Best of Mt. Desert island, Maine

We had a great trip to Mt. Desert Island last weekend. Some of our favorite things were Acadia National Park with it's spectacular scen...

Herring Gull

Herring Gull, adult Herring Gull Herring Gull and Bald Eagle Speaking of Gulls, another gull that was very plentiful when we were birding in...

Acadia Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull Just got back from Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island, ME. Here's a Great-Black-backed Gull that was loun...

Birds; What's happening now?

Semipalmated Plover Semipalmated Plovers are migrating What's happening in the world of birds now? 1. Shorebirds are starting to migrate...

Dragonflies for birders

Halloween Pennant dragonfly, so aptly named, and one of my favorites. Widow Skimmer Widow Skimmer. The most colorful dragonflies with patter...

Field Sparrow, Birding Maine 3

Field Sparrow Field Sparrow The Kennebunk Plains were just an embarrassment of riches when it came to wonderful sparrows. Field Sparrows wer...

Vesper Sparrow, Birding Maine 2

Vesper Sparrow, you can see a hint of the rufous shoulder patch, not often visible. The dark streak coming down off the bill is called the ...