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Jean Frank stopped by to report that the 3 PINK-FOOTED GEESE were present in
the pond along Woodville Road in Falmouth at 10:20 this morning. They were
bathing with about 40 Canadas. 213 Canada Geese were tallied in the field
across the street from the pond and Idleknot Farm.
-Derek
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Subject: {Spam?} WHITE HOUSE BIRD COUNT - A Holiday AffairFrom: Dennis Brezina <dbrezina AT earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:25:54 -0500 (EST) Maine Birders,
As the holiday season nears, I wanted to share this bird watching story...
Here's an historic, hopefully interesting, bird watching anecdote with a
HOLIDAY THEME, spanning the past forty years, and with roots tapping into the
origins of America's environmental movement... Featured are TEDDY ROOSEVELT's
bird list, the good timing of a dear friend of RACHEL CARSON, a U. S. Senator
inspired by his family's history, this former Senate staffer (and life time
birder) soon to have his "fifteen minutes" crafting the first EARTH DAY, and
the allure of the WHITE HOUSE grounds for recording and reporting bird
sightings...
Two related initiatives are underway:
-- "All the Birds At Sea" -- expanding and coordinating sea bird sightings
(pelagics) from (all) the ships at sea, including NOAA, Navy, Coast Guard and
Merchant Marine ships...
-- In the spirit of "Greening the U. S. Capitol," conducting regular bird
surveys on the Capitol grounds similar to those at the White House...
FYI: My Senate Oral History interviews, from which this anecdote was taken, are
permanently on the U. S. Senate website -- first Earth Day and first Senate
Science Subcommittee... All of my efforts on Capitol Hill and with state
legislatures over the past fourteen years on a variety of issues -- health
care, foreign policy, environment -- have been pro bono for the purpose of
"issue advancing."
Keep up your fine work, extending its outreach as you can...
Best wishes for the Holidays and the Annual Christmas Bird Count...
Dennis W. Brezina
Chesapeake City, Maryland
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WHITE HOUSE BIRD COUNT
A Holiday Affair
In the fall of 1969 during the intermission of a preview of "Ring of Bright
Water," a nature film about frolicking otters that was a sequel to "Born Free,"
the poignant tale of Elsa, the lioness, I was in polite conversation with U.S.
Senator Charles "Mac" Mathias of Maryland. The Senator commented on how
unfortunate that Washington, D.C. had, except for perhaps Rock Creek Park, very
little green left due to development and growth.
In one of those fortuitous moments when a lot can happen quickly, I responded,
"You're right, Senator! Except for the White House and its 18 acres of green."
Then I mentioned a May 3, 1919 article from the "Washington Star" (offered to
me one day by Shirley Briggs, good friend of Rachel Carson and the first
Secretary of the Rachel Carson Trust) that gave historic context to and printed
President Teddy Roosevelt's early 20th Century list of 94 species of birds
sighted in and around the White House grounds when he wasn't either running the
nation or keeping an eye on his highly-spirited daughter, Alice. (He admitted
that he couldn't both govern and parent Alice [later Alice Roosevelt Longworth]
at the same time.) The President's sightings on the White House grounds
included many birds no longer likely to be seen in downtown Washington - saw
whet owl, screech owl (nesting), sparrow hawk (wintering pair), bluebird
("Bring the Bluebird Back to the South Lawn?"), red-headed woodpecker
(nesting), yellow-billed cuckoo, orchard oriole (nesting), tree sparrow,
blue-winged warbler, black and white warbler (nesting), and warbling vireo
(nest!
ing). My impromptu pitch ended by saying how great if bird watching returned
to the White House.
The Senator seemed intrigued, knew I was a legislative assistant to Senator
Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin (for whom I was helping to craft the first Earth
Day on April 22, 1970), and asked me to meet him in his office next week.
Later, when escorted into Senator Mathias' private office, I was motioned
behind his desk where he pointed out a photograph of several dignified
gentlemen in top hats and long coats riding in an open limosine. The Senator's
grandfather sat right next to Teddy Roosevelt
when the former President, nominee of the Bull Moose Party, was challenging
Woodrow Wilson and President William H. Taft in the 1912 election.
"My grandfather was one of the original members of the Bull Moose Party,"
Senator Mathias beamed proudly. Moreover, he liked the birdwatching idea,
asking for a memo before contacting the White House.
That memo played up the Teddy Roosevelt precedent, the importance of recording
and reporting bird sightings, and included recent wild animal stories from the
White House. Rex Scouten, the long time head usher at the White House,
reminisced about Ike's battle over squirrels planting nuts on his putting
green, Jackie's yearning for deer on the South Lawn that was vetoed by JFK
after the National Park Service insisted on an eleven foot fence, and LBJ's
ordering of a screeching red-shouldered hawk recording to be played at sunset
to keep starlings from roosting under the eaves.
Senator Mathias contacted the Nixon White House, a staffer was quickly assigned
who brought the Department of Interior into the loop, and a decision was made
to open the grounds to a single birdwatcher as part of the (National Audubon
Society's) Annual Christmas Bird Count. Requests to make migratory and nesting
surveys were eventually approved.
On December 27, 1969, more than sixty years after Teddy Roosevelt's sightings,
Dr. Fred Evenden, Executive Director of the Wildlife Society, traipsed around
the White House grounds. On that bitterly cold morning, more reporters than
birds showed up, generating stories like "Fewer Birds Visiting White House," on
the front page of the Sunday New York Times. Starlings and house sparrows
topped the list with a crow, white-throated sparrow and a few other species
completing the tally. Sadly, the White House staffer did not dress warmly,
almost catching pneumonia, a fact that he later informed me of only half in
jest.
.....................
POST SCRIPT: The White House Christmas Bird Count and, eventually, annual
migratory and nesting surveys on the grounds have provided valuable trend data
over the past forty years, interrupted only by security flaps from time to
time. Subsequent winter counts included Sparrow Hawk, Hermit Thrush and Purple
Finch. Springtime sightings featured Bewick's Wren, White-eyed Vireo, Louisiana
Water Thrush, Canada Warbler, Evening Grosbeak and White-crowned Sparrow.
A CALL TO GREATER SERVICE: In this time of extraordinary challenge in American
history, the millions of bird watchers and other environmentalists are
encouraged to extend their outreach into crucial environmental and public
health issues, with a generosity of spirit and creativity to make the 21st
Century proud -- even "'TWEETING' and Texting (while not driving) Into the Wee
Hours."
#######################
Dennis W. Brezina
U.S. Senate Oral History Project, August, 2005 (adapted from)
www.senate.gov/
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
November 7, 2009
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Subject: QUERY: Spring Pectoral SandpipersFrom: Peter Vickery <petervickery AT roadrunner.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:20:40 -0500 I have several questions regarding the spring migration for Pectoral Sandpipers which some of you may be able to answer, take your pick. First, Pectoral Sandpipers are not reported annually in spring. I don't have any records for the following years. If you have any records, please let me know. 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 2003, 2005, 2007. I'm interested in any inland records for spring. I've only got a handful (which may reflect real patterns). I'm interested in any spring records of 15 or more birds. Reply off line. Thanks. Best, Peter _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Snow Buntings - Waterville From: "Margaret Viens" <mfviens AT roadrunner.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:12:46 -0500 While walking my dog about 2:30 p.m. today I saw a small flock of 11 snow buntings on the side of the road in the grass by a small snow covered field on Blue Jay Way, off Ridge Road, Waterville. We got about 5-6 inches of wet snow last night that has still not melted, but has compacted. - Margaret_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: {Spam?} [Fwd: FW: [Members] Good news about Timber Point] From: Joanne Stevens <joshawk AT maine.rr.com> Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:57:22 -0500 Passing on this bit of good news that I received from Dave Doubleday.
Joanne
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2009
Press Contacts:
Wolfe Tone, TPL, 207.233.4796
Ward Feurt, FWS, 207.646-9226
CONGRESS APPROVES FUNDING FOR
RACHEL CARSON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Funding protects large undeveloped property along Maine's southern coast
WASHINGTON, D.C. -DATE- The Trust For Public Land, a national conservation
organization, today praised U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, U.S. Senator Susan
Collins, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S.
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree for working to secure $3 million from the Land
and Water Conservation Fund to acquire a key property as part of the Rachel
Carson National Wildlife Refuge. The funding was included in the FY 2010
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which sets
spending priorities for natural resource programs for the next fiscal year.
The funding will be used by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to
purchase the 110-acre Timber Point property, located in Biddeford, along the
coast in southern Maine. The Timber Point project is significant because it
is one of the last undeveloped properties from Kittery to Cape Elizabeth.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is working in partnership with the Friends
of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, the Kennebunkport Conservation
Trust, the USFWS, town leaders of Biddeford and Kennebunkport, Maine
Audubon, Maine Coast Heritage Trust and other groups to protect the
property. To put this conservation effort together, the $3 million in
federal funding is being leveraged by private philanthropy to meet the
nearly $7 million property acquisition cost. A fundraising effort is
underway to raise the critical matching funding, and has already
successfully attracted a $200,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation.
TPL is handling the real estate transaction working with the willing seller
landowner to help ensure that the property is available for protection once
federal and private purchase funds are fully secured.
"In this otherwise densely developing area, Timber Point will offer a
tranquil respite of public open space and access to the coast," said Wolfe
Tone, Maine state director of The Trust for Public Land. "We applaud
Senators Collins and Snowe and Representative Pingree for their commitment
to protecting this critical resource. Were it not for their persistence, and
the support of the Friends of Rachel Carson, the Fish and Wildlife Service,
and countless organizations and local citizens, the Timber Point property
would have been lost forever."
"The Rachel Carson Refuge is unique in that it lies at the confluence of the
vibrant residential communities of southern Maine and some of the most
significant natural habitat in the state," said Bill Durkin, president of
the Friends of Rachel Carson NWR "This undeveloped tract of 110 acres is
crucial to the growth of the refuge. The Friends greatly appreciates the
support from its members, the Maine congressional delegation, TPL, and the
landowner to enable this unique property to be part of the refuge family."
A longstanding priority for protection by the Refuge, the Timber Point
property includes over 2.25 miles of rocky coastline where the Little River
empties into the Atlantic in Kennebunkport and is adjacent to the Goose
Rocks Beach, a popular public swimming area. The purchase will be included
in the Refuge's Little River Division, located in Biddeford and
Kennebunkport, and will expand the public's opportunity to enjoy compatible
recreational activities such as birdwatching at the Refuge.
Timber Point's vast undeveloped expanse of coastal property is also a
critical stopping ground for migratory waterfowl as they travel the Coast to
and from northern nesting grounds. Common Eider, American Black Duck, and
numerous other species depend upon this ice-free wintering habitat.
Protection of the property will enhance the refuge's ability to protect
water quality, and further consolidate the fragile habitat that exist on the
marshes, uplands, creeks, and the estuaries of the coast.
"Timber Point has preserved abundant wildlife," said Rachel Carson National
Wildlife Refuge manager Ward Feurt. "With diverse habitats like shrubby
wetlands, early successional thickets, and grassy openings the habitat
supports American woodcock, bobolink, willow flycatchers, Eastern towhee,
chestnut-sided warblers gray catbirds. Black ducks winter on the shorelines
where sea ducks and migratory shorebirds feed and sanderlings congregate.
The rocky offshore habitat serves as a productive lobster nursery," Feurt
continued. "We are planning for visitors to share this land that has been
so well cared for."
"Timber Point and Timber Island define the look and feel of Goose Rocks
Beach," said Tom Bradbury, executive director of the Kennebunkport
Conservation Trust. "They have been enjoyed by generations of residents and
visitors to this area and have provided priceless wildlife habitat in a part
of our state where it is rapidly disappearing. Our thanks go out to our
congressional delegation and to all those who made this happen. Now is the
time for others to join in the protection of this wonderful and unique
property by generously contributing to the campaign."
In 1964, Congress established the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to
preserve natural areas and wildlife and assure that all Americans have
access to quality outdoor recreation. Using a small portion of receipts
derived from offshore oil and gas drilling, the LWCF federal program has
preserved over 5 million acres of land for conservation and recreation
purposes across the country. In order to help communities protect their
most critical recreational and wildlife areas such as the Rachel Carson
National Wildlife Refuge, efforts are underway in Congress now to
permanently fund the LWCF at its fully authorized annual level of $900
million.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to
conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for
the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and
trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific
excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated
professionals and commitment to public service.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit land-conservation
organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and
other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
Established in 1972, TPL is the only national nonprofit working exclusively
to protect land for public enjoyment and use. TPL depends on contributions
from supporters to continue protecting land throughout the state. Visit TPL
on the web at www.tpl.org
Subject: Brant at Biddeford PoolFrom: Joanne Stevens <joshawk AT maine.rr.com> Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:49:40 -0500 There were 6 Brant, 33 Black-bellied Plovers, 1 Dunlin, a N. Harrier
and 44 Canada Geese on the golf course at East Point at Biddeford Pool
today.
Joanne Stevens
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Subject: Additional Highlights this Week, 10/31-11/6.From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:36:21 -0800 (PST)
Hi all,
A few additional sightings of note from the past seven days:
- 1 imm. LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER, 3 White-rumped Sandpipers, 2 Lesser Yellowlegs,
14 Greater Yellowlegs, 4 Semipalmated Plovers, 1 Dunlin; Cousin's Marsh,
Yarmouth, 10/31 (with Freeport Wild Bird Supply Saturday Morning Birdwalk
group).
- 8 Snow Buntings, 1 Hermit Thrush, Dragon Field, Portland, 10/31 (with
Freeport Wild Bird Supply Birdwalk group).
- about 75 Red-winged Blackbirds, 2 Wilson's Snipe, 21 Horned Larks, 1 immature
male BALTIMORE ORIOLE, Green Point WMA, Dresden, 11/1 (with Doug Suitor).
- 450+ Green-winged Teal, mouth of the Abagadasset River, Bowdoinham, 11/1.
- 1 Rusty Blackbird, Brown's Point Road, Bowdoinham, 11/1.
- 1 Hermit Thrush, West Commercial Street, Portland, 11/2.
- 1 immature male BALTIMORE ORIOLE, Fore River Parkway Trail, Portland, 11/2.
- 1 Hermit Thrush, 24 Black-bellied Plovers, 6 Horned Larks, 77 Red-necked
Grebes, Reid State Park, Georgetown, 11/3 (with Jeannette).
- 1 male Brown-headed Cowbird, Freeport Wild Bird Supply, 11/5.
- 1 "Yellow" Palm Warbler, Hidden Pond Preserve, Freeport, 11/6.
-Derek
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Subject: ID ? re: Baltimore Oriole Phippsburg,
Me Map 6 Picasa Web Albums - Robin - 2009-11-04From: "Robin Robinson" <rrrobinson AT suscom-maine.net> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:44:19 -0500 These are a couple of shots of the Baltimore Oriole I reported on 11/04. I think this is a female, first year. Would any of you oh learned ones tell me if this is correct and if not, what is it? I have not seen it since that day when it was there ALL day eating at that mixed seed feeder. Thanks in advance, Robin Robinson http://picasaweb.google.com/RobinRobinson55/20091104#_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: K'port Snow Buntings From: Jeff Normandin <jeff AT axisgeographics.com> Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:44:54 -0500 This morning there was a flock of about 20-25 snow buntings foraging in the parking lot of the small beach across from the Colony hotel in Kennebunkport. Jeff _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Re: Bohemian Waxwings, Presque Isle From: "Jeff Wells" <jwells AT intlboreal.org> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:04:37 -0800 Interestingly, last week I received some photos from a colleague in Goose Bay, Labrador of a Bohemian Waxwing flock of 200+ birds that he had in his backyard last week. There are apparently no published breeding records of the species east of James Bay so presumably these birds are on the move from the western Boreal. I posted up some of his photos of the birds at: http://www.borealbirds.org/blog/?p=203 Jeff Wells -----Original Message----- From: maine-birds-bounces+jeffwells=borealbirds.org AT colby.edu [mailto:maine-birds-bounces+jeffwells=borealbirds.org AT colby.edu] On Behalf Of Bill Sheehan Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:55 PM To: maine-birds AT colby.edu; jsucheck AT maine.rr.com Subject: [Maine-birds] Bohemian Waxwings, Presque Isle Hello, Dr. Johnston at UMPI said he heard Bohemian Waxwings flying over the campus last week. This afternoon I saw a first-of-the-season-for-me flock of 27 in Presque Isle along the aptly-named Presque Isle Stream. I haven't seen a Cedar Waxwing in a month. Also saw a Great-horned Owl and a late Wood Duck in the same area. Over at Lake Josephine the Long-tailed Duck flock has grown to 5 and 2 Redheads, a Bufflehead and lingering Gadwall made for some good birding... Except for Blue Jays, my feeders in Woodland are quite dead. Cheers Bill Sheehan Woodland, Aroostook Co. _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birds _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Popham Beach - Nov 6 From: "mike fahay" <mfahay AT suscom-maine.net> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:44:08 -0500 2 lingering Semipalmated Plovers (ad)
4 RT Loons
1 Ipswich Sparrow
4 Snow Buntings
but the highlight was 2 interacting Peregrine Falcons:
Tandem flying
Swoops & climbs
Talon grasping (how do they do that?)
Nearly constant vocalizations
In sight for ca 1 min, before flying off to the north over Morse Mt.
Impressive.
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Subject: Goose survery, inc. Pink-footed and Cackling, 11/6From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:28:37 -0800 (PST)
Hi all,
With yesterday's snowfall - including a decent accumulation in the farm fields
of Central Maine - and two days of north winds, I expect to see some ebb and/or
flow of geese from the area's fields. Happily, the trio of PINK-FOOTED GEESE
and the single CACKLING GOOSE continue.
I made a loop around all of the area's goose-tastic fields this morning,
passing through each location once or twice. Here are the results:
1) Thornhurst Farm, North Yarmouth, 9:15-9:20am = zero geese
2) Greely Road fields, Cumberland, 9:25-9:35 = 3 Canada Geese in flight, high
overhead, heading SSW.
3) Winn/Woodville Road, Cumberland/Falmouth, 9:40-10:05am = At 9:47, the three
PINK-FOOTED GEESE flew into the pond off of Woodville Road (see earlier post
from Rob Spiers). At 9:58, they took off and returned to the back fields,
joining 76 Canada Geese. More birds could have been present in the gullies
that were out of view. 1 drake Hooded Merganser was in the pond, and 10 Horned
Larks were in the field across the street.
4) Tuttle Road fields, Cumberland, 10:11-10:14 = zero geese.
5) Greely Road, 10:16-10:21 = zero geese.
6) Mayhall Road, Gray/New Gloucester, 10:37-10:44 = zero geese.
7) Thornhurst Farm, 10:51-11:07 = 316 Canada Geese, 1 CACKLING GOOSE, and three
Snow Buntings.
-Derek
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Subject: Pink-footed Goose Update UpdateFrom: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:09:55 -0800 (PST) I just received word (10:00) from visiting birders that the Pink-footed Geese
were back on the pond on Woodville Road, then flew off about 200 yards where
they are currently out of view.
-Jeannette
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Subject: Pinks UpdateFrom: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:58:29 -0500 Friday Nov 6 - 7:45 AM - The three Pink Footed Geese were in a field directly across from the entrance (Inverness Rd) to the Falmouth Counttry Club on Winn Rd Cumberland. They are best viewed from the mouth of Muirfield Rd just a short distance away on Winn Rd. Inverness Rd is a short distance from Rt 9, on Winn Rd. Idleknot Farm, where they were yesterday, is on Woodville Rd, Falmouth and is only 1/2 mile away as the goose flies. It had a large and growing group of Canadas this AM. Idleknot Farm is a probable location if they move. Idleknot can be reached from Rt 9 Cumberland by taking Winn. Just after crossing the Cumberland/Falmouth line turn onto Woodville Rd. At .7 miles there is a small pond, across which, you can see some of the extensive fields of Idleknow Farm. Many dips a hollows here, too. Rob Speirs_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Wood Ducks and Ring Necks From: "Mark R Hoffman" <hoffa2 AT roadrunner.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:41:11 -0500 2 Wood ducks and 9 Ring Neck ducks along with a flock of Canada Geese on Damariscotta lake at marshy end by Rt 215 Newcastle, also 6 Hoodys in Damariscotta Mills with a Great Blue Heron. Mark R Hoffman Newcastle Me 207-458-1897_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Snow Buntings-York From: eileen giuliani <emgiuliani AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:03:54 -0800 (PST) Six Snow Buntings in the backyard at high tide today-York.
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Subject: Gilsland Farm BirdwalkFrom: "Eric Hynes" <ehynes AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:19:40 -0500 Hello Maine Birders: The slushy snow falling made for challenging conditions. The winter diving ducks are definitely back. We had our first of the fall American Tree Sparrows. Mostly, it was just the "regulars." Good birding, Eric Hynes Location: Gilsland Farm Audubon Center Observation date: 11/5/09 Notes: low tide was at 0557Subject: Pink-footed Geese, Yes, 11/5 in Falmouth From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:44:58 -0800 (PST) Rob Spiers just called to report that he had all three Pink-footed Geese at
around 11:30 in Falmouth. The birds were viewed by a pond at 261 Woodville
Road. If travelling south on Rte. 9 in Cumberland, take a right onto Winn
Road. Woodville Road is then a left off of Winn, shortly after crossing the
Falmouth town line. The pond is 0.7 miles down Woodville Road after turning
off of Winn Road. Idleknot Farm is just down the road from the pond.
This is the first time the birds have been seen in these fields, but it has
been checked regularly after the first Pink-footed Goose disappeared a month
ago.
-Jeannette
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Subject: Great Gray OwlFrom: Kirk Betts <ketteadene AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:17:44 -0500 I was walking through a section of woods between Rangeley and Oquossoc when I spotted a Great Gray Owl hunting. Before I could get a photo ,he turned saw me and flew off. There is no doubt it was a Great Gray, the size was much bigger than a Barred. Location: Rangeley Observation date: 11/5/09 Number of species: 5 Canada Goose 50 Great Gray Owl 1 Black-capped Chickadee 3 Boreal Chickadee 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch 4 Kirk Betts Rangeley _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pinks Update From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:57:46 -0500 *Thursday Nov 5 9:30AM* - The snow is melting off the Thornhurst Farm and Greely Rd goose magnets. Late arrivals this morning there are approx 100 Canadas at 198 Greely Rd, Cumberland and approx 40 Canadas at the top end of the large field at Thornhurst Farm, Rt 115 North Yarmouth. No Pink Footed Geese among them....yet! Stay tuned. Rob Speirs_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Harlequins From: nancy mcreel <nmcreel AT maine.rr.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:48:50 -0500 On 11/4, there were 3 Harlequins close to the rocks of Marginal Way in Ogunquit. They were with Black Scoters and Common Eiders . No King Eider was seen. Nancy in Wells _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: David Sibley From: carl small <triton469 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:02:10 -0800 (PST) Had the pleasure of meeting and talking to David Sibley at a book signing located at the Freeport Wild Bird Supply Store. Many thanks to Derek and Jeannette for hosting a great event. To hear David Sibley talk about his Bird Guides and the thinking and making of his new guide on Trees was awesome. Skip Small Rockport_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: records of Harlequin Ducks RFI From: Bill Sheehan <bill.j.sheehan AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:10:58 -0500 Howdy, I am gathering information regarding the status of Harlequin Ducks in Maine...Though I am a duck-a-phile, Harleys are not a species I run into much in northern Maine...and I admit my ignorance of a lot of the record of this species... and hope Maine birders can help. I'd love to hear of specific records of individuals that might be considered early arrivals or lingering as well as exceptional counts. I am also very interested in hearing about any records of this species seen away from the coast in Maine. Likewise any records of these seen in summer and early autumn. Please respond offline. Cheers Bill Sheehan Woodland, Aroostook Co _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Harlequins at Two Lights From: Brad Zitske <brad.zitske AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:22:47 -0500 Greetings, I too tried unsuccessfully for the Pink-footeds on rte. 115. Alas, my luck changed when I observed three Harlequin Ducks (2 males, 1 female) at Two Lights State Park. The birds were just south of the battery off the rocks. Great views and photo ops (if only I'd brought my camera)! Cheers, Brad_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pink-footed Geese - No -as of 3:00pm From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:42:34 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
David Sibley is unfortunately adding to the negative reports from today. The
Cackling Goose continues at Thornhurst.
-Derek
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Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Taylor Bait Farm , 11/4/09From: kylepiston AT aol.com Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:26:07 -0500 Today I was at the Taylor Bait Farm with Ron. We were walking different parts of the property. We able to see many Hooded Mergansers and a few Buffleheads on the first pond. The great blue herons are still present at the ponds. Paul from Bangor -----Original Message----- From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org To: kylepiston AT aol.com Sent: Wed, Nov 4, 2009 3:12 pm Subject: eBird Report - Taylor Bait Farm , 11/4/09 Location: Taylor Bait Farm Observation date: 11/4/09 Number of species: 6 Mallard 2 Bufflehead 2 Hooded Merganser 19 Great Blue Heron 2 Blue Jay 1 Black-capped Chickadee 2 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pink-footed Geese-No Cackling Goose-yes From: Judith & Reid Scher <rscher34 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:42:04 -0800 (PST) Hi, all. I was able to scoot over to Thornton Farm on Rt 115 in Yarmouth today
between 12:45 and 1:45. No P-f geese and there hadn't been yet today according
to reports. However, I did get great looks at the Cackling thanks to Chris
from Delaware. It was located in the main field on the other side of the stone
wall by the first clump of trees nearest the barns. Just before I left it flew
with a small group over the wall in the direction of the road.Judy Scher
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Subject: Sandy Point Morning Flight, Yarmouth, 11/4From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:21:31 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
What was probably my last visit of the season at dawn to Sandy Point, Cousin's
Island, Yarmouth today yielded an extremely light flight, despite good
conditions:
6:20-7:05am. Clear, lt WNW wind.
22 American Robins
15 Dark-eyed Juncos
5 Yellow-rumped Warblers
2 Snow Buntings
2 American Goldfinches
1 Common Loon
1 Common Grackle
1 House Finch (one of the few that I have ever seen crossing here)
Plus, the Red-bellied Woodpecker -which I heard for the first time this season
here on Monday - once again calling from the periphery of the parking lot.
I also looked, briefly, for the geese this morning, but tallied only 207 Canada
Geese at Thornhurst.
Final radar analysis session on my blog today as well:
http://maineoutdoorjournal.mainetoday.com/blogentry.html?id=16167
-Derek
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Subject: Pinks UpdateFrom: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:29:38 -0500 *Wednesday Nov 4 - 11:15 AM* - The fields at 198 & 228 Greely remain birdless. Small groups are starting to fly back in to Thornhurst Farm after being spooked by a Bald Eagle earlier this AM. No "Pinks" spotted, yet. The Cackling Goose is present among Canadas halfway up the large field at Thornhurst on Rt 115, North Yarmouth Rob Speirs_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Re: Blue Grosbeak - North Bath From: Donald Smith <faithformer AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:01:17 -0800 (PST) Tried for the blue grosbeak this morning but all was quiet at the end of Bayshore Rd. Had a red bellied woodpecker near the Hawkes farm but nothing else significant. Don Smith ________________________________ From: mike fahaySubject: Pinks Update From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:38:34 -0500 *Wednesday Nov 4 - 9:00 AM* - The fields at 198 & 228 Greely were barren of birds. Earlier a single mature Bald Eagle sent the entire assembly of goosage at Thornhurst Farm aloft. One small group came back in, halfway up the large field at Thornhurst Farm. No "Pinks" spotted, although a few birds were out of sight in one of the swales. Rob Speirs_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Fort Point Cove, Stockton Springs From: "Jerry A. Smith" <jerrya_smith AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:11:11 -0800 (PST) Today I was able to count many of the assemblage of birds in the cove, viewed
from the turnout on the Cape Jellison Rd. in Stockton Springs. (Map 15: A
1.5) Yesterday, at the same location, seas were rough, and an accurate count
was impossible. Instead, I watched five gull species, including 88 Bonaparte's,
and two laughing gulls resting on the water in Searsport Harbor, at the end of
Steamboat Rd.
Location: Fort Point Cove, Stockton Springs
Observation date: 11/3/09
Notes: Most, if not all, of these birds were probably here yesterday, but,
with high winds and choppy seas, no accurate count could be made. During
today's return, seas were calm, and birds could be counted...until my eyes wore
out.
Number of species: 19
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 4
Greater Scaup 12
Surf Scoter 20
White-winged Scoter 4
Black Scoter 2
Long-tailed Duck 88
Bufflehead 240
Common Goldeneye 8
Red-breasted Merganser 66
Ruddy Duck 162 first-of-season here
Common Loon 1
Horned Grebe 18
Red-necked Grebe 74 high count...many loafing at high tide before noon
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Bonaparte's Gull 160 most in flight feeding...a few resting on the water
Ring-billed Gull 44
Herring Gull (American) 24
American Crow 4
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Subject: White-breasted Nuthatch, Pileated Town HillFrom: "Carol" <cmroch AT wildblue.net> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:41:02 -0500 In Town Hill backyard (Mt Desert Island): White-breasted Nuthatch - we don't see this too often in the yard Rd.-breasted Nuthatch Hairy Wdpkr Pileated Wdpkr did a brief "fly-by", landing in a big pine in the yard, but this one didn't stay around; I looked for him in the woods with no luck. B.C. Chickadees B. Jays M. Doves Crows Wally saw a kestrel at the corner of Young Mt Rd and Eagle Lake Rd while biking in and near Acadia NP today. _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Bohemian Waxwings, Presque Isle From: Bill Sheehan <bill.j.sheehan AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:54:34 -0500 Hello, Dr. Johnston at UMPI said he heard Bohemian Waxwings flying over the campus last week. This afternoon I saw a first-of-the-season-for-me flock of 27 in Presque Isle along the aptly-named Presque Isle Stream. I haven't seen a Cedar Waxwing in a month. Also saw a Great-horned Owl and a late Wood Duck in the same area. Over at Lake Josephine the Long-tailed Duck flock has grown to 5 and 2 Redheads, a Bufflehead and lingering Gadwall made for some good birding... Except for Blue Jays, my feeders in Woodland are quite dead. Cheers Bill Sheehan Woodland, Aroostook Co. _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: some decent numbers From: Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:54:29 -0500 Hi all -- En route home this p.m., mid-coast to SW Harbor, specializing in 5 and 10 minute stop offs: Ducktrap outlet / Howe Point Rd. in Northport 32 R-n Grebe (so site-specific you'd think they are tethered to the bottom) 9 Bonaparte's gulls Searsport (looking toward the Sears Island Causeway from the Searsport side, Station Rd., across the mudflats) 5 Black-bellied Plover 107 Bonaparte's Gulls 58 Am. 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Skip Small Rockport_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Peregrines still here, a question about Sparrows... From: NeedsMoreRitalin AT gmail.com Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:40:40 +0000 Last year they came in August and left in September. Then they were back in January and gone at the end of Feb. Came back at the end of June and they are STILL HERE! I haven't seen them in a week, but saw them at 3:52PM today. I have several feeders out and I am being overrun with House Sparrows. I tried changing seeds, they aren't picky. I tried suet, they were eating that too! What do I do to deter them? I have seen them chase Downy Woodpeckers, Chickadees and Nuthatches away. The only bird they don't mess with is the Blue Jay. Cheers, Chuck_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pinks Update From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:21:50 -0500 *Nov 3rd - 2PM* The Pink Footed Geese were present at 228 Greely Rd, Cumberland at the back end of the property to the left of the red barn. They were viewable from the road at 2PM. Earlier, they flew into a large gully, that has a small farm pond on the south end which is out of sight, and then flew back into sight on the side of the knoll 10-15 minutes later._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Blue Grosbeak - North Bath From: "mike fahay" <mfahay AT suscom-maine.net> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:24:43 -0500 a male Blue Grosbeak was at the end of Bayshore Rd in North Bath (past Hawkes Farm) , this morning from 9:50-10:30, when I left after taking many photos. It seemed to be settling into the neighborhood. This bird seems interested in still-blooming flowers in front of the house at the end of the road. He is quite vocal as well. Listen for slightly metallic 'clip'. At one point he perched in a bare apple tree w/ 4 RWBs and a male Rusty Blackbird. Bayshore is off the end of Ridge Rd (the Buffalo Ranch). _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Barrows at Sabbatus From: Donald Smith <faithformer AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:15:10 -0800 (PST)
Didn't have time for a thorough search but took a quick scan from the south end
of Sabbatus Pond at lunch. Numbers are increasing and all the birds mentioned
in previous posts continue except the horned grebe. Only new one I found was a
single drake Barrows Goldeneye.
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Subject: Pinks UpdateFrom: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:14:34 -0500 *Nov 3 10:50 AM* - The three Pink Footed were in the back end of the field at 198 Greely Rd. There is a deep gully there and they could be in and out of it. If they are NOT at 198 Greely Rd check the adjacent property to the north (228 Greely) where there is currently a large group of Canadas, and where they moved too yesterday before relocating to Thornhurst Farm._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Wharton Point (Maquoit Bay) Brunswick From: "Stella" <stellawalsh AT earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:27:44 -0500 ~1000 Canada Geese ~ 300 Black Duck ~ 80 Red-breasted Mergansers I was the only "odd duck" there. Stella _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Red-winged Blackbird, Common Redpolls-York From: eileen giuliani <emgiuliani AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:22:16 -0800 (PST) I just had a Red-winged Blackbird in the backyard here in York. Also, a flock
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Subject: Pinks Update - still here!From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:29:16 -0500 *Nov 3rd - 7:00 AM -* The three Pink Footed Geese have started their day at198 Greely Rd, Cumberland. If they follow their most recent, if loose pattern, they will relocate later this AM to Thornhurst Farm on Rt 115, North Yarmouth. Doughty Rd, just north of both locations, connects Greely Rd and Rt 115._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Hermit Island - Nov 2 From: "mike fahay" <mfahay AT suscom-maine.net> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:37:02 -0500 Not too birdy this A.M. Highlight was a drake Harlequin Duck off the west side of the peninsula. Patch-bird, Year-bird, County-bird. _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Fwd: eBird Report - Sears Island, Searsport , 11/2/09 From: Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:59:56 -0500 Hi all -- en route to work in the mid-coast this morning, here's a nice assortment of waterfowl along with a really cool few minutes with a short-tailed weasel. Craig ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From:Subject: Phippsburg, Me Map 6 Center Pond From: "Robin Robinson" <rrrobinson AT suscom-maine.net> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:45:29 -0500 Center Pond on 209 (just past Parker Head Rd) has had 35 Buffleheads all day, Heron Cove Road (east side of Winnegance Lake off 209) - all day a first year female Baltimore Oriole feeding at a mixed feed feeder (has 'Meaties' in it.) Consorted all day with flock of about - 20 Am Goldfinches, Hairy Woodpecker female Tufted Titmice #4 White Breasted Nuthatch #1 Cardinals pair m & f Mourning Doves #12 Blue Jays #4 Robin Robinson (#1) 28 Periwinkle Lane Phippsburg, Maine 04562 207 389 1609 rrrobinson AT suscom-maine.net RobinRobinson.dotphoto.com_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: yesterday From: Diana Davis <dedmaine AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:55:30 -0500 hi everyone. drove down from south unity and saw the three pink footed geese in the thornhurst farm field. one of my daughters who was visiting from tallahassee, florida got some great pictures. diana _________________________________________________________________ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pc-scout/default.aspx?CBID=wl&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_pcscout:112009 _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Tolman Pond From: carl small <triton469 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:30:34 -0800 (PST) Tolman Pond along Rt.90 in Rockport had sixteen Buffleheads. Skiip Small Rockport_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: King Eider From: "Richard Duddy" <rjduddy AT rjduddy.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:48:31 -0800 This was posted on the New Hampshire Bird List today.
Maine sighting -
Andra and I got good looks through the binoculars of a 1st year male King Eider
traveling north off the rocks of the Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine at about
12:30 PM yesterday. He was not far off shore at all and traveling with (sort
of) a group of Common Eiders, as would be expected. The beak was yellow as
shown in Sibley but a bit thicker than in the illustration. The head was
noticeably grey (unlike the painting in Sibley) and that color drew our
attention to the bird. Though his bill was thicker than shown, the rest of the
markings were exactly as in Sibley (2000).
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Subject: Pinks UpdateFrom: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:59:28 -0500 *Monday - Nov 2nd 12: 40 PM* - Just viewed the three Pink footed Geese luxuriating in the warm sun in the lower Thornhurst Farm field, 3/4ths of the way to the woods, with a large group of Canadas._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pinks Update From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:39:08 -0500 *Nov 2 8:30AM* - The three Pink Footed Geese have moved north one field. They are currently grazing on top of a knoll in the far left corner of the field at *228 *Greely Rd, Cumberland, ME. They are to the left of the large red barn._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Taylor Bait Ponds From: carl small <triton469 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 05:28:24 -0800 (PST) Sun Afternoon: 12 Hoodies and 2 Great Blue Herons. Skip Small Rockport_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: American Widgeon From: "Sheehan, Robbie" <Rsheehan AT sheridancorp.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:15:10 -0500 Sunday afternoon I found the female American widgeon in the pond across Piggery Rd between the ball fields. Thank you Michael Smith for the great tip. Although I have been in the arboretum a few times I had not explored from Piggery Road itself. Have a great day. Robbie Sheehan _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Early Maine bird literature From: "Smith, Michael" <Michael.Smith AT maine.gov> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:28:53 -0500 Perhaps others know this already, but I recently became aware that Harvard has digital copies of the early literature on Maine birds, available for free download. These are the 'bibles' upon which our modern knowledge of bird status and distribution in Maine are based. They also follow the older tradition of breaking out subspecies, and it's fun to see all the old names like Holboell's Grebe (Red-necked) or Brunnich's Murre (Thick-billed). Palmer 1949: http://www.archive.org/details/bulletinofmuseum1021949harv Knight 1908: http://www.archive.org/details/birdsofmainewith00knig Knight 1897: http://www.archive.org/details/listofbirdsofmai00knig ********** Michael Smith State GIS Manager Maine Office of GIS _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pinks Update From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:04:22 -0500 *Nov 2 6:50AM* - The three Pink Footed Geese are among 50-60 Canadas in the far back end of the field behind 198 Greely Rd, Cumberland, ME_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Roque Bluffs Gannets Tree Sparrows From: "Carol" <cmroch AT wildblue.net> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:08:24 -0500 We spent Saturday and Sunday at Cow Point, Roque Bluffs (Washington County). The intense south wind brought us a treat on Saturday- three Northern Gannets! They were doing their swooping and gliding and diving right in front of our place. They weren't there for very long, moving constantly in the high winds. I always get a thrill seeing these amazing birds. other birds included: Red Necked Grebe (one at at Pond Cove and another in Englishman's Bay) Eider in small groups Bald eagle (3, not seen at the same time or place, but in the area) Great Black-Backed Gulls Surf Scoter 5 or 6 Long-Tailed Ducks Common Loon at least a dozen Black Ducks in the sulphur pond on Cow Point Rd. Starlings Ruffed Grouse ( 1 in our driveway and another along the road) Tree Sparrows (first of season for us) along the side of Roque Bluffs Road b.c. chickadees (4 at the feeder) R.B. Nuthatch (just one at the feeder) mourning doves Robins Crow Carol and Wally _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Stanton Wednesday Bird Walk From: Stan DeOrsey <jsmd AT att.net> Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:26:14 -0500 The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston / Auburn will hold its every other week walk this Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Sabattus Pond in Sabattus. Meet at 8am at the Promenade Mall parking lot near Staples, 855 Lisbon St., Lewiston. If you prefer, meet us at the Sabattus Antique Mall on Route 126 at the south end of the lake at 8:20. The Antique Mall will be closed at that time (opens at 10) but we have permission to use their parking lot. We will also walk a nice level camp road with good lake views and hopefully many birds. The Augusta Bird Club reported the following ducks on Saturday at Sabattus: 100 Lesser Scaups, 30 Greater Scaups, 20 Ring-necked Ducks, 30 Ruddy Ducks, 10 Common Goldeneyes, 20 Buffleheads, 50 Mallards, and 30 Hooded Mergansers plus others in lesser numbers. The weather looks nice but if there is a steady rain at 7am and it is projected to continue to 10am, the walk is canceled. The walk normally ends by 11am but you may leave early if you prefer. Our next walk will be Nov. 18 at Beaver Park, Lisbon. Please join us, all walks are free and open to anyone who likes nature, enjoys walking, and wants to see new places. We hope you will join us. Contact me with any questions or call me at 933-2266. -- Stan DeOrsey jsmd AT att.net _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Sabattus Pond From: Donald Smith <faithformer AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:03:14 -0800 (PST) Along with all the other waterfowl previously reported at Sabatus Pond, I found
a pair of Pintail with about 75 mallards at the north end. Beautiful day to be
"ducking".
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Subject: Mount Division Trail - StandishFrom: Renee and Zack <reneeandzack AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 15:53:59 -0800 (PST) My son and I took a walk on the Mt Division Trail this afternoon on the
Standish end. Saw many Chickadees and Blue Jays and a Red Tailed Hawk along the
trailside and was surprised there were no waterfoul in Otter Ponds. We did
check out the sand pit that runs along the trail from the hillside and saw a
pair of Buffleheads in the 'man-made' pond and 50+ Snow Buntings along the
shoreline. I guess it wasn't a fruitless trip after all.
The Buxton Backyard is staying about the same with more frequent trips made by
my feathered friends. I had a solo song sparrow foraging under my bedroom
window this week. The Hairy & Downy woodpeckers are frequents flyers along with
the chickadees, titmouse, white and red-breasted nuthatch and the blue jays. I
heard the cardinal yesterday - I think he's 'ninja feeding' when I'm not home -
once the cold really sets in he'll be a regular too. Maintaining my 'first day
of November' ritual, I've added two suet cages and a cedar feeder to the
backyard assortment. My birds are totally spoiled.
Happy birding.
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Subject: Pink-footed Goose, pm update, 11/1From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 14:29:43 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
I received postive reports of the Pink-footed Geese at Thornhurst Farm through
about 3:30pm. The Cackling Goose continued as well.
If anyone is interested, I snapped the following digiscoped shots of the geese
today; certainly my best photos to date of the threesome:
http://maineoutdoorjournal.mainetoday.com/blogentry.html?id=16107
-Derek
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Subject: East Point Sanctuary this PMFrom: NeedsMoreRitalin AT gmail.com Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:14:19 +0000 14 Snow Buntings 11 Grebes, 2 Horned and 9 Red Necked 3 Common Loons About 50 Eiders, 3 adult males... 1 Long Tailed Duck 25 Canada Geese White Winged Scoters 2 N Gannets Cormorants Yellow-Rumped Warblers 1 Common Yellowthroat 1 large female deer 10 feet from me on the trail, ran into trees behind the green on the gold course Several Crows were making a racket, spotted a Red Fox running across the golf course that caused the alert._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Sandhills Crane - Saco From: Richard Jordan <rjordan AT boyleassociates.net> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:38:37 -0500 There's a sandhill crane right now in a mowed cornfield on the north side of Route 5 - about 1 mile east of the intersection of Rte 5 and Smutty Lane. Hanging with two Canada geese. -Rich Jordan Sent via cellphone - please pardon brevity or abbreviations. _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Great Egret From: "Rebecca Sumner" <chrwsu AT myfairpoint.net> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:07:47 -0500 2 Great Egrets this afternoon (ca. 12:30 p.m.); one at Dunstan Landing and one behind the Pelreco building. Seems late to me, but I defer to those who actually live nearby. Wally Sumner_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Cackling Goose - Yes - 11/1 From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:55:23 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
Frank Paul dropped in to report that the CACKLING GOOSE was indeed present, as
of 12:30pm, in the same pasture as the 3 PINK-FOOTED GEESE immediately east of
teh farm buildings. No doubt he was there when I was present earlier, but I
just missed him in the tall grass and the gully.
-Derek
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Subject: LARK SPARROW, Orange-crowned Warbler, etc., 1 NovemberFrom: Luke Seitz <birdfreak007 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:40:01 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
Stella Walsh and I birded this morning from Portland to Scarborough, hitting a
number of small patches in hopes of producing a vagrant. Nothing super-rare,
but some decent birds nonetheless. Particularly active were Kettle Cove (5
species of warblers, OCWA, NAWA, YRWA, PAWA, COYE) and Village Crossings (~50
WTSP, ~12 NOCA).
Species highlights:
Harlequin Duck (3, Dyer Pt, first of fall)
Hermit Thrush (1, Sheridan St, Portland)
Gray Catbird (1, Joe's Pond Park in SoPo, rather late)
Nashville Warbler (1, late, behind bathrooms at Kettle Cove: pumping tail
consistently, greenish face, bright yellow below: western ssp?)
Orange-crowned Warbler (1, Kettle Cove, photo'd)
LARK SPARROW (1 as previously reported in shrubs along Fessenden Rd in Cape
Elizabeth, near the intersection with Two Lights Rd; with flock of House
Sparrows, photo'd)
Good Birding,
Luke Seitz
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Subject: Pink-footed Geese - Yes - through 11:35am, 11/1.From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:21:13 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
A number of us were treating to crippling views of the three PINK-FOOTED GEESE
between 10:40 and 11:35 am today in the pasture immediately east of the farm
buildings at Thornhurst Farm. The birds were in and out of the gully, but when
visible, were well seen within about 75 feet of the road.
Only 276 CANADA GEESE - and no CACKLING GOOSE - were present this morning at
Thornhurst, and zero geese were along Greely Road.
I had my concerns about geese leaving on this morning's favorable winds, and
the overall low numbers of Canadas certainly suggest that many birds did indeed
depart. Luckily, the Pinkies are with us for at least a little bit longer.
Many folks have inquired as to "how long they might remain?" To avoid jinxing
anything, I will not stick my neck out with such prognostications, but at this
time of year, overall goose numbers ebb and flow considerably on days and
nights with favorable conditions, but the LAST of the geese - which last year
did include our Barnacle - remain until the first snowfall or thereabouts.
-Derek
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Subject: ducks buck and doesFrom: "Sheehan, Robbie" <Rsheehan AT sheridancorp.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:08:43 -0500 I was out from 6:30 until shortly after 10:00 this morning. I walked along the east side of the Messalonskee stream; north to south; starting at Maine General Hospital to the RR trestle. At least seven pair of mallards A pair of hooded mergansers - (1 lone male earlier driving to starting point on another portion of the stream) A pair of black ducks BC chickadees A pair of blue jays 3 downy/hairy woodpeckers One beaver And then, heading north on the west side of the stream; along the RR tracks; I had a staring contest with a small white tail doe, for about 15 minutes. She was a fair distance away and I stood still enough that she would wag her tail and stomp towards me in an attempt to get me to move so she could better ID me. Wow. After she stepped back into the woods I took about an hour closing to where she had stood thinking she might try to bypass me. Instead when I got to where she had stood a larger pair (doe & buck) jumped and crossed ahead of me. Another few minutes, and yards, finally the small doe came out, looked at me again and then crossed ahead of me. What a great morning. Perhaps after lunch I might try the Pine Tree Arboretum for the American widgeon. This would be a first for me. I apologize if the mammal reports are out of line. It was just to fun not to share. (moderator or others, let me know) Robbie Sheehan _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pinks Update From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:27:15 -0500 *Sun Nov 1 10:15AM* - As is their perogative, the Pink Footed Geese have moved. They are currently viewable from the lower end of the large field near the yellow "Posted" sign on Rt 115 at the extreme upper end of the field, slightly to the left of the house in the upper right hand corner of the field. The field is immediately after crossing the two railroad bridges coming north out of Yarmouth._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Augusta Arboretum 11/1 From: "Smith, Michael" <Michael.Smith AT maine.gov> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:00:48 -0500 I wasn't expecting much this morning with breezy overcast conditions but I was pleasantly surprised. Pine Tree State Arboretum, Augusta, 7-8:30AM. 1 Orange-crowned Warbler hanging out with GC Kinglets and BC Chix near Viles Pond 1 Goshawk which 19 crows kindly pointed out to me 1 American Wigeon female continues (skinny pond next to Piggery Rd) 1 Greater Yellowlegs (wetlands at end of Piggery Rd) 6 American Pipit flyover 1 RT Hawk which 2 crows kindly pointed out to me 1 Raven which 1 crow kindly pointed out to me Several WT Sparrows and the usual host of residents. ********* Michael Smith Maine Office of GIS _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Re: Camp Ellis Quiet - Ferry Beach Saco 3 Species Scoter + RT Loon From: Joanne Stevens <joshawk AT maine.rr.com> Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:13:41 -0500
On Friday there was a group of 15 Red-throated Loons at Ferry Beach
very close to shore.
Joanne
NeedsMoreRitalin AT gmail.com wrote:
> Stopped at several places on the way down to Camp Ellis off Ferry Rd.
> Things were really quite. Crows were the most plentiful bird, one
> Mallard...
>
> Went to Ferry Beach in Saco... spotted Two White-Winged Scoters, 2
> Black Scoters and about 15 Surf Scoters. In the distance at least 8
> Northern Gannets. 1 Horned Grebe and 1 Red-Throated Loon. I kept
> getting fleeting glimpses of it so I assumed Cormorant, but as soon as
> I packed up the tripo d and the camera it came close. Luckily I had
> binoculars.
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Subject: Pinks UpdateFrom: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:53:35 -0500 Back from quick trip to Katahdin area Tons of Snow Buntings (area between Nesdowadnahunk Lake and Chamberlain Bridge). many groups of 1 -2 dozen, plus smatterings of singles and small groups. Seems like more birds than usuual. *Nov 1st 7:38 AM - *The three Pinkfooted Geese are currently breakfasting on the grass airstrip just north of Thornhurst Farm. Viewable from Princewell, Rd, North Yarmouth._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Camp Ellis Quiet - Ferry Beach Saco 3 Species Scoter + RT Loon From: NeedsMoreRitalin AT gmail.com Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:04:02 +0000 Stopped at several places on the way down to Camp Ellis off Ferry Rd. Things were really quite. Crows were the most plentiful bird, one Mallard... Went to Ferry Beach in Saco... spotted Two White-Winged Scoters, 2 Black Scoters and about 15 Surf Scoters. In the distance at least 8 Northern Gannets. 1 Horned Grebe and 1 Red-Throated Loon. I kept getting fleeting glimpses of it so I assumed Cormorant, but as soon as I packed up the tripo d and the camera it came close. Luckily I had binoculars. Chuck_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Camp Ellis Quiet - Ferry Beach Saco 3 Species Scoter + RT Loon From: NeedsMoreRitalin AT gmail.com Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:03:59 +0000 Stopped at several places on the way down to Camp Ellis off Ferry Rd. Things were really quite. Crows were the most plentiful bird, one Mallard... Went to Ferry Beach in Saco... spotted Two White-Winged Scoters, 2 Black Scoters and about 15 Surf Scoters. In the distance at least 8 Northern Gannets. 1 Horned Grebe and 1 Red-Throated Loon. I kept getting fleeting glimpses of it so I assumed Cormorant, but as soon as I packed up the tripo d and the camera it came close. Luckily I had binoculars. Chuck_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birds |