From: "Linda Woodard"
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Date: 4/07/04
Compilers: Kay Gammons and Steve Pollock
Transcribers: Maine Audubon(birdalert@maineaudubon.org)
In Merrymeeting Bay, just north
of where Brown's Point Road crosses the
Abagadasset River in
Bowdoinham, there was a COMMON TEAL, the EURASIAN
variety of the GREEN-WINGED
TEAL.
Returning this week were OSPREY, DOUBLE-CRESTED
CORMORANT, GREAT BLUE
HERONS, and BROAD-WINGED HAWKS.
There were also isolated reports of
WINTER WRENS. Among other
species, EASTERN PHOEBE, SONG SPARROW and
DARK-EYED JUNCO numbers are increasing. FOX SPARROWS were
seen almost
state wide.
COMMON REDPOLLS and BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS were reported in
mid to large
sized flocks. Some birders
commented that they appeared to be "moving
through".
Waterfowl were widely reported with the largest concentration
in
Merrymeeting Bay. The list of waterfowl is reasonably diverse, but no
confirmed rarities were reported
with the exception of the COMMON TEAL
noted above.
York County
Two PECTORAL SANDPIPERS were off Route 236 in Elliot just
south of the
Marshwood Junior High.
There was a good assortment of waterfowl on the Piscataqua River at the
Route 101 crossing.
Three FOX SPARROWS were in York.
A pair of LESSER SCAUP and about 20 RING-NECKED DUCKS
were at the
Sanford Sewage Treatment ponds.
Other FOX SPARROW reports were from Arundel and Saco.
CAROLINA WRENS were calling in two places in Cape
Porpoise. CHIPPING and
FOX SPARROWS were at a feeder in Cape Porpoise. The
RED-BELLIED
WOODPECKER pair is probably going to nest in the
neighborhood
A FISH CROW was seen in Biddeford.
Three DOUBLE CRESTED CORMORANTS and 4 HOODED and 1 COMMON
MERGANSER were
at the Saco Yacht Club. On the
Boom Road in Saco there was a NORTHERN
HARRIER and several AMERICAN KESTRELS.
Thirty-five BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS
were seen along the Ferry Road
in Saco.
Greater Portland
A pair of GADWALL and GREEN-WINGED TEAL was behind the Pelreco building
in Scarborough. A WILSON'S SNIPE
flew over. An AMERICAN WOODCOCK was
along Eastern Road. Five PIPING
PLOVERS were at Higgins Beach. Twenty
COMMON REDPOLLS and 2 RING-NECKED DUCKS were at Grondin Pond in
Scarborough. A pair of GADWALL was at Prout's
Pond on Pleasant Hill Rd
About 200 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS gathered in a large maple
tree behind the
Waynflete School's Upper School Building on Emery Street in Portland.
An OSPREY is back at the nest atop the electrical pole at
the north end
of the trestle, east of Tukey's Bridge in Portland (Thursday, 4/8/04).
An ICELAND GULL is still at East End Beach.
On the Presumpscot River there
was 1 AMERICAN WIGEON and 1
DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT. At
Another time there was a pair of GADWALL
and a BONAPARTE'S GULL.
In Falmouth at the Foreside Estates there were 1 FOX
SPARROW and three
AMERICAN WOODCOCKS, and 6 HOODED
MERGANSERS.
A COOPERS HAWK was in Pownal,
while in North Pownal there were 2 FOX
SPARROWS.
A Maine Audubon field trip to Deer Hollow Sanctuary in
Windham (turn
right at the Red Sands
Restaurant north of the Shaw's Plaza on Route
302) produced 60 ring-necked ducks.
A little farm pond on Greeley Rd in Cumberland had
AMERICAN WIGEON
(pair), WILSON'S SNIPE, HOODED
MERGANSER, and BELTED KINGFISHER.
KILLDEER, EASTERN PHOEBES, TREE SPARROWS, and EASTERN
BLUEBIRDS were in
Bridgton.
In Fryeburg there were 6 WOOD DUCKS and 12 COMMON
GOLDENEYES.
In Casco, along Rt. 121 Meadow Rd., there was a flock of
40-50 EVENING
GROSBEAKS, an EASTERN PHOEBE, and a
WHITE-THROATED SPARROW.
Two EASTERN MEADOWLARKS were seen in Norway.
The list from Wilton included 400 COMMON and 5 HOARY
REDPOLLS, KILLDEER,
4 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS, 1 BROAD-WINGED HAWK, COOPER'S HAWK,
AMERICAN
KESTREL, NORTHERN GOSHAWK, NORTHERN SAW-WHET, GREAT
HORNED and BARRED
OWLS, EASTERN PHOEBE, and HOODED and
COMMON MERGANSERS.
Midcoast
In Bath along Bedford St. there were approximately 70 -
100 BOHEMIAN
WAXWINGS.
A check of Merrymeeting Bay,
just north of where Brown's Point Road
crosses the Abagadasset
River in Bowdoinham, produced the following
birds: 2 WOOD DUCK, 40
GREEN-WINGED TEAL, including one COMMON TEAL, 12
NORTHERN PINTAIL, 2 GREATER SCAUP, 3 RING-NECKED DUCK, 2
BLUE-WINGED
TEAL, and COMMON, HOODED, and
RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. On Sunday the
GLAUCOUS GULL was seen again behind Stinson's Cannery in
Bath. An
AMERICAN KESTREL was seen on the road just north of the
airport off
Route 24 in Bowdoinham. On Saturday there were 3 EASTERN
MEADOWLARKS in
the same location.
At Reid State Park one PIPING PLOVER was on Mile Beach
and no fewer than
75 RED NECKED GREBES off Todd Point. In Georgetown, two OSPREY were
trying out the nests on Reid
State Park marsh. BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS were
elsewhere in Georgetown.
Out on Monhegan there were NORTHERN FLICKER, EASTERN PHOEBE, 2 FOX
SPARROWS, KILLDEER, AMERICAN WOODCOCKS,
and YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS.
Eastern Maine
In Sedgewick, along Pertville Road, there were 19 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS, 12
COMMON REDPOLLS, and a NORTHERN
SHRIKE (adult). Along Rural Cemetery
Road (at intersection of Rt.172 & County Road) there
were WOOD DUCK
(1st. of season that I have seen in Sedgwick), HOODED
MERGANSERS (2
pair), 20 KILLDEER (out on the
flats of the upper end of Benjamin River
salt marsh), and a
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK. At the Salt Pond, where Carleton
Stream enters the pond just off Rt. 172,
there was a GREEN-WING TEAL.
AMERICAN WOODCOCK are returning to Moosehorn
National Wildlife Refuge.
Central Maine
An AMERCIAN KESTREL returned to Turner.
In Augusta at Capitol Park there were
BOHEMIAN WAXWING (50+). Elsewhere
in Augusta there were 75
BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS, 5 COMMON REDPOLLS, 10 PINE
SISKINS, and 6 FOX SPARROWS.
A COMMON REDPOLL and an EASTERN PHOEBE were in Belgrade.
Northern Maine
In Fort Kent this week there were AMERICAN ROBINS, COMMON
GRACKLES,
NORTHERN FLICKERS, WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS, DARK-EYED
JUNCOS, and WINTER
WREN. Lots of COMMON REDPOLLS
were reported moving through Fort Kent as
well.
Upcoming Maine Audubon Trips
Call 781-2330 ext 215 to register or for more
information.
Woodcock Watch
Each spring American woodcock engage in one of the animal
kingdom's most
interesting and demonstrative
courtship displays. This evening program
starts with a short video on
woodcock, which was shot at Maine's
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. We'll then venture outside to a
nearby location where we can
watch the birds engaging in their
remarkable flight display. Be
sure to bring binoculars and be prepared
for a little walk on what might
be wet ground.
Wednesday, April 14
Led by Judy Walker, Bob Bittenbender,
Margi Huber
$8/member, $10/nonmember
Limited to 20 participants
The summit of
to view spring hawk migration.
The easy climb up Bradbury's 200 feet
opens onto a south-facing
granite ledge, offering a great view of
soaring raptors. On a good day
with a southwest wind, we could see 100
or more broad-winged hawk and a
scattering of accipiters, falcons,
ospreys, bald eagle and turkey
vulture. Lionel arrives at the top of the
mountain at
weather permitting, and
participants are welcome to drop in at any time
during the day. Bring your
binoculars and field guide. The state park
charges a nominal entrance fee;
registration is unnecessary.
Pownal
April 17-25
Led by Lionel Quirion
Free
Warbler Weeks at
spring migrants, particularly
warblers. The coniferous trees and low
shrubs surrounding the ponds at
the back of the cemetery attract a great
number of birds. During the
middle of May, it's possible to see more
than 20 species of warblers
here, including
Blackburnian,
vireos and sparrows are also
passing through, adding to the excitement.
Each day, a representative from Maine Audubon will lead a
group to help
identify the birds you see. Meet
at the back of the cemetery by the
ponds and bring binoculars and a
bird guide.
Monday-Friday, May 10-14 and May 17-21
Free to Maine Audubon members, $5/nonmember
Piping Plover of
See endangered piping plover and hear about Maine
Audubon's project to
protect them. The trip is
designed with the new birder in mind; however,
all levels of ability are
welcome. Meet at the General Store on Dike's
Road off Route 9.
Kennebunk
Wednesday, May 12
Led by Joan Junker
Free to members, $5/nonmember
Linda Woodard
207-781-2330 ext 213
lwoodard@maineaudubon.org
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