From: "Linda Woodard" <lwoodard@MAINEAUDUBON.ORG> To: <BIRDEAST@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU> Subject: [BIRDEAST] Maine Bird Alert March 13, 2001 Date: Saturday, March 17, 2001 6:26 AM
Name: Maine Audubon Bird Alert
Date: March 13, 2001
Area: State of Maine
Number: (207) 781-2332
Compilers: Judy Walker and Linda Woodard
Transcriber: Maine Audubon (birdalert@maineaudubon.org)
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This week we have scattered reports of RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS, COMMON GRACKES, and NORTHERN FLICKERS in southern parts of the State. The NORTHERN HAWK OWL was seen in Sidney on March 8th. An ARCTIC LOON was seen at Two Light State Park in Cape Elizabeth, and a SHORT-EARED OWL was seen in Scarborough Marsh.
York County
A Pair of THICK-BILLED MURRES was spotted off Seapoint Beach in Kittery Point. At Nubble Light 3 THICK-BILLED MURRE and 4 HARLEQUIN DUCK were seen.
On Marginal Way in Ogunquit the following birds were seen: 20 HARLEQUIN DUCK, 50-100 each of WHITE-WINGED and SURF SCOTERS, and 4 BLACK SCOTER.
A COOPERS HAWK, FOX SPARROW, RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD, TREE SPARROW, and a PILEATED WOODPECKER were seen in York.
Birds off Wells Beach include: a RED-THROATED LOON and 8-10 COMMON LOONS some in partial breeding plumage.
A BARROW'S GOLDENEYE drake bird is still there at the Mousam River outlet, near Parsons Beach in Kennebunk, along with an ICELAND GULL and 8 HORNED GREBES.
Two RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS and COMMON GRACKLE are coming into a feeder in Goose Rocks in Kennebunk. 15-18 HORNED LARKS are still on the beach at Goose Rocks along with 5 HORNED GREBES, 5 COMMON LOONS, and SURF SCOTERS and the regular array of seabirds.
Off Eastpoint beach in Biddeford Pool were THICK-BILLED MURRE, 27 PURPLE SANDPIPERS, and 4 HARLEQUIN DUCKS.
Greater Portland Area
Birds at Scarborough Marsh included: 4 NORTHERN PINTAILS, a BELTED KINGFISHER and a MERLIN. Eight RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS and about 18 COMMON GRACKLES are at the industrial park in Scarborough. A FOX SPARROW was also seen coming into a feeder in Scarborough. Along Eastern Road there were an immature GREAT CORMORANT, 25 CANADA GEESE, two BALD EAGLES (an adult and a 4th year imm.), a RED-TAILED HAWK, and a SHORT-EARED OWL.
At Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth there were THICK-BILLED MURRE, BLACK GUILLEMONT, and an ARCTIC LOON. Also at Two Lights there was a pair of GREAT COROMORANTS and one YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER. Elsewhere in Cape Elizabeth were RED-NECKED and HORNED GREBES along with GOLDENEYES, BUFFLEHEADS, and COMMON LOONS.
Off Willard Beach in South Portland was a THICK-BILLED MURRE - within 30' of shore - last seen swimming past the point in the direction of Fort Williams. Eleven BRANT and 2 ICELAND GULLS were also seen off Willard Beach.
A CANVASBACK was seen in the Stroudwater section of Portland and 2 CAROLINA WRENS were seen off Forest Ave. in Portland coming into feeders.
A FOX SPARROW was seen coming into a feeder from March 6-11 in Limington, on Moses Chick Lane.
Two EASTERN BLUEBIRDS, many CEDAR WAXWINGS, a NORHTERN FLICKER and a singing RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD were at Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm Sanctuary in Falmouth.
Midcoast
At Parker Head in Phippsburg there was a NORTHERN GOSHAWK on March 6 and RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS on March 10.
Four PINE SISKINS were in Edgecomb on the Mill Rd.
PINE GROSBEAKS were seen in West Bath
The following birds were seen at Reid State Park in Georgetown Maine on March 11:
+/- 20 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS and an adult NORTHERN SHRIKE along the road to Half-Mile Beach, and 2 BRANT flying from the vicinity of Mile Beach to the mouth of river at Half-Mile Beach. Six THICK-BILLED MURRES were within easy sight from the beach. A BARRED OWL and a RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER were at Indian Point Rd in Georgetown.
Two immature BALD EAGLES were at the Georgetown side of the Bath Bridge.
A GRAY JAY was seen at Simpson's Fish Market in a bush at Woolwich. It was seen once on Saturday, March 10 and was not relocated.
A NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL was seen in Camden.
A BROAD-WINGED HAWK was seen in Rockport.
Several TURKEYS were in Belfast.
Central Maine
Two LAPLAND LONGSPURS were seen in a tree in Turner along with 3 HORNED LARKS, and a singing SONG SPARROW.
A COOPER'S HAWK was in Oakland on Church St. on March 9
The NORTHERN HAWK OWL was seen on March 8 in Sidney.
On March 7 on the Mountain Road in Bridgton there was one male EVENING GROSBEAK. There were 2 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS, 2 PINE SISKINS, and one male WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL on Highland Rd in Bridgton.
Five TURKEYS were in Sweden on Route 93.
One male RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD was seen in Manchester, and another was seen in Porter
There was a NORTHERN GOSHAWK on March 11 on the McGrath Pond Rd in Belgrade.
A NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL was calling persistently off Forest Ave. in Orono
Eastern Maine
There was a SNOWY OWL in South West Harbor, in the general vicinity of the picnic area at Seawall in Acadia National Park. Many GANNETS were seen offshore of Mount Desert Island. GREAT CORMORANTS, and CANADA GEESE have been seen moving in flocks of 10-15, going both North and South. A TURKEY VULTURE was reported in the north end of Mt. Desert- in the narrows. BALD EAGLES were seen carrying branches, and have increased their activity. RUFFED GROUSE are more active. PURPLE SANDPIPERS were seen on the old soaker- ledge off Acadia National Park. Many BLACK GUILLEMONTS are in breeding plumage. Also on Mount Desert, PILEATED WOODPECKERS are calling and excavating holes. There are lots of PURPLE and HOUSE FINCHES coming into feeders on the island.
Eight ICELAND and 6 GLAUCOUS GULLS were seen on the Stinson Sardine Factory. PEREGRINE FALCONS have also been seen near the factory.
PINE SISKINS, PURPLE FINCHES, and EVENING GROSBEAKS, were seen at Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, in Baring.
Northern Maine
Fifty SNOW BUNTINGS, PURPLE FINCHES, one BOREAL CHICKADEE and a BARRED OWL were seen in Fort Kent. Maine Audubon Presents Wildlife Conference Falmouth, Maine - Maine Audubon is pleased to present the organization's annual Wildlife Conference on April 7, 10 am - 4 pm, at Gilsland Farm Environmental Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road.
The conference offers a special opportunity to learn about the current research on New England's wildlife and conservation issues as biologists from across the region present summaries of their field projects. This program is intended for anyone with an interest in wildlife and will provide an excellent overview of current research. Cost (includes lunch) is $10/student, $15/Maine Audubon member or volunteer, $20/nonmember.
A partial list of speakers and subjects include:
Tom Hodgman Dr. Diane Cowan
Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife The Lobster Conservancy
Louisiana Waterthrush: status and distribution in Maine Trends in lobster populations in Maine Gerry and Joyce Longcore Dr. Rebecca Holberton
University of Maine, USGS University of Maine
Kitrid fungus affecting amphibians in Maine Endocrinology and its effects on bird migration Dr. Philip deMaynadier Bill Townsend
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Guillemot: Newsletter of the Sorrent
Keeping track of winged jewels: Scientific Society
The Maine dragonfly and damselfly survey Christmas bird count trends in Maine
Dr. James Gilbert
University of Maine
Using radio telemetry to monitor migrating seal populations
Snow Geese of the St. Lawrence, April 26-29, 2001
Leaders: Dick Anderson, Linda Woodard
Join us on this early spring outing to see phenomenal numbers of snow geese preparing for the last leg of their long migration northward. This year we include a visit to Lac Saint-Pierre, a hotspot for snow goose migration along the Saint Lawrence River where we are likely to see thousands of pintails, ruddy ducks, shovelers and several other species of waterfowl migrating north. We'll spend the next two nights in the historic city of Québec with ample time to explore its charms, and visit Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area, an annual stopover point for nearly a million snow geese. Maine Audubon members: $395, Nonmembers: $425, ncludes: leadership, entrance fees, transportation, accommodations (based on double occupancy).
For more information or to register, call Maine Audubon at 207-781-2330 x 237.
Linda Woodard Maine Audubon Society 20 Gilsland Farm Rd Falmouth, Maine 04105 lwoodard@maineaudubon.org
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