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9 Feb TVs Westbrook [Peaceable Garden ] 9 Feb King Eider- Yes [NancyW ] 9 Feb Glauc Gull and TV ["Smith, Michael" ] 9 Feb Re: MIDNIGHT FEEDER BANDIT - Rocket J [Lauren Gilpatrick ] 9 Feb Sanford Sewage Plant, about signing in ["Andrew Aldrich" ] 9 Feb Gilsland Farm birds [Mike Windsor ] 9 Feb Peregrine at Casco Bay Bridge, Portland ["Stella Walsh" ] 9 Feb Northern Shrike, Pownal, Pine Siskins Freeport [Raven Watcher ] 9 Feb RE: On line bird songs? [Robin R Robinson ] 9 Feb Phippsburg, Me Totman cove [Robin R Robinson ] 9 Feb waxwings [Sharon F. ] 9 Feb schoodic auto loop birds [seth benz ] 9 Feb Re: MIDNIGHT FEEDER BANDIT - Rocket J [Raven Watcher ] 9 Feb Fwd: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS [Ann ] 8 Feb MIDNIGHT FEEDER BANDIT - Rocket J [rob speirs ] 8 Feb Re: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS [Bruce Bartrug ] 8 Feb Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect, fields off Partridge Road, Feb 8, 2012 [William Nichols ] 8 Feb Fwd: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS [William Nichols ] 8 Feb Re: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS [William Nichols ] 8 Feb red-winged blackbird [Kathy Sammis ] 8 Feb BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS [William Laverty ] 8 Feb Bonies - Tottman Cove [Mike Fahay ] 8 Feb Rusty Blackbirds in North Bath [Gordon Smith ] 8 Feb Bohemian Waxwings, Norridgewock [Trevor B Persons ] 8 Feb On line bird songs? [Bruce Bartrug ] 8 Feb greater white-fronted goose again [Mike Windsor ] 8 Feb Turkey Vultures ["John Briggs"] 8 Feb Snow Buntings - Sherman [Craig Kesselheim ] 08 Feb Maine RBA - February 5, 2012 [Doug Hitchcox ] 7 Feb Merlin ["Bob Duchesne" ] 7 Feb 2 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS Portland and sad news [Noah Gibb ] 7 Feb Re: Turkey Vulture [Jill McElderry-Maxwell ] 7 Feb Re: Turkey Vulture [Bill Sheehan ] 7 Feb Turkey Vulture ["Jay Adams" ] 7 Feb Bohemian Waxwings in Winterport [John Wyatt & Debbie Ryan ] 7 Feb NORTHERN SHRIKE - Brunswick,ME [rob speirs ] 7 Feb Re: One in a million shot. [Barry ] 7 Feb Fryeburg area Birds 2/7/2012 ["Bob Crowley" ] 7 Feb Black Vulture, Kittery [Jessie Knapp ] 7 Feb Gos alert? [Raven Watcher ] 7 Feb osprey webcam in Florida [amy campbell ] 7 Feb greater white-fronted goose [Mike Windsor ] 7 Feb Iceland Gull, Auburn, Bufflehead Winthrop [Raven Watcher ] 6 Feb Red-headed woodpecker-Warren [Julie Krasne ] 6 Feb Downeast Audubon Field Trip [Clark Moseley ] 6 Feb One in a million shot. ["Clocks" ] 6 Feb Ducks - Collins Pond, Windham [Judith & Reid Scher ] 6 Feb Fw: [LABIRD-L] Snowy Owl in HAWAII! [Judith & Reid Scher ] 6 Feb KING EIDER photo - Pine Point Coop, Scarborough,ME [rob speirs ] 6 Feb Casco Bay birding trip [Mike Windsor ] 6 Feb King Eider. Coop. Pine point [Gmail ] 06 Feb Saco River Update [] 6 Feb Rangeley- Pine Grosbeaks [Kirk Betts ] 5 Feb Machias 2/5/12 Strange bedfellows?: Baltimore oriole and Bohemian waxwings [Barry ] 5 Feb Crocker [] 5 Feb Lark Sparrow and Black Gillemot [Peaceable Garden ] 5 Feb Re: (Maine Birds) Feb 5 Mount Desert Island ["Down East Nature Tours" ] 05 Feb Red-headed Woodpecker [R&W Sumner ] 5 Feb Shrike [] 5 Feb Barrow's x Common Goldeneye Hybrid, Yarmouth, 2/5. [] 5 Feb One less pigeon [Susan Guare ] 5 Feb Fryeburg Harbor and Lovell Sunday 2/5/2012 ["Bob Crowley" ] 5 Feb Another TV - Bath [Mike Fahay ] 5 Feb TV-Bidd. [Sharon F. ] 5 Feb south unity [diana Davis ] 5 Feb Re: RFI: Manset Dovkie? [Barry ] 4 Feb Bohemian Waxwings [Charles Gillies ] 4 Feb raptors [Julia ] 4 Feb Belted Kingfisher ["Jay Adams" ] 4 Feb DOVEKIE--NO [Linda Powell ] 4 Feb Rockland area ["reimer6117 tds.net" ] 4 Feb Dovekie NO -- eBird Report - Manset Shore, Feb 4, 2012 [Craig Kesselheim ] 3 Feb Searsport birds [William Nichols ] 3 Feb South Portland Backyard BLuebirds and more ["Marie" ] 3 Feb Re: Re: bird song apps [Paul Wells ] 3 Feb Additional Highlights This Week, 1/28-2/3. [Derek and Jeannette Lovitch ] Subject: TVs Westbrook From: Peaceable Garden <peaceablegarden AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:35:01 -0800 (PST) Seems like a huge influx of TVs right now. I saw two over Main St in Westbrook yesterday evening. Are they early? -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: King Eider- Yes From: NancyW <songbird46 AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:29:23 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Hi Everyone , After several attempts, I finally saw the Drake King Eider between 11 and 11:30 am between the Co op and Ferry Beach. It was with the 60+ Common Eiders . They all lifted up and flew out toward the breakers when a boat came up the river, I didn't have time to try to relocate it. Good birding, Nancy Scarborough, Me -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Glauc Gull and TV From: "Smith, Michael" <Michael.Smith AT maine.gov> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:14:13 -0500 In Wells for a meeting this morning, on Wells Beach was a 1st cycle Glaucous Gull. Driving back a Turkey Vulture was in Falmouth. =============================== Michael Smith State GIS Manager, Maine Office of GIS State of Maine, Office of Information Technology michael.smith _at_ maine.gov 207-215-5530 Board Member, Maine GeoLibrary Board Member, Maine GIS Users Group State Rep, National States Geographic Information Council State House Station 174 264 Civic Center Drive Augusta, ME 04333-0174 69o 47' 49.5"W 44o 20' 54.5"N Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, or an authorized agent of the intended recipient, please immediately contact the sender by reply email and destroy/delete all copies of the original message. Any unauthorized review, use, copying, forwarding, disclosure, or distribution by other than the intended recipient or authorized agent is prohibited. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: MIDNIGHT FEEDER BANDIT - Rocket J From: Lauren Gilpatrick <lgilpatrick AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:42:41 -0800 (PST) I have some of these guys currently in residence here in Freeport, the latest count was 12 and they certainly do wipe out the feeders! I'm waiting for spring to address their points of entry, but they are a pretty funny group of critters to co-exist with! They put on a nightly show out in the garage. I wrote a blog post about them: http://burlybird.blogspot.com/2011/12/holy-glaucomys-part-ii-and-then-there.html Thanks for sharing! Lauren -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Sanford Sewage Plant, about signing in From: "Andrew Aldrich" <aaldrich1 AT maine.rr.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:14:02 -0500 To clear up something, when you go in to sign in, there are two things to do. There is a "release of liability form" That ONLY needs to be signed once in you life. All the other times that you come to visit, please just sign the "VISITORS REGISTER." The register is in book form and the "release of liability form" is on a clip board. Sanford Sewage Plant, York, US-ME Feb 9, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments: clear, breezy, 40 deg. 3 species American Crow 1 Black-capped Chickadee 6 Snow Bunting 1 Happy birding Andy Aldrich North Berwick Directions: take Gavel Rd. east off of Rte. 4 at blinking light, 3.7 miles south of jct. of Rtes. 4 and 111, (in Alfred) or 0.7 miles north of jct. of Rtes. 4 and 109., (in S. Sanford) Hours as posted: 6-4:30 MON-FRI, 7-8:30 SAT+SUN -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Gilsland Farm birds From: Mike Windsor <mwindsor AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:05:34 -0800 (PST) Naturalist Walk – Thursday, 9 Feb 2012 Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth 8 AM – 10 AM Common loon Canada goose American black duck Mallard Common goldeneye Bufflehead Red-breasted merganser Common eider Red-tailed hawk Ring-billed gull Herring gull Great black-backed gull Rock pigeon Blue jay American crow Northern flicker Downy woodpecker NORTHERN SHRIKE Black-capped chickadee Tufted titmouse White-breasted nuthatch EASTERN BLUEBIRD House sparrow American goldfinch House finch Please join us for our weekly walk, Thursdays at 8 AM Mike Windsor Adult Educator and Naturalist Maine Audubon -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Peregrine at Casco Bay Bridge, Portland From: "Stella Walsh" <stellawalsh AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:04:57 -0500 Spotted yesterday (FEB 8) roosting on bridge piling near last years nest site. Stella -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Northern Shrike, Pownal, Pine Siskins Freeport From: Raven Watcher <ravenwatcher AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:47:30 -0500 Hello All, A Northern Shrike was working a hedgerow on Merrill Road Pownal in the fields near Hodsdon Road. Three FOY Pine Siskins were at my feeder just up the road. Robins have been coming to the crabapples. A flyover Eastern Bluebird heard on Merrill Road as well. Ravens are getting noisy out back as they do as breeding season gets underway and Mourning Doves and Cardinals singing. Dan -- Dan's Natural History Blog: Ravenwatcher "An Eye on the Natural World" http://ravenwatcher.blogspot.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: RE: On line bird songs? From: Robin R Robinson <rrrobinson2010 AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:59:02 -0600 Please add me to the list of those informed on the preceeding. I'm interested. TY, RRR Robin R Robinson Birding The Burg http://robins-chaos.blogspot.com http://robinrobinsonmaine.com From: bbartrug AT gmail.com Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:41:10 -0500 Subject: [Maine-birds] On line bird songs? To: maine-birds AT googlegroups.com Howdy, A while ago there were some comments concerning on-line applications available for acquiring and using the songs of local birds. I wonder if those of you having knowledge of such information might once again share this with me, and perhaps include your personal assessment of the particular program/application. I'm involved in an art project wherein the client wishes to also have bird song available. You may contact me off list, if you wish. Thanks ahead of time , BAB -- Bruce Bartrug Nobleboro, Maine, USA bbartrug AT gmail.com www.brucebartrug.com The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google..com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Phippsburg, Me Totman cove From: Robin R Robinson <rrrobinson2010 AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:54:56 -0600 Belted Kingfisher, female 1 seen two days chattering along the shore line using my pier as the midway pointWhite throated sparrows mega flock of 12, the most I've ever seen at one time, counts of 8 for two days which was big, then BAM! It looked like there were cock roaches on the ground under one of my feedersSong sparrows 2 in the company of their cousinsI've noticed that for several days the chickadees are making their spring songs, lovely to hear. And, the Mergansers, Buffleheads, Scoters, LT ducks, Com goldeneyes are all VERY frisky with each other, clearly pair bonding and hen claiming As Godon said, "Can spring be far?" Robin R Robinson Birding The Burg http://robins-chaos.blogspot.com http://robinrobinsonmaine.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: waxwings From: Sharon F. <sfinley111 AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:29:10 -0500 At 7:30 this AM sighted a good sized flock(50+)of waxwings in the tree tops on Rte. 1 in Kennebunk, just before the Ross road intersection, heading south. The impatient large red pick up truck on my small bumper precluded stopping to check for Bohemians! Sharon in West K. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: schoodic auto loop birds From: seth benz <stbenz AT roadrunner.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:13:03 -0500 Results from a mid-week winter survey: 9:30 - 10:45 AM; High TIde 7 Common Loon 9 Horned Grebe 4 Red-necked Grebe 12 Am. Black Duck 5 Surf Scoter 11 Common Eider 26 Long-tailed Duck 24 Bufflehead 7 Common Goldeneye 2 Barrow's Goldeneye (pair) 3 Red-breasted Merganser 3 Great Cormorant 10 Black Guillemot 2 Purple Sandpiper 7 Herring Gull 7 Ring-billed Gull 5 Am. Crow 8 White-winged Crossbill Later in the day: 26 Harp Seal (not seen during survey) Prospect Harbor (not part of survey) Iceland Gull - adult Herring x Glaucous - adult Seth Benz Dixon Fellow Schoodic Education and Research Center stbenz AT roadrunner.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: MIDNIGHT FEEDER BANDIT - Rocket J From: Raven Watcher <ravenwatcher AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 06:11:26 -0500 Rob et. al. I have read that flying squirrels roost communally--their adaption to winter given that they do not hibernate--in groups up to 50. A friend of mine removed 27 from his attic. Dan Nickerson, Freeport ME On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:34 PM, rob speirs wrote: > Wondering why your seed evaporates overnight? > > Gander this---> Feeder Bandit photo # 1 > http://www.flickr.com/photos/45641961 AT N02/6844472187/in/photostream/ > photo # 2 > http://www.flickr.com/photos/45641961 AT N02/6844467793/in/photostream/ > One of three seen tonight...suspect others lurking in shadows. > rob speirs cumberland, me > > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds AT googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > -- Dan's Natural History Blog: Ravenwatcher "An Eye on the Natural World" http://ravenwatcher.blogspot.com -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Fwd: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS From: Ann <annie6891 AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 05:37:40 -0500 A good friend who lives in WV sent me this article from her local paper. I believe it is pertinent to this discussion and might be of some interest. Ann Sorrento > > http://www.wvmetronews.com/news.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=50837 > > > > >> From: Bruce Bartrug >> Date: February 8, 2012 10:07:49 PM EST >> To: maine-birds AT googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS >> >> It's important to realize the mercury in Maine's environment doesn't come from dental fillings and switches on auto dashboards. It's airborne, coming from coal-fired power plants upstream. This has been known for at least 30 years, when it was discovered that Maine's loons had the highest mercury levels in the country. >> >> Stated for obvious reasons. Put the blame where it belongs. >> >> On the other side of the coin, this just happened. Coal mining concerns didn't do this on purpose. No one knew about mercury contamination in coal until recently. It's important to keep things in perspective. I remember that the team that developed DDT received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry; people thought they had found a way to reduce poverty. >> >> Now that the problem has been elucidated, however, it's time to push for safer ways to generate power. Wind and tides. >> >> bab >> >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 9:34 PM, William Nichols wrote: >> Thank you Peter, you are right, IMPORTANT is the word I was looking for! ;) >> >> William >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Peter Vickery >> Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM >> Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS >> To: William Nichols >> >> >> You might want to double check the spelling of important vs impotent, just a suggestion! >> >> Best, Peter >> >> >> On Feb 8, 2012, at 8:37 PM, William Nichols wrote: >> >>> Thank you to Bill for posting his important article. >>> I have worked with BRI in Frankfort's Mendall Marsh, banding Nelson's Sparrows, as well as Virginia Rails. >>> It is definitely important for us all to be aware of the risk that mercury poses to all birds, not to mention countless other species of wildlife. >>> Again, good to see this, and thanks Bill! >>> >>> William Nichols >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:12 PM, William Laverty wrote: >>> A good opinion piece from the BGlobe today. You should be able to open this without a Globe login.... >>> >>> >>> >>> http://bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/02/08/environmental-chain-reaction/tEGdcSBLeSNQUX8KnIstCL/story.html >>> >>> >>> Bill Laverty >>> >>> -- >>> Maine birds mailing list >>> maine-birds AT googlegroups.com >>> http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds >>> https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Maine birds mailing list >>> maine-birds AT googlegroups.com >>> http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds >>> https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 >> >> Peter Vickery >> Center for Ecological Research >> P. O. Box 127 >> Richmond, ME 04357 USA >> petervickery AT roadrunner.com >> center-ecological-research.org >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Maine birds mailing list >> maine-birds AT googlegroups.com >> http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds >> https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 >> >> >> >> -- >> Bruce Bartrug >> Nobleboro, Maine, USA >> bbartrug AT gmail.com >> www.brucebartrug.com >> >> The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein >> -- >> Maine birds mailing list >> maine-birds AT googlegroups.com >> http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds >> https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > > -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: MIDNIGHT FEEDER BANDIT - Rocket J From: rob speirs <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 22:34:07 -0500 Wondering why your seed evaporates overnight? Gander this---> Feeder Bandit photo # 1 http://www.flickr.com/photos/45641961 AT N02/6844472187/in/photostream/ photo # 2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/45641961 AT N02/6844467793/in/photostream/ One of three seen tonight...suspect others lurking in shadows. rob speirs cumberland, me -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS From: Bruce Bartrug <bbartrug AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 22:07:49 -0500 It's important to realize the mercury in Maine's environment doesn't come from dental fillings and switches on auto dashboards. It's airborne, coming from coal-fired power plants upstream. This has been known for at least 30 years, when it was discovered that Maine's loons had the highest mercury levels in the country. Stated for obvious reasons. Put the blame where it belongs. On the other side of the coin, this just happened. Coal mining concerns didn't do this on purpose. No one knew about mercury contamination in coal until recently. It's important to keep things in perspective. I remember that the team that developed DDT received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry; people thought they had found a way to reduce poverty. Now that the problem has been elucidated, however, it's time to push for safer ways to generate power. Wind and tides. bab On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 9:34 PM, William Nichols wrote: > Thank you Peter, you are right, IMPORTANT is the word I was looking for! ;) > > William > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Peter Vickery > Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM > Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS > To: William Nichols > > > You might want to double check the spelling of important vs impotent, just > a suggestion! > > Best, Peter > > > On Feb 8, 2012, at 8:37 PM, William Nichols wrote: > > Thank you to Bill for posting his important article. > I have worked with BRI in Frankfort's Mendall Marsh, banding Nelson's > Sparrows, as well as Virginia Rails. > It is definitely important for us all to be aware of the risk that mercury > poses to all birds, not to mention countless other species of wildlife. > Again, good to see this, and thanks Bill! > > William Nichols > > > On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:12 PM, William Laverty wrote: > >> A good opinion piece from the BGlobe today. You should be able to open >> this without a Globe login.... >> >> >> >> >> http://bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/02/08/environmental-chain-reaction/tEGdcSBLeSNQUX8KnIstCL/story.html >> >> >> Bill Laverty >> >> -- >> Maine birds mailing list >> maine-birds AT googlegroups.com >> http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds >> https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 >> > > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds AT googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > > > Peter Vickery > Center for Ecological Research > P. O. Box 127 > Richmond, ME 04357 USA > petervickery AT roadrunner.com > center-ecological-research.org > > > > > > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds AT googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > -- Bruce Bartrug Nobleboro, Maine, USA bbartrug AT gmail.com www.brucebartrug.com The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Prospect, fields off Partridge Road, Feb 8, 2012 From: William Nichols <wnbirder AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:44:31 -0500 Hi all, Sorry to be posting more then once in a day. I had a Northern Shrike in Prospect today. The bird was in small trees, just past the power lines on Partridge Road. I was able to get at least one OK photo through my scope: Northern Shrike | Flickr - Photo Sharing!Also a Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk in the same fields. Good birding to everyone! William ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 9:36 PM Subject: eBird Report - Prospect, fields off Partridge Road, Feb 8, 2012 To: wnbirder AT gmail.com Prospect, fields off Partridge Road, Waldo, US-ME Feb 8, 2012 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) 4 species Red-tailed Hawk 1 Juvenile bird. Northern Shrike 1 American Crow 5 Pine Siskin 4 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org) -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Fwd: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS From: William Nichols <wnbirder AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:34:08 -0500 Thank you Peter, you are right, IMPORTANT is the word I was looking for! ;) William ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Peter Vickery Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS To: William Nichols You might want to double check the spelling of important vs impotent, just a suggestion! Best, Peter On Feb 8, 2012, at 8:37 PM, William Nichols wrote: Thank you to Bill for posting his important article. I have worked with BRI in Frankfort's Mendall Marsh, banding Nelson's Sparrows, as well as Virginia Rails. It is definitely important for us all to be aware of the risk that mercury poses to all birds, not to mention countless other species of wildlife. Again, good to see this, and thanks Bill! William Nichols On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:12 PM, William Laverty wrote: > A good opinion piece from the BGlobe today. You should be able to open > this without a Globe login.... > > > > > http://bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/02/08/environmental-chain-reaction/tEGdcSBLeSNQUX8KnIstCL/story.html > > > Bill Laverty > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds AT googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Peter Vickery Center for Ecological Research P. O. Box 127 Richmond, ME 04357 USA petervickery AT roadrunner.com center-ecological-research.org -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS From: William Nichols <wnbirder AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:37:15 -0500 Thank you to Bill for posting his important article. I have worked with BRI in Frankfort's Mendall Marsh, banding Nelson's Sparrows, as well as Virginia Rails. It is definitely impotent for us all to be aware of the risk that mercury poses to all birds, not to mention countless other species of wildlife. Again, good to see this, and thanks Bill! William Nichols On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:12 PM, William Laverty wrote: > A good opinion piece from the BGlobe today. You should be able to open > this without a Globe login.... > > > > > http://bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/02/08/environmental-chain-reaction/tEGdcSBLeSNQUX8KnIstCL/story.html > > > Bill Laverty > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds AT googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: red-winged blackbird From: Kathy Sammis <ksammis AT sacoriver.net> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:30:29 -0500 I had a male red-winged blackbird in my backyard this afternoon in Buxton. Earliest ever I've seen here. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: BOSTON GLOBE OPINION PIECE --MERCURY AND BIRDS From: William Laverty <welaverty AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:12:36 -0500 A good opinion piece from the BGlobe today. You should be able to open this without a Globe login.... http://bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/02/08/environmental-chain-reaction/tEGdcSBLeSNQUX8KnIstCL/story.html Bill Laverty -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Bonies - Tottman Cove From: Mike Fahay <mfahay AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:17:08 -0500 In a January where there haven't been many Bonaparte's Gulls around, I saw two this evening while hen clamming in Tottman's Cove (Phippsburg). Maybe same birds Robin had there a few days (or weeks) ago. At dusk, many hundreds of Black Ducks were circling the area. Included were a few Mallards and a single drake Pintail, not the same bird as has been seen at Hermit Island of late. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Rusty Blackbirds in North Bath From: Gordon Smith <mbsgrs AT gwi.net> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:07:04 -0800 (PST) The Buffalo Ranch on Ridge Road in North Bath hosted a flock of 13 Rusty Blackbirds this afternoon. The birds were perched in the top of a pine tree along the road near the farm buildings. The birds were quite noisy and vocal (13 rusty hinges!). Can Spring be far behind? Good birding, Gordon -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Bohemian Waxwings, Norridgewock From: Trevor B Persons <Trevor.Persons AT nau.edu> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:59:41 +0000 It's been a lackluster winter for waxwings, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a mixed flock of roughly 100 birds (about two-thirds Bohemians) this afternoon feeding on crabapples next to the drive-through of Skowhegan Savings Bank in downtown Norridgewock. 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 googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: On line bird songs? From: Bruce Bartrug <bbartrug AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:41:10 -0500 Howdy, A while ago there were some comments concerning on-line applications available for acquiring and using the songs of local birds. I wonder if those of you having knowledge of such information might once again share this with me, and perhaps include your personal assessment of the particular program/application. I'm involved in an art project wherein the client wishes to also have bird song available. You may contact me off list, if you wish. Thanks ahead of time , BAB -- Bruce Bartrug Nobleboro, Maine, USA bbartrug AT gmail.com www.brucebartrug.com The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. - Albert Einstein -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: greater white-fronted goose again From: Mike Windsor <mwindsor AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:50:58 -0800 (PST) The greater white-fronted goose was on the Gilsland Farm property in Falmouth again at 12 p.m. Mike Windsor -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Turkey Vultures From: "John Briggs"<birds AT birdingmaine.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:45:25 -0500 Sorry for the late report. 9 TV's circling above the area near Riverton School on Forest Avenue in Portland last evening around 5 pm. Some were flying quite low. John Briggs Bath, Maine Capture Maine http://www.capture-maine.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Phone -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Snow Buntings - Sherman From: Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:14:30 -0500 15 of 'em in the Irving parking lot (back corner) just off I-95 Exit 264. 7:50 a.m. Craig K -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Maine RBA - February 5, 2012 From: Doug Hitchcox <dhitchcox AT mac.com> Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:53:45 -0500 Name: Maine Audubon Rare Bird Alert Reporting Period: January 30 – February 5, 2012 Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Top Species Mentioned: Greater White-fronted Goose Black-headed Gull Dovekie Snowy Owl Red-headed Woodpecker Fish Crow Varied Thrush Black-throated Blue Warbler Lark Sparrow ‘Oregon’ Dark-eyed Junco Pine Grosbeak York County Continuing from December 27th, the SNOWY OWL at the Nubble Lighthouse was reported again on January 30th. The north shore of Biddeford Pool held a lone BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER on the 31st. A TURKEY VULTURE was seen flying over the turnpike in Biddeford on the 4th. Greater Portland An ‘OREGON’ DARK-EYED JUNCO was reported visiting feeders in Portland on the 3rd. A GREATER WHITE-FONTED GOOSE continues to be seen along the Fore River. The LARK SPARROW, that has been seen along Fessenden Road in Cape Elizabeth since December 17th, was seen again on the 2nd and 5th of this period. A late GREEN-WINGED TEAL was seen near the soccer fields at Back Cove in Portland on the 30th. Lewiston-Auburn A group of 12 BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS were reported in Turner Center on the 1st. Kennebec River Valley (Augusta-Waterville) On the 2nd a drake WOOD DUCK was found in the Kennebec River from the Gardiner Town Landing. Midcoast An immature RED-HEADED WOODPECKER has been seen in Cushing Cemetery on the west side of N Pond Road in Warren since early December. Another immature RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was confirmed at a feeder on Bailey Island in Harpswell on the 30th. This bird has reportedly been present since August or September of 2011. On the 5th a TURKEY VULTURE was seen over Bath. A BELTED KINGFISHER was seen at the Dresden Town Landing on the 4th. Penobscot Bay The adult BLACK-HEADED GULL being seen around the MV Monhegan dock in Rockland was last reported on the 31st. Two FISH CROWS continue to be reported in downtown Rockland behind the Lincoln Street School. Central Maine A VARIED THRUSH has been visiting private feeders in Turner for several weeks. A small flock of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS was seen from Fountain Street in Bangor on the 1st. Downeast A dozen BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS were reported from Cooper Street in Machias on the 1st. A large flock of around 200 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS were noted near the Washington County Community College on the 4th. A DOVEKIE was found in Manset, near the Hinckley Boat Yard, on January 23rd and continued until the 31st. A deceased BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER was found in a yard in Northeast Harbor on January 29th. Western Mountains Eight BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS were seen on the 5th at the intersection of Old River Road and Harbor Road in Fryeburg. PINE GROSBEAKS have begun to show up around Rangeley. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Merlin From: "Bob Duchesne" <duchesne AT midmaine.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:06:34 -0500 At 4pm this afternoon, a Merlin flashed over the rooftops of downtown Hallowell, much to my surprise. And I should mention that I had several flocks of White-winged Crossbills on Petit Manan yesterday. Bob Duchesne -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: 2 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS Portland and sad news From: Noah Gibb <voodoochitlins AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:04:48 -0800 (PST) Hi everone,   I watched 2 immature light phase Rough-Legged Hawks glide over my place of work on outer Congress St today. They both even stopped directly overhead and kited for about a minute. I actually had to go back inside from my lunch break while the birds were still out there! I need a new job.   A good friend of mine sent me an article/video about the sad state of affairs with the African Rhino and wanted me to pass this along. I apologize for bringing anyone down. http://www.care2.com/causes/poachers-have-already-killed-eleven-african-rhinos-in-2012.html Bird haahd, Noah -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: Turkey Vulture From: Jill McElderry-Maxwell <jillmcm1970 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:55:22 -0800 (PST) We had one over the fields here in Benton this afternoon, as well.   Jill McElderry-Maxwell Bag End Suri Alpacas of ME, LLC - ¡BESAME! 44 Denico Ln Benton, ME 04901 (207) 453-0109 bagendsuris AT roadrunner.com http://www.bagendsuris.com ________________________________ From: Jay Adams To: Maine Bird Alert Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 7:21 PM Subject: [Maine-birds] Turkey Vulture There was a Turkey Vulture at Viles Arboretum about 1:00 this afternoon.   Jay Adams -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: Turkey Vulture From: Bill Sheehan <bill.j.sheehan AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:31:56 -0500 After looking at the temperatures forecast for Maine for the next week or so, I've got a feeling that these early buzzards are going to wish they waited a bit longer...or at least had a few more feathers on their pates.... The Presque Isle Snowy Owl/Rough-legged Hawk duo continue to vie for perching space on the "PT" barn on Route 1 north of town. Cheers Bill On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Jay Adams wrote: > ** > There was a Turkey Vulture at Viles Arboretum about 1:00 this afternoon. > > Jay Adams > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds AT googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > -- Bill Sheehan Woodland, Aroostook Co., Maine http://northernmainebirds.blogspot.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Turkey Vulture From: "Jay Adams" <jay.adams1754 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:21:57 -0500 There was a Turkey Vulture at Viles Arboretum about 1:00 this afternoon. Jay Adams -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Bohemian Waxwings in Winterport From: John Wyatt & Debbie Ryan <birdsnbeads AT roadrunner.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:25:27 -0500 This morning, a flock of 80 Bohemian Waxwings were present at the end of Kaler St., Winterport. Good Birding, John -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: NORTHERN SHRIKE - Brunswick,ME From: rob speirs <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:25:31 -0500 For the fourth year in a row, a NORTHERN SHRIKE has established a winter hunting ground at the junction of Rossmore and Mere Point Rd, Brunswick. It's usually seen in, and around, the large field on the eastern side of Mere Point Rd. . Today, due to a stiff breeze, it was perched low, atop small pines at the back of the field. Actively hunting, it worked its way out to the depression in the middle of the field populated with low growth. When winds are light its often perched atop larger trees, including the ones along the long driveway, going east, near the intersection. Gordon Smith has been reported multiple times another bird a few miles to the east, in the fields around the Northeast end of Pennellville Rd Digiscoped No Shrike Photo 1---> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45641961 AT N02/6837154775/in/photostream/ Digiscoped No Shrike Photo 2---> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45641961 AT N02/6837153531/in/photostream/ Rob Speirs Cumberland,ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: One in a million shot. From: Barry <berd4 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:08:34 -0800 (PST) An amazing shot! Thanks for sharing! -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Fryeburg area Birds 2/7/2012 From: "Bob Crowley" <crbob AT fairpoint.net> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:28:57 -0500 Today on the South Chatham road in Stow there were 4 Red Crossbills with the Siskins and on Old River road, Fryeburg there were 24 Snow Buntings. Bob Crowley Chatham, NH -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Black Vulture, Kittery From: Jessie Knapp <jessieknapp AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:43:21 -0500 I had a Black Vulture circling over the Albacore in Portsmouth this morning at about 9 AM. Before I was able to get a photo, the bird (with about 5 other Turkey Vultures) were moving over the river towards the Memorial Bridge. While they were definitely in NH when I saw them, they could easily cross the state line over the river if they stay in the area. Just wanted to let folks know. Jessie Knapp Kittery, ME ----------------------------- Jessica M. Knapp Ph.D. Candidate University of New Hampshire Spaulding/Rudman Halls 38 Academic Way Durham, NH 03824 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Gos alert? From: Raven Watcher <ravenwatcher AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:24:54 -0500 Hello All, Crows today exhibiting behavior that indicates a Goshawk hanging around the 'hood. Could explain the Mourning Dove feathers in the yard this weekend, too. Crows mob buteos, ravens, and even Cooper's Hawk but when there is a gos around they go up and mill around in circles overhead and are very vocal. They seem to have learned that a gos has a little more firepower. I once saw a gos go after some mourning doves on a power line. The gos came in fast, did a power dive and came up on them from below. Maybe crows are aware of this angle of attack and are careful to stay out of the way. Mourning Doves calling for the first time today. Dan Nickerson Freeport -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: osprey webcam in Florida From: amy campbell <campbell55 AT myfairpoint.net> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:20:32 -0500 For those who just can't wait.... http://ospreynest.info/ospreycam.php. amy campbell campbell55 AT MyFairPoint.net "My ears filled with the dozy hum of bees and those tiny and odd insect sounds that rise up all around, the sounds mingling in my mind with the good, deep smell of earthy life." Elisabeth Tova Bailey "what did you do once you knew?" Drew Dellinger -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: greater white-fronted goose From: Mike Windsor <mwindsor AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 05:20:59 -0800 (PST) There was a greater white-fronted goose on Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm property yesterday afternoon. The bird was located in the west meadow with several Canada geese. I checked quickly again this morning but did not relocate the bird. Mike Windsor -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Iceland Gull, Auburn, Bufflehead Winthrop From: Raven Watcher <ravenwatcher AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 05:23:15 -0500 Hello All, A first winter Iceland (Kumlien's) Gull was at the Auburn River walk yesterday afternoon. A good gathering of Mallards and Hooded Mergansers in Winthrop at the head of Annabessacook Lake as viewed from 202 along with a female Bufflehead. This is a good spot for early or overwintering ducks. Dan Nickerson, Freeport -- -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Red-headed woodpecker-Warren From: Julie Krasne <jkraz1984 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:54:25 -0500 Was able to view this bird at Cushing Cemetery on North Pond St. in Warren on 2/5 at 2:45 PM and again on 2/6 at 12:45 PM. This bird seems to be fairly "dependable" , as it was present both days when I arrived, and made it's presence obvious with loud vocalizations. Julie Krasne -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Downeast Audubon Field Trip From: Clark Moseley <an.doc.mo.72 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:27:03 -0500 This is the unofficial list that our very abled leader Rich MacDonald did for us on Saturday Chip Schoodic Peninsula, Hancock, US-ME Feb 4, 2012 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Protocol: Traveling 18.0 mile(s) Comments: Annual Winter Downeast Audubon F.T. AT Schoodic Peninsula Approximately 40 (??) people attended event.. 33 species (+2 other taxa) We also had 13 Harp Seals basking in the bright sun about 1 mile south of Wonsqeek on the park loop road. Canada Goose 83 Taunton Bay bridge on Rt.1 American Black Duck X American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) X Common Eider X Harlequin Duck X 13 at Corea Black Scoter X Long-tailed Duck X Bufflehead X Common Goldeneye X Barrow's Goldeneye X Tauton Bay bridge, Rt.1 Red-breasted Merganser X Red-throated Loon X Common Loon X Horned Grebe X Red-necked Grebe X Great Cormorant X Bald Eagle X Purple Sandpiper X Herring Gull X Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid) 1 Iceland Gull X Great Black-backed Gull X Black Guillemot X Rock Pigeon X Northern Flicker X American Crow X Common Raven X Black-capped Chickadee X Brown Creeper X American Robin X European Starling X Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) X White-winged Crossbill X Many seen and heard on the park loop road. Pine Siskin X American Goldfinch X -- Clark "Chip" Moseley PO Box 151/198 Pertville Rd. Sedgwick, ME 04676 Hm. Phone: 207.359.2558 Cell Phone: 207.812.0461 (seldom used) Camp Phone: 207.672.3603 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: One in a million shot. From: "Clocks" <clocks AT midcoast.com> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:46:28 -0500 Carpe Diem. JL -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Ducks - Collins Pond, Windham From: Judith & Reid Scher <rscher34 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:12:28 -0800 (PST) A drake N. Pintail showed up w/ the usual Blacks & Mallards this a.m. for the daily corn feast. A drake G-W Teal has already been joining regularly for the past week. Judy -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Fw: [LABIRD-L] Snowy Owl in HAWAII! From: Judith & Reid Scher <rscher34 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:03:00 -0800 (PST) thought folks might be interested. Judy ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Chris Johnston To: LABIRD-L AT LISTSERV.LSU.EDU Sent: Monday, February 6, 2012 1:35 AM Subject: [LABIRD-L] Snowy Owl in HAWAII! Ok, after reading this story I'm paying much closer attention for the odd Snowy that might show up in Louisiana. http://hawaii.land.blogs.civilbeat.com/post/16450956889/details-emerge-about-snowy-owl-holiday-death Christopher Johnston My profiles: [image: Google] [image: Twitter] [image: LinkedIn] [image: 500px] [image: YouTube] [image: Twitter] Latest tweet: New challenges and serious doubts http://t.co/Xj2KHNMt Follow AT chrisjohnston Reply Retweet 22:50 Feb-05   Get this email app!   Get a signature like this. CLICK HERE. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: KING EIDER photo - Pine Point Coop, Scarborough,ME From: rob speirs <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:23:09 -0500 10:00am today ----> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45641961 AT N02/6830693263/in/photostream rob speirs cumberland,me -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Casco Bay birding trip From: Mike Windsor <mwindsor AT maineaudubon.org> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:12:06 -0800 (PST) Hi All, I'm leading a birding trip on Casco Bay on Saturday, February 18th. We'll be taking the 10 a.m. ferry out to Cliff Island and scanning for wintering ducks, gulls, alcids, and more. For additional information, please see http://habitat.maineaudubon.org/activities/Casco-Bay-Birding/1143/ Thanks, Mike Windsor Maine Audubon Naturalist -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: King Eider. Coop. Pine point From: Gmail <rspeirs1 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:14:31 -0500 Currently a drake King Eider in group of 60Com Eiders between Coop and Ferry Beach Rob Speirs Cumberland Sent from my iPad -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Saco River Update From: NeedsMoreRitalin AT gmail.com Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:10:51 +0000 I figured it might be better to give a weekly report rather than daily so not to be redundant or clog up your inbox. Feel free to e-mail me if you want to stop by this area and know what is hanging about. The Barrows are still here (looking at the Drake now) and a pair of Common Goldeneyes. No sign of the Peregrines, but last week on Monday for about 3 hrs a Red-Tailed Hawk was perched on MERC. We also had a Bald Eagle fly-by. The Common Mergansers are hanging out below the falls, and can be seen from the Saco Yacht Club and also from the Main St Bridge between Factor Island and Biddeford. There are also a number of COGO's there, in past years there would be larger numbers of COGOs in the stretch between Water St and Spring Island. On Saturday a Common Loon was also present by Rumery Boat Yard. I think this is only the second or 3rd time I have seen a Loon this far up. Chuck -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Rangeley- Pine Grosbeaks From: Kirk Betts <ketteadene AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:06:11 -0500 I've started seeing some pine grosbeaks up her on the roads around town this weekend. Kirk Betts Rangeley,ME -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Machias 2/5/12 Strange bedfellows?: Baltimore oriole and Bohemian waxwings From: Barry <berd4 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 20:14:19 -0800 (PST) Hello folks, Today while driving home from the store, I passed 4 BOWA sitting in a fruit tree at UM Machias. I went home to get my camera, and there 12 sitting in a tree in my yard! I took a couple of tree top shots and they flew away. About 15 mins later I walked down to the store, and on my return I noticed some bird fly into a tall pine in the yard next door. I got my bins and noticed all the birds flying to a tree behind the jail (1 house away). I walked over and saw about 30 or so BOWA's feeding on apples. I approached and started taking some pics and video. Then I noticed a yellowish bird mixed in and it was a Baltimore oriole! There were also 2 American robins present. Pics can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/21615434 AT N02/6827462131/in/set-72157625909328746 the video was too big to upload My yard/bird list 19 Cooper St, Machias 2/4/12 Ring-billed gull Rock dove Mourning dove American crow Common raven Pileated woodpecker Downy woodpecker Red-bellied woodpecker Tufted titmouse 2 Black-capped chickadee Brown creeper American goldfinch 20 Dark eyed junco Northern cardinal pr East Machias, Factory rd, E. Machias River Common goldeneye 7 Barrows golden eye 1 f Common merganser 1 Mallard 2/5/12 Ring-billed gull Rock dove Mourning dove American crow Hairy woodpecker Tufted timouse Black capped chickadee Brown creeper Bohemian waxwing 12 American robin 6 (had another bird with the robins as they flew overhead...caught them out of the corner of my eye and there may have been 1 Cedar waxwing with them but I didnt get a good enough look) European starling American goldfinch 20 Purple finch 2 Northern cardinal Behind the Washington county courthouse/jail 30 Bohemian waxwings 2 American robins 1 Baltimore oriole -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Crocker From: denverwaters AT gmail.com Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:20:34 -0500 Snowshoeing up North Crocker Mt. I found about a dozen White-winged crossbills at around 2800' on the way up and down. Higher up were a couple of Boreal chickadees. Nothing much above 3600', with around three feet of snow on top. Sent from my iPad -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Lark Sparrow and Black Gillemot From: Peaceable Garden <peaceablegarden AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 14:58:16 -0800 (PST) The Lark Sparrow is still present on Fessenden Rd in Cape Elizabeth. Found today across from the house with the feeders in the front hanging out with House Sparrows. VERY cooperative. We were also treated to a Black Gillemot at Dyer Point. A beautiful day for birding the coast. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: (Maine Birds) Feb 5 Mount Desert Island From: "Down East Nature Tours" <info AT downeastnaturetours.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:48:13 -0500 February 5, 2012 Mount Desert Island Cold Day Northwest Wind Birds Blue Sky and cold 14 F AT 8:30 am Beautiful day birds are visibly foraging everywhere you look. Cold temps have everyone hunkered down. Clark Cove 2012, Hancock, US-ME Feb 5, 2012 8:30 AM - 8:57 AM Protocol: Stationary Comments: First stop of the morning to see what birds are braving the cold. Blue Sky 14 F wind from NW steady 7mph. 9 species Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 9 Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) 1 Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) 1 Common Loon (Gavia immer) 2 Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 2 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 23 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 14 Common Raven (Corvus corax) 2 Calling and helping to mob something? Eagle? Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 2 Alley Island overlook, Hancock, US-ME Feb 5, 2012 9:01 AM - 9:16 AM Protocol: Stationary Comments: Cold wind blowing. 8 species American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) 1 Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) 17 Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 10 Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) 4 Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) 6 Common Loon (Gavia immer) 1 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 7 Common Raven (Corvus corax) 1 Photo's Hadley Point MDI , Hancock, US-ME Feb 5, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Protocol: Stationary Comments: Wind blowing from the north has most flocks hunkered down on the northern shore.. Many C. Eider and mixed flocks foraging together. 15 species American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) 1 Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) 900 Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) 4 White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) 14 Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 27 Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) 16 Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) 65 Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) 3 Common Loon (Gavia immer) 5 Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 2 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 100 Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 2 Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 4 Brewer 2012, Penobscot, US-ME Feb 5, 2012 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Protocol: Stationary Comments: Madeleine, Lori and Michael on the road to basketball game.. Maddy lost but the whole team won....It’s good for kids to play sports! 6 species Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 15 Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) 25 Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) 40 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 2 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 45 European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 18 -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Red-headed Woodpecker From: R&W Sumner <chrwsu AT myfairpoint.net> Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:43:56 -0500 The Warren RH Woodpecker was in its usual spot at Cushing Cemetery this morning. However, the Black-headed Gull was not in its usual spot in Rockland. I'm glad the it wasn't the other way around. Wally S. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Shrike From: <wtownsend AT roadrunner.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:02:42 +0000 Sunday 2/5/12 Immature Northern Shrike after a Robin at the College of the Atlantic's Beech Hill Farm on Mt. Desert this afternoon. Robin did some fancy low-level flying and got away. -- Check our nature, family, and other photos at: www.fotki.com/townsend-maine Updated 4 Jan with a sample of Bill's eagle pictures. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Barrow's x Common Goldeneye Hybrid, Yarmouth, 2/5. From: freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 20:31:49 +0000 Hi all, This afternoon there was a drake BARROW'S x COMMON GOLDENEYE HYBRID in the Royal River as viewed from the Lower Falls Landing off of Rte 88 in Yarmouth. This cool-looking combo features an intermediate-shaped white facial blob (I call it a "paramecium-shape") and a mostly green head sheen. While the wing "windows" are more Barrow's-like, the head a bill shape are a little more Common-like in most views. Also, the black spur on the sides is much shorter than on a typical Barrow's. I'll post photos tomorrow after attempting to improve upon my digi-scoped shots from today. Interestingly, I observed a drake hybrid here on one day only in January of 2011. All three merganser species were present and accounted for, as was a continuing Belted Kingfisher that has been attempting to overwinter. Go Pats! -Derek Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: One less pigeon From: Susan Guare <susanguare AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 15:18:44 -0500 Coming home from running errands, I was surprised to see a Bald Eagle flying behind my back fence, which put it right by the big standpipe in Bangor. I could see it was carrying something and was even more surprised to see it land in a tree. I ran for my binoculars as the crows gathered, screaming. Through the bins I perceived the hapless pigeon's red feet and white underside. Feathers flew everywhere. At the moment, the Eagle is still in its tree, perhaps surveying its new hunting grounds. My neighbor blames my birdfeeders for the numerous pigeons that collect on his roof, but at the moment, they have vanished. I wonder what he will think of our new resident. Pigeons, beware! -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Fryeburg Harbor and Lovell Sunday 2/5/2012 From: "Bob Crowley" <crbob AT fairpoint.net> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 13:25:30 -0500 Today on the Harbor road at the junction with Old River road there were 8 Bohemian Waxwings. On Shave Hill Road in Love[[ there 2 Golden-crowned Kinglets along with Goldfinches and Doves. Back in Fryeburg on the Union Hill road I found a female Purple Finch among the Pine Siskins. Bob Crowley Chatham, NH -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Another TV - Bath From: Mike Fahay <mfahay AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:49:27 -0500 Another Turkey Vulture, this one a juvie, was teetering over Bath this morning (9:45). It was seen over a low spot between the Senior Rec Center and Gilmore's Seafood, soaring at a very low altitude. Possible destination...the landfill. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: TV-Bidd. From: Sharon F. <sfinley111 AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 09:18:27 -0500 Sat. aft. sighted Turkey Vulture soaring over the area by the Biddeford Tpk./Rte. 111-a common hang out for them but not usually in early Feb. Also spied a Raven flyover in Arundel along Limerick Road near Snazzy Pets. Yard birds are very low key... Sharon in West K. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: south unity From: diana Davis <dedmaine AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:52:41 -0500 good morning everyone. we have had a male cardinal here since oct. and yesterday a female came to the feeder. last year the male was here all the time and the female came in march 18th but didn't stay very long. maybe this year they both will stay. diana -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: RFI: Manset Dovkie? From: Barry <berd4 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:08:44 -0800 (PST) Thank you all for the information! I appreciate it, and did not travel down to Manset to look for the bird! On Feb 2, 9:58 pm, Barry wrote: > Hello folks, >      I was wondering if anyone has the pleasure of seeing the Dovkie > lately?  Would like to try and get down there on Sat, and havent seen > any recent posts. > > Thanks, Barry Southard  Machias -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Bohemian Waxwings From: Charles Gillies <cwgillies AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 20:17:33 -0800 (PST) The largest flock of Bohemians Waxwings we have ever seen was observed at 3:00 PM today south of Calais on Rt. 1. The location was several hundred yards north of the Washington Co. Community College. We estimate the flock to be about 200 birds. No Cedar Waxwings were evident in the flock. We saw about half the flock fly onto deciduous shrubs on the school side of the road very close to our car. They returned to the river side and were so numerous they covered the top portions of several large spruce trees. Quite a sight! Unfortunately my camera was at home. Woody Gillies -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: raptors From: Julia <windyridgemaine AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:07:10 -0500 We have an interesting hawk in the field behind our house. I glimpsed it yesterday and got a good look at it today perched along the edge and flying between perches. It looks like an immature red shouldered hawk, but bigger--orangy head and chest, barred tail. The other possibility according to Sibleys is an immature northern harrier, which we often have in the field, but the undersides of the wings are light and they look dark in Sibleys. I haven't made out a white rump either. I think I can rule out immature red-tailed hawk too. The barring on the tail was very black and white and it had no visible belly band. I'll try to get a pic if it's around tomorrow, but if anyone cares to weigh in, please do. I really wanted it to be a rough legged hawk, but it wasn't. This bird was sandwiched between two other sightings: two bald eagles soaring over Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville (not uncommon) and a turkey vulture, believe it or not, over I-95 near Gardiner late this afternoon. Julia in Sidney -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Belted Kingfisher From: "Jay Adams" <jay.adams1754 AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:51:05 -0500 A Belted Kingfisher was taking advantage of a small strip of open water at the Dresden Town Landing, just south of the Middle Bridge on Route 197, this afternoon at about 3:30. Jay Adams -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: DOVEKIE--NO From: Linda Powell <lindaleehunter AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 20:25:08 +0000 My husband and I were out looking for the Dovekie from 9am-1pm yesterday, Friday and never saw it either. We went from Adler road to Kings Rd and spent some time at the Boat yard dock, the Town dock and the junction of Adler and Shore. We also took a trip to the other side of the harbor since the wind was blowing out of the east and the water was calmer there. But no luck there either. Linda Powell -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Rockland area From: "reimer6117 tds.net" <reimer6117 AT tds.net> Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:41:21 -0500 Rockland's two Fish Crows remain in the same area behind the Lincoln Street school. Today they were localizing freely. Also 2 adult peregrines circling together above the city; noticeable size differences might suggest a mated pair. One of the birds appeared to be doing some aerial snacking on a food item. The other morning I observed a 1st-cycle bald eagle carrying a pine cone (?) upriver in its bill before dropping the item into the woods. I seldom see an eagle carrying anything in its bill - almost always use their feet. Don -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Dovekie NO -- eBird Report - Manset Shore, Feb 4, 2012 From: Craig Kesselheim <ckesselheim AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:08:20 -0500 Good morning all -- just spent an hour walking the Manset Shore Road from Alder Lane to Kings Point. No go on the Dovekie. There might be another birder out there in a car, but I didn't make contact. I also did not check the harbor's other corners or the Clark Point Road side (Upper Town Dock). Breezy and chilly. Bird list below. Craig ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Date: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 8:04 AM Subject: eBird Report - Manset Shore, Feb 4, 2012 To: ckesselheim AT gmail.com Manset Shore, Hancock, US-ME Feb 4, 2012 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 mile(s) Comments: Clear, cold, n. breeze; slight chop 16 species American Black Duck 5 Common Eider 3 Long-tailed Duck 20 Bufflehead 1 Common Goldeneye 2 Common Loon 11 Horned Grebe 1 Herring Gull X Black Guillemot 1 Rock Pigeon 1 American Crow 4 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 3 American Robin 1 European Starling 7 Song Sparrow 1 This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org/me) -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Searsport birds From: William Nichols <wnbirder AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 21:38:59 -0500 Here are some birds from Searsport, all of which I had today: A Norther Shrike flew parallel to Station Ave, near the rail road crossing. This is in the general vicinity of the lovely (22.7 million gallon, 14 story high) Liquid Petroleum Gas tank, that is being proposed. But the tank won't effect any birds or wildlife, not to mention residents, so it's not a problem at all...right? ;) A male Barrow's Goldeneye at the Sears Island causeway (on Stockton Harbor side). Good birding, William -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: South Portland Backyard BLuebirds and more From: "Marie" <mijord AT maine.rr.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:43:03 -0500 For the past several days bird activity at my backyard feeders has been very active. In the last few day I have observed a lot more than usual American Goldfinches, American Tree Sparrows, and Juncos as well as many of Mourning Doves. More interesting was a Chipping Sparrow, a Song Sparrow, two White-throated Sparrows, and the occasional visit from a Red-bellied Woodpecker to the suet feeder (we had a pair nesting in the area this past summer). Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, White-breasted Nuthatches, Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, two male and two female Northern Cardinals, and Blue Jays are my regulars. Several times this week I have enjoyed watching up to four eastern Bluebirds on my ranch style feeders which have Black Oil Sunflowers seeds and chips in them. All the birds like my peanut butter homemade suet mix which is stuffed into a suet log - those that are unable to hang onto the log to feed (like the Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Nuthatches, etc. do) just launch from the ranch style feeder or squirrel guard and hover as they pick at the suet. My Mockingbird taught them all how to do that! J I also should mention that all too frequently a couple of the ranch style feeders have been empty in the morning - new fallen snow reveals numerous deer tracks!! We are thinking about taking those feeders in during the night as it is getting a tad expensive feeding the deer population as well as the birds!! I hope you are able to enjoy our winter feeder birds. Marie -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Re: Re: bird song apps From: Paul Wells <pfwells51 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:30:45 -0500 All the iBird apps seem to be offered at half price with some regularity, so just keep checking. Also, they offer a handy comparison of different birding apps, though I see that they've changed it since I did my app shopping: http://ibird.com/compare/ Paul Wells On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM, Shiloh wrote: > I have the Sibley app and I think it is fantastic. The price is about > the same as for iBird pro though. I think you get what you pay for in > this case. If they are just interested in bird songs, "Chirp! Bird > Songs USA" would be an option ($2.99 in the app store). Have not used > it myself though so I can't vouch for the quality. > > Shiloh > > On Feb 3, 6:01 am, Craig Kesselheim wrote: > > Hi all -- A couple folks I know are new to birding and would like advice > on > > favorite iPhone apps for bird songs. I use and love iBird Pro, but the > > price was steep for an entry level birder. > > > > I'd be interested to know of other favorites. I assume this is of > interest > > to the listserv, but if not I am happy to receive your replies off-list > as > > well. > > > > Cheers, > > Craig K > > -- > Maine birds mailing list > maine-birds AT googlegroups.com > http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds > https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 > -- ================================================================ Paul F. Wells West Kennebunk, ME USA "I'm doing what I like to do best, and most of the time I understand what it is that I am up to." --Francis R. Wells (1911-2000), farmer and father, on why he was so content with his life. -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 Subject: Additional Highlights This Week, 1/28-2/3. From: Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:03:19 -0800 (PST) Hi all, Just a few additional sightings of note from the past seven days, not including what I already posted here:   - 1 Bohemian Waxwing, LL Bean headquarters, Rte 1 Freeport, 1/31 (with Jeannette). - 6 Iceland (five 1st winter and 1 3rd winter) and 4 Glaucous (two first winter, 1 second winter, and 1 adult) Gulls, Hatch Hill Landfill, Augusta, 2/2. - 1 drake WOOD DUCK, Kennebec River at the Gardiner Town Landing, 2/2.  Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/freeportwildbird/6813595067/in/set-72157625893020187  - 13 Iceland Gulls (TEN 1st winter, 1 each of 2nd, 3rd, and adult), 2 first winter Glaucous Gulls, and one first winter HERRING X GLAUCOUS HYBRID, Old Port, Portland, 2/3. - 1 hen NORTHERN PINTAIL is back at Riverbank park, Westbrook, as of 2/3. - 2 "Kumlien's" Iceland Gulls were at Riverbank Park on 2/3, but the still-mystery Iceland-like Gull-thing was not present this day (but was present the day before). - 1 TURKEY VULTURE, over Stevens Avenue, Portland, 2/3.  Really, already!?   - 2 drake and 1 hen Barrow's Goldeneyes continue in the Harraseeket River here in South Freeport. - all three mergansers continue in the Royal River in Yarmouth, between Grist Mill Park and the Lower Falls Landing. - Pine Siskins are staging a little influx into the area over the past 1-2 weeks. -Derek ------------------ Jeannette and Derek Lovitch Freeport Wild Bird Supply 541 Route One, Suite 10 Freeport, ME 04032 Ph: (207)865-6000/Fax: (207)865-6069 www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com Visit our E-store http://store.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/ -- Maine birds mailing list maine-birds AT googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207