Category Archives: Birds
The underground railroad in Grand Falls Flowage
Fishing on Grand Falls Flowage
Observing the eagles at Magurrewock Marsh
Getting comfortable outdoors: 10 simple things to do
The Danforth route for woodcock counting
Paddling Tomah Stream with friends
The weather forecast looked good. Partly sunny, 60 degrees, a breeze. Steve loaded the kayaks-an Otter, a tandem Otter and a Vapor 10XT (10 for ten foot), the lifejackets and a small cooler for lunch. The bug spray and other necessities were stowed away in a waterproof box in the Vapor’s well. Taylor, our youngest […]
Counting Woodcock in Amity
I Love and Hate the Wild Turkeys
It’s no secret that I don’t love the wild turkeys. It’s not an exaggeration some days to say I hate the huge feathered, giant flying crap machines. Their introduction to this corner of northern Washington county is enough to make me ask out loud “why weren’t they thinking when they decided to do this?” My […]
Bathing Bald Eagle
On my way home from Wabanaki Wilderness (archery shop) earlier this week I drove through Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge to Magurrewock Marsh. I hoped the pair of American bald eagles would be there, and I wasn’t disappointed. I spotted the first eagle on the nesting platform just off Rt 1 in Baring. The 300 mm […]
Energy Bars for Wild Birds
Red-breasted nuthatches are energetic birds
The red-breasted nuthatches (Sitta canadensis) are among the busiest birds coming to my feeders, matched only by the black-capped chickadees. They’re 4.5″ of non-stop energy. Like the chickadees, they have a short neck and round head. Their wings and back are blue-gray. They sport a black cap on the heads and black mask-like stripe along […]
Downy Woodpeckers
Mobbed by Chickadees
The black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is our state bird. Have you ever noticed how big the chickadee’s head is in comparison to its body? It’s the Charlie Brown of song birds. At 4.5″ to 6″ and only up to one-half ounce, chickadees are small birds. The widening white streak between their black cap and bib […]
Canada Jays and Their Bad Reputation
The Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis) is one of my favorite birds. They’re entertaining when I’m sitting in a tree stand while hunting or when walking through the woods. They’ll fly up from behind, land ten feet ahead of me, wait until I pass, chatter at me, and fly up from behind again. They’re amusing themselves […]
Let’s Talk About Birds
This is my daughter Taylor. She’s a wildlife bio major in college, and was very excited to have the opportunity to handle Kahn, an immature goshawk that belongs to Dennis Kerekes. Dennis is training Kahn to hunt. I’m looking forward to the time I’ll be spending with Dennis and Kahn; Dennis is a patient teacher […]
Book Review: Maine’s Favorite Birds
Jeffrey V. Wells and Allison Childs Wells Illustrated by Evan Barbour Publication Date: May 1, 2012 Paperback, $15, ISBN 978-0-88448-336-6 6 x 9, 72 pages, 100+ color paintings Maine’s Favorite Birds by Jeffrey V. Wells and Allison Child Wells was written as a guide for beginner and intermediate birders as well those who are advanced. […]