Maine birds And MOAC mountainbiking

Monday, 14 February 2022

[Maine-birds] Peregrine

Adult peregrine having breakfast atop a telephone pole near the North Yarmouth community center, the former North Yarmouth Memorial School.

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[Maine-birds] Fw: early migrant?

From: Sharon F. <sfinley111@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2022 8:40 AM
To: Nancy W. Dickinson <nwd1@cornell.edu>
Subject: Re: early migrant?

Heard the first Junco spring trills in the evergreens yesterday along with the cardinals ramping their songs up this week - most encouraging! Sharon in Saco

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Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2022 5:07 PM
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Subject: [Maine-birds] early migrant?

I looked out just now, at dusk, to see a large sparrow scratching on the lawn with a distinctive both-feet-at-once technique. I took a better look and it is indeed a handsome Fox Sparrow, FOY here.

Nancy Dickinson

Pemaquid

Nancy Dickinson

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Sunday, 13 February 2022

[Maine-birds] Northern Pintail, Basin Cove, Harpswell, Turkey Vulture, Brunswick, ME 2/13/22

1 male Northern Pintail, Basin Cove, Harpswell, ME 2/13/22

1 Turkey Vulture, flying over 2nd hole, Mere Creek Golf Course, Brunswick, ME 2/13/22

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus
Biology Department
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH 03102

https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelli

Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/

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[Maine-birds] early migrant?

I looked out just now, at dusk, to see a large sparrow scratching on the lawn with a distinctive both-feet-at-once technique. I took a better look and it is indeed a handsome Fox Sparrow, FOY here.

Nancy Dickinson

Pemaquid

Nancy Dickinson

Tell me, what is it you plan to do  with your one wild and precious life?—Mary Oliver

[Maine-birds] STELLER'S SEA-EAGLE - Georgetown, 13 Feb

Passing along a report that the Steller's Sea-Eagle has apparently been found today (13 Feb) by Jessica Blake, seen from the bridge on Route 127 between Aroosic and Georgetown. Distant cellphone photos were shared on GroupMe, which despite the low resolution, look really good for the sea-eagle. Note this location has very little parking and the bridge only has a narrow shoulder to look from, so please be very careful if attempting to bird from this spot.

Here is a link to the blog we've been updating with sightings and information, including for joining the GroupMes: https://maineaudubon.org/news/rare-bird-alert-stellers-sea-eagle/

Good birding!

Doug Hitchcox

Friday, 11 February 2022

[Maine-birds] Owl watching near the Airport in Brunswick

Hi folks,

I can see where folks not familiar with the area would be concerned about my post about inquiring where the better spots were to be able to view the owls at the airfield - a very large area with restricted access. I should have noted in my previous inquiry (to learn where the best spot to view the Short-eared Owls around the airfield ) that they are being observed from a very long range and are inhabiting a restricted area. Enjoying long range views of the birds does not interrupt their feeding and resting activity. Spotting scopes and/or bins are needed for viewing at the base!

A couple years ago, three were hanging out at the Portland Jetport where many folks were able to enjoy these graceful owls - again, from a long distance and behind the fences - far enough away so that we were not disturbing their behavior.

Marie

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Re: [Maine-birds] Brunswick Executive airport Owls

One can reply directly to the person inquiring without copying in the entire mail list. That way, you can help a fellow birder and protect the owl from the masses at the same time.

Ingrid

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On Feb 11, 2022, at 9:40 PM, Chris L'Abbé <labbec0861@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you Michael-I agree. Public post is not encouraged for the safety of the owls.
Chris LAbbe

On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 8:37 PM Michael Boardman <mike@coyotees.com> wrote:
This information should not be shared on a huge public forum. Owls are sensitive to disturbance, and are currently having a tough time hunting due to the ice layer over the subnivean vole habitat. Dozens of birders and photographers standing in their hunting areas would have a detrimental affect on these birds, who are already having a tough time.
Please don't post this info.

Michael Boardman

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On Feb 11, 2022, at 8:18 PM, Marie Jordan <wooddk5555@gmail.com> wrote:

Could someone knowledgeable with the area please send out an email to help others observe the owls that might be seen there?
Please include directions to several good places to park, directions to viewing areas from parking, and the type of terrain one would be walking on to reach those best observation points.
Also, are they being observed all day? OR more likely early am or late afternoon?
And any other info you think would help folks seeking to observe the owls.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Marie

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