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20 Nov possible Long-eared Owl, SoPo [Scott Cronenweth ] 20 Nov Guillemots armada, S. Harpswell [Scott Cronenweth ] 20 Nov Barred Owl Town Hill (Mt Desert Is) ["Carol" ] 20 Nov Pinks Update - Cackler ["robinson speirs jr." ] 19 Nov Bird Photography Display in Portland [Michael Milicia Photography ] 19 Nov Laudholm Beach, Wells Reserve ["Scott Richardson" ] 19 Nov Tufted Duck-YES ["Mark R Hoffman" ] 19 Nov Tufted Duck, Sabattus Pond - Yes - 11/19 [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 19 Nov Pinks Update - Continue ["robinson speirs jr." ] 18 Nov Yellow-throated Warbler continues, Falmouth, 11/18 (photos) [Luke Seitz ] 18 Nov Hermit Island - Nov 18 ["mike fahay" ] 18 Nov Just over the border, Western Kingbird ["Phillip Augusta" ] 18 Nov Fwd: eBird Report - Fort Point SP , 11/18/09 [] 18 Nov Yellow-throated Warbler-YES ["Julie A. Krasne" ] 18 Nov QUERY: Ruff in spring [Peter Vickery ] 18 Nov Capisic Pond Park Site Walk-Saturday, November 21, 2009 [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 18 Nov Goose survey, 11/18 [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 18 Nov Pinks Update ["robinson speirs jr." ] 18 Nov Tufted Duck [vincent N ] 17 Nov Re: Yellow-throated Warbler update ["Rodney Kelshaw" ] 17 Nov Seapoint Shorebirds, Kittery Point ["Phillip Augusta" ] 17 Nov Southwest Harbor, Sunset, Maine [Clark Moseley ] 17 Nov Green Point WMA - Nov 17 ["mike fahay" ] 17 Nov Tufted Duck present at Sabattus Pond-17 Nov 2009 [Peter Vickery ] 17 Nov Yellow-throated Warbler update ["Eric Hynes" ] 17 Nov FW: Snow Goose in Greenwood ["Sullivan, Kelsey M" ] 17 Nov Pink-footed Geese---Yes [vincent N ] 17 Nov Northern Maine Birds 1-16 November 2009 [Bill Sheehan ] 16 Nov SNBU in The County [Craig Kesselheim ] 16 Nov Pink-footed Geese and Cackling Goose through 3:00pm, 11/6 [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 16 Nov Stanton Wednesday Walk [Stan DeOrsey ] 16 Nov Pink-footed Geese - YES - 1:10pm, 11/16 [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 16 Nov Pink-footed Geese - No - as of 12pm, 11/16 [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 16 Nov Yellow-breasted Chat [Sarrah Stankiewicz ] 16 Nov QUERY: Pectoral Sandpipers [Peter Vickery ] 16 Nov Fort Point Cove, Stockton Springs ["Jerry A. Smith" ] 16 Nov Sanford sewer ["Andrew" ] 15 Nov photo and video of Tufted Duck at Sabattus ["Jeff Wells" ] 15 Nov Tufted Duck at Sabattus ["Jeff Wells" ] 15 Nov Orono: Northern Flicker ["Sean Smith" ] 15 Nov Hancock and Washington counties today [Craig Kesselheim ] 15 Nov Yellow-breasted Chat, Orange-crowned Warbler, etc, 11/15 [Luke Seitz ] 15 Nov Southern York County Coast (Orange-crowned Warbler, Northern Shovelers, more), 11/15. [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 15 Nov Shirley Bog 11/13-11/14 [Nicholas Lund ] 15 Nov Fwd: Western Kingbird at Rochester WWTP [Kurt Schluter ] 15 Nov Pinks Update ["robinson speirs jr." ] 14 Nov King Eider, Ocean Point, ME - Nov 14 [mason cline ] 14 Nov Pictures of Spruce Grouse [carl small ] 14 Nov Baltimore Oriole /Feeder Bird today [Nancy Schwarzel ] 14 Nov Ocean Drive Acadia NP [] 14 Nov Greater Portland birding ["Eric Hynes" ] 14 Nov Eastern Road, etc. ["J&C Adams" ] 14 Nov White-fronted Goose in Clinton [Trevor B Persons ] 14 Nov Tufted Duck - Yes - 11/14 [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 14 Nov N. Shrike - Farmingdale ["Brian M. Guzzetti" ] 14 Nov Chipping Sparrow [Joanne Stevens ] 14 Nov Redheads-Yes ["Mark R Hoffman" ] 14 Nov pinks [Jennifer Cummings ] 14 Jan Southwest Harbor, Sunset, ME ["Clark Moseley" ] 14 Nov Fw: courtship( hummingbird) [carl small ] 13 Nov Re: Couldn't find tufted duck ["Jeff Wells" ] 13 Nov Couldn't find tufted duck [Donald Smith ] 13 Jan South West Harbor, Sunset, ME ["Clark Moseley" ] 13 Nov Additional highlights this week, 11/7-11/13. [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 13 Nov Cutler Birds [barry southard ] 13 Nov Goose survey, 11/13 am. [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 13 Nov Portland Parks Commission Meeting re Capisic Pond Park [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] 13 Nov Yellow-throated Warbler, Falmouth [Stella ] 13 Nov Black-throated Blue, Kittery Point ["Phillip Augusta" ] 13 Nov Reid State Park - Nov 13 ["mike fahay" ] 13 Nov Gilsland Farm Birdwalk on Thursday ["Eric Hynes" ] 13 Nov YTWA in Falmouth - yes on Friday ["Eric Hynes" ] 13 Nov Baltimore Oriole/Farmington.... ["Vicki Noel" ] 13 Nov Pinks Update ["robinson speirs jr." ] 13 Nov Spruce Grouse [carl small ] 12 Nov Barred Owl Town Hill (MDI) ["Carol" ] Subject: possible Long-eared Owl, SoPo From: Scott Cronenweth <scott AT naturalpathwalks.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:58 -0500 Greetings, birding friends! While running errands in my South Portland neighborhood just now I saw (albeit not wicked well given that it was dark) what I feel was most likely a Long-eared Owl crossing Osborne Avenue near where it becomes Kelley Street. This area is between Broadway and Highland Ave. (closer to Broadway); less than a mile from Hinckley Park. A narrow swatch of scrubby growth and some tidal drainage bisects the street grid here. I saw the bird cross Osborne Ave in front of me and perch in some low trees. I stopped my vehicle instantly and jumped out, not waiting to grab binos. The bird stayed perched briefly, silhouetted by a street light, and then flew across the drainage towards Broadway. I just couldn't make this bird into a Great Horned Owl. From the moment I saw it I thought otherwise. The overall size was too small and the tail and primary projection too long. In flight the wings were relatively longer and more narrow than would be consistent with GHOW. I clearly saw in silhouette the dramatically long, thin ear tufts fully raised when the bird was perched. The head/tuft relationship was more oval and attenuated than the squat shape I associate with GHOW (even when alert). Too bad it disappeared after just a couple of wing- flaps... GHOW is perhaps more likely than LEOW here in the "bag end" of SoPo, though in 4+ years in the 'hood I've never heard or seen one. (I've seen Red-tailed Hawk only once or twice.) Long-eared Owls are migratory and could be passing through our area from points north. I tried playback from my deck awhile later without success. Peace & good birding, Scott Cronenweth South Portland, ME scott AT naturalpathwalks.com www.naturalpathwalks.com _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Guillemots armada, S. Harpswell From: Scott Cronenweth <scott AT naturalpathwalks.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:36:20 -0500 Greetings, alcid aficionados -- yesterday AM a quick scan with binoculars from the tip of Pott's Point in South Harpswell revealed 17 Black Guillemots, mostly on the Basin Cove side. A scope and more time would surely have raised the count. Seems like a pretty strong showing for a single spot in Cumberland County. A bunch of them were all lined up facing the same way, in the manner of cows. Peace & good birding, Scott Cronenweth South Portland, ME scott AT naturalpathwalks.com www.naturalpathwalks.com _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Barred Owl Town Hill (Mt Desert Is) From: "Carol" <cmroch AT wildblue.net> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:01 -0500 A Barred Owl is making regular calls in our yard-- for weeks now. Some of the calls are typical but others are more spooky. I have been visiting the on-line websites (the "OwlPages" website and the fpcs.edu website ecology/Birds are particularly helpful). One interesting note found on the Owl Pages, The French call the Barred Owl, Le Chat-huant du Nord, "The Hooting Cat of the North". This is right-on! We heard the caterwaul a few nights ago at 2:30 a.m. just a yard or two from the house. And last night it was the hoarse bark or cough, at regular intervals. I would love to make recordings of these sounds. Any recommendations of the best sort of device to use would be appreciated- I don't own a recorder and might be able to find one on EBay. Also, a belated report for Nov 13-17, spent at Cow Point/Roque Bluffs in Washington County: All kinds of weather including a NOA "surf advisory": the feeder birds, 4 b.c. chickadees, 1 rd brstd nuthatch, a small flock of goldfinch and, briefly, a single junco (are there "phases"? this was a very beautiful dark bird, charcoal gray/black with neon-bright pink beak). Also crows (on the old maps this spot is called "Crow Hill"). Wally saw everything else, from "the rocks" or on his bike-ride. snow bunting - just one, he stopped to look for more but couldn't see others, on Johnson Cove Rd Long-Tails were making their sweet burbling sounds, very close to shore small flotilla of Eider Common Murre (just one) White winged Scoter (one) Golden Eye (don't remember how many he said were there) Herring Gulls Common Loon Red-throated Loon Red necked Grebe Red breasted Merganser there was one other thing I am forgetting, maybe a Horned grebe... also 4 seals close to shore 1 porcupine- our dog went nose-to-nose with it but they both backed off in the nick of time, thank goodness Carol, Town Hill (MDI), and sometimes Roque Bluffs _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pinks Update - Cackler From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:24:47 -0500 *Friday Nov 20 8AM - 7:50 AM -** 1 Cackling Goose* present with 80 Canadas near grass airstrip adjacent(north) of Thornhurst Farm, Rt 115, No Yarmouth. Look for small goose with short bill and white band at base of neck. Quite near Rt 115. 8:08 AM - The *3 Pink Footed Geese* flew in, unattended, to join the group. They quite close to Rt 115. Safest viewing from Prince Well Rd. Rob Speirs_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Bird Photography Display in Portland From: Michael Milicia Photography <milicia AT verizon.net> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:37:05 -0500 Hello, I am a bird photographer from Bedford, MA and I currently have 33 framed prints on display at the offices of Northeast Hearing and Speech at 75 West Commercial St. (Suite 205) in Portland, ME. You are welcome to stop by and view the photographs anytime during normal business hours. Just check in with the receptionist and tell them that you would like to view the bird photos. A portion of all proceeds from sales during the exhibit will benefit Northeast Hearing and Speech, which is a non-profit hearing and speech center that has been serving the communities of Maine and New Hampshire since 1924. For more information, please visit their web site at : http://www.nehearingandspeech.com -- Mike Milicia ------------------------------------ Michael Milicia Photography http://www.miliciaphoto.com milicia AT verizon.net (781) 275-8285 _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Laudholm Beach, Wells Reserve From: "Scott Richardson" <editor AT laudholm.org> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:39:12 -0500 Irresistible day, so I took my lunch and scope to the beach at high tide. Quite a few birds beyond my 20x reach, but a good selection fairly close in... Common Loon 5 Red-throated Loon 2 Horned Grebe 10 Red-necked Grebe 2 Long-tailed Duck 10 plus large "probable" flock way out Surf Scoter 2 White-winged Scoter 4 Common Eider 20 Red-breasted Merganser 5 Heard a kingfisher. Sadly, no shorebirds or "beachy" landbirds. Scott Richardson _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Tufted Duck-YES From: "Mark R Hoffman" <hoffa2 AT roadrunner.com> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:47:07 -0500 I located the Tufted Duck on my 3rd attempt this morning. I located him at 11 am.Where I found him was by scanning towards the right where there is a chunk of cement across from the 3rd telephone pole past the pontoon boat which is parked by the building on the right. He was basically hanging by himself on the outer string of ducks. The tuft was very visible. The best field mark I feel is a Scaup like bird with a very dark back and you will save alot of time if you scan the birds for that. If using the large Sibley guide he looks like the adult non-breeding male. Mark R Hoffman Newcastle Me 04553 207-458-1897 _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Tufted Duck, Sabattus Pond - Yes - 11/19 From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:26:49 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
Andy Aldrich called to report that the TUFTED DUCK was present within the scaup
flock off of Riley Road at the southeastern corner of Sabattus Pond, Sabattus
at 8:30 this morning.
-Derek
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Subject: Pinks Update - ContinueFrom: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:35:32 -0500 *Thursday Nov 19th 8:15 AM* - The three pInk Footed Geese and 50 Canadas have landed and taxied to the middle section of the grass airstrip adjacent to (north) Thornhurst Farm on Rt 115, No Yarmouth. More birds coming in. Best viewed from Prince Well Rd. If not there when you arrive, check fields of Thornhurst Farm proper or fields at 198 & 228 Greely Rd, Cumberland - take Doughty Rd north of Thornhurst to reach Greely then turn left. 198/228 short distance on right B4 RR tracks. Other possible would be Idleknot Farm, Woodville Rd (off Winn Rd), Falmouth. Best viewed from road near 293 property on Woodville Rd._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Yellow-throated Warbler continues, Falmouth, 11/18 (photos) From: Luke Seitz <birdfreak007 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:56:07 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
The YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER continued at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth this
afternoon, 11/19, from about 3:00 until 4:00. As previously posted, it was
gleaning insects from the shingles on the buildings, and made several forays
into the apple orchard. The skinny tail was constantly flicked slightly.
Whenever I lost sight of the bird, it was fairly easily located again by its
rather distinctive call note- a clear, hard chip. The bird also gave a
high-pitched flight call at least twice.
Some photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/seitzphoto/YellowThroatedWarblerFalmouth18November#
Good birding,
Luke Seitz
W Falmouth
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Subject: Hermit Island - Nov 18From: "mike fahay" <mfahay AT suscom-maine.net> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:30:37 -0500 Highlights:
18 Oldsquaws
15 RT Loons
2 Com Loons
3 Myrtle Warblers
a solo Cedar Waxwing
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Subject: Just over the border, Western KingbirdFrom: "Phillip Augusta" <phillip AT fetchingbirds.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:28:48 -0800 This bird showed up around the 13th at the Rochester Waste Water Treatment Plant at Pickering Ponds and has been flycatching regularly along the chain link fence there every day since. Here's a pic from this afternoon... http://www.fetchingbirds.com/2009/nov/westernkingbird.jpg Pickering Ponds and the Rochester plant are just off exit 12 on the Spaulding Turnpike at 175 Pickering Road, or take Rt 202 from Lebanon, ME, or Rt 236 from Berwick. (here's a map of the WWTP location http://tinyurl.com/yawvsy5 ). If you check in at the main bldg, the bird is most commonly seen along the main dike leading away from the buildings on the chain link fence to the right. The plant is closed (weekends and after 3pm) but you can still approach the site from outside the plant on the other side of the fence. For that, park at the Pickering Ponds parking lot just down the street from the plant, Steve Mirick's map has the skinny: http://home.comcast.net/~smirick//kingbirdmap.jpg ----------- Phillip Augusta Bird of the Day --> http://blog.fetchingbirds.com _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Fwd: eBird Report - Fort Point SP , 11/18/09 From: kylepiston AT aol.com Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:51 -0500 Today was the first time I went to Fort Point State Park. Most of the birds were seen from the dock. Paul from Bangor -----Original Message----- From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org To: kylepiston AT aol.com Sent: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 2:30 pm Subject: eBird Report - Fort Point SP , 11/18/09 Location: Fort Point SP Observation date: 11/18/09 Number of species: 6 Bufflehead 7 Common Goldeneye 1 Common Merganser 5 Ruddy Duck 2 Herring Gull (American) 15 American Crow 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: Yellow-throated Warbler-YES From: "Julie A. Krasne" <jkraz1984 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:58:57 -0500 After unsuccessfully waiting and watching the feeders at 51 Carroll St, I found the Yellow-throated Warbler at Gilsland Farm at approximately 2PM. It was feeding on insects along the back of the nature center building. There are white lattice-type structures located over the Nature Store windows and also just below the roof along the back of the building. The warbler was standing on the white lattice, sometimes out of view, then suddenly swooping down to catch insects on the shingles below the lattice. Mostly, It was feeding below the upper lattice, but it would occasionally drop down to the one over the store window. It also spent a few minutes feeding on the shingles of the headquarters building, next to the nature center. Julie Krasne_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: QUERY: Ruff in spring From: Peter Vickery <petervickery AT roadrunner.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:57:53 -0500 I'm interested in spring records of Ruff from Ellsworth east, including MDI. I'm also interested in spring records (prior to 15 June) for Scarborough Marsh since 1995. The species appears to be less regular at this site since 1995. Thanks. Please reply off line. Best, Peter _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Capisic Pond Park Site Walk-Saturday, November 21, 2009 From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:53:14 -0800 (PST)
Hi all,
Of course I hope to see everyone on my birdwalk this Saturday morning, but if
you're not planning on joining us, here's an excellent alternative . . . in
fact, I would much prefer a huge birder turnout to this event.
-Derek
To: Abutters and Interested Users ofCapisic Pond Park
From: Michael J. Bobinsky, Director ofPublic Services
Date: November 17,2009
Subject: Capisic Pond Park Site Walk-Saturday, November 21,2009
"The Department ofPublic Services will host an onsite tour to provide visual
explanation over how the West Side Storm Sewer Interceptor project will be
constructed at Capisic Pond Park.
"Our site tour will begin on Saturday, November 21, from 9am-l1am. City staff
from our project design team, including project engineers, wildlife and tree
experts and parks officials will be on hand to discuss the project, listen to
concerns and answer questions. We will meet at the Macy St entrance and begin
our walking tour at 9 am.
"We will have project plans and graphics depicting the overall project and
highlight trail/path construction. In addition, we will have grade stakes or
site flags that will depict that work area of our contractors and to reflect
where the storm sewer piping and access trail will be installed.
"Thank you in advance for your interest with the City ofPortland water quality
improvements project affecting Capisic Pond Park. Should you have any questions
or need further information, please call me at 874-8801. I look forward in
seeing you this Saturday. "
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Subject: Goose survey, 11/18From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:56:07 -0800 (PST)
Hi all,
Canada Goose numbers up ever-so-slightly from my last survey (on Friday).
1) Thornhurst Farm, Rte 115, North Yarmouth: 9:15-9:35am:
- 3 PINK-FOOTED GEESE in airstrip, easily viewed from Prince Well Road.
- 1 CACKLING GOOSE, also in airstrip from Prince Well Road.
- 391 Canada Geese
2) Greely Road, Cumberland, 9:40-9:47am:
- 54 Canada Geese
3) Winn/Woodville Roads, Cumberland/Falmouth, 9:51-10:05am:
- 91 Canada Geese
- 1 late Killdeer
4) Tuttle Road, Cumberland, 10:09-10:12am: Zero geese.
-Derek
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Subject: Pinks UpdateFrom: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:02:17 -0500 *Wednesday Nov 18 - 7:45 AM* - The Three Pink Footed Geese landed on the grass airstrip just north of Thornhurst Farm ( Rt 115 No Yarmouth, ME) with approx 80 Canadas. Best viewed from Rt 115 or, more safely, from Princewell Rd just north of Thornhurst. These Geese have been moving frequently so if you don't find them on the airstrip, check Thornhurst Farm, 198 Grrely Rd, 228 Greely Rd in Cumberland, or Idleknot Farm, Falmouth (best viewed from Jennifer Cumming's 293 Woodville property) or the field off the end of Howards End Rd, just up from 293 Woodville. This same field may be viewed further up Woodbville near mailbox 207. Rob Speirs_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Tufted Duck From: vincent N <vfn7 AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:02:54 +0000 The Tufted Duck was present at Sabattus Pond (Riley Road) from at least 10:40am to 11:30am in a mixed flock of Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck and two Horned Grebe. First ID by its very dark back then periodic tuft displays. Tended to keep its distance from other birds. Vincent Nichnadowicz Prnceton Junction, NJ vfn7 AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Re: Yellow-throated Warbler update From: "Rodney Kelshaw" <rkelshaw AT boyleassociates.net> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:18:39 -0500 I happened to be working in the area today and Lauren Leclerc & I were able to see the Yellow-throated Warbler at the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center. This would not have been possible without the help of several people. Bob, Lauren & I were at Mrs. Kent's home waiting for the warbler when we received Eric's email update that the warbler was at the farm. Bob drove over & located the bird while we waited to see if it showed up at the Kent's home. Bob came back & got us and we went over and got to watch the bird at the farm. Richard Jordan came later and we watched as the warbler presented and fed on and off for an hour or so. Great day. Nice to meet some more of you and put faces with names. Thanks to all who made it possible. Rodney Kelshaw From: maine-birds-bounces+rkelshaw=boyleassociates.net AT colby.edu [mailto:maine-birds-bounces+rkelshaw=boyleassociates.net AT colby.edu] On Behalf Of Eric Hynes Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:48 PM To: Maine Birds Subject: [Maine-birds] Yellow-throated Warbler update Connie Kent reports that the Yellow-throated Warbler returned to her feeders at 51 Carroll Street in Falmouth at 0830 this morning after a three day absence. Gilsland Farm is essentially across the street. I was in a meeting at 1220 but looking out the window when a/the Yellow-throated Warbler landed on the corner of the environmental center! Eric Hynes Gilsland Farm Naturalist / Adult Education Program Coordinator Maine Audubon 20 Gilsland Farm Road Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-2330 ext. 237 ehynes AT maineaudubon.org www.maineaudubon.org _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Seapoint Shorebirds, Kittery Point From: "Phillip Augusta" <phillip AT fetchingbirds.com> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:56:05 -0800 A short walk on Seapoint this afternoon fetched up 11 Purple Sandpipers 4 White-rumped Sandpipers 1 Semipalmated Plover 1 Snow Bunting 3 Savannah Sparrows (1 Ipswich) 1 Horned Grebe no sea ducks or other Alcids Some pics... White-rumped Sandpipers http://www.fetchingbirds.com/2009/nov/wrsa.jpg Snow Bunting http://www.fetchingbirds.com/2009/nov/snbu.jpg Semipalmated Plover http://www.fetchingbirds.com/2009/nov/sepl.jpg Horned Greebe http://www.fetchingbirds.com/2009/nov/hogr.jpg ------------ Phillip Augusta Bird of the Day blog --> http://blog.fetchingbirds.com _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Southwest Harbor, Sunset, Maine From: Clark Moseley <an.doc.mo.72 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:20 -0500 on 11/13/09 2:15PM walked out on to the island from the parking area 1.5 miles in 1.5 hours RED-THROATED LOON 15 RED-NECKED GREBE 124 Chip Moseley Sedgwick_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Green Point WMA - Nov 17 From: "mike fahay" <mfahay AT suscom-maine.net> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:43 -0500 Highlights from a late morning visit: Com. Mergansers 10 near Eastern R. mouth Wilson's Snipe 1 (small marsh) Mourning Dove 110 Mostly roosting in lower orchard Am. Tree Sparrow 30 Rusty Blackbird 3 one of which was nearly black, but w/ some rust overtones and feather-edges. All on high perches. _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Tufted Duck present at Sabattus Pond-17 Nov 2009 From: Peter Vickery <petervickery AT roadrunner.com> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:37:16 -0500 The Tufted Duck was present on Riley Road, southeast corner of Sabattus Pond this afternoon. It preened continuously so was easy to locate. It is loosely associated with Lesser Scaup. 15 greater Scaup also present. Best, Peter _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Yellow-throated Warbler update From: "Eric Hynes" <ehynes AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:47:39 -0500 Connie Kent reports that the Yellow-throated Warbler returned to her feeders at 51 Carroll Street in Falmouth at 0830 this morning after a three day absence. Gilsland Farm is essentially across the street. I was in a meeting at 1220 but looking out the window when a/the Yellow-throated Warbler landed on the corner of the environmental center! Eric Hynes Gilsland Farm Naturalist / Adult Education Program Coordinator Maine Audubon 20 Gilsland Farm Road Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-2330 ext. 237 ehynes AT maineaudubon.org www.maineaudubon.org _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: FW: Snow Goose in Greenwood From: "Sullivan, Kelsey M" <Kelsey.M.Sullivan AT maine.gov> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:20:58 -0500 I am posting a sighting on behalf of the Bethel Citizen newspaper, of a snow goose seen on North Pond in Greenwood on November 16, 10:45 a.m. seen with approx. 2 dozen Canada geese. I searched the archives (briefly) and did not find many snow goose reports for western Maine. One was of snow geese calling overhead in Rangeley in October of this year, and then a visual sighting in Fryeburg in May of this year. Kelsey Sullivan _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pink-footed Geese---Yes From: vincent N <vfn7 AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:45:22 +0000 The three Pink-footed Geese arrives at 7:20am to the fields 228 Greerly Road with two flocks of Canada Geese numbering 83 and50. Birds always together within the Canadas. Vet clinic to left of red barn complex graciously let me use their parking lot to scope the birds. They left at 8:25. Thanks to Jeanette for the telephone conversations. Vincent Nichnadowicz Princeton Jct., NJ vfn7 AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: It works the way you want. 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Canada Goose numbers have held around 12-15,000 in the central Aroostook area and flocks of over 3,000 birds are being seen at Collins Pond in Caribou, Lake Josephine in Easton and a private ponds in a couple Presque Isle locations. Dozens of smaller flocks are being seen in other locales. With the exception of a couple Snow Geese seen on the 10th, none of the rarer species of geese have been seen this month. The Cackling Goose reported at Collins Pond in October was seen once more on the 26th and not again Ducks have been in short supply since the October cold snap. Among those remaining, the most notable ducks were found at Lake Josephine as usual. Five Long-tailed Ducks was a high count here on the 2nd, but these had dwindled down to a single male by the 10th. The bird was in (what I believe to be unusually late) dark brown, breeding plumage. A White-winged Scoter had replaced the Long-tail on the 11th. Other good finds here was a lingering Gadwall, female Bufflehead, two Redheads and a Greater Scaup among 8 Un-ID'ed scaup on the 10th. 11 lingering Ring-necked Ducks continued here through the 16th. On the first a pair of uncommon Greater Scaup were seen in the mouth of McLean Brook at Sinclair and three bright male Buffleheads were on Long Lake at St. Agatha. Large flocks of Common and Hooded Mergansers are being seen on the larger impoundments. Christina Reservoir at Fort Fairfield had high counts with 180+ Hooded Mergansers and 140+ Common Mergansers on the 3rd. A single Double-crested Cormorant lingered late to the 10th at Christina Reservoir. Ruffed Grouse were reported (and in some cases savored) at many locations. Though a likely release, a male Ring-necked Pheasant was seen in Fort Fairfield. Christina's Merganser flock attracted the attention of Bald Eagles and as many as four adults and two sub-adults have been hanging around the pond. An adult Northern Goshawk was seen briefly on the Muscovic Road in Stockholm. Still uncommon in northern Maine, Red-tailed Hawks seen in Sherman on the 12th and Presque Isle on the 13th were almost as notable as a Rough-legged Hawk seen in Limestone on the 10th. The only shorebird found in the area was a very late White-rumped Sandpiper seen on the 16th. The bird was flying over the shore of Lake Jo and would gone un-identified, but luckily, the bird vocalized and its high pitched squeak revealed its identity. Gulls continue to move through the area and large concentrations are being seen a Long Lake, Collins Pond in Caribou and Echo Lake in Presque Isle. A high count of 192 Great Black-backed Gulls at Collins Pond was noteworthy. A first cycle Iceland Gull was associating with a few Herring Gulls here on the 14th. A few Ring-billed Gulls continue to hang out in the area. Almost all Hooded Merganser flocks are being attended by at least a few of these gulls. The Ring-bills watch the feeding ducks and move in to steal food from these just as they surface with their meal. On Veterans Day, I watched Ring-billed Gulls deftly relieve a drake Hoody of a couple fine, large crayfish here at Collins Pond. As noted earlier there are low numbers of passerines (the small perching birds) being reported in the area these days. It is unclear whether the birds are enjoying plentiful natural food supplies and aren't coming in to visit feeders, or the bird are just in short supply at this time. From my recent time spent birding in the very quiet woods, I suspect the latter. Woodpeckers are a bit of an exception and the birds are being seen in "normal" numbers. Noteworthy among these, a Black-backed Woodpecker was found just outside of Aroostook NWR at Malabeam Lake in Limestone on the 11th. The first Bohemian Waxwing flocks were spotted around Presque in early November. Thirty were gobbling up high bush cranberries near the airport on the 4th. Golden-crowned Kinglets were well reported during early November with small groups heard at Caribou, Limestone, Presque Isle and Woodland. Black-capped Chickadees have been reported to be in short supply around many of the areas feeding stations at this point in the season. However large foraging flocks are being encountered in the woods. The antics of a single feeding group of 22 chickadees was enjoyed in the woods in Caribou on the 11th. Red-breasted Nuthatches are also well detected in the otherwise quiet woods. These birds nasal vocalizations are often the only bird calls heard these days. A White-breasted Nuthatch and a Brown Creeper were a rare treat in Fort Kent on the 14th. These two uncommon birds were found feeding on the big silver maples along the shore of the St. John River, at times creeping along the same trunk. Paul Cyr got this nice shot of the fidgety creeper. Another creeper was seen later that day in the Woodland Bog, possibly indicating some movement of this rarely-found species through northern Maine. Blue Jays have been dominating my feeders for over a month and others are reporting similar activity. I've only found two Gray Jays recently. One showed up at my freshly hung suet feeder in Woodland on the 11th and another was calling from the bog off the Muscovic Road in Stockholm. With the exception of Snow Buntings, I have not seen any of sparrow family in over three weeks! Early Dark-eyed Juncoes and American Tree Sparrows seem to have pushed quickly through during the October cold snap and the snowstorm on the 25th really cleared them out. A few of the "winter" finches are being encountered in the woods but I've yet to hear of much action around feeders. A Pine Grosbeak was heard and several flocks of White-winged Crosbills were seen over the Muscovic Road on the 14th. Purple Finches are occasionally heard flying overhead but do not seem to be about in any number. A few Pine Siskins are visiting a feeder in Presque Isle. American Goldfinch numbers seem to be building a bit recently and are starting to show up at the thistle seed feeders. A lonely Evening Grosbeak was calling as it passed high over my house in Woodland on the 8th. A few nice photos of some of the birds can be seen at the Northern Maine Birds blog: http://northernmainebirds.blogspot.com Good Birding Bill Sheehan _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: SNBU in The County From: Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:03:25 -0500 Barely ... in Sherman (way south in Aroostook), 10 Snow Buntings in a plowed potato field this morning. I'm sure they flew over into Stacyville in Penobscot County sometime today, just to balance things out. Craig K_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Pink-footed Geese and Cackling Goose through 3:00pm, 11/6 From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:18:16 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
A host of reports have poured in of the PINK-FOOTED GEESE continuing where
Jeannette relocated them earlier this afternoon at 228 Greely Road. The
CACKLING GOOSE is present there as well now, and all were well seen near the
road through 3:00pm.
-Derek
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Subject: Stanton Wednesday WalkFrom: Stan DeOrsey <jsmd AT att.net> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:12:02 -0500 The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston / Auburn will hold its every other week walk this Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Beaver Park, Lisbon. Meet at 8am at the Promenade Mall parking lot near Staples, 855 Lisbon St., Lewiston. If you prefer, meet us at the park at 8:20. Walking will be easy, on level dirt roads and woodland paths. We expect to find winter residents and maybe a surprise or two. There is a $3 admission charge for non-residents, $1 for Town of Lisbon residents, both bargain prices. 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 Dec. 2 at Railroad Park, Lewiston & Auburn. 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: Pink-footed Geese - YES - 1:10pm, 11/16 From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:13 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
Jeannette just returned from a successful quest to find the PINK-FOOTED GEESE.
She relocated them with ~300 Canadas at 228 Greely Road, in front of the big,
red barn. 140 Canadas were at Thornhurst Farm as well.
With northwesterly to north winds being predicted for the next couple of days,
we could expect some ebb and flows in the goose numbers again, so perhaps now
the Graylag will arrive!
-Derek
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Subject: Pink-footed Geese - No - as of 12pm, 11/16From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:55:31 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
Unfortunately, we have only received a couple of negative reports today of the
Pink-footed Geese despite extensive searching. Jeannette is out looking now,
and if she, or anyone else, has any positive news to share, we will post
immediately as always.
-Derek
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Subject: Yellow-breasted ChatFrom: Sarrah Stankiewicz <sarrahstankie AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:56 -0800 (PST) I bumped into Lloyd Alexander on Sherridan Street while there looking for the
Yellow-breasted Chat. We go to see it four times between about 11:30 and 12:30.
Lloyd got some nice photos.
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Subject: QUERY: Pectoral SandpipersFrom: Peter Vickery <petervickery AT roadrunner.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:55:54 -0500 I'm interested in two specific questions regarding Pectoral Sandpipers: 1) inland records for spring and between 1 July to 15 August. 2) late records of known adults, anything later than 1 Sep. These need to be known by age, not just dates. Thanks very much. Off line. Best, Peter _______________________________________________ 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: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:50:02 -0800 (PST) In a twenty-minute stop this morning to view Fort Point Cove from the turn-out
on the Cape Jellison Rd. in Stockton Springs, I was not able to do a thorough
bird census, but, among all the regulars I counted 187 ruddy ducks and 37
red-necked grebes. Some of the ruddies swam close to shore, allowing a few
photos.
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Subject: Sanford sewerFrom: "Andrew" <aaldrich1 AT maine.rr.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:08 -0500
A few birds of interest at the ponds this morning
68 C. MERGANSER
50 RUDDY DUCKS
HOODED MERGANSERS
BALD EAGLE, adult
RED TAILED HAWK
RING NECKED DUCKS
BUFFLEHEADS
GREEN WINGED TEAL
C. GOLDEN EYE
PINTAIL
MALLARDS
I got this email from a friend this morning, please reply off line with any
ideas to aaldrich1atmaine.rr.com
Andy! Help!!
A downy or hairy woodpecker is drilling holes in our house! I heard
it this morning, and it had already
drilled four holes into a corner board of our house. What do we do?
Thanks. ......
Happy birding
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Subject: photo and video of Tufted Duck at SabattusFrom: "Jeff Wells" <jwells AT intlboreal.org> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:10:44 -0800 Posted up some photos and video of the Tufted Duck at Sabattus Pond this afternoon. Not great shots but identifiable. Photos at: http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=1299725153#/album.php?aid=2023863& id=1299725153 Video at: http://www.youtube.com/birdconservation#p/a/u/0/zjihPPuVEwI If you have trouble with these links and still want to see photos, I am happy to forward them. Jeff Wells _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Tufted Duck at Sabattus From: "Jeff Wells" <jwells AT intlboreal.org> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:12:21 -0800 Went over to Sabattus Pond this (Sunday) afternoon and finally found and got some photos and video of the Tufted Duck from Riley Road. I didn't really look around for other birds but did notice some Green-winged Teal and three Horned Grebes along with the other species that were around earlier. Will try to get the photos and video up but if anyone wants to see one of the photos, let me know and I will be happy to send along. Jeff Wells _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Orono: Northern Flicker From: "Sean Smith" <therefromhere168 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:07:07 -0500 There was a late NORTHERN FLICKER yesterday near the Post Office in downtown Orono. Sean Smith _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Hancock and Washington counties today From: Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:14:30 -0500 Foggy, foggy day once the rain cleared. Seawall, Acadia NP: 2 N. Gannets close to shore Thompson Island (Head of MDI): 1 Great Blue Heron Pigeon Bay (Steuben, western Washington Cty): *160* Am. Black Duck, 11 Hoodies (also Mallards, Ring-billed Gulls) Milbridge (western Washington Cty): 1 Great Blue Heron Harrington (western Washington Cty): 100+ Canada Goose Drove through the Deblois blueberry barrens en route home, and found 6 Wild Turkeys and not a single other bird. I kept repeating "zero is a number!" and was also just stunned by the beauty of the maroon-colored blueberry fields in the fog. Photos of the latter on request if any turn out. Craig K._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Yellow-breasted Chat, Orange-crowned Warbler, etc, 11/15 From: Luke Seitz <birdfreak007 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:30:02 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
A quick check of Sheridan St in Portland produced the Yellow-breasted Chat as
previously reported by Derek Lovitch and Lauren Leclerc, along with an imm.
Cooper's Hawk engrossed in the pigeon it was eating.
The west end near Mercy Hospital produced my sixth Orange-crowned Warbler of
the fall (a quite bright yellowish individual), along with two ad. and one imm.
Black-crowned Night-Herons.
Along the Fore River Trail near Hobart St, I was surprised to hear an oriole
chatter, and even more surprised to find FOUR Baltimore Orioles feasting on
apples.
There was a Northern Flicker behind the Elks Club near the airport and a late
Field Sparrow in the cemetery across the road.
No Yellow-throated Warbler or Pink-footed Geese in Falmouth around noon.
Photos of some of these birds (YBCH, OCWA) will be posted later tonight here:
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Good Birding
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Subject: Southern York County Coast (Orange-crowned Warbler,
Northern Shovelers, more), 11/15.From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:27:05 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
I led a field trip for York County Audubon today focusing on searching for
rarities along the York County Coast. We began in Kittery and finished up in
Wells. No "mega" rarities, but a few very nice birds on the day. Here are the
highlights:
- 1 Peregrine Falcon, Kittery Town Landing (later observed from Fort Foster as
well).
Fort Foster, Kittery:
- 12 Snow Buntings
- 13 Common Grackles and 5 Red-winged Blackbirds
- 2,000+ gulls (Herring, Great Black-backed, Ring-billed, and Bonparte's in
descending order of abundance) feeding on Northern Seaweed Flies and larvae
being washed into surf. Tried our best to find something out of the ordinary
among them.
- 12 NORTHERN SHOVELERS - flyby flock as we were waiting out the end of a
steady rainshower under a park pavilion. Large flock for Maine, perhaps the
largest group any of can recall having seen in the state.
Seapoint Beach, Kittery:
- 1 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER
- 4 "Ipswich" Savannah Sparrows (personal FOF)
- 1 Savannah Sparrow ("regular")
- 1 Great Egret
- 1 Semipalmated Plover
- 4 White-rumped Sandpipers
- 20 Purple Sandpipers (personal FOF)
Shore Road, Ogunquit:
- 1 White-rumped Sandpiper
- 1 Northern Pintail
- 28 Harlequin Ducks
- 1 Carolina Wren, Beach Plum Farm, Ogunquit.
Other than the soaking rain while we were wandering at Fort Foster (thank
goodness it was warm!) it was a fantastic day!
-Derek
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Subject: Shirley Bog 11/13-11/14From: Nicholas Lund <nicholas.lund AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:18:54 -0500 Spend a couple days at a family hunting camp in Shirley Mills (just southwest of Greenville in Piscataquis County). Good bunch of birds, including: Greater Yellowlegs - Very odd bird on the nearly-frozen-over bog Ruffed Grouse - 8 Boreal Chickadee - 15 Gray Jay - 2 Sharp-shinned Hawk - Took advantage of a large group of birds I had pished up to snag a meal! Pileated, Hairy, Downy Woodpeckers Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets Purple Finch - 20 Ravens Blue Jays Red-breasted Nuthatch - easily the most numerous bird White-breasted Nuthatch - 1 Goldfinch Junco Brown Creeper - 1 Best, Nick_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Fwd: Western Kingbird at Rochester WWTP From: Kurt Schluter <kurtaschluter AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:57:07 -0500 Close to the ME/NH border. Leaving now. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pat WattsSubject: Pinks Update From: "robinson speirs jr." <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:25:23 -0500 *Sunday Nov 15th* *8:00 AM* - The three Pink Footed Geese are currently among 100+ Canadas in a field off a fairway of the Falmouth Country Club on Winn Rd Cumberland. The fairway is directly across the road from the entrance (Inverness Rd) to Fal CC. Best viewing is at the junction of Winn Rd and Murfield Rd a short distance away. Looking down the fairway, the field that hosts the geese is off to the right of the fairway. You might have to walk a short way down Muirfield to see them. *It is highly probvable these geese will move to Idleknot Farm,* as they have before, when the first wave of golfers burn up the course. Idleknot can be seen from this location. Take Winn Rd from Rt 9 Cumberland a short distance to Muirfield and Inverness Rds. To reach Idleknot, continue on Winn Rd a short distance and turn left onto Woodville Rd. Best viewing is at 293 Woodville, where birders are welcomed by owner Jennifer Cummings. 293 Woodville is 0.7 mile from Winn Rd._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: King Eider, Ocean Point, ME - Nov 14 From: mason cline <huntcline AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:40:45 -0800 (PST) Hello All,
Today, around 1pm, we spotted a King Eider off Ocean Point (near Boothbay
Harbor), across from the Ocean Point Chapel. The bird was a molting drake and
it was foraging with two Common Eiders. Good birds to you!
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Subject: Pictures of Spruce GrouseFrom: carl small <triton469 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:28:15 -0800 (PST) These were taken on the Burn Rd. close to Mile marker one._______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Baltimore Oriole /Feeder Bird today From: Nancy Schwarzel <songbird46 AT earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:22:27 -0500 Hi Everyone, First year, male, Baltimore Oriole came to the orange suet and then flew off..have not seen it again. Nancy Schwarzel Scarborough, Me _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Ocean Drive Acadia NP From: <wtownsend AT roadrunner.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:26:14 -0500 Sat 11/14: 6-8 ft surf along the Acadia NP shore. Good visibility, hazy, no
rain as of 3: p.m.
Four Gannets working the surf about 100 m off Thunderhole at sunset. Along the
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10+ Horned Grebe
4 Red-n Grebe
10+ Black Guillemot
1 probably Kittiwake
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Subject: Greater Portland birdingFrom: "Eric Hynes" <ehynes AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:13:30 -0500 Hello Maine Birders: Luke Seitz, Sarrah Stankiewicz, and I spent the better part of a soggy Saturday birding from Scarborough to Falmouth. A 45 minute seawatch from Dyer Point in Cape Elizabeth at sunrise produced a steady flight of Northern Gannets and Long-tailed Ducks. All three scoters were noticed but in low numbers. Three Razorbills zipped by and a couple dozen Black-legged Kittiwakes were the highlights. A flock of nine Harlequin Ducks flew around the point several times. Scarborough Marsh and Pine Point were quiet but we did pick up a Great Egret and a Belted Kingfisher. After that, the birding got slower and slower as the rain increased. We ended the day with an unsuccessful stakeout for the Yellow-throated Warbler. The only other noteworthy find was an immature Iceland Gull standing among the many gulls along the shore of the pond in Mill Creek Park in South Portland. Good birding, Eric Hynes _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Eastern Road, etc. From: "J&C Adams" <jcadams82 AT roadrunner.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:59:42 -0500 Checked the following places this morning with these results: Eastern Road--Six or seven Horned Larks, a couple of Song Sparrows, three Savannah Sparrows, on Ipswich Savannah Sparrow, two Red-breasted Mergansers Fessenden Street, Cape Elizabeth, watched for maybe an hour--no Lark Sparrow, a few House Sparrows, Downy Woodpecker, chickadees. Rain and wind. Dyer Point--Nine close-in Northern Gannets, two White-winged Scoters, three Common Loons, Common Eiders. Windy with big seas. Falmouth, stayed from 11 to 12:30--no Yellow-throated Warbler, one Palm Warbler, chickadees, titmice, White-breasted Nuthatches, goldfinches. Rainey. Jay Adams_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: White-fronted Goose in Clinton From: Trevor B Persons <Trevor.Persons AT nau.edu> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:47:38 -0700 I Found an adult Greater White-fronted Goose this morning (still there as of 12:00) in fields just southeast of Wyman Road in Clinton, about a half mile or so east of River Road, feeding with ~80-90 Canada Geese. A couple poor digiscoped photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trevorpersons/4103103187/ Not much white around the base of the bill. Fairly heavy dark markings on the belly and orange bill color seem consistent with flavirostris (Greenland subspecies). Trevor ******************************************************** Trevor Persons, Herpetology USGS Southwest Biological Science Center Colorado Plateau Research Station, Flagstaff, AZ CURRENT ADDRESS: Trevor Persons 206 Bigelow Hill Road Norridgewock, Maine 04957 (207) 634-2280 _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Tufted Duck - Yes - 11/14 From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:45:43 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
Don Mairs called to report that he observed the TUFTED DUCK at Sabattus Pond in
Sabattus this afternoon at about 1:30pm from Riley Road, along the lake's
southeastern corner.
-Derek
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Subject: N. Shrike - FarmingdaleFrom: "Brian M. Guzzetti" <brian AT farcornersphotography.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:59:57 -0500 some Black-capped Chickadees alerted me to a Northern Shrike with prey (either a chickadee or small field mouse or something) in the field atop Grant St. in Farmingdale. It stashed it's prey in a tree, and then four Blue Jays tried to find it and chased away from its tree. It's seemed to want to hang around, as it was present for the entire 1/2 hour or so that I was up there. ____________________________ Brian M. Guzzetti Far Corners Photography www.farcornersphotography.com _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Chipping Sparrow From: Joanne Stevens <joshawk AT maine.rr.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:43:19 -0500 One Chipping Sparrow under my feeders this morning in Scarborough.
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Subject: Redheads-YesFrom: "Mark R Hoffman" <hoffa2 AT roadrunner.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:18:22 -0500 Just got back from Great Salt Bay in Nobleboro and saw a pair of Redheads hanging with a flock of Buffleheads and Hoodys.They were swimming in the cove that comes right close to Belvedere Rd a few hundred yards before Bayview Rd. There are 2 flocks of birds out there currently,one is Hoodys only and the other mostly Buffleheads with only a couple of Hoodys,find the Bufflehead flock and you will find the Redheads. 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: pinks From: Jennifer Cummings <jkcummings03 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:57:51 -0800 (PST) Three Pink Footed Geese have returned to the Idleknot Farm Fields directly behind 293 Woodville Road (Falmouth) this morning. They are on a ridge quite far back in the field. Because my small scope and binoculars are such low power I had to walk back into the fields to spot them, but they are there! Jennifer Cummings_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Southwest Harbor, Sunset, ME From: "Clark Moseley" <dr.chip.mo AT myfairpoint.net> Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:44:10 -0500 11/13/09 Large numbers for these two species although not that unusual for this site during this month. Other species seen in normal numbers for this season. RED-NECKED GREBE 124 RED-THROATED LOON 15 Chip Moseley_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Fw: courtship( hummingbird) From: carl small <triton469 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:49:35 -0800 (PST) Hope you all enjoy----- Skip Small Rockport ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: SusieSubject: Re: Couldn't find tufted duck From: "Jeff Wells" <jwells AT intlboreal.org> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:57:47 -0800 I spent about an hour at Sabattus Pond at the end of the day (3- 4 PM) as light faded away and couldn't find it among the 500-600 ducks present. I estimated about: 270 Lesser Scaup (well mostly they were asleep so I assume most of the sleeping ones were Lesser-saw one flying Greater Scaup at one point) 4 Ring-necked Duck 70 Ruddy Duck 100 Common Goldeneye (haven't seen this many in one place in a long time) 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (male) 1 Long-tailed Duck (female or imm) 1 Surf Scoter (female or imm) 20 Hooded Merganser 40 Common Merganser 1 Pied-billed Grebe 2 Horned Grebes 10 American Black Duck 30+ Mallard I was scoping from the south end near the busy roadway. Jeff Wells From: maine-birds-bounces+jwells=intlboreal.org AT colby.edu [mailto:maine-birds-bounces+jwells=intlboreal.org AT colby.edu] On Behalf Of Donald Smith Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 6:23 PM To: Maine Birds Subject: [Maine-birds] Couldn't find tufted duck After scrutinizing lots of scaup for 45 minutes, I did NOT find the tufted duck at Sabattus Pond today. I'll try again tommorrow. A ton of ducks there, coming and going and diving all the time so it could be there and I missed it. Did find a long tail in the crowd. Don Smith ________________________________ From: Eric HynesSubject: Couldn't find tufted duck From: Donald Smith <faithformer AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:09 -0800 (PST) After scrutinizing lots of scaup for 45 minutes, I did NOT find the tufted duck at Sabattus Pond today. I'll try again tommorrow. A ton of ducks there, coming and going and diving all the time so it could be there and I missed it. Did find a long tail in the crowd. Don Smith ________________________________ From: Eric HynesSubject: South West Harbor, Sunset, ME From: "Clark Moseley" <dr.chip.mo AT myfairpoint.net> Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:52:48 -0500 Large numbers for these two species although not that unusual for this site during this month. Other species seen in normal numbers for this season. RED-NECKED GREBE 124 RED-THROATED LOON 15 Chip Moseley _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Additional highlights this week, 11/7-11/13. From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:30 -0800 (PST)
Hi all,
Just a few more sightings of note for me, not previously reported here, from
the past seven days:
- 1 Greater Yellowlegs, Cousin's River Trail, South Freeport, 11/7 (with
Freeport Wild Bird Supply birdwalk group).
- 1 female Red-winged Blackbird, Freeport Wild Bird Supply, 11/7.
- 1 Snow Bunting, Old Town House Park, North Yarmouth, 11/ 9 (my 125th species
here!).
- 2 White-winged Scoters, 10 Horned Grebes, 1 Greater Scaup, 54 Common
Mergansers, 21 Hooded Mergansers, 24 Common Goldeneyes, 4 Common Loons, 87
Mallards, Sebago Lake (various locations), 11/10 (with Jeannette).
- 34 Snow Buntings, 1 Fox Sparrow, Hedgehog Mountain Park, Freeport, 11/11.
- 1 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT and 1 Carolina Wren, Sheridan Street, Portland, 11/13
(with Lauren Leclerc).
- 2 Carolina Wrens, Joe's Pond Park, South Portland, 11/13 (with Lauren
Leclerc).
-Derek
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Subject: Cutler BirdsFrom: barry southard <brdman AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:15 +0000
Hello Folks,
Here is a list of birds of note from Naval Station Cutler VLF, Cutler ME.
Good Birding Barry Southard Machias, ME
Nov 8, 2009
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS 3 (Spragues Neck sandbar)
Nov 9, 2009
RED-THROATED LOON - 2 (DAVIS BEACH) FOS
NORTHERN SHRIKE - 1 FOS
SNOW BUNTING - 16 FOS
Moose - 1
Nov 10, 2009
SNOW BUNTING - 6
AMERICAN TREE SPARROW - 2 FOS
LESSER SCAUP - 1 (Great Cove)
AMERICAN BITTERN - 1(")
Nov 11, 2009
COMMON REDPOLL - 1 FOS
WHITE-WING CROSSBILL - 8
SNOW BUNTING - 2
LESSER SCAUP - 1
PEREGRINE FALCON - 2 (M + F)
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Subject: Goose survey, 11/13 am.From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:58:30 -0800 (PST)
Hi all,
Lauren Leclerc and I surveyed the area's goose fields this morning, enjoying
the 3 PINK-FOOTED GEESE at Woodville Road between 8:00 and 8:15 - as previously
reported - but we were unable to locate the CACKLING GOOSE.
1) Tuttle Road, Cumberland, 7:45-7:50am = zero geese.
2) Winn/Woodville Roads, Cumberland/Falmouth, 7:55-8:15am = 3 PINK-FOOTED GEESE
atop knoll behind 293 Woodville Road along with 302 CANADA GEESE.
3) Greely Road, Cumberland, 8:23-8:30 = 64 CANADA GEESE.
4) Thornhurst Farm, North Yarmouth, 8:35-8:50 = 171 CANADA GEESE.
-Derek
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Subject: Portland Parks Commission Meeting re Capisic Pond ParkFrom: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:37:10 -0800 (PST) Hi all,
First off, I want to thank the birders who joined me last night at the Portland
Parks Commission meeting about the sewer replacement project at Capisic Pond
Park.
The footprint of the project is even worse than I originally thought - a
30-foot wide swath will be completely cleared of all trees and brush through
the entire length of the park. This, and a number of other concerns were
brought up at last night's meeting.
My statement to the Commission, as well as some additional notes on the meeting
and thoughts about the proceedings are on my blog:
http://maineoutdoorjournal.mainetoday.com/blogentry.html?id=16304
-Derek
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Subject: Yellow-throated Warbler, FalmouthFrom: Stella <stellawalsh AT earthlink.net> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:03:10 -0500 Appeared at 1:15 and again at 1:40 today (Nov 13). This looks like a routine for this bird. Stella, from my iPhone. _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Black-throated Blue, Kittery Point From: "Phillip Augusta" <phillip AT fetchingbirds.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:57:29 -0800 A warbler treat in my backyard this morning... http://www.fetchingbirds.com/2009/nov/btbw.jpg Phillip Augusta Bird of the Day---> http://blog.fetchingbirds.com/ _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Reid State Park - Nov 13 From: "mike fahay" <mfahay AT suscom-maine.net> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:56:01 -0500 2 juv White-Rumped Sandpipers remain on the rocks at Todd's Point (photos). Also a single Dunlin (photos) w/ 21 Sanderlings, and a single Black-Bellied Plover. _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Gilsland Farm Birdwalk on Thursday From: "Eric Hynes" <ehynes AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:33:02 -0500 Hello Maine Birders: High tide provided good looks at the building numbers of diving ducks. Our standard three species (BUFF, COGO, RBME) of divers here for the winter have all returned in force. The most unusual species, given the late date, was a Baltimore Oriole. It appears to be a first fall female. I first noticed this bird around the Environmental Center on Tuesday. We saw it yesterday morning feeding on apples in the orchard. Another late bird was a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at the end of the walk in the orchard as well. The adult Bald Eagle may have been a mount; it never moved the entire walk. But the best raptor was a gorgeous adult Cooper's Hawk low over our heads. A screaming Blue Jay alerted us to its presence. An adult Red-tailed Hawk continues to be remarkably cooperative around the environmental center. It has been a real ham for the school groups and photographers. On a number of occasions it has pounced on prey with an audience nearby. Good birding, Eric Location: Gilsland Farm Audubon Center Observation date: 11/12/09 Notes: high tide was at 0655. overcast, cool, with a slight breeze. Number of species: 39 Canada Goose 115 all overhead, mostly flying just after sunrise from Casco Bay heading inland American Black Duck 10 Mallard 4 Common Eider 1 in the distance toward the Martin's Point bridge Bufflehead 95 Common Goldeneye 80 noticeable jump up, more arriving for the winter Red-breasted Merganser 115 a number of them were female-looking males starting to molt - speckled dark on head and neck Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Blue Heron 2 may have been three, no sign of the one with the broken leg Bald Eagle 1 an adult perched across the river Cooper's Hawk 1 good look at an adult along the edge of the north meadow, a particularly dark, rich red barring below Red-tailed Hawk 4 two across the river, one perched at the top of a spruce at the north end of the north meadow and "the regular" putting on a show in the orchard Bonaparte's Gull 11 Ring-billed Gull 4 Herring Gull 40 Rock Pigeon 5 Mourning Dove 3 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 nice look at an adult female with a conspicuous yellow belly in the orchard just after the walk ended Downy Woodpecker 2 Hairy Woodpecker 2 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 18 Black-capped Chickadee 6 Tufted Titmouse 4 White-breasted Nuthatch 4 Golden-crowned Kinglet 4 very cooperative around the buildings all morning American Robin 4 American Tree Sparrow 6 Savannah Sparrow 1 north meadow Song Sparrow 8 White-throated Sparrow 2 Dark-eyed Junco 1 Snow Bunting 2 flew overhead Northern Cardinal 2 Red-winged Blackbird 1 flew overhead I thought I heard others later but uncertain Baltimore Oriole 1 dull head, brightest orange on breast, clean white wingbars - looks like a first fall female. It was feeding on apples in the orchard. I first saw it around the environmental center on Tuesday the 10th. House Finch 12 American Goldfinch 20 House Sparrow 2 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) Eric Hynes Gilsland Farm Naturalist / Adult Education Program Coordinator Maine Audubon 20 Gilsland Farm Road Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-2330 ext. 237 ehynes AT maineaudubon.org www.maineaudubon.org _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: YTWA in Falmouth - yes on Friday From: "Eric Hynes" <ehynes AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:40:01 -0500 Stan and Connie Kent report that the Yellow-throated Warbler visited their feeders (51 Carroll Street, Falmouth) at 0833 and then returned a moment later to take a bath. Eric Hynes _______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Baltimore Oriole/Farmington.... From: "Vicki Noel" <vnoel AT maine.edu> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:20:41 -0500 Female.devouring suet this morning.3 visits that I've witnessed so far. Vicki _______________________________________________ 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: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:34:17 -0500 *Friday Nov 13 - 7:45 AM* - Joined by 293 Woodville property owner Jennifer Cummings, Derek Lovitch and friend, Lauren Kras and one Mr Thompson, the three Pink Footed Geese were present and accounted for at Idleknot Farm in Falmouth. They are best viewed from the 293 Woodville Rd property, overlooking a small pond with great views of the Idleknot Farm fields. Property is reached by taking Winn Rd from RT 9, Cumberland. Shortly after crossing the Cumberland/Falmouth line turn left onto Woodville Rd. 293 Woodville is at 0.7 mile. Rob Speirs_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Spruce Grouse From: carl small <triton469 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:14:29 -0800 (PST) While at a hunting camp in the Hainesville Woods I saw------ 18 Boreal Chickadees 21 Golden-crowned Kinglets On the way home I could not resist a ride up on the Burn Rd in Topsfield Just before the one mile marker there were 4 Spruce Grouse on the road. Getting my scope set up a fifth Spruce Gouse came out. Being a male he displayed his tail featheres and gave me a great look. I will send pics later after rechargng camera. Also were Snow Buntings Juncoes Skip Small Rockport_______________________________________________ Maine-birds mailing list Maine-birds AT colby.edu http://mailmanbox.colby.edu/mailman/listinfo/maine-birdsSubject: Barred Owl Town Hill (MDI) From: "Carol" <cmroch AT wildblue.net> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:54:43 -0500 Who Cooks For You?!
Barred Owl, Town Hill (Mt Desert Island)
9:00 p.m. Thursday.
C.M.
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