From: "Linda Woodard" <lwoodard@MAINEAUDUBON.ORG> To: <BIRDEAST@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU> Subject: [BIRDEAST] Maine Bird Alert Feb 13, 2001 Date: Thursday, February 15, 2001 1:04 PM
Name: Maine Audubon Bird Alert
Date: February 13, 2001
Area: State of Maine
Number: (207) 781-2332
Compilers: Steve Pollock and Kay Gammons
Transcriber: Maine Audubon (birdalert@maineaudubon.org)
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The NORTHERN HAWK OWL is still present in Sidney. A gray morph GYRFALCON was seen at Higgins Beach in Scarborough but has not been relocated. An EASTERN TOWHEE was seen at Gooserocks in Kennebunkport this week.
York County
A TURKEY VULTURE was seen in York over the turnpike. Elsewhere in York were FOX, WHITE-THROATED and SONG SPARROWS.
The list from Gooserocks in Kennebunkport this week included 20 HORNED LARKS, 8 SNOW BUNTINGS and the usual waterfowl on the ocean.
Ten SNOW BUNTINGS were along West Street in Biddeford.
A BALD EAGLE and 7 COMMON MERGANSERS were near the Saco Yacht club.
A COMMON RAVEN was in Dayton.
Greater Portland and western Maine
Four HOODED MERGANSERS and a NORTHERN PINTAIL were at Scarborough marsh along with 2 BALD EAGLES and 10 SNOW BUNTINGS. A ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK was near Seavey's Landing in Scarborough. A male NORTHERN HARRIER was seen over the marsh on Route 77 going towards Prouts Neck.
Two BALD EAGLES were near Martin's Point in Portland. An ICELAND GULL was along the Eastern Prom in Portland.
A CAROLINA WREN was in Yarmouth.
A male RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER was seen along Lower Flying Point Road in Freeport.
Three COMMON RAVENS were present in Pownal. SNOW BUNTINGS were found in Standish.
In Bridgton this week there were occasional PINE SISKINS and PURPLE FINCH.
Central Maine
Two HORNED LARKS were in Turner.
A TURKEY VULTURE was in Montville.
Six PURPLE FINCH and 2 PINE SISKINS were seen in Dixmont.
A RED-TAILED HAWK was seen in Hampden.
In Bangor there were 20 CEDAR WAXWINGS.
Northern Maine
Good birds in Houlton included: 1 NORTHERN GOSHAWK, 100 SNOW BUNTINGS, 2 PINE SISKINS and 3 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS.
A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was seen in Fort Kent.
Midcoast
A BALD EAGLE was in Woolwich. Thirty WILD TURKEYS were seen in West Bath. A RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD, 1 SHARP-SHINNED HAWK and 30 ROBINS were in Phippsburg.
At Pemaquid this week there were 2 RAZORBILLS, 1 GLAUCOUS and 1 THAYER'S GULL, and an EASTERN BLUEBIRD.
PURPLE FINCHES were in Camden. Near Clarry Hill in Union there were 2 RED-TAILED HAWKS and SNOW BUNTINGS.
Eastern Maine
At Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge this week there were 20 EVENING GROSBEAKS and PURPLE FINCHES.
Hog Island Adult Residential Programs
Spend an engaging week at Audubon's renowned Hog Island Camp on Maine's beautiful Muscongus Bay this summer learning bird biology, natural history, sea kayaking, nature photography, field sketching, and more from nationally recognized experts. Enjoy a spectacular island setting, comfortable accommodations, and superb food.
BIRD MIGRATION AND CONSERVATION June 10-15
In June, Hog Island's spruce forest will be alive with nesting wood warblers, thrushes, and other migrants from the Neotropics. Experienced instructor Bonnie Bochan will guide this workshop on song identification, breeding biology, migration, and conservation of the birds of Hog Island and the Maine coast. Limited to15 participants. Cost: $750
FIELD ORNITHOLOGY
Session I
June 17-23 Sara Morris, Bonnie Bochan, Doug Gill
Session II
June 24-30 Steve Kress, Brian Harrington, Rich Podolosky
Session III
September 2-8 Kenn Kaufman, Paul Kerlinger and Bonnie Bochan
Combine field identification experience watching birds in diverse habitats with opportunities to learn about breeding biology, migration, bird song, research, and conservation. Bird walks around spruce-covered Hog Island and field trips off island to seabird colonies, freshwater and saltwater marshes, coastal beaches, and deciduous forests are linked to presentations and discussions, giving participants a richer understanding and appreciation of birds. Led by nationally known ornithologists, these programs have been developed for both novice and advanced birders alike. Cost: $880.
FOCUS ON WARBLERS
August 26-31
As summer ends, mixed flocks of warblers actively move through Maine's coastal spruce forests, and Hog Island is a particularly good place to see them. This intensive session provides a chance to learn warbler ecology and focus on the techniques for identifying them in their fall plumages. Field trips to nearby birding hotspots, banding demonstrations, evening slide programs, and use of study skins are an integral part of this program. Limited to18. Cost: $750.
Experiencing The FALL MIGRATION
Session I September 9-15
SESSION II September 16-22
Fall migration on Maine's coastal islands is a special time of year to anyone with an interest in birds. Like oases in the desert, these islands provide birds migrating over the water with places to rest and feed, and when the weather conditions are right, large numbers of many species can be found on them. These sessions take place on both Hog Island and on Monhegan-one of the best "migrant traps" in the East. Learn migration mechanics, unravel confusing fall plumages, and study the latest information on Neotropical bird conservation efforts. Cost: $800. (Not including dinners on Monhegan.)
Special Birding Trips and Courses DOWNEAST BIRDING EXPEDITIONS
TRIP I June 25-30
TRIP II July 2-7
Downeast Birding Expeditions are six-day trips to Washington County, Maine, a beautiful and sparsely populated part of the state that is home to some of the country's most sought-after birds. From our base in Machias we'll explore the surrounding spruce-fir forest, blueberry barrens, estuaries, and rocky shore for specialties of the northeastern-most county in the US. We'll also take a boat trip offshore to Machias Seal Island, home to the largest Atlantic Puffin and Razorbill colony in the Gulf of Maine. Led by ornithologist Bonnie Bochan. From Bangor. Cost: $800. (Not including dinners)
SHOREBIRDS OF NEW ENGLAND
TRIP I August 12-16
TRIP II August 16-20
Noted shorebird expert Brian Harrington of Manomet Bird Observatory leads these trips to the shorebird hotspots of the Maine and Massachusetts coasts. Developed as traveling workshops, the trips will focus on identification techniques for this challenging group of birds, as well as on their fascinating ecology. From Portland. Cost: $500. (Not including dinners).
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Linda Woodard Maine Audubon Society 20 Gilsland Farm Rd Falmouth, Maine 04105 lwoodard@maineaudubon.org
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