From the monthly archives:

April 2007

Last weekends spectacular weather had a price. This weekend we are paying for it with clouds, fog, rain and cool temperatures. We did enjoy a total of one and a half hours of sunshine Saturday afternoon at Pine Point before the clouds and showers moved back in. But through it all, the birds kept singing, territorial fights [...]

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During the last two weeks, my wife and I have been very busy with visits to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Of course, we found time to do some birding in these locals and we were not disappointed with the bird activity despite the horrendous weather. Last weekend, we visited Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA. and [...]

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Although the calendar says April, it feels and looks more like December here along coastal Maine. A major snowstorm Thursday dumped 14″ of very heavy, wet snow on the area, causing downed trees and powerlines region-wide. Temperatures remain well below normal, with a threat of more snow later this week. Out on Granite Point, my [...]

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Gorgeous back to back sunny days on a weekend is a privilege not too often experienced in early spring here in Maine, and when it does happen, you best take advantage of it. Saturday, we traveled our regular birding loop.  We saw plenty of Ring-Necked Ducks, Green-Winged Teals, Common Eider, Hooded Mergansers, Red Breasted Mergansers, [...]

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