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Wednesday, 6 July 2022

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics

Saw the Henslow Sparrow today at about 3 pm. Singing beautifully.

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Henslow's Sparrow - 1 Update

Black-necked Stilt at Scarborough - 1 Update

Pelican in Grand Isle and Henslow's Sparrow in Brunswick - 1 Update

Henslow's Sparrow

Sean Hatch <seanarih@gmail.com>: Jul 06 08:18AM -0400

Heard the Henslow's Sparrow yesterday found by Gorden Smith and its
continuing today. I must be crazy but I personally thought I heard 2
separate birds though not at the same time. Not sure if this bird can throw
its songs but at one point it was calling within 10 yds from me then while
I was still looking at the same area the call to me seem to come from much
further out maybe 30 yds. Not sure how it moved without me seeing it but
certainly not impossible.

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Black-necked Stilt at Scarborough

"andrew...@gmail.com" <andrewblock7@gmail.com>: Jul 05 05:18PM -0700

Of course just after I leave Maine a Balck-necked Stilt showed up at
Scarborough Marsh:-) Just saw it posted on the Maine Birds FB grp.

Andrew

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Pelican in Grand Isle and Henslow's Sparrow in Brunswick

"andrew...@gmail.com" <andrewblock7@gmail.com>: Jul 05 05:13PM -0700

Just saw on the Maine birds FB page that a Henslows Sparrow is being seen
in Brunswick near the Pleasant Hill Rd./Church Rd. int. and a White Pelican
is on the St. John's River in Grand Isle. Didn't see these posted here.

Andrew

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[Maine-birds] Henslows here

The Henslows Sparrow in Brunswick is calling and visible at intersection Pleasant Hill and Casio. Easy to hear in spite of horrendous road noise.

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[Maine-birds] Henslow's Sparrow

Heard the Henslow's Sparrow yesterday found by Gorden Smith and its continuing today. I must be crazy but I personally thought I heard 2 separate birds though not at the same time. Not sure if this bird can throw its songs but at one point it was calling within 10 yds from me then while I was still looking at the same area the call to me seem to come from much further out maybe 30 yds. Not sure how it moved without me seeing it but certainly not impossible.

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Tuesday, 5 July 2022

[Maine-birds] Black-necked Stilt at Scarborough

Of course just after I leave Maine a Balck-necked Stilt showed up at Scarborough Marsh:-) Just saw it posted on the Maine Birds FB grp.

Andrew

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[Maine-birds] Pelican in Grand Isle and Henslow's Sparrow in Brunswick

Just saw on the Maine birds FB page that a Henslows Sparrow is being seen in Brunswick near the Pleasant Hill Rd./Church Rd. int. and a White Pelican is on the St. John's River in Grand Isle. Didn't see these posted here.

Andrew

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[Maine-birds] Re: Black Terns at Pine Point Beach

One Black Tern was still present at Pine Point (across from the pier at Stern's Seafood) this morning at around 9:30AM along with lots of other types of terns. When I'd previously tried to bird Pine Point I went to the beach and walked towards the jetty but apparently the "good spot" is further back up the river near Stern's (formerly the Pine Point Fisherman's Co-Op). One good bonus about the Stern's / pier location is that there are free 20 minute parking spots instead of paying $15-20 for public beach parking. Good birding.

On Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:44:25 PM UTC-4 Noah Gibb wrote:

There were two Black Terns mixed in with Common, Roseate, and Least Terns at Pine Point Beach this afternoon in Scarborough. This is only my 3rd time having this species off their freshwater breeding grounds.

Bird haahd,
Noah Gibb-Freeport

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Monday, 4 July 2022

Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for maine-birds@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 2 topics

Have you ever seen a more beautiful July 4? Weather wise, I mean. Anyway, if any or all of you want to go hear "everything you always wanted to know about Maine's Moose— and more!", presented by Gerry Monteux at the Woman's Club, Thursday, 6:30, you will be most welcome. And if one of you doesn't, Alex will be happy to keep him company.

And thanks for all the loot!

MLB

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Trumpeter swans on China Lake - 3 Updates

Sandhill cranes - 1 Update

Trumpeter swans on China Lake

JMSmith <jeanette.m.smith@gmail.com>: Jul 03 10:28PM -0700

Thanks for speaking up! I think if more of us raise concern about some of
the attitude that has been expressed in response to posts we might see
improvement. As far as I know, Maine Birds is not just for experts to
use. All of us have made errors in ID at some point in our birding
careers, but no one should belittle anyone. Let's spend more time enjoying
a rare sighting, educating, and supporting each other in a positive way.

Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim@gmail.com>: Jul 04 06:40AM -0400

I would also welcome a thread about *best* ways to use the Merlin ID app.
The app is out there, widespread (not going away), and is helpful in many
ways to newbies and sharpies alike. For one, I take a stance of skepticism
towards its recommendations, but I also use it to assist my hearing. If
Merlin Sound ID suggests that there is a Golden-crowned Kinglet out there
that I haven't detected yet, I use that as a heads-up but not a
confirmation. I pause and look harder for that tiny bird.
When I think I am hearing a distant song of a certain species and then
Merlin Sound ID suggests the same ID I have in mind, I consider that a
helpful second opinion.

Any others? Any helpful "avoid using Merlin this way" tips out there?

Best,
Craig K
Southwest Harbor

Mark Szantyr <birddog55@charter.net>: Jul 04 09:04AM -0400

I want to apologize for what was interpreted as snarky remarks. That was surely not my intention. I have the dubious pleasure of observing hundreds of mute swans every year and have become very well informed on how they look ( body shape, facial pattern, tail shape, etc) so for me these immediately said mute swan. I probably could have been less brusque in my presentation. I meant to shame or belittle no one. I have never used the Merlin app so i guess my opinion isn't worth any more than my opinion. I have come to trust people and the observational skills for more than a set of algorithms. I apreciate that it could be a support system for hard to hear birds in a distant jumble of birdsong.

Again i am sorry i hurt so many feelings. I will be kinder in my involvement with sightings and in how i offer my thoughts about identifications. Its the last thing i meant to do to alienate any one in my second favorite state to bird.

Again, i am very sorry

Mark Szantyr
Storrs, hi

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Sandhill cranes

Sharon F. <sfinley111@hotmail.com>: Jul 03 09:49PM

2 adults and one juvenile in a field along North Raymond Rd. in Gray on Sunday afternoon. First sighting ever for me! Sharon in S.Paris

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