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Subject: LA Waterthrush & Red-Shouldered Hawk in Haverhill
From: Steve Mirick <smirick(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:40pm
Jane and I worked a bit in our two Haverhill blocks located along the NH
border. A slow and difficult morning for sure. Seemed easier to
confirm birds last year when we had the the heart of downtown
Haverhill!? A 2 mile bush-wack along a beautiful stream and through the
largest patch of mature forest around produced very few birds in the
early morning. 1 or 2 singing Scarlet Tanagers, 1 or 2 Pewees, a few
Red-eyed Vireos, a couple of Ovenbirds, a Baltimore Oriole, a couple of
silent Veeries and a scolding Wood Thrush were the only neotropical
nesting species present. Best bird we could manage was a Barred Owl
(which we didn't need for this block) being harassed by the Wood Thrush!
Anyhow, a few things of some note:
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK - At least one vocal bird continues along Cyrstal
Street in Haverhill just east of Liberty. The nest that I had hoped was
active, apparently was not used so I can't confirm yet. Might have to
start searching for fledged young.
LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH - CONFIRMED! The only highlight of the day. The
birds off Crystal Street are proud parents!! I slogged through the
middle of the swampy wetland in order to confirm the persistent high
pitched notes made by the young. Finally found a full grown fledged
bird. Adult flew in and landed next to it and fed it!! Perhaps because
of the fledged status, the male was rather vocal and sang several times
at about 9:30 AM along Crystal just east of Liberty. Apparently this is
the first confirmation for LA Waterthrush for Essex County so far for
this atlas.
AMERICAN REDSTART - CONFIRMED (I think!). After lamenting about the
remarkable lack of Redstarts for our two blocks, we came across a small
"patch" of them! A very small woodlot near the Haverhill Country Club
along Interstate 95 had at least 3 singing males! Searching under the
canopy showed an apparently newly constructed nest, presumed to be a
Redstart's. After a 1/2 hour vigil, no female or nest activity. I
found a female and watched her for 10 minutes while she fed
continuously. She finally landed next to the nest, flew up to it,
settled in it for a few seconds as if to try it out for size, and then
flew off!?? Perhaps about to start laying eggs? Not sure how to handle
this other than to get back out there in a few days to check the nest.
ALDER FLYCATCHER & WILLOW FLYCATCHER - Both singing side by side in area
off Hilldale Ave. near St. Joseph's Cemetery. I'm not sure if the
Alder will stick around. Could be a migrant, but would be nice bird if
we got it for the block. No confirmations and only 3 "probable's" for
Essex County so far.
A few insects about included:
Common Ringlet
Black Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Red-spotted Purple - A bunch
Viceroy - A couple
Pearl Crescent
Clouded Sulphur
Cabbage White
Duskywing sp.
European Skipper - Pretty sure we had this one, although this seems
early according to butterfly atlas.
Skipper sp.
Common Green Darner - A few
Dot-tailed Whiteface
Baskettail sp. - Several. At least one appeared to be Common.
Painted Skimmer - 1
Common Whitetail
Steve & Jane Mirick
Bradford, MA
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Subject: King Rail, Plum Island
From: "Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift" <birdwsg(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:40pm
Margo and I, along with Jim Hully, heard and saw the king rail at the Warden's
this evening. Rick Heil had found this bird this morning. The bird was very
vocal, so loud that it was echoing off of the buildings and we later heard it
from the North Pool Overlook. We had excellent, close looks at the bird at the
edge of the marsh and Jim Hully was able to get photos.
Steve Grinley
Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift and Nature Shop at Joppa Flats
Newburyport, MA
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978-462-0775
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Subject: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary , 6/8/08
From: Warren Tatro <wtatro(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:33pm
Hello Massbirders,
Chris Sullivan and I led a group of 7 people today for the
"Breeding Birds of Ipswich River" program for Mass Audubon on the
sanctuary property in Topsfield. It was a HOT day, but luckily for
all the program was over before the heat really hit.
We had a very good day. Highlights include 2 Pileated
Woodpeckers with a possible breeding location, a breeding male
Orchard Oriole, a late Magnolia Warbler, and flybys of a Glossy Ibis
and Black-crowned Night Heron. The complete list
is below. Our next program won't be until September. Have a
great summer with lots of great bird sightings.
Warren Tatro
Peabody, MA
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> Location: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
> Observation date: 6/8/08
> Number of species: 60
>
> Canada Goose 1
> Wood Duck 8
> Mallard 1
> Double-crested Cormorant 2
> Great Blue Heron 2
> Great Egret 3
> Black-crowned Night-Heron 1
> Glossy Ibis 1
> Red-tailed Hawk 1
> Mourning Dove 1
> Black-billed Cuckoo 1
> Chimney Swift 2
> Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
> Downy Woodpecker 3
> Hairy Woodpecker 1
> Pileated Woodpecker 2
> Willow Flycatcher 2
> Least Flycatcher 1
> Eastern Phoebe 1
> Great Crested Flycatcher 1
> Eastern Kingbird 8
> Yellow-throated Vireo 3
> Warbling Vireo 3
> Red-eyed Vireo 2
> Blue Jay 2
> American Crow 2
> Tree Swallow X
> Barn Swallow 1
> Black-capped Chickadee 2
> Tufted Titmouse 1
> White-breasted Nuthatch 2
> House Wren 3
> Marsh Wren 2
> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
> Eastern Bluebird 2
> Veery 1
> American Robin 2
> Gray Catbird X
> Cedar Waxwing 15
> Blue-winged Warbler 1
> Yellow Warbler 5
> Magnolia Warbler 1
> Pine Warbler 1
> Black-and-white Warbler 1
> American Redstart 3
> Ovenbird 1
> Common Yellowthroat 3
> Scarlet Tanager 1
> Chipping Sparrow 2
> Song Sparrow 4
> Swamp Sparrow 6
> Northern Cardinal 4
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
> Red-winged Blackbird X
> Common Grackle X
> Brown-headed Cowbird 1
> Orchard Oriole 1
> Baltimore Oriole 5
> American Goldfinch 5
> House Sparrow 4
>
> This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
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Subject: Black-bellied Whistling Duck images from Nova
Scotia - 6-1-08
From: Phil Brown <nebirds.plus(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:40pm
Eric D. Mills kindly passed along 4 images of the Black-bellied
Whistling Duck flock seen in Country Harbour, Nova Scotia on June 1,
2008. As Rick Heil mentioned a day or two ago this appears to be the
same flock from comparisons of the knob on the bill of one of the birds.
Eric's photos and a comparison of the knobby billed bird can be seen at:
http://www.nebirdsplus.org/BBWDuck.htm
There was also chatter about the hind toe usually being clipped on
captive ducks which is not the case in these birds.
Enjoy,
Phil Brown
Essex, MA 01929
nebirds.plus(AT)verizon.net
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Subject: Fitchburg/Westminster
From: caronenv(AT)aol.com
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:32pm
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Location: BBA Fitchburg 8- Fitchburg/Westminster
Observation date: 6/9/08
Number of species: 64
Canada Goose 18
Hooded Merganser 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Rock Pigeon 3
Mourning Dove 10
Black-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 6
Belted Kingfisher 3
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Pileated Woodpecker 4 (FL)
Eastern Wood-Pewee 14 (CN)
Alder Flycatcher 2
Least Flycatcher 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Blue-headed Vireo 4
Warbling Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 25
Blue Jay 14
American Crow 12
Tree Swallow 8
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Bank Swallow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 23
Tufted Titmouse 11
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 1
House Wren 6
Veery 3
Wood Thrush 2
American Robin 49 (FL)
Gray Catbird 7 (CF)
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 19
Cedar Waxwing 2
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 4
Black-throated Blue Warbler 8
Pine Warbler 6
Prairie Warbler 1
American Redstart 1
Ovenbird 14
Louisiana Waterthrush 1
Common Yellowthroat 8
Scarlet Tanager 5
Eastern Towhee 4
Chipping Sparrow 26 (CF)
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 10
Swamp Sparrow 8 (CF)
Northern Cardinal 3
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 23 (CN)
Brown-headed Cowbird 7
Baltimore Oriole 9
Purple Finch 1
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 15
House Sparrow 10
Submitted by
Charles Caron
Westminster, MA
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Subject: Tyringham and Lee 6/7
From: "Mark Lynch" <moa.lynch(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:57pm
We spent SATURDAY atlasing two adjacent blocks in Tyringham and Lee in the
SW Berkshires. Totals for the two blocks were as follows:
Pied-billed Grebe (1 heard)
American Bittern (1 seen)
Great Blue Heron (still at least 20 active nests)
Green Heron (1)
Turkey Vulture (11)
Canada Goose (9ad+11yg)
Wood Duck (1f w/6yg plus another 3ad)
American Black Duck (1 female ON NEST. Of course, her mate could well have
been a Mallard)
Mallard (3)
Hooded Merganser (1f w/4yg)
Sharp-shinned Hawk (1ad)
Broad-winged Hawk (3)
Red-tailed Hawk (1)
Ruffed Grouse (2)
Wild Turkey (1)
Virginia Rail (5)
Sora (2)
Common Moorhen (1)
Killdeer (1)
Rock Dove (1: fly-over)
Mourning Dove (3)
Black-billed Cuckoo (1)
Chimney Swift (8)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (7m on territory)
Belted Kingfisher (1)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (2)
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (4)
Downy Woodpecker (2)
N Flicker (4)
E Wood Peewee (2)
Alder Flycatcher (18)
Willow Flycatcher (13)
Least Flycatcher (26)
E Phoebe (4)
Great Crested Flycatcher (2)
E Kingbird (11)
Yellow-throated Vireo (4)
Blue-headed Vireo (11)
Warbling Vireo (21)
Red-eyed Vireo (108)
Blue Jay (11)
A Crow (12)
Tree Swallow (13)
N Rough-winged Swallow (4)
Cliff Swallow (1)
Barn Swallow (48)
Black-capped Chickadee (34)
Tufted Titmouse (6)
White-breasted Nuthatch (2)
Brown Creeper (6)
House Wren (13)
Winter Wren (5)
Marsh Wren (5)
Golden-crowned Kinglet (4)
Eastern Bluebird (4)
Veery (24)
Hermit Thrush (9)
Wood Thrush (5)
A Robin (39)
Gray Catbird (25)
Brown Thrasher (1)
E Starling (109)
Cedar Waxwing (19)
WARBLERS:
Blue-winged (3)
Yellow (29)
Chestnut-sided (29)
Black-throated Blue (2)
Yellow-rumped (8)
Black-throated Green (14)
Blackburnian (24)
Pine (8)
Black and White (22)
A Redstart (40)
Ovenbird (39)
Northern Waterthrush (1)
Louisiana Waterthrush (4)
C Yellowthroat (69)
Scarlet Tanager (16)
Chipping Sparrow (22)
Savannah Sparrow (8)
Song Sparrow (64)
Swamp Sparrow (27)
Dark-eyed Junco (1)
N Cardinal (22)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (4)
Indigo Bunting (4)
Bobolink (36)
Red-winged Blackbird (181)
C Grackle (58)
Brown-headed Cowbird (3)
Baltimore Oriole (29)
Purple Finch (24)
House Finch (8)
A Goldfinch (2)
House Sparrow (19)
PLUS: Several huge Snapping Turtles lumbering across fields and roads
looking to lay eggs.
Mark Lynch/Sheila Carroll
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Subject: Not a bird question but I know you are smart
From: carpist <carpist(AT)charter.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:32pm
I know there are some snake people on our list. Is the snake at the link
a color phase garter snake?
Chris Carpist
Chicopee
carpist(AT)charter.net
http://picasaweb.google.com/carpist/UnknownSnake/photo#5209873355590299138
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Subject: Bar-Headed Geese, Groton, 6/8
From: MResch8702(AT)aol.com
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:40pm
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While atlasing in Groton (block Townsend 12) on 6/8 I encountered a most
unexpected sighting - a pair of Bar-headed Geese flew low overhead. Good thing
I saw them flying for several seconds because it took me a while to figure
out what these pale geese were, but the head pattern nailed it. Needless to
say much more likely that these are escaped birds than the Ipswich
whistling-ducks!
Other notable birds were 3 Black-billed cuckoos at one stop - the first ones
I've had in of my 2 years of atlasing work. One bird started to call/sing
it's 3-note call, and within just a couple seconds 2 others birds started
calling as well! Also had the first Willow (2) and Alder (1) Flycatchers of
the
year - all 3 birds arrived in the past week as they were not present last
weekend in these locations.
Mike Resch
Pepperell, MA
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Subject: Free 2009 Warbler Calendar
From: "Diana Fruguglietti" <diana_f(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:41pm
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I received this below email and thought I would pass it on for those that
love bird calendars...
Diana Fruguglietti
Woburn
diana at dnptravel dot com
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The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program is Again Developing its
Next Bird Calendar for Louisiana
Again this year, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program is
developing the next Louisiana bird calendar to be distributed to birders for
free. The 2009 calendar will focus on warblers presenting information on
those species that nest across the state, information about migration, what
warblers eat, warbler conservation, and of course - beautiful photographs of
some of our most colorful friends.
Did you know that Louisiana's geographic position along major migratory
pathways makes it an important stopover for transient warblers; that
Louisiana's vast expanse of marsh, swamp, and bottomland hardwoods makes
this area important to a number of nesting species of warblers; that
thousands upon thousands of warblers considered temperate migrants spend
their winter months here in Louisiana. They all depend on the productive
habitats of Louisiana where they feed, rest, and in some cases nest.
However, these wetlands that sustain our unique culture and this tremendous
productivity are in trouble. Since the early 1900's, too much of
Louisiana's coast has been lost to a variety of factors.
To increase awareness and appreciation for Louisiana's natural habitats, we
are developing again this year a calendar to be distributed to interested
birders for free. This calendar is designed to promote awareness of
Louisiana's land loss crisis - to educate people about the connection
between that landscape and the migratory birds that use them.
To obtain a copy of this calendar for free, email us at sandra(AT)btnep.org and
provide us with your name and address. In the past we have partnered with
the American Birding Association to distribute the calendar to members of
ABA, however this year we are working with individual ornithological
societies, so ABA members are not guaranteed a copy of the calendar for
2009. So contact us directly. Don't put it off. Contact us now to ensure
that you receive a copy of the 09 calendar.
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Subject: RE: Birding in Pittsburg and Bethlehem on June 6
and 8
From: "Scott Ricker" <ptbagger(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:33pm
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NH Birders & MassBirders,
After reading TBronson' posting about the Gray Jay approuching him at a
close distance and reading the many post about the Mt Watatic bird from this
past winter I would ask, is it a common occurance for this species to have a
trusting comfort level with humans?
Are Gray Jays from a region that exposes them to human interaction
frequently and they have come to use that resource for survival purposes? Or
is it that they are not exposed to humans that often and do not have a
learned fear of us?
I guess you could look at it like the way we often experience Blue Jays &
Chicadees & WB Nuthatches, whether pishing brings them closer or their
natural insticnt to investigate activity in their environment, they do have
a trust in humans. I don't believe birders see groups of Gray Jays in their
natural or common range flocking to investigate us, please correct me if I'm
wrong.
Scott Ricker
Southwick, MA.
Ptbagger(at)verizon(dot)net
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From: "Terry Bronson" <tbbirds(AT)comcast.net>
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Subject: Birding in Pittsburg and Bethlehem on June 6 and 8
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:23:43 -0400
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I just returned last night from a weekend in Coos County and
northern Vermont with the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter
North Country Field Trip.
I'll have a separate e-mail later on the Field Trip results.
This is the report of my personal birding over the weekend.
Location: East Inlet Road, Pittsburg
Observation date: 6/6/08, 7:05 am-2:15 pm
Number of species: 35
Notes: Drizzled all day except for a 2-hour stretch in late morning.
Sun never seen. A damp, dreary day requiring raingear and
Wellingtons all day long. Still a lot of song, but no doubt I missed
a lot of hunkered-down birds.
Canada Goose 14, including 2 broods of 3 goslings each
Common Merganser 8, 4 pairs
Common Loon 2, at far northern inlet of Second Connecticut Lake
Spotted Sandpiper 1, Norton Pool access
Wilson's Snipe 1 winnowing at Snag Pond at mile 11
Mourning Dove 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Olive-sided Flycatcher 1, Snag Pond
Alder Flycatcher 2
Blue-headed Vireo 5
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 1
Boreal Chickadee 2, 1 on Spruce Grouse Track, 1 near mile 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4, most between miles 9 and 11
Hermit Thrush 1
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 6
Nashville Warbler 3
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 1
Magnolia Warbler 6
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 8
Black-throated Green Warbler 9
Blackburnian Warbler 2
Bay-breasted Warbler 2, great view of 1 near mile 2
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Redstart 5
Northern Waterthrush 1
Common Yellowthroat 5
White-throated Sparrow 9
Rusty Blackbird 2, pair at Snag Pond
Common Grackle 2
No Spruce Grouse seen on Spruce Grouse Track, which
was under water in spots
Location: Scott's Bog Road, Pittsburg
Observation date: 6/6/08, 2:15 pm-3:40 pm
Number of species: 16
Canada Goose 3
Ruffed Grouse 1 drumming
Great Blue Heron 1 flyover
Wilson's Snipe 1 winnowing
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Least Flycatcher 3
Gray Jay 2 at edge of bog, but came within a few feet of me
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 2
Magnolia Warbler 5
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
American Redstart 1
Northern Waterthrush 1
Wilson's Warbler 2, pair
White-throated Sparrow 5
Location: Pittsburg, various locations
Observation date: 6/6/08, 6:15 am-7:05 am, First and
Second Connecticut Lakes boat launch and overlooks,
3:40 pm-4:15 pm, Sophie's Lane
Number of species: 13
Canada Goose 2, Second Connecticut Lake
Mallard 3, 2 First CT Lake, 1 Second CT Lake
Ruffed Grouse 1 drumming, Sopie Lane
Common Loon 2, First Connecticut Lake boat launch
Ring-billed Gull 1, First CT Lake
Red-eyed Vireo 1, First CT Lake
Blue Jay 1, Sophie's Lane
American Robin 2, 1 First CT Lake, 1 Sophie's Lane
Magnolia Warbler 3, Sophie's Lane
Black-throated Green Warbler 1, Sophie's Lane
Ovenbird 1, First CT Lake
Song Sparrow 2, 1 First CT Lake, 1 Second CT Lake
White-throated Sparrow 1, Sophie's Lane
Location: Trudeau Road wetlands, Bethlehem
Observation date: 6/8/08, 5:15 am-6:30 am
Number of species: 17
Black-backed Woodpecker 2, 1 female at bridge on trail to left from
4-way intersection, 1 male at entrance
Alder Flycatcher 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
Common Raven 1 heard, curious lack of Ravens all weekend long
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Wood Thrush 2
Nashville Warbler 2
Magnolia Warbler 2
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 5
Purple Finch 1 male
Black Bear--1 adult on right trail from 4-way intersection. Caused me to
hastily go to Plan B and retreat to the left trail.
MISSES: Spruce Grouse, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Philadelphia Vireo,
Swainson's Thrush, Tennessee Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Mourning
Warbler (but see separate field trip report), Lincoln's Sparrow, Red
Crossbill,
White-winged Crossbill
Only 2 birds that were first-of-year were Black-backed Woodpecker and
Bay-breasted Warbler.
--
Terry Bronson
Hampton Falls, NH (4 hours from Pittsburg)
tbbirds(AT)comcast.net
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Subject: CT Report 06/08/2008
From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey(AT)snet.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:56pm
Note: Over the next few days, maybe longer, this daily report might
not be created as consitently as usual. As always those wanting the
latest word should be reading CTBirds.
From Angela Dimmitt with Cynthia Phipps
6/08 - Washington, Sunny Ridge Road off Rte.109, Potters' Farm --
SAFFRON FINCH feeding on ground in remains of farm yard, near
buildings still standing; seemed rather tame, presume escaped. Bright
yellow with yellow-orange crown, beady black eye, fat finch/seedeater
beak, wings and back slightly greenish, unstreaked breast. Larger
than a song sparrow - not remotely like female Scarlet Tanager.
Cynthia took photos. Angela had seen before in Caribbean and
immediately ID'd but made notes.
From Tom Baptist:
6/07 - Greenwich, Sand Island, off Greenwich Point -- at 4:30 p.m.
Gull-billed Tern (2).
From Chris Loscalzo:
6/08 - Madison, East River Marsh -- LITTLE BLUE HERON.
From Maria Stockmal:
6/08 - West Haven, Sandy Point -- 9 Red Knots, 16 Black Skimmers.
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Subject: Canada Warbler, female / Newbury
From: Lynette Leka <lynetteleka(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:56pm
foraging in my oaks yesterday afternoon - it's such a treat to still be seeing
migrating warblers
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Lynette Leka
Newbury, MA 01951
email: lynette.leka(AT)yahoo.com
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Subject: 6/8 Colrain/Greenfield/Leyden
From: caronenv(AT)aol.com
Date: 9 Jun 2008 12:32pm
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Location: BBA Bernardston 6- Colrain, Shelburne, Greenfield, Leyden
(On 6/8 mostly in Colrain; a little in Greenfield and Leyden)
Observation date: 6/8/08
Number of species: 65
Canada Goose 9 (PY)
Killdeer 2
Mourning Dove 10
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 5
Alder Flycatcher 3
Least Flycatcher 2
Eastern Phoebe 6
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue-headed Vireo 4
Red-eyed Vireo 39
Blue Jay 14
American Crow 12
Common Raven 2
Tree Swallow 6
Bank Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 9
Black-capped Chickadee 9
Tufted Titmouse 9
Carolina Wren 2
House Wren 14
Winter Wren 1
Eastern Bluebird 1
Veery 14
Hermit Thrush 3
Wood Thrush 3
American Robin 38 (CF)
Gray Catbird 15
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 22 (FL)
Cedar Waxwing 1
Yellow Warbler 3
Chestnut-sided Warbler 18
Magnolia Warbler 4
Black-throated Blue Warbler 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 5
Blackburnian Warbler 9
Pine Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 4
Black-and-white Warbler 6
American Redstart 5
Ovenbird 13
Louisiana Waterthrush 6 (T)
Mourning Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 20
Scarlet Tanager 8
Eastern Towhee 3
Chipping Sparrow 8 (CF)
Field Sparrow 10
Song Sparrow 23
Northern Cardinal 7 (CF)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 5
Indigo Bunting 5 (T)
Bobolink 8 (CF)
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Baltimore Oriole 7
Purple Finch 1
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow 8
Submitted by
Charles Caron
Westminster, MA
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Subject: snakes of Massachusetts - followup info
From: Barbara Volkle and Steve Moore <barb620(AT)theworld.com>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 2:12pm
In reply to Chris Carpist's post, there's a wonderful online guide
that all
of you should be aware of:
www.umass.edu/nrec/snake_pit/index.html
of snakes of Massachusetts.
This guide is also available in paper from Masswildlife.
Next time any of you have a local snake question, just google it!
Barbara Volkle
Northborough, MA
barb620(AT)theworld.com
Be the change you wish to see in the world - Mahatma Gandhi
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Subject: Common Nighthawk ~ Amesbury ~ 6/8/08
From: newburyportbirders(AT)comcast.net
Date: 9 Jun 2008 2:06pm
Birders,
This evening I led a ramble along the Powow River in Amesbury.
The river~Rs tidal nature makes it good habitat. The lower portion of the Powow
is a
tidal freshwater estuary and exhibits more freshwater than saltwater
characteristics. It is brackish in the summer months. The upper Powow River,
above Lake Gardner, supports trout and plenty of wetland habitat.
As we waited for the group to gather we saw a Common Nighthawk in flight. The
Powow is a slow moving river with plenty of insects. A female Baltimore Oriole
was actively
foraging. A drake Mallard was in flight overhead.
We walked slowly along the trail listening to Common Yellowthroats and Yellow
Warblers. Gray Catbirds were foraging and very social. We watched a Eastern
Phoebe sallying for a protein meal. Two House Wrens were scolding and
chattering. A Great Blue Heron was lumbering toward the river. We watched
Chimney Swifts courtship. Their V flights were fun to watch. Tree Swallows
were in pursuit of on the wing prey. A Red-eyed Vireo was gleaning leaves.
As we continued along we saw young American Robins following adults, a Hairy
Woodpecker scaled a tree and a nest cavity suited for a Black-capped Chickadee,
White-breasted Nuthatch or a Downy Woodpecker. We lingered in hopes of seeing a
prey delivery to confirm the tenant. A Yellow-shafted Flicker crossed the path
ahead of us. The odonates were plentiful.
In an area with understory thick with shadows we heard a Wood Thrush. This
denizen was
not seen but we listened for several minutes to the pure toned songster of the
woods and reviewed
the field marks ~ rufous back, crisp white breast with dark chocolate spots.
Good birding,
Sue
Sue McGrath
Observe ~ Appreciate ~ Identify
Newburyport Birders
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-462-4785
newburyportbirders(AT)comcast.net
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Subject: Saturday Evening with the Birds ~ PRNWR ~ 6/7/08
From: newburyportbirders(AT)comcast.net
Date: 9 Jun 2008 2:04pm
Birders,
A small assemblage of birders joined Paula McFarland and me for an evening
birdwalk at the Refuge despite the heat and humidity. The participants were
from
Newburyport, Cape Ann and southern New Hampshire. We gathered with the Purple
Martins and watched a House Sparrow compete for a nesting cavity. This male
sparrow
was very focused on taking over a nest cavity. The Purple Martin stood on its
porch in
defense. A Common Yellowthroat and a Yellow Warbler vocalized from the roadside
thicket.
We headed to the boat ramp for good looks at a Herring Gull with a chicken bone;
it was re-hydrating the dried meat on the bone at the water's edge. We first
saw it carrying its prey overhead. Someone's beach picnic was being shared by
a gleaning gull. The goneal spot was highlighted, and its function was
discussed. The Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrows were flitting, Marsh Wrens were
announcing their presence in the verdant grass, and Willets were active. An
American
Crow and a Common Tern were well seen. Double-crested Cormorants were in flight
with
bills wide open.
At the Salt Pannes, we watched Least Tern, Gadwall, American Goldfinch, Common
Tern, Killdeer and Cedar Waxwing. A breeze picked up, and we were refreshed for
a few moments, allowing us to study Tree Swallows and elegant Great and Snowy
Egrets.
We headed to the Maintenance Area and studied the Barn Swallows. We looked at
the Orchard Oriole's nest. The Bobolinks were busy in the field. Northern
Mockingbirds
patrolled their territories. Killdeer, Eastern Kingbird and Song Sparrow
entertained
us. Several flocks of egrets headed south to roost. Two Black-crowned
Night-Herons
glided north. American Black Ducks were aflight with drake Mallards.
While we headed north to exit, an American Bittern was proceeding south, and
several Brown Thrashers crossed the hot pavement ahead of us. Eastern
Cottontails were browsing roadside.
Prior to the walk, while scouting, Paula came across a Green Heron north of the
Wardens, and we watched a Tricolored Heron land at the North Pool. I had an
Eastern Meadowlark transporting a fecal sac from the North Pool field.
Best wishes,
Sue
Sue McGrath
Observe ~ Appreciate ~ Identify
Newburyport Birders
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-462-4785
newburyportbirders(AT)comcast.net
www.newburyportbirders.com
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Subject: powerline birding
From: BrianRFG(AT)aol.com
Date: 9 Jun 2008 2:07pm
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Hi,
Over the course of these two weekend mornings, I had the great pleasure
to witness something much more exciting...and probably as rare as....a flock
of whistling ducks in Massachusetts. On each day, I was in the company of young
children, a boy aged six, a girl aged eight, for several hours. These kids
pointed out towhees and buntings and hawks and sparrows and warblers (and
bumblebees, ferns, tiger beetles, and much more) and not only told me where they
where but WHAT they were. Child naturalists...relicts of the past...alive and
well in Sharon. Thanks so much to their parents for sharing the joys of birdlife
and not just computer time.
Brian Cassie, Foxboro
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Subject: Manomet 6/9/08 - Acadian Flycatcher
From: Ian Davies <goshawk227(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 7:46pm
I spent the latter half of the day today at MBO, not arriving until 1130. Of
course they had all the better birds in the morning, the highlights being
Blue-winged Warbler, a female Mourning Warbler, Swainson's Thrush, and a Canada
Warbler. A nice dose of late migrants!
The best bird of the day that I was privy to was an Acadian Flycatcher singing
in 'the swale' for those of you who know MBO, which also happens to be where the
Bicknell's Thrush (BITH) was singing 11 days ago!
Speaking of BITH, the bird that we caught last Thursday was recaptured Friday
evening, for those interested. It had gained two grams of weight as well!
Full list below:
Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences--IBA (1130-1900):
(92 degrees at peak!)
Common Eider (Atlantic) 1
White-winged Scoter 1
Common Loon 8 - Two groups, each one consisted of 1ad and 3 1-W birds. Kind
of interesting.
Double-crested Cormorant 18
Spotted Sandpiper 3
Laughing Gull 14
Bonaparte's Gull 2 1-W
Ring-billed Gull 15
Herring Gull (American) 20
Great Black-backed Gull 10
Least Tern 42
Roseate Tern 1ad
Common Tern 25
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Acadian Flycatcher 1 singing during closing at 1810
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 3
Tree Swallow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Bank Swallow 15
Black-capped Chickadee 5
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
House Wren 2
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 8
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 3
Cedar Waxwing 11
Yellow Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 6
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Baltimore Oriole 2
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 6
45 species
This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
Good birding,
Ian Davies
Manomet, MA
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Subject: CT Report 06/09/2008
From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey(AT)snet.net>
Date: 9 Jun 2008 9:10pm
From Fran and Tom Holloway
6/09 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- One BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO,
just east of the observation platform at the end of the Willard's
Island trail, 9:00 am.
From Mark Aronson:
6/09 - New Haven, Whitney and Cottage Street -- Common Nighthawk(s?)
continue at dawn and dusk.
From Don Morgan:
6/09 - West Haven, Sandy Point/Morse Point -- 2 Red Knots.
From Meredith Sampson:
6/07-08 - Old Greenwich, Greenwich Point: BROWN THRASHER, 2
GULL-BILLED TERNS, MARSH WREN, 6 Purple Martins.
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Subject: Marblehead- from my deck-6/9- Black Guillemot +
From: adn315(AT)aol.com
Date: 9 Jun 2008 9:25pm
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Massbird,
Visibility got quite good around 7pm- so highlights from 7pm till 8:15pm
5 Manx Shearwaters- tight group- yes, heading south
1 Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Black Guillemot- breeding plumaged- in flight, then put down southern end of
Tinkers Is. Saw this
species same spot around Birdathon. Karen Haley had one out here late last year.
I can't remember if this
is later still.
Northern Mockingbird- this bird earned it's way on the list. An incredibly
accurate rendition of many local
favorites and some that I didn't get. The bird's Great Crested vocal had me
scanning the trees!
Davis Noble
Marblehead, Ma.
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