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 Birding in Maine ― http://www.birdingmaine.com

Bird, wildlife and nature photography from Maine and beyond. Read about our Maine bird watching adventures and view our beautiful photos and videos of nature at her finest.

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Listed: Jun 13, 2011

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Georges River Osprey

Birding in Maine ― This year’s annual run of Alewives at Damariscotta Mills was awesome, but the Osprey and Bald Eagle action at this location was not. We had a back up location, as one always should, just in case the bird watching and bird photography...

Tags: Bird Photographs, Blog, Maine Birds, Bird Photography, Bird Watching, Birding

Birding in Maine ― 51 weeks ago

Winter Cardinal and Warbler

Birding in Maine ― As you have probably noticed, I have been away from blogging for a while. The why and what for’s I will not get into right now. Never-the-less, I am still taking photographs of Maine birds, landscapes and architecture. I started a new ...

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Birding in Maine ― 7 Jan, 12

Photo of the Day: Broad-winged Hawk

Birding in Maine ― Broad-winged Hawk – Buteo platypterus Late Saturday afternoon, Sharon and I were driving along a decrepit logging road looking for wildlife. We saw two bull Moose on the other side of a large pond eating vegetation. I found it odd that these...

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Birding in Maine ― 5 Sep, 11

Juvenile Ospreys – Ready to Face The World

Birding in Maine ― This post will probably be the final update on the three juvenile Ospreys that I been watching all summer long. To refresh your memory, back in the spring, an adult pair of Osprey moved into the platform nest in the harbor just off Fort Road, on ...

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Birding in Maine ― 21 Aug, 11

Fight of the Hummingbirds

Birding in Maine ― While most of the birds that visit our backyards only defend a breeding territory, Hummingbirds are one of the few birds that will defend a food source. Just about anywhere that a Hummingbird finds food, it will fight to defend it even along its...

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Birding in Maine ― 30 Jul, 11

Photo of the Day: Hummingbird Elegance

Birding in Maine ― The elegance of a hummingbird is amazing and wonderful to watch. These “flying jewels” are endlessly fascinating because of their iridescent beauty, gracefulness and unique physical qualities. I never tire from watching these gems....

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Birding in Maine ― 26 Jul, 11

Osprey Chicks

Birding in Maine ― The Osprey pair at the Southern Maine Community College has three beautiful, healthy looking chicks. Recently, the chicks have come up from the bottom of the nest and are now peering over the edge. Yesterday, the three chicks and one of the adults  ...

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Birding in Maine ― 13 Jul, 11

How Birds Stay Cool in the Summer

Birding in Maine ― I watched several Tree Swallows recently and noticed that when they stuck their head out of the hole in the nest box, it looked as if they were panting. After a little research, I found that an open mouth is one sign that a bird might be ...

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Birding in Maine ― 8 Jul, 11

Birding in Maine 5 Year Anniversary

Birding in Maine ― Five years ago today, on July 3rd, 2006, my first blog entry was posted on the Birding in Maine web site. At the time, I had a point and shoot camera and little knowledge of where to bird in Maine. Blogging was new to me and I was not even sure ...

Tags: Bird Photographs, Blog, Nature, Wildlife, Bird Photography, Bird Photography Weekly

Birding in Maine ― 4 Jul, 11

Hairy Woodpecker Fledgling

Birding in Maine ― They are clumsy, curious, and fly with the grace of a wet rag. Waiting in a tree near the feeders, the fledged Hairy Woodpecker vocalizes loudly while waiting for one of its parents to bring it food. Occasionally, it will swoop at the suet feeder,...

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Birding in Maine ― 2 Jul, 11

Photo of the Day: Flaming Gorget

Birding in Maine ― The right time, right place, right angle, right exposure and a lot of patience are all required to capture the full brilliance of a Hummingbird’s gorget. The gorget is the brilliantly colored area on the throat of a male Hummingbird and is a...

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Birding in Maine ― 29 Jun, 11

Baltimore Oriole Fledgling

Birding in Maine ― UPDATE: It’s been brought to my attention that this bird is not a fledgling but a first year male. Although I watched this bird begging and being fed by an adult male, I assumed it was a fledgling. My bad! You all know what assuming does. ...

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Birding in Maine ― 25 Jun, 11

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