- RBA
* Maine
* Southcoastal
* December 28, 2006
* MESC0612.28
- Species Mentioned:
Snow Goose
Gadwall
American Wigeon
CANVASBACK
RED-CRESTED POCHARD (presumed escapee)
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Barrow’s Goldeneye
Ruddy Duck
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
OSPREY
American Coot
DOVEKIE
THICK-BILLED MURRE
Razorbill
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER
Yellow-rumped Warbler
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT
- Transcript:
Hotline: Southcoastal Maine Rare Bird Alert
(Internet Only).
Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006 compiled at:
5:00pm.
To report: (207) 846-8002, or
wbcbirds_AT_yarmouthbirds_dot_com. (Please note new
email address)
Coverage: York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc
Counties.
This is Derek and Jeannette Lovitch welcoming you to
the Southcoastal Maine Rare Bird Alert, sponsored by
the Wild Bird Center of Yarmouth at 500 Route One,
Yarmouth, Maine. All locations not found in A
Birder’s Guide to Maine by Pierson, et al. are
referenced to the Delorme Maine Atlas. Transcripts of
current and past reports can be found at
www.yarmouthbirds.com.
Weather Summary: A weak, dry cold front reduced temps
slightly on Fri, with highs “only” around 40F. A
strong low pressure system passed to our west on Sat,
leaving us on the warm side of the storm. After a
short period of mixed frozen precip Fri night, temps
increased into the mid-40’s and rain fell through Sat.
evening. A fast-moving disturbance produced a few
showers on Sun, but high temps were once again 15-20
degrees above normal through Christmas Day. Another
low pressure system produced rain on Tues (beginning
with a mix of snow and ice on Mon night, ending with a
few showers Tues evening). A northwest flow Wed and
Thurs finally produced seasonably colder temperatures
with highs in the mid-30s (normal equals 33F/15F in
Portland).
Six SNOW GEESE continue ay Laudholm Farms in Wells
through at least 12/22.
Scarborough’s Grondin Pond continues to host a hen
CANVASBACK and 12 AMERICAN COOTS through at least
12/24. 20 RUDDY DUCKS were present on 12/20, which
was down to 8 two days later. GREATER SCAUP counts
included 1 on 12/22 and 2-3 on 12/24, with counts of
LESSER SCAUP those days being 14 and 10, respectively.
Meanwhile, one tardy DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT was
also present there from 12/22 through at least the
24th. From Black Point Rd, Grondin Pond is off of
Clearwater Ave (Delorme Map 3, B-4), but is surrounded
by private property here. However, the productive
south end of the lake can be viewed from the far end
of the cemetery along Black Point Rd, just west of
Clearwater Ave. Or, take Fogg Rd off of Black Point Rd
to a left onto Woodview Rd, which ends at a cul-de-sac
on the pond’s north end.
Nearby Prout’s Pond (off of Pleasant Hill Rd, behind
“The Food Guy” restaurant; Delorme Map 3: A-4)
continues to host a pair of AMERICAN WIGEON and a trio
of drake GADWALLS, through at least the 24th.
Meanwhile, the first BARROW’S GOLDENEYE, a drake,
arrived at Freeport’s Winslow Park (Delorme Map 6:
D-1) by the 24th and the presumed escapee RED-CRESTED
POCHARD is still visiting a Falmouth feeder as of the
23rd.
Single TURKEY VULTURES were over the Maine Turnpike at
the York River in York on 12/21, and in Falmouth on
12/24.
A very truant OSPREY was reported from Cape Neddick on
the 21st.
DOVEKIES continue to be spotted from shore, with 4 at
Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth on 12/21,
another 4 at nearby Dyer Point (Delorme Map 3: B-5) on
12/22, singles at Dyer Point on 12/23, Two Lights
State Park on 12/24 and 12/25, Cliff House in Ogunquit
on 12/24, and Scarborough Beach State Park on 12/24.
A single THICK-BILLED MURRE also passed by Dyer Point
on 12/22. RAZORBILLS also continue to be reported
from many coastal locations, with this week’s high
count being 70 from Dyer Point on Christmas Eve.
Single CAROLINA WRENS frequented yards in Yarmouth and
Pownal, while 4 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS continued in a
Scarborough yard.
A Windham suet feeder continues to host a male
BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER through at least the 23rd.
4 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS were present at Scarborough
Beach State Park on 12/24. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was
re-found near the Sewage Treatment Plant on the
Eastern Promenade in Portland on 12/27.
TRAVEL:
The Wild Bird Center of Yarmouth is pleased to
announce the first of its 2007 Travel opportunities.
(More are on their way soon!)
Windjammer Pelagic Birding!
Manx Shearwater, Leach’s Storm-Petrel, Roseate Tern,
Atlantic Puffin and more as we cruise offshore and
visit seabird breeding islands, with daily chumming
and expert guiding aboard the Windjammer Lewis R.
French – a registered National Historic Landmark, from
Camden, Maine. July 22nd – 28th, 2007 – all
inclusive, inc. all-you-can-eat Lobster bake!
www.yarmouthbirds.com/travels.asp.
- End transcript
* Maine
* Southcoastal
* December 28, 2006
* MESC0612.28
- Species Mentioned:
Snow Goose
Gadwall
American Wigeon
CANVASBACK
RED-CRESTED POCHARD (presumed escapee)
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Barrow’s Goldeneye
Ruddy Duck
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
OSPREY
American Coot
DOVEKIE
THICK-BILLED MURRE
Razorbill
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER
Yellow-rumped Warbler
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT
- Transcript:
Hotline: Southcoastal Maine Rare Bird Alert
(Internet Only).
Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006 compiled at:
5:00pm.
To report: (207) 846-8002, or
wbcbirds_AT_yarmouthbirds_dot_com. (Please note new
email address)
Coverage: York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc
Counties.
This is Derek and Jeannette Lovitch welcoming you to
the Southcoastal Maine Rare Bird Alert, sponsored by
the Wild Bird Center of Yarmouth at 500 Route One,
Yarmouth, Maine. All locations not found in A
Birder’s Guide to Maine by Pierson, et al. are
referenced to the Delorme Maine Atlas. Transcripts of
current and past reports can be found at
www.yarmouthbirds.com.
Weather Summary: A weak, dry cold front reduced temps
slightly on Fri, with highs “only” around 40F. A
strong low pressure system passed to our west on Sat,
leaving us on the warm side of the storm. After a
short period of mixed frozen precip Fri night, temps
increased into the mid-40’s and rain fell through Sat.
evening. A fast-moving disturbance produced a few
showers on Sun, but high temps were once again 15-20
degrees above normal through Christmas Day. Another
low pressure system produced rain on Tues (beginning
with a mix of snow and ice on Mon night, ending with a
few showers Tues evening). A northwest flow Wed and
Thurs finally produced seasonably colder temperatures
with highs in the mid-30s (normal equals 33F/15F in
Portland).
Six SNOW GEESE continue ay Laudholm Farms in Wells
through at least 12/22.
Scarborough’s Grondin Pond continues to host a hen
CANVASBACK and 12 AMERICAN COOTS through at least
12/24. 20 RUDDY DUCKS were present on 12/20, which
was down to 8 two days later. GREATER SCAUP counts
included 1 on 12/22 and 2-3 on 12/24, with counts of
LESSER SCAUP those days being 14 and 10, respectively.
Meanwhile, one tardy DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT was
also present there from 12/22 through at least the
24th. From Black Point Rd, Grondin Pond is off of
Clearwater Ave (Delorme Map 3, B-4), but is surrounded
by private property here. However, the productive
south end of the lake can be viewed from the far end
of the cemetery along Black Point Rd, just west of
Clearwater Ave. Or, take Fogg Rd off of Black Point Rd
to a left onto Woodview Rd, which ends at a cul-de-sac
on the pond’s north end.
Nearby Prout’s Pond (off of Pleasant Hill Rd, behind
“The Food Guy” restaurant; Delorme Map 3: A-4)
continues to host a pair of AMERICAN WIGEON and a trio
of drake GADWALLS, through at least the 24th.
Meanwhile, the first BARROW’S GOLDENEYE, a drake,
arrived at Freeport’s Winslow Park (Delorme Map 6:
D-1) by the 24th and the presumed escapee RED-CRESTED
POCHARD is still visiting a Falmouth feeder as of the
23rd.
Single TURKEY VULTURES were over the Maine Turnpike at
the York River in York on 12/21, and in Falmouth on
12/24.
A very truant OSPREY was reported from Cape Neddick on
the 21st.
DOVEKIES continue to be spotted from shore, with 4 at
Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth on 12/21,
another 4 at nearby Dyer Point (Delorme Map 3: B-5) on
12/22, singles at Dyer Point on 12/23, Two Lights
State Park on 12/24 and 12/25, Cliff House in Ogunquit
on 12/24, and Scarborough Beach State Park on 12/24.
A single THICK-BILLED MURRE also passed by Dyer Point
on 12/22. RAZORBILLS also continue to be reported
from many coastal locations, with this week’s high
count being 70 from Dyer Point on Christmas Eve.
Single CAROLINA WRENS frequented yards in Yarmouth and
Pownal, while 4 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS continued in a
Scarborough yard.
A Windham suet feeder continues to host a male
BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER through at least the 23rd.
4 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS were present at Scarborough
Beach State Park on 12/24. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was
re-found near the Sewage Treatment Plant on the
Eastern Promenade in Portland on 12/27.
TRAVEL:
The Wild Bird Center of Yarmouth is pleased to
announce the first of its 2007 Travel opportunities.
(More are on their way soon!)
Windjammer Pelagic Birding!
Manx Shearwater, Leach’s Storm-Petrel, Roseate Tern,
Atlantic Puffin and more as we cruise offshore and
visit seabird breeding islands, with daily chumming
and expert guiding aboard the Windjammer Lewis R.
French – a registered National Historic Landmark, from
Camden, Maine. July 22nd – 28th, 2007 – all
inclusive, inc. all-you-can-eat Lobster bake!
www.yarmouthbirds.com/travels.asp.
- End transcript