Winters last stand

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 wife and I watched Robins, Grackles, Starlings and Killdeer root through the debris at the high tide line looking for morsels of food. The snowcover has made it hard for migrating birds to find food, and I have received reports of Bluebird deaths north of here because of the unusual weather.

Things were fairly quiet locally this weekend. I did get some pictures of a cooperative Red-Breasted Merganser at Pine Point, and watched six Great Blue Herons feed in a small marsh near Ocean Park.

My wife and I are heading to Pennsylvania Friday and will return Monday evening. No posts will be added this weekend, but be sure to check back the following weekend for a report on birding in the keystone state.

Enjoy the pictures I have taken this weekend. Simply click a thumbnail for a larger view. Comments and criticisms are welcomed!

Happy birding!

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