Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Sunday, 3 May 2026

[Maine-birds] Merlin, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 5/3/26

Merlin flyover this morning, heading north, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 5/3/26

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[Maine-birds] Oriole, catbird

Back in Saco early this morning...spring is officially here!

Saturday, 2 May 2026

[Maine-birds] Saco: hummingbird

Our first ruby throated male hummingbird sighting at our feeder (and flowers).

Katharina

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[Maine-birds] Brown Creeper, Bohemian Waxwing, Brunswick Exec. Airport, Brunswick, ME 5/2/26

Brown Creeper, Bohemian Waxwing (poor video here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mourningwarbler/55245093249/in/dateposted/), Brunswick Exec. Airport - northwest corner (near Bowdoin College sign), Brunswick, ME 5/2/26

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[Maine-birds] Northern Harrier, Eastern Meadowlarks, Field Sparrows, Brunswick Executive Airport, Brunswick, ME 5/1/26

Northern Harrier male flying near gate 20, Eastern Meadowlarks singing in the grass, Field Sparrows singing at various locations on the airport fence, Brunswick Executive Airport, Brunswick, ME 5/1/26, No sightings of the Upland Sandpipers.

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Friday, 1 May 2026

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 4/25-5/1

Hi all,

Here are my observations of note over the past seven days:

https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2026/05/01/this-weeks-highlights-4-25-5-1-2026/

-Derek

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[Maine-birds] Buffleheads, Snowy Egret, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 5/1/26

Buffleheads still hanging around, Snowy Egret, Ruby-throated Hummingbird male visiting the feeder this morning, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 5/1/26

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus
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Saturday, 25 April 2026

Re: [Maine-birds] Yellow-rumped warbler ID

palm warbler in Saco during past few days as well as several golden crowned kinglets and a phoebe.

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To: Lynn Feindel <lynnfeindel@comcast.net>; Maine-birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Yellow-rumped warbler ID

I also have a little group of yellow rumps and pine warblers hitting the suet this week, today an influx of palm warblers and several cowbirds happily following around the few sheep I had turned out. Single Starling singing, not particularly welcome but not sure if they have found a place to nest yet. Persisting large flock of goldfinches with about half a dozen pine siskins mixed in.

Sarah

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Subject: [Maine-birds] Yellow-rumped warbler ID

I have had up to 3 of these guys in my yard and at my suet feeders for the last 5 days. They are all quite bright and it’s easy to see the yellow crown patch at several angles when they’re on a suet feeder, but a few times no crown patch is visible. Would that be a female or can the crown patch be really small or hidden? Is it a Myrtle vs Audubon’s thing? I lived in California for 20 years and never had this issue with the Audubon’s subspecies warblers in my yard there.
Thanks for any help.
Lynn Feindel
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Re: [Maine-birds] Yellow-rumped warbler ID

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[Maine-birds] Yellow-rumped warbler ID

I have had up to 3 of these guys in my yard and at my suet feeders for the last 5 days. They are all quite bright and it’s easy to see the yellow crown patch at several angles when they’re on a suet feeder, but a few times no crown patch is visible. Would that be a female or can the crown patch be really small or hidden? Is it a Myrtle vs Audubon’s thing? I lived in California for 20 years and never had this issue with the Audubon’s subspecies warblers in my yard there. Thanks for any help. Lynn Feindel 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 view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/FF636115-31B9-47E5-B61C-6228333F6C93%40comcast.net.

Friday, 24 April 2026

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 4/18 - 4/24.

Hi all,

My observations of note over the last seven days can be seen here:

https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2026/04/24/this-weeks-highlights-4-18-4-24-2026/

-Derek

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Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Re: [Maine-birds] Bird List Hacked

Somewhat reassuring news but using those 3 prominent users emails as cover is worrisome.

Steve

On Apr 21, 2026, at 19:48, Julie A. Krasne, DVM <jkraz1984@gmail.com> wrote:

The messages are not being sent from Maine Birds Group. They're coming from individual members of the group including Derek Lovitch, Rob O'Connell and Doug Hitchcox.
Julie

On Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:07 PM Steve Plumb <steveplumb.me@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all
This appears to me not to be a MaineBirds list problem as I have received nothing that meets this description. I did check my spam filter as well.

Also the the Maine Birds google groups page (link below) doesn't seem to have any in the archive.

Perhaps the spam is being sent to addresses harvested elsewhere and pretending to be from Maine Birds but the true sender address is different?

Steve

On Apr 21, 2026, at 18:52, David Gulick <dvdgu741@gmail.com> wrote:

I also have repeatedly received messages with "attached photos" that I would like. I have not opened any of the links.

On Apr 21, 2026, at 3:43 PM, Julie A. Krasne, DVM <jkraz1984@gmail.com> wrote:

I've recently received similar spam messages from several group members.
The messages have subject lines reading Re: Meeting April or Re: meeting April/May and include links to supposed "photos" that

the "sender" thought I'd like.

Do Not Open the links.

Maine Birds List Group appears to have been hacked.

Julie Krasne

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Re: [Maine-birds] Bird List Hacked

Hi all

This appears to me not to be a MaineBirds list problem as I have received nothing that meets this description. I did check my spam filter as well.

Also the the Maine Birds google groups page (link below) doesn't seem to have any in the archive.

Perhaps the spam is being sent to addresses harvested elsewhere and pretending to be from Maine Birds but the true sender address is different?

Steve

On Apr 21, 2026, at 18:52, David Gulick <dvdgu741@gmail.com> wrote:

I also have repeatedly received messages with "attached photos" that I would like. I have not opened any of the links.

On Apr 21, 2026, at 3:43 PM, Julie A. Krasne, DVM <jkraz1984@gmail.com> wrote:

I've recently received similar spam messages from several group members.
The messages have subject lines reading Re: Meeting April or Re: meeting April/May and include links to supposed "photos" that

the "sender" thought I'd like.

Do Not Open the links.

Maine Birds List Group appears to have been hacked.

Julie Krasne

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Re: [Maine-birds] Bird List Hacked

I also have repeatedly received messages with "attached photos" that I would like. I have not opened any of the links.

On Apr 21, 2026, at 3:43 PM, Julie A. Krasne, DVM <jkraz1984@gmail.com> wrote:

I've recently received similar spam messages from several group members.
The messages have subject lines reading Re: Meeting April or Re: meeting April/May and include links to supposed "photos" that

the "sender" thought I'd like.

Do Not Open the links.

Maine Birds List Group appears to have been hacked.

Julie Krasne

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[Maine-birds] Bird List Hacked

I've recently received similar spam messages from several group members.

The messages have subject lines reading Re: Meeting April or Re: meeting April/May and include links to supposed "photos" that

the "sender" thought I'd like.

Do Not Open the links.

Maine Birds List Group appears to have been hacked.

Julie Krasne

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Re: [Maine-birds] Osprey at nest

We saw one there on Sunday, the 19th. Tammy

On Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM Carol Muth <suzmuth@gmail.com> wrote:

Wally and I just watched an Osprey land on the nest in Lamoine . Shortly after noon April 21.
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[Maine-birds] Osprey at nest

Wally and I just watched an Osprey land on the nest in Lamoine . Shortly after noon April 21. 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 "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/3CFF43C3-E12C-4BDA-AF36-DA90A334B0F2%40gmail.com.

Saturday, 18 April 2026

Re: [Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush, Harpswell, ME 4/16.18/26

Had them the day before yesterday in Hulls Cove. Tammy

On Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 11:19 AM Lorri Higgins <dragonflymassage08@gmail.com> wrote:

I had one in my yard this morning as well, singing his little heart out! Boothbay

Lorri Higgins

On Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:21 AM Jay Pitocchelli <jpitocch@gmail.com> wrote:

Hermit Thrushes singing on Ash Point Rd, 4/16/26 and this morning on Basin Pt. Rd., 4/18/26, Harpswell, ME 4/16.18/26

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus
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Re: [Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush, Harpswell, ME 4/16.18/26

I had one in my yard this morning as well, singing his little heart out! Boothbay

Lorri Higgins

On Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:21 AM Jay Pitocchelli <jpitocch@gmail.com> wrote:

Hermit Thrushes singing on Ash Point Rd, 4/16/26 and this morning on Basin Pt. Rd., 4/18/26, Harpswell, ME 4/16.18/26

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus
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[Maine-birds] Hermit Thrush, Harpswell, ME 4/16.18/26

Hermit Thrushes singing on Ash Point Rd, 4/16/26 and this morning on Basin Pt. Rd., 4/18/26, Harpswell, ME 4/16.18/26

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus
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Friday, 17 April 2026

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 4/10-4/17

Hi all,

Here are my observations of note over the past 8 days:

https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2026/04/17/this-weeks-highlights-4-10-4-17-2026/

-Derek

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Thursday, 16 April 2026

Re: [Maine-birds] Mystery Warbler Brooksville 4/16/26

I think you are right. They are beautiful and hard to spot.

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Daniel B. Carr, P.E., P.G.

186 Waterhouse Road

Dayton. Maine

On Apr 16, 2026, at 6:42 PM, Mike Chace-Ortiz <mchaceortiz@gmail.com> wrote:

Sounds like a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Bob

I do the same double-take every returning season when I see those guys.

Cheers

—mco

On Apr 16, 2026, at 15:53, Bob Knight <bob@knightarchitect.com> wrote:

I only got a few seconds to see what I THINK was a Nashville warbler near my feeders and suet holders. Definitely like a Nashville, but had a VERY BRIGHT RED , VERY THIN wiggly line on the top of his head. Almost looked like a worm or parasite--and was very striking. I am looking for his return. Sibley shows something like a rufous patch on the top the head, but nobody talks about it. Crossley mentions it but says it's hard to see. This leapt out! Has anybody else seen anything like this. If he comes back, will try to get picture but doubt I will be able to .
We have tree frogs now for about a week. Summer is on the way!

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Re: [Maine-birds] Mystery Warbler Brooksville 4/16/26

Sounds like a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Bob

I do the same double-take every returning season when I see those guys.

Cheers

—mco

On Apr 16, 2026, at 15:53, Bob Knight <bob@knightarchitect.com> wrote:

I only got a few seconds to see what I THINK was a Nashville warbler near my feeders and suet holders. Definitely like a Nashville, but had a VERY BRIGHT RED , VERY THIN wiggly line on the top of his head. Almost looked like a worm or parasite--and was very striking. I am looking for his return. Sibley shows something like a rufous patch on the top the head, but nobody talks about it. Crossley mentions it but says it's hard to see. This leapt out! Has anybody else seen anything like this. If he comes back, will try to get picture but doubt I will be able to .
We have tree frogs now for about a week. Summer is on the way!

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[Maine-birds] Mystery Warbler Brooksville 4/16/26

I only got a few seconds to see what I THINK was a Nashville warbler near my feeders and suet holders. Definitely like a Nashville, but had a VERY BRIGHT RED , VERY THIN wiggly line on the top of his head. Almost looked like a worm or parasite--and was very striking. I am looking for his return. Sibley shows something like a rufous patch on the top the head, but nobody talks about it. Crossley mentions it but says it's hard to see. This leapt out! Has anybody else seen anything like this. If he comes back, will try to get picture but doubt I will be able to .

We have tree frogs now for about a week. Summer is on the way!

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Wednesday, 15 April 2026

[Maine-birds] Laughing Gull, Brown Creeper, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 4/15/26

Laughing Gull just arrived right now at low tide, Brown Creeper earlier this afternoon, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 4/15/26

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[Maine-birds] Greater Yellowlegs, Eastern Bluebird, Brunswick, American Kestrel, Belted Kingfisher, Harpswell, 4/15/26

Greater Yellowlegs, Eastern Bluebird, Hole 4, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, American Kestrel along Harpswell Neck Rd., Belted Kingfisher, Basin Cove, Harpswell, 4/15/26

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[Maine-birds] Northen Parula, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 4/15/26

Early Northen Parula singing over the house, Basin Point Rd., Harpswell, ME 4/15/26

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Tuesday, 14 April 2026

[Maine-birds] Bufflehead, Osprey, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME, 4/14/26

Buffleheads still hanging around, Osprey flyover, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME, 4/14/26

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[Maine-birds] Migration On!

We had a substantial bird list this morning in West Kennebunk including phoebes, several sapsuckers, several palm warblers and a yellow-rumped warbler.

Susan Bloomfield & Kenny DeCoster

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Saturday, 11 April 2026

[Maine-birds] Free app: New England Shorebird Guide

Hi Maine birders,

I am posting to let everyone know about a great free app to help you learn shorebirds. The New England Shorebird Guide is a photographic guide freely available on the Bird Observer site. It now covers 37 species of shorebirds that occur in New England, northeastern United States and eastern Canada. It's designed primarily as a visual aid on your smart phone that can be used in the field, but it can also be installed on a tablet or computer. My friend Soheil Zendeh was the lead on its production and asked me to spread the news to Maine birders. It is a great resource!

Access the guide using this link:

https://www.birdobserver.org/Better-Birding/New-England-Shorebird-Guide.

Good birding,

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[Maine-birds] 15th report of the Maine Bird Records Committee

The latest annual report of the Maine Bird Records Committee was published in the April issue of "Bird Observer." A pdf version of the report, along with all past reports, is available at the committee's website: https://sites.google.com/site/mainebirdrecordscommittee/reports Thanks to Bird Observer for supporting the committee by publishing all of its reports since the first in 2007. In the same issue as this year's 15th report is an article by a past committee member, Tom Aversa, that details a nest of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks in Waldo County. Consider supporting "Bird Observer" with a subscription or by submitting an article about Maine birds. Their website with all issues is here (some require subscription): https://www.birdobserver.org/ All issues of "Bird Observer" from 1973 to 2015 are now digitized and freely available along with many other ornithological journals at SORA, the Searchable Ornithological Research Archive, here: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sora/ Louis Bevier Fairfield -- 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 view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/8A54252D-AEC8-4528-B2C2-56045294BA00%40colby.edu.

[Maine-birds] 15th report of the Maine Bird Records Committee

Thursday, 9 April 2026

Re: [Maine-birds] Song

Well that makes sense I did see a Carolina wren once this winter at the feeders. I guess he is trying to move in.

Sarah

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From: Tova Mellen <tova.mellen@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:48:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Song

Hi Sarah,

There is a Carolina Wren singing that loud musical sequence once in your recording.

Tova

On Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM Sarah Caputo <catbird338@hotmail.com> wrote:

Can someone help me with this birdsong? Coming from woods this evening but none of the observed birds matched and Merlin couldn't place it.

(Not the chickens)

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[Maine-birds] Song

Can someone help me with this birdsong? Coming from woods this evening but none of the observed birds matched and Merlin couldn't place it.

(Not the chickens)

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Mtn. Valley Farm Jacobs

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[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 4/4-4/9

Hi all,

Here are my observations of note over the past six days:

https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2026/04/09/this-weeks-highlights-4-4-4-9-2026/

-Derek

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Tuesday, 7 April 2026

[Maine-birds] Glossy Ibises and wood ducke

Glossy Ibises in marsh off Sawyer rd. Cape Elizabeth and Wood Ducks in pond on Long Island, Casco Bay H.Donovan Long Island, Me 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 view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/9A77D6FC-EB6D-4F03-A6A8-A2B3B86504C2%40aol.com.

Monday, 6 April 2026

Re: [Maine-birds] Early arrivals

Ditto here in Westbrook, Bill

Chippies this morning (earliest 4/10) and Phoebe on 4/4 (earliest 4/8).

No sign of any Warblers yet.

Cheers

—mco

On Apr 6, 2026, at 17:00, Bill Grabin <grabin@roadrunner.com> wrote:

Not exactly a scientific study, but we've had several earliest-ever arrivals in our yard. Pine Warbler today (4/6), prior earliest date 4/8; Phoebe 4/1 vs prior earliest 4/3, and Chipping Sparrow 3/31 vs prior earliest 4/12! Bill Grabin, Kennebunk

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[Maine-birds] Early arrivals

Not exactly a scientific study, but we've had several earliest-ever arrivals in our yard. Pine Warbler today (4/6), prior earliest date 4/8; Phoebe 4/1 vs prior earliest 4/3, and Chipping Sparrow 3/31 vs prior earliest 4/12! Bill Grabin, Kennebunk

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Friday, 3 April 2026

[Maine-birds] Failure recording Barred Owl

I have been trying for at least two weeks to record the Barred Owl at the edge of the woods, trying with both EBird App and Merlin. I've pushed every button, read the directions, see no "share" option and have had zero success. Also adding it to the eBird list properly is a nightmare. Half the time the Owl wakes us up calling between 1 and 4am. We were asleep, not birding, but if I select "incidental" it doesn't get counted, and it was my understanding that the reporting of a sequence of consecutive days is reportable data. Also I see nothing on eBird that permits recording from there and no way to save the recording on Merlin. Well, the Owl just moved, I still hear it in the distance. But it hardly matters. So frustrating!
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[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 3/28-4/3.

Hi all,

Here are my observations of note over the past seven days:

https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2026/04/03/this-weeks-highlights-3-28-4-3-2026/

-Derek

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Sunday, 29 March 2026

Re: [Maine-birds] Brooksville 50+ Common Mergansers

I just counted about 80 in the Kennebec River near the Richmond bridge.

Linda Thompson

On Mar 29, 2026, at 3:14 PM, Bob Knight <bob@knightarchitect.com> wrote:

Wow
This morning I watched a phalanx of 50+ common mergansers feeding in the Bagaduce river. We have had them for a week or two but I have never seen this many at once. Quite exciting. We also have Hooded Mergansers now and countless Robins. Here comes Spring!

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[Maine-birds] Brooksville 50+ Common Mergansers

Wow

This morning I watched a phalanx of 50+ common mergansers feeding in the Bagaduce river. We have had them for a week or two but I have never seen this many at once. Quite exciting. We also have Hooded Mergansers now and countless Robins. Here comes Spring!

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Saturday, 28 March 2026

[Maine-birds] Eastern phoebe, Durham ME, 3.28.26

Eastern phoebe calling on this cold morning in Durham!

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Friday, 27 March 2026

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 3/21 - 3/27.

Hi all,

My observations of note over the past seven days can be found here. Spoiler alert: it's mostly photos of Bohemian Waxwings.

https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2026/03/27/this-weeks-highlights-3-21-3-27-2026/

-Derek

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[Maine-birds] Common Grackle

A single, iridescent common grackle was on the ground under our seed feeder this morning in West Kennebunk.

Susan Bloomfield and Kenny DeCoster

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Wednesday, 25 March 2026

[Maine-birds] Re: 2 eagle pair bonding

I saw a pair in Randolph yesterday as well! Bald Eagles can often be seen quite closely on either side of Wiscasset Rd (Rt 27) near the ice cream shop. As I drove through yesterday afternoon a pair was spiraling VERY LOW right over the cars and buildings around the IGA. It was unbelievable sight!

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:39:57 PM UTC-4 Cathie Murray wrote:

We walked the Rockland Breakwater today, seeing what species are still here and who seems to be heading out.
Suddenly we heard high-pitched sounds and at the same time two Herring gulls in the water started a ruckus over nothing obvious. So, we looked up, and saw 2 pair of adult Bald Eagles high above us, above the harbor. Each pair member was spiraling with its partner, occasionally gliding to a new spot, in tandem, to spiral some more. Then one pair headed south together. The other stayed in the sky above the harbor for some time. It was a magnificent sight :)
Double date? ;)
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Tuesday, 24 March 2026

[Maine-birds] 2 eagle pair bonding

We walked the Rockland Breakwater today, seeing what species are still here and who seems to be heading out.

Suddenly we heard high-pitched sounds and at the same time two Herring gulls in the water started a ruckus over nothing obvious. So, we looked up, and saw 2 pair of adult Bald Eagles high above us, above the harbor. Each pair member was spiraling with its partner, occasionally gliding to a new spot, in tandem, to spiral some more. Then one pair headed south together. The other stayed in the sky above the harbor for some time. It was a magnificent sight :)

Double date? ;)

Cathie Murray and Mike Waters

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Sunday, 22 March 2026

[Maine-birds] tundra swan photos

Anyone have a photo of the recent tundra swans in Scarborough Marsh that they would be willing to share for our Boothbay Register column?

Jeff and Allison Wells

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[Maine-birds] Cowbirds have joined the flock

We have had a flocks of at least 200 starlings, grackles and redwings visit the yard, trees and feeders daily this past week or so, but today we have cowbirds mixed in as well.

Jess
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[Maine-birds] Peent

Woodcock are in Holden, Saturday, March 21

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Friday, 20 March 2026

[Maine-birds] This Week's Highlights, 3/14 - 3/20

Hi all,

Here are my observations of note over the past seven days:

https://mebirdingfieldnotes.blog/2026/03/20/this-weeks-highlights-3-14-3-20-2026/

-Derek

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[Maine-birds] Saco- Evening Grosbeaks and woodcocks

Hello.

Our special visitors, Evening Grosbeaks, continue to show up most mornings, staying sometimes for a few hours. I counted about 15-20 of them. It has been almost 2 months.

We are savoring every morning they show up, knowing that they most likely will move on soon.

Also, woodcocks have been active since a few days.

Happy Spring.

Katharina

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Thursday, 19 March 2026

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 2 topics

I've seen them referred to as "scapular sails" but have no idea whether that indicates a true function, or is merely a clever name

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dhtucker@comcast.net <dhtucker@comcast.net>: Mar 18 07:20PM

https://www.flickr.com/photos/156774982@N05/55155332328/in/dateposted-public/

Check two photos at the above link that illustrate the points on the backs of male eiders of two species. Thanks for any insights. Dave

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Eiders

<dhtucker@comcast.net>: Mar 18 11:21AM -0400

Question at large. Have noticed a pair of white triangular pyramids on the backs of male common eiders, darker ones on the back of a king eider. Wondering what these units might be labeled in ornithological parlance, and their function, if any. They protrude an inch at most, looking like misplaced ears. Thank in advance for any info!

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