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Subject: gloucester 3/14
From: John Robinson <johndrobinson(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 7:38am
Niles Pond:
Green-winged Teal 1
Lesser Scaup 1
John Robinson, Rockport
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Subject: Canvasbacks, Belmont 3-15-08
From: Jeffrey Boone Miller <miller(AT)bbri.org>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 8:30am
A wary hen and drake pair of Canvasbacks graced the eastern shore of
Clay Pit Pond in Belmont (near the High School) this morning at
~8AM. This is the first time I have seen Canvasbacks during spring
migration in this greater Fresh Pond area, though they are reliable
autumn visitors at nearby Fresh Pond in Cambridge.
11 Common Mergansers and 5 Mallards were also on the Pond. A large
number of Canada Geese were grazing on the nearby athletic fields.
----Boone
J. Boone Miller
Belmont, MA
miller(AT)bbri.org
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Subject: Killdeer, Northfield 3/15
From: Mark Taylor <birdnorth(AT)hughes.net>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 11:24am
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Hello Massbirders,
This morning in the fields surrounding Caldwell Rd. in Northfield, I
had my first Killdeer(5) of 2008.
The fields are still snow covered with the exception of areas of farm
activity. Also seen were 35 Horned Lark.
Mark Taylor
Northfield, MA
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Subject: Black Headed Gull, Joppa Flats
From: "Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift" <birdwsg(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 11:36am
At 12:30 Steve Grinley reported a Black Headed Gull at Joppa Flats, Newburyport.
It is being seen from the Audobon Nature Center.
Barrett Bacall for SG
Steve Grinley
Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift and Nature Shop at Joppa Flats
Newburyport, MA
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Subject: Woodcocks, common Mergs in Newton
From: maurice.gilmore(AT)comcast.net
Date: 15 Mar 2008 11:54am
Folks,
Thanks, Paula Mcfarland for the earlier alert.
Last evening, (3/14) 6:50-7:15 in Nahanton Park, off Nahanton Street,
In the high field near the dirt parking lot, I listened to at least 6
woodcocks Peenting. Two were out of range, but 4 were around the field.
I had two angry chase-byes at just over head level, close to me, with the
second woodcock uttering angry chittering noises. There were direct
overhead flights, and three good views, close, on the ground.
The evening before, friday, on the way home from work, I got there
later and saw two overheads and heard some peenting before the
show shut down.
Today, at 12 two common mergs in Bullough pond, Newton, at Comm. Ave and Center
St..
Pete Gilmore
Newton MA
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Subject: Northern Shrike, Canvasback at Cherry Hill
Reservoir, West Newbury
From: "Joe Sutherland" <sutherlandbirds(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 1:00pm
I made a quick stop at Cherry Hill Reservoir in West Newbury, the
drake Canvasback is still there and has been joined by a pair of
Lesser Scaup and some Common Mergansers. Along the road to the
pump-house I had a Northern Shrike teed up on a branch.
Canada Goose X
Mallard X
Canvasback X
Lesser Scaup X
Common Merganser X
Red-tailed Hawk 5
Mourning Dove X
Northern Shrike X
American Crow X
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
American Goldfinch X
Regards,
Joe Sutherland
Byfield, MA
sutherlandbirds(AT)gmail.com
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Subject: Hadley Geese. (Canada/Snow/Cackling)
From: SSURNER(AT)aol.com
Date: 15 Mar 2008 1:24pm
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Hello Massbird,
Birded from Springfield to Hadley this morning- early morning rain gave way
to overcast, raw conditions the rest of the morning outing. Highlight of the
morning was the concentration of Geese at the corner of Meadow & Russellville
Rd on the Amherst/Hadley Town Line. I estimated 3300 Canada Geese, 97 Snow
Geese and 1 Cackling Goose. The geese were put up on a couple of occasions by
a Imm Bald Eagle. Other highlights below...
Meadow/Russellville Rd-Aherst/Hadley
Turkey Vulture (3)
Cooper's Hawk (1)
Killdeer (7)
North Rd/Hadley
Green-winged Teal (4)
Am.Wtgeon (1)
Umass Waste Water Treatment Plant
Cedar Waxwings (135)
Pine Grosbeak (1) Thanks to Dave Mako for heads up.
Honey Pot -Hadley
Northern Harrier (1-male)
Horned Lark (50)
Springfield-forest Park
Canvasback (1-female)
Ring-necked Duck (16)
Hooded Merganser (18)
Common Merganser (1)
Longmeadow- Pondside
Wood duck (3)
Am.Black Duck (4)
Canvasback (1-female)
Ring-necked Duck (11)
Hooded Merganser (2)
Scott Surner
Belchertown, MA
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Subject: Addendum to Longmeadow
From: "Scott Ricker" <ptbagger(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 2:36pm
MassBirders,
Also, 1 male Wood Duck off of West Rd. with Mallards, Black Ducks &
NPintails.
Scott Ricker
Southwick, MA.
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Subject: Longmeadow, MA
From: "Scott Ricker" <ptbagger(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 2:34pm
MassBirders,
Cheryl & I went to West Rd then over to Pondside Rd. then back to West Rd.
Ducks weren’t as abundant as when I was in this area last Wednesday. The
level of flooding has dropped in the fields off of West Rd or shifted, which
made the Green-wing Teal completely un-viewable. The Teal stay in the
furthest portion of the field towards the tree line, the only time you can
see them is when they fly in or lift & land.
West Rd,
In total I saw about 30 Green-wing Teal in flight
Northern Pintail, 10-20 were scattered in the corn stalks, and a few were
out in the larger portion of the water
1-2 American Wigeon, I found the AWigeon the second time back @ West Rd.
There was what looked like a female AWigeon following the Male, but I
couldn’t get clear looks at the bird long enough to positively ID.
1-Pileated Woodpecker-calling
1-Female Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pondside Rd,
25-Ring-necked Duck
1-Female Canvasback-diving with the Ring-necks
1-Belted Kingfisher
2-Hooded Mergansers-diving in the portion of water at the intersection of
Pondside & West Rd.
Scott Ricker
Southwick, MA.
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Subject: Saw Whet
From: kay langevin <lensantiques(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 2:52pm
On Thursday night/Friday morning (1:30 am ish), my husband and I saw
what we believed to be a Saw Whet owl. It flew directly towards us as
we drove home, then swerved up and over, and we didn't get to see where
it went. Sorry folks, it was late and we were too tired to stop and
hunt in our neighbors yards!
It was certainly a very small owl. May be the only glimpse I'll ever
get.
Kay Langevin, Acushnet
lensantiques(AT)comcast.net
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Subject: 3/15 Black Vultures in Westport
From: osprey1170(AT)aol.com
Date: 15 Mar 2008 3:18pm
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Hello Massbirders,
Saw three black vultures from the landing on River Rd. in Westport.? Over the
line in Rhode Island, at Round Pond in Little Comptom were 5 snow geese and 11
canvasback along with coot, scaup and rb mergs.? In Tiverton at Seapowet Ave. an
early great egret, horned larks and approx. 25 green wing teal.? Not bad for
very rainy conditions.
Lynn Abbey
Fall River
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Subject: Pine Grosbeak photos
From: "Marj. Rines" <marj(AT)mrines.com>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 7:24pm
As I posted earlier, I was lucky enough to see Pine Grosbeaks at the
Lincoln RR station last week. I have put together a few of the photos I
took, and if you want to check them out, go to
http://mrines.com/Birds/pigr/
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Marj. Rines
Arlington, MA
marj(at) mrines.com
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Subject: Groton raptors and a Fisher pic
From: Tom Murray <tmurray74(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 6:56pm
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Hi,
Thursday a Goshawk and sat just long enough to get a picture of.
http://www.pbase.com/tmurray74/image/94155318
At the house there was a Sharp-shinned Hawk at the feeders, but it didn't catch
anything. The pair of Red-shouldered Hawks are still in the neighborhood. I'm
hoping to find where they nest, to get it confirmed for the BBA.
This afternoon we got great looks at a Fisher as it came to the compost in the
back yard. Best looks I've ever had. Every other look I've had has been
fleeting, and usually at night.
http://www.pbase.com/tmurray74/fisher
Tom Murray
Groton, Ma.
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Subject: Newburyport/PI 3/15
From: "Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift" <birdwsg(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 7:32pm
While "working" at Joppa Flats Audubon today, there was a black-headed gull,
Kumlien's gull and 3 bald eagles from the Center. After worrk, Margo and I
headed down Plum Island and had the following highlights:
PI Causeway (near airport)
1 rough-legged hawk (l. morph)
4 g-w teal
Salt Pannes, south of Pannes:
48 pintail
2 A. wigeon
8 gadwall
4 g-w teal
1 COMMON MERGANSER
3 r.b.merganser
South Field:
3 meadowlarks
1 n. shrike
Pines:
merlin
Stage Is Pool:
18 pintail
2 ruddy ducks (thanks to Steve Sutton)
15 g-w teal
Emerson Rocks:
2 common loon
1 horned grebe
North Field:
1 pr hooded mergansers
Earlier in the day, Margo had a flicker and kestrel in the Newbuyrport
Industrial Park and killdeer and 2 A. wigeon on Scotland Rd.in Newbury.
Tonight, a woodcock was displaying over my condo in Amesbury.
Steve Grinley
Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift and Nature Shop at Joppa Flats
Newburyport, MA
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Subject: Canvasback Sightings
From: newburyportbirders(AT)comcast.net
Date: 15 Mar 2008 8:18pm
Birders,
I was thrilled with the drake Canvasback at Cherry Hill Reservoir in West
Newbury on a bright but cold March afternoon. This drake was stunning as
winter's hoary backdrop remained solid, and the foreground was fluid and
opening to the next season. Canvasback reports are uncommon to rare in
Essex County. This month there have been sightings of them in both southeastern
NH and Essex County.
Are the sightings of the Canvasback increasing here due to a change in its food
source and/or availability? Is the saline level changing and affecting the
grasses in the duck's usual range? Is turbidity playing a role in the decline
in plant
beds there?
The species name of the Canvasback, Aythya valisineria, evolved from Vallisneria
americana or wild celery. The Canvasback feeds on the winter buds and rhizomes
of wild celery. These buds are high in carbohydrates and increase body fat in
waterfowl. The leaves and tubers of wild celery are a preferred food of
Canvasbacks, Common
and Barrow's Goldeneyes, Mallards and scoter species. Wild celery's straight,
ribbon-like leaves rise from the base of the plant. Limp and long, the leaves
have a pale
green midrib. In summer, a small pod is on the end of each long stalk.
As shallow diving foragers propelled by their large, webbed feet, the Canvasback
folds its wings close to its body while foraging underwater. Its diet is
comprised of aquatic plants, clams, small crustaceans, delta duck potato,
eelgrass,
widgeon grass, sago pondweeds, water lilies, bulrush, sedge, small fish and
midge
larvae.
This large, sleek duck has a long, sloping profile. The drake sports a bold
plumage with a rusty-red, wedge-like head with a white/silver body. It's a
white bodied
duck flanked by black parentheses. The Canvasback is 19-22 inches from its black
bill
to its black rump with a wingspan of 31 to 35 inches. It weighs 1.9 - 3.5
pounds.
The Canvasback is known to accquire a new mate each year; pairbonding begins
in late winter. Its breeding habitat is prairie wetlands. A bulky nest is
constructed
of marsh vegetation, and the interior is lined with down. Eggdumping in other
Canvasback nests has been documented.
During the non-breeding season, large flocks or rafts gather on the water.
Canvasbacks are strong fliers ~ swift, powerful and straight with a maximum
speed of 70 mph. Their migrating flocks are large, V-shaped regiments.
The Canvasback requires a lengthy, running takeoff prior to becoming airborne.
Good birding,
Sue
Sue McGrath
Newburyport Birders
Newburyport, Ma 01950
978-462-4785
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Subject: CT Report 03/15/2008 TUNDRA SWANS
From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey(AT)snet.net>
Date: 15 Mar 2008 9:18pm
From Nancy Eaton:
3/15 - Suffield -- (5 p.m.), two adult Tundra Swans feeding with
Canada Geese in a pool of water in a farm field on East St. (Rte.
159N) between Bridge St. and Thrall Ave. on the river side of the
road.
From Mike O'leary via Rollin Tebbetts:
3/15 - Suffield, .along route 159 between Bridge ST. and Thrall
Street/ave. -- Unidentified Swan; definitely not Mute.
From Rick Macsuga:
3/15 - South Windsor, Vibert Rd -- Wilson Snipe, Rusty Blackbird.
From Chris Loscalzo:
3/15 - Woodbridge, farm field near the community gardens -- EASTERN
MEADOWLARK
From Paul Cianfaglione:
3/15 - Canton, Canton feeder -- 73 COMMON REDPOLL.
From Peary Stafford:
3/14 - Washington, Macricostas Preserve of Steep Rock Association --
6 American Woodcock displaying and interacting at dusk.
3/15 - Washington, Macricostas Preserve of Steep Rock Association --
maybe 8 American Woodcock displaying and interacting at dusk.
And an added note from David Babington: This area can be reached by
taking RT 47 from Washington Depot towards RT 202. At the intersection
of RT 202 make a right turn. Take the first left on to Christian St..
Park behind an old red farm house on the right on the Christian St.
Follow the trial and cross a small bridge across Bee Brook. Continue
on the trail to a large field.
From Ted Gilman:
3/14 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- (for Shaun Martin) BROWN CREEPER,
COMMON REDPOLL, WINTER WREN
Greenwich, Audubon Center - AMERICAN WOODCOCK; at least 3 performing
courtship flights at dusk in front fields.
3/15 - Greenwich, Audubon Center -- AMERICAN WOODCOCK - at least 6 in
front fields at dusk.
Greenwich, Audubon Center -- (for Brian O'Toole) FOX SPARROW in
thickets down hill from Nature Center
From Jack Swatt:
3/15 - Wolcott yard -- 2 Fox Sparrows
3/14 - Wolcott yard -- 3 American Woodcocks displaying.
From Stacy Hanks:
3/15 - Milford, Pond Point Beach and BayView Beach, accessed from
Pelham Ave -- Had a few hundred Bonaparte's Gulls today. Earlier this
week the number was closer to a thousand. They seem to be
congregating in large numbers here this year, instead of at Oyster
River?
From Patrick Comins:
3/15 - Meriden, yard -- BLACK VULTURE.
With family:
3/14 - Meriden, horse farm on Johnson Ave -- 2-3 AMERICAN WOODCOCKS
displaying with one flying around the neighborhood. Spring peepers
were weakly calling.
From Bill Asteriades:
3/15 - Portland, Wangunk Meadows -- 2 male BLUE-WINGED TEALS. Access
the Meadows via the Glastonbury entrance. Birds were noted in a pool
of water with 70+ Green-winged teals about 1/2 mile from the entrance.
From Mike and Wanda Moccio:
3/13-14 Stamford, Holly Pond -- 300 BONAPARTE'S GULLS, no sighting
of the Redhead
From Dennis Varza:
3/15 - Southport -- low tide, adult Little Gull with 120 Bonaparte's
Gulls.
From Bruce Finnan:
3/15 - Waterbury, Bunker Hill residence -- Flock of approx. 50 COMMON
REDPOLLS.
From Julian Hough:
3/15 - Woodmont, Oyster River -- 1 f-w Iceland Gull loafing on the sea
with other gulls. No Boney's.
From Arthur Shippee
3/15 - Hamden, North Lake Dr. -- 1 BROWN CREEPER
From Marty Swanhall
03/15 - Woodbury, home feeder -- one RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH
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