Killdeer, Northern Mockingbird and new Barn Swallow fledged this week - Benton - Sebasticook
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AMF
Jul 3, 2021, 10:21:37 AM7/3/21
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There has been a mockingbird around here singing away the last two
weeks. First one I have ever seen in Central Maine. I guess another
example of climate change.
One breeding pair of Barn Swallows had their first hatch of 4 leave the
nest. It is fun to watch the 6 barn swallow jet around in pure joy. My
farm is down from 16 breeding pairs to 2 Barn Swallows.
Two Killdeer on a grass lawn across the road. It was nice to see. They
have become rare around here.
weeks. First one I have ever seen in Central Maine. I guess another
example of climate change.
One breeding pair of Barn Swallows had their first hatch of 4 leave the
nest. It is fun to watch the 6 barn swallow jet around in pure joy. My
farm is down from 16 breeding pairs to 2 Barn Swallows.
Two Killdeer on a grass lawn across the road. It was nice to see. They
have become rare around here.
chr...@myfairpoint.net
Jul 3, 2021, 11:20:28 AM7/3/21
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Mockingbirds have been around these parts for decades. In 1982 I saw them both in Aroostook County and adjacent New Brunswick. We used to get them routinely on the Waterville CBC. Now they are a bit more sporadic. So the presence of Mockingbirds is a separate issue from "climate change."
Wally S.
Wally S.
znse37
Jul 3, 2021, 2:40:40 PM7/3/21
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Thank you. Good info. My first here.
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Ken in Hancock
Jul 12, 2021, 6:54:02 AM7/12/21
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Mockingbirds have rarely been observed on Hancock Point for at least fifty years, so I was surprised on July 4 to see one chasing a robin.
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