted Grosbeak for 3 days, 3 Baltimore Orioles, 3 hummingbirds, a black-throated blue warbler, purple finch pair, a yellow-bellied sapsucker, and two Bobolinks! Dare I mention the uptick in grey squirrels, red squirrels, and yes, chipmunks! Juanita Juanita Roushdy Bremen, ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Repeat Presumpscot River feeding frenzy

Eagles, ospreys, herons, and hundreds upon hundreds of cormorants feeding in the river and standing around in close-packed scrums on the Presumpscot mud flats adjacent to Middle Road in Falmouth. Activity occurs in pulses as fresh schools of fish are spotted. Best and only safe place to pull over and observe is traveling north on Middle Road just before the bridge on the right. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 ---...

[Maine-birds] 5:30 am Rose-breasted Grosbeaks - Nobleboro

A pair of grosbeaks hit the feeder early today, the third day we've seen them. The goldfinches were not impressed, but the doves just settled right beside them. A purple finch has been around as well. Steve -- 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...

Monday, 5 May 2025

[Maine-birds] Monhegan Island bird sightings alert

There have already been a number of unusual sightings on Monhegan this spring, including a first island record of Black-necked Stilt over the past couple days (Monhegan species #241), reported to eBird by Laura Desmond and Luke Seitz. So it is time to remind birders about the WhatsApp Monhegan Birds sightings alert. To be added to the group, make sure you have WhatsApp downloaded on your phone and email me your phone number to...

[Maine-birds] Orioles

FOY male and female on an orange. Michelle Gregoire Westbrook -- 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] FOY Hummers, Catbird, and Oriole in Poland

FOYs for me today: Two hummingbirds finally found their way to my yard, along with a Gray Catbird, and - joy! - a beautiful male Baltimore Oriole. -- 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...

[Maine-birds] Webber Pond, Bremen

Had a rose breasted grosbeak at the feeder yesterday – – first in a couple of years and a real treat – –Wood ducks back-and-forth on the pond and occasional ring necked ducks— and less frequently a goldeneye or two / Great blue herons are back in the cove – – Really enjoy individual feeder reports as well as the larger reports – – and rely on accounts of orioles and hummingbirds in in southern...

Re: [Maine-birds] Abridged summary of maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

This is my photo of the Black-necked stilt off Robbins Road in Belfast. Sent from my iPadOn May 5, 2025, at 3:13 AM, maine-birds@googlegroups.com wrote: maine-birds@googlegroups.com Google Groups...