Tricia and I returned on Friday night from a week’s vacation in Maine. We spent 4 days on Monhegan Island and the rest of the week in the Rockland area. Monhegan Island is a birding experience unlike any other; I look forward to getting through my nearly 1,900 photos and putting together a post. For now, here’s a photo of arguably of the most numerous songbirds I observed on the island: Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Meanwhile, I was the official counter at Mount Peter Hawkwatch today. It was raining when I headed out, and when I arrived at the mountain, it was totally fogged in. I did some local birding and enjoyed a flock of 70 or so American Pipits in the black dirt. I went back to Mt. Peter just before noon a it was still socked in. I birded Wickham Lake, and then went back to finally start the watch at 1:30.
The flight wasn’t substantial, but I was happy to get some good variety, with 8 species of migrating raptors. I’ve included my HawkCount report below.
I can’t wait to hear more about your trip to Maine. One of my favorite states. I looked up that Island and I now want to go there.
Yes, put it on your list, it’s pretty amazing. Thanks for checking in Karen. Matt
I look forward to seeing your pictures from your trip -sounds like a great vacation 🙂
Seeing your photos and reading your blog is like getting a nature magazine in my mailbox !
It was really great. Thanks for the kind words, you’ve made me smile on this Sunday morning. Matt
Was great to meet you and Tricia on the ferry, Matt—and hiking out to White Head on Monhegan. I look forward to following your notes and photos here.
It was a true pleasure for us to meet you and Captain Jack as well. Thanks for checking in and glad to have you aboard. Matt