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Subject: Tail-less Cardinal
From: "malcolm bruce" <bruce3333(AT)msn.com>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 12:20am
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Has anyone around Essex county seen it? It came to our feeders for =
several weeks. It was a male that flew well and seemed otherwise =
healthy.
Malcolm
Danvers, Essex County, Ma
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Subject: Rat
From: "malcolm bruce" <bruce3333(AT)msn.com>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 12:14am
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Dear vermin hunter.
I used a (small squirl size) Haveahart trap to catch a very wary rat. =
But before her; I caught and released 3 Titmice, 6 squirls, and 12 =
Morning Doves.
Malcolm Bruce
Danvers Ma
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Subject: Fox Sparrow - Northampton
From: "Axel Hildebrandt" <ahildebr(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 6:52am
This afternoon I had the first Fox Sparrow of the year at my feeder.
Axel Hildebrandt
Northampton, MA
ahildebr AT gmail.com
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Subject: massbird charter and posting guidelines - from
the moderator
From: Barbara Volkle and Steve Moore <barb620(AT)theworld.com>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 8:48am
With spring migration underway, this is a good time to again post the
massbird charter.
We've ALMOST reached an historical milestone - 900 subscribers for
the
first time! Join me in applauding all of you who have contributed to
the
success of MASSBIRD. The diversity of observations rests with
you. From
the Berkshires to Cape Cod, from Cape Ann to southwestern
Massachusetts,
birders visit coast and mountains, forest and field, wetlands and
river plains.
While most of us are in Eastern Massachusetts, observations from
those
of you elsewhere help to paint a more complete picture of what's
going on
in our state. I'm sure you look forward, as do I, to reports of the
migrants
returning and passing through Massachusetts, as well as other signs
of spring.
Special thanks to all those seasoned birders who provide background
information and tutelage to those readers who are just starting
birding
and to those of us not at the expert level. Thanks to all of you for
your contributions.
Please take a minute or two to read the MASSBIRD CHARTER and
POSTING GUIDELINES!
Congratulations to the MASSBIRD community and thank you for
your participation!
Barbara Volkle, moderator MASSBIRD
Northboro, MA
barb620(AT)theworld.com
* * * * *
Please save this for future reference!
MASSBIRD is a mailing list dedicated to the interchange of wild bird
and
birding information relevant to Massachusetts and New England. This
list
is intended for the discussion of local issues - such as birding
locations,
local conditions, reports of local rarities and unusual sightings,
pelagic trip
reports, legislative alerts, events and speakers in the area, and
calls for
volunteers in research and census activities. Hopefully, novice
birdwatchers,
visitors to our area, and our local experts alike, will share their
questions and
knowledge through this mailing list. Together we have made MASSBIRD a
useful forum, sharing information on a real time basis.
If you wish to bring up a topic of environmental concern that is of
special
interest to birders in Massachusetts or the northeast ( ie. local
content),
contact me. Such posts should be designed to summarize the issue
and inform readers of how they can pursue the topic from that point
on.
Most of us lead enormously busy lives - family, home and work
commitments,
and of course, a demanding interest in birding. Please respect each
other's time by limiting your posts on massbird to topics within the
charter.
Please SIGN your posts with your NAME, TOWN and EMAIL ADDRESS.
This is the convention used by MASSBIRD and other birding email
lists.
Be sure to give the location of your sightings by town. Many birders
are
listening in - including beginners, those new to the area, and those
planning
visits. Don't assume that everyone listening is familiar with
finding your
birding location. Additionally, your clarity helps others put your
reports in context.
Make your title meaningful. Date and location make it clear what
your message
is about. This simple idea makes it possible for readers to find and
process your
message easily.
Avoid abbreviations and codes. While many of us figure these things
out,
participants with less experience with MASSBIRD have to translate
these.
Make it easy for your message to be easily understood. Full bird
names
should be used. If you wish to use four-letter banding codes, make
sure
that it is clear what species they refer to by pairing them with the
full
species name at least once in your post.
If possible, provide details on numbers of birds seen, especially
unusual
species. Records are created from postings to MASSBIRD for Bird
Observer
and Massachusetts Audubon. Researchers are working to establish
weather
and other patterns related to seabird populations, winter finches,
rarities, etc.
Especially with seabird posts, please try to note when, where and how
long your observation was. Noting weather information is also
useful.
Finally, post in PLAIN TEXT. If at all possible, avoid MIME and HTML
including highlighting or text formatting. The majordomo software
that
handles massbird translates these formats into additional code that
is
unnecessary and confusing for digest users. NO ATTACHMENTS, please!
Finally, if you are not able to post or reach me at my primary email
address,
contact me directly at b_volkle(AT)yahoo.com.
Thanks for your continued support and for making MASSBIRD a
successful
forum!
Barbara Volkle, moderator
Northboro, MA
barb620(AT)theworld.com
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Subject: Pine grosbeaks- UMass-Amherst Campus Pond (3/5)
From: Regina Martel <rmartel(AT)library.umass.edu>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 9:24am
Hi,
At 9am (3/5) there were about 30 Pine grosbeaks in the 4 heavily laden
crabapple trees bordering the UMass-Amherst Campus Pond. These trees are on the
28-story Library/Old Chapel side of the pond.
Gina Martel
Amherst, MA
rmartel(AT)library.umass.edu
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Subject: Feeding red tail pair -- Concord
From: Cherrie Corey <cherrie.corey(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 10:52am
At 9:50 am today, while driving down Walden St. toward town I spotted
what I thought were two young turkeys feeding in the grassy field
across from the town forest near the old barn and town utility
shed. At closer look, they were a large pair of very wet red tailed
hawks having breakfast. Actually, the female was pulling away at
what seemed to be a sizeable rodent while the male patiently stood by
and kept watch.
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Subject: Re: massbird charter and posting guidelines -
from the moderator
From: Mary Keleher <maryeak(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 12:16pm
Special thanks to you Barbara for doing an awesome job
as the moderator of Massbird!
Mary Keleher,
Mashpee, MA
--- Barbara Volkle and Steve Moore
<barb620(AT)theworld.com> wrote:
> With spring migration underway, this is a good time
> to again post the
> massbird charter.
>
> We've ALMOST reached an historical milestone - 900
> subscribers for
> the
> first time! Join me in applauding all of you who
> have contributed to
> the
> success of MASSBIRD. The diversity of observations
> rests with
> you. From
> the Berkshires to Cape Cod, from Cape Ann to
> southwestern
> Massachusetts,
> birders visit coast and mountains, forest and field,
> wetlands and
> river plains.
> While most of us are in Eastern Massachusetts,
> observations from
> those
> of you elsewhere help to paint a more complete
> picture of what's
> going on
> in our state. I'm sure you look forward, as do I,
> to reports of the
> migrants
> returning and passing through Massachusetts, as well
> as other signs
> of spring.
>
> Special thanks to all those seasoned birders who
> provide background
> information and tutelage to those readers who are
> just starting
> birding
> and to those of us not at the expert level. Thanks
> to all of you for
> your contributions.
>
> Please take a minute or two to read the MASSBIRD
> CHARTER and
> POSTING GUIDELINES!
>
> Congratulations to the MASSBIRD community and thank
> you for
> your participation!
>
> Barbara Volkle, moderator MASSBIRD
> Northboro, MA
> barb620(AT)theworld.com
>
> * * * * *
>
> Please save this for future reference!
>
> MASSBIRD is a mailing list dedicated to the
> interchange of wild bird
> and
> birding information relevant to Massachusetts and
> New England. This
> list
> is intended for the discussion of local issues -
> such as birding
> locations,
> local conditions, reports of local rarities and
> unusual sightings,
> pelagic trip
> reports, legislative alerts, events and speakers in
> the area, and
> calls for
> volunteers in research and census activities.
> Hopefully, novice
> birdwatchers,
> visitors to our area, and our local experts alike,
> will share their
> questions and
> knowledge through this mailing list. Together we
> have made MASSBIRD a
> useful forum, sharing information on a real time
> basis.
>
> If you wish to bring up a topic of environmental
> concern that is of
> special
> interest to birders in Massachusetts or the
> northeast ( ie. local
> content),
> contact me. Such posts should be designed to
> summarize the issue
> and inform readers of how they can pursue the topic
> from that point
> on.
>
> Most of us lead enormously busy lives - family, home
> and work
> commitments,
> and of course, a demanding interest in birding.
> Please respect each
> other's time by limiting your posts on massbird to
> topics within the
> charter.
>
> Please SIGN your posts with your NAME, TOWN and
> EMAIL ADDRESS.
> This is the convention used by MASSBIRD and other
> birding email
> lists.
>
> Be sure to give the location of your sightings by
> town. Many birders
> are
> listening in - including beginners, those new to the
> area, and those
> planning
> visits. Don't assume that everyone listening is
> familiar with
> finding your
> birding location. Additionally, your clarity helps
> others put your
> reports in context.
>
> Make your title meaningful. Date and location make
> it clear what
> your message
> is about. This simple idea makes it possible for
> readers to find and
> process your
> message easily.
>
> Avoid abbreviations and codes. While many of us
> figure these things
> out,
> participants with less experience with MASSBIRD have
> to translate
> these.
> Make it easy for your message to be easily
> understood. Full bird
> names
> should be used. If you wish to use four-letter
> banding codes, make
> sure
> that it is clear what species they refer to by
> pairing them with the
> full
> species name at least once in your post.
>
> If possible, provide details on numbers of birds
> seen, especially
> unusual
> species. Records are created from postings to
> MASSBIRD for Bird
> Observer
> and Massachusetts Audubon. Researchers are working
> to establish
> weather
> and other patterns related to seabird populations,
> winter finches,
> rarities, etc.
> Especially with seabird posts, please try to note
> when, where and how
>
> long your observation was. Noting weather
> information is also
> useful.
>
> Finally, post in PLAIN TEXT. If at all possible,
> avoid MIME and HTML
>
> including highlighting or text formatting. The
> majordomo software
> that
> handles massbird translates these formats into
> additional code that
> is
> unnecessary and confusing for digest users. NO
> ATTACHMENTS, please!
>
> Finally, if you are not able to post or reach me at
> my primary email
> address,
> contact me directly at b_volkle(AT)yahoo.com.
>
> Thanks for your continued support and for making
> MASSBIRD a
> successful
> forum!
>
> Barbara Volkle, moderator
> Northboro, MA
> barb620(AT)theworld.com
>
>
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Subject: Global Warming Lecture at the Massabesic Center
From: "Eric Masterson" <EMasterson(AT)NHAudubon.org>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 1:00pm
Lecture: Global Warming, with Deborah Williams, president of Alaska Conservation
Solutions
Friday, March 7, 7pm
Massabesic Center, Auburn N.H.
Deborah Williams, President of Alaska Conservation Solutions, is Alaska's
foremost spokesperson on global warming. She will address global warming and the
alarming consequences already evident in Alaska and New Hampshire, including
commonalities between the two states. She will offer practical carbon-reducing
strategies that not only reduce emissions but also protect human health, save
money and increase America's energy independence. Ms. Williams is the principal
founder of the Harvard Environmental Law Review. She represented the National
Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska and has served on
the board of Trustees for Alaska. In 1994, Ms. Williams received a Presidential
appointment, and became the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Interior for
Alaska, in which position she advised the Secretary about managing over 220
million acres of national lands in Alaska. She also was a Trustee on the Exxon
Valdez Trustee Council.
Lecture is free and open to the public.
Eric Masterson
Vice President, Development
New Hampshire Audubon
Phone 224-9909 ext. 307
New Hampshire Audubon
Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people
Eric Masterson
Vice President, Development
New Hampshire Audubon
Phone 224-9909 ext. 307
New Hampshire Audubon
Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people
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Subject: Global Warming Lecture at the Massabesic Center
From: "Eric Masterson" <EMasterson(AT)NHAudubon.org>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 1:00pm
Lecture: Global Warming, with Deborah Williams, president of Alaska Conservation
Solutions
Friday, March 7, 7pm
Massabesic Center, Auburn N.H.
Deborah Williams, President of Alaska Conservation Solutions, is Alaska's
foremost spokesperson on global warming. She will address global warming and the
alarming consequences already evident in Alaska and New Hampshire, including
commonalities between the two states. She will offer practical carbon-reducing
strategies that not only reduce emissions but also protect human health, save
money and increase America's energy independence. Ms. Williams is the principal
founder of the Harvard Environmental Law Review. She represented the National
Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska and has served on
the board of Trustees for Alaska. In 1994, Ms. Williams received a Presidential
appointment, and became the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Interior for
Alaska, in which position she advised the Secretary about managing over 220
million acres of national lands in Alaska. She also was a Trustee on the Exxon
Valdez Trustee Council.
Lecture is free and open to the public.
Eric Masterson
Vice President, Development
New Hampshire Audubon
Phone 224-9909 ext. 307
New Hampshire Audubon
Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people
Eric Masterson
Vice President, Development
New Hampshire Audubon
Phone 224-9909 ext. 307
New Hampshire Audubon
Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people
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Subject: Southwick & Westfield
From: "Scott Ricker" <ptbagger(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 6:35pm
MassBirders,
Around 7:30 this morning there were 15-20 Wild Turkey grazing in a large
partially snow covered field off of East Mountain Rd. This group of Turkey
are seen in this field often. An interesting note was they were being
stalked by 2-4 healthy looking Eastern Coyote. The Coyote were about 30'-50'
away, nonchalantly walking a bit closer to the birds. The Turkey didn't seem
too concerned but I don't know what may have ensued after leaving. Going
back through this area @ 4:45p, the birds were feeding again.
Scott Ricker
Southwick, MA.
Ptbagger(at)Verizon(dot)net
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Subject: West Brookfield
From: "Melissa Martin" <melcmartin(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 7:26pm
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I thought this platform nest had increased in size and thought perhaps a
hawk, but today on my way home I saw an adult bald eagle on the edge of the
nest peering in. Tough to drive and stare without crashing! It would be
great if someone could confirm as I won't be back that way until Friday in
uncooperative weather. As you're heading West on Rte. 9 past the Salem
Cross Inn there is a swamp on the left and two large nests in dead snags.
Can't miss it. May be visible from Douglas Road on the other side of the
swamp. Yay!
--
Melissa Martin, Realtor
Quaboag Valley Real Estate
508-784-0650
www.melsells.net
Offering You A Green Real Estate Experience
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Subject: West Brookfield
From: "Melissa Martin" <melcmartin(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 7:01pm
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I thought this platform nest had increased in size and thought perhaps a
hawk, but today on my way home I saw an adult bald eagle on the edge of the
nest peering in. Tough to drive and stare without crashing! It would be
great if someone could confirm as I won't be back that way until Friday in
uncooperative weather. As you're heading West on Rte. 9 past the Salem
Cross Inn there is a swamp on the left and two large nests in dead snags.
Can't miss it. May be visible from Douglas Road on the other side of the
swamp. Yay!
--
Melissa Martin, Realtor
Quaboag Valley Real Estate
508-784-0650
www.melsells.net
Offering You A Green Real Estate Experience
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Subject: West Barnstable
From: "Walz,Christopher" <CWalz(AT)nec.edu>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 7:00pm
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Hey all,=20
=20
Walked my dog in the field out back and heard 2 woodcocks so I decided =
to sit out for a little bit and listen. Tallied 3 definite maybe 4. =
Just as the woodcocks stopped performing I was sitting and happened to =
look up and catch the silouhette of a Great Horned Owl fly right to left =
directly overhead about 20 feet, oh how I wish my spotlight was in my =
hand at the time. I watched the shadow move through the trees and land =
at the top of one where it called to out to another which I could hear =
not too far in the distance. A pair out hunting, I can still hear them =
now at 7pm. All this started about 6pm
=20
=20
Chris Walz=20
West Barnstable, MA
Property Manager
Mid-Cape Sanctuaries
CWalz(AT)nec.edu
CWalz(AT)massaudubon.org
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Subject: American Kestrel Swoop and Dive Behavior
From: "Fred Bouchard" <frederickbouchard(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 10:12pm
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birders:
walking along Mass Av at Berklee College Tuesday just before the rains
began, i noticed a rather early (?) male AMKE repeatedly (15-20 times)
swooping and diving down to and up from the roof of the 150 Mass Av
building.
it somewhat reminded me of woodcock or hummingbird mating rituals.
last spring, i noted nesting behavior in a hole in an eave on Hemenway St,
not 50 yards from here.
would anyone care to comment on this behavior?
fred b
--
frederickbouchard(AT)gmail.com
78 farnham st
belmont 02478 ma
617-484-6692
www.fredbouchard.com
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Subject: Our Massbird
From: Beth Milke <saw-whet(AT)charter.net>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 7:52pm
Now before Barbara jumps in and says, "No more posts about the
greatness of the moderator," I want to second Mary's
comments. Thank you, Barbara, and those who help you make Massbird
such an enjoyable and helpful web site.
Those new to birding seem to be finding a voice here that's
refreshing to hear. Who is as enthusiastic as a birder with dozens
if not hundreds of life birds ahead?
Living as I do at the edge of the known world (outside of metro
Boston), I will make a greater effort to post here about birds in
southern Worcester County and hope you will too. Barbara's
right--the more the merrier!
Beth Milke
Uxbridge, MA
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Subject: CT Report 03/05/2008 Pine Grosbeaks
From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey(AT)snet.net>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 9:24pm
From Jan Collins:
3/05 - Simsbury Farms -- 1:30 PM, 12-15 PINE GROSBEAKS feeding with
about that many Cedar Waxwings in 2 berry trees north of the ice rink.
From Frank Mantlik:
3/05 - Westport, Compo Beach, outlet from marina -- 12:45, 7 NORTHERN
PINTAILS. They (5 male, 2 female) stayed briefly, then took off and
flew east. Perhaps they are the same birds Ken Elkins saw at Milford
Point.
From Patrick Comins:
3/05 - Southbury, Bent of the River Audubon Sanctuary -- one FOX
SPARROW for the first time in a few months.
From Dennis Varza:
3/05 - Bridgeport, St. Mary's by the Sea -- an Adult Iceland Gull
(Kumliean's)
Black Rock Harbor -- 30 Lesser Scaup.
From Ken Elkins-
3/05 - Milford, Milford Point -- 18 NORTHERN PINTAIL, 1 NORTHERN
SHOVELER, 1 RUSTY BLACKBIRD
From Jerry Connolly:
3/04 - Madison yard -- RUSTY BLACKBIRD (65+) Flock (or portions of)
seen most days for more than 2 weeks.
From Ray Belding:
3/03 - Litchfield, White Memorial, Little Pond, at the back side of
the boardwalk -- 2 WOODCOCK.
Chickadee Bridge -- 19 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS.
from the observation shed -- 1 FOX SPARROW.
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Subject: Our Massbird
From: Beth Milke <saw-whet(AT)charter.net>
Date: 5 Mar 2008 11:22pm
Now before Barbara jumps in and says, "No more posts about the
greatness of the moderator," I want to second Mary's
comments. Thank you, Barbara, and those who help you make Massbird
such an enjoyable and helpful web site.
Those new to birding seem to be finding a voice here that's
refreshing to hear. Who is as enthusiastic as a birder with dozens
if not hundreds of life birds ahead?
Living as I do at the edge of the known world (outside of metro
Boston), I will make a greater effort to post here about birds in
southern Worcester County and hope you will too. Barbara's
right--the more the merrier!
Beth Milke
Uxbridge, MA
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