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UPDATE: The verdict is a White Winged Scoter. Thanks to all who replied, it’s greatly appreciated! Here we go again! I am a rookie at best when it comes to identifying seabirds. One of these days, I won’t have to ask, “What is that?” This duck was seen at Two Lights State Park in Cape [...]
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I love animals, pets, wildlife, birds, fish… you get the idea, so I don’t want anyone leaving a comment about how I hate dogs, because I don’t. When I had my beagle, named Buddy, I obeyed the law. With pets, you must obey the law, but some people don’t. My wife and I were near the entrance [...]
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UPDATE: The creature in question is a Greater Scaup. Thanks Luke! I have a picture that follows this article of a duck I need help identifying. It was seen in Biddeford Pool and was feeding with Common Goldeneyes. Although not the best picture due to the distance at which the picture was taken, I [...]
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Birding In Maine wishes a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all!!
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We have been birding the Gut at Pines Landing in Biddeford Pool quite a bit lately. Whether it’s low or high tide, waterfowl of all types are either flying or floating through the Gut. This past weekend we viewed the following; 44 Common Eiders 7 Red-Breasted Mergansers 8 Common Loons 38 Canada Geese 4 Old [...]
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The Ash-Throated Flycatcher that has been seen at the Saco Yacht Club is still hanging around as of today, December 10th. Thanks to fellow birder Bob Malbon, he is allowing me to post this wonderful photograph he took today of this beautiful bird. Photograph copyright 2006 Bob Malbon and may not be used without permission. [...]
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After a period of above normal temperatures, Mainers awoke to a fresh covering of snow, gusty winds and bitter temps Friday morning. Birds were flocking to area feeders in droves to replenish their energy for the short-lived cold snap. Forecasts call for above normal temperatures once again for the week ahead. (From reading posts in several [...]
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