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BOS Maine Trip - July 2022
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Photos from a number of stops on our trip to Maine. The group visited a variety of spots including: Acadia National Park, the Great Heath (blueberry barrens near Cherryfield, ME), Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, Quoddy Head State Park, Scarborough Marsh, and best of all Machias Seal Island.
Atlantic Puffin - up close and personal. Machias Seal Island. 7-7-2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
Alec and Sue stop for a photo at the Pretty Marsh Picnic Area in Acadia NP. 7/3/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
A Wood Frog found by Vicky Rothman at Pretty Marsh Picnic Area in Acadia NP. Can you see it? 7/3/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
This sedge reminded me of Tom Connare. He had an interest in plants as well as birds, and was happy to share his knowledge with others. Pretty Marsh Picnic Area in Acadia NP. 7/3/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
A Creeping Juniper found growing at Schoodic Point in Acadia NP. This is a common landscape plant in Western New York. 7/4/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
Jack Pine supports the Kirtland's Warbler in Michigan, Wisconsin and Ontario. Here is has been stunted due to the wind and weather coming off the North Atlantic. This growth habit is called krummholz, and is typically seen in trees in high alpine areas. Schoodic Point, Acadia NP. 7/4/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
A Red Squirrel was making quite a racket while I was listening to warblers and Red Crossbills at Schoodic Point, Acadia NP. 7/4/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
A photo of the blueberry barrens near Cherryfield, Maine. The Lowbush Blueberries seen here are economically important to the region, and are home to Upland Sandpiper, Vesper Sparrow, and other birds of open areas. The Great Heath, Cherryfield, ME. 7/4/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
One of the many Upland Sandpipers enjoyed by the group in Cherryfield, ME. 7/4/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
Finally some photos of the stars of the trip - Atlantic Puffins! These two were spotted on the way out to Seal Island NWR. 7/5/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
Both Common and Artic Terns can be found on Seal Island NWR. 7/5/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
Gray Seals are seen here watching us watching them at Seal Island NWR. 7/5/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
A Great Cormorant is seen here, and conjured up memories of Bill Watson. While not one of his beloved Double-crested Cormorants, I can't help but think of him when I see any of these birds (and recalling his impish chuckle)! Seal Island NWR 7/5/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
The group is seen here returning from Seal Island NWR. 7/5/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
Arriving at the blinds on Machias Seal Island. 7-7-2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
Atlantic Puffins are the most numerous and vocal residents on Machias Seal Island. 7-7-2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
The pair of Northern Gannets seen here was seen by all during our visit to the island. They were massive compared to the other inhabitants of Machias Seal Island. 7-7-2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
A few of us left a day early and stopped near Albany to see the Mississippi Kites that are attempting to nest there. We weren't disappointed!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
The coastline of Maine in the early morning is breathtaking!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
We saw Red Crossbills at many of our stops. Apparently, this influx of crossbills started only last week.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
This female Ruby-throated Hummingbird took quite a liking to Joe and his tie-dyed shirt!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
I was enchanted by the ubiquitous flute-like harmonics of the Hermit Thrushes, made possible by their double larynx.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Seeing the Upland Sandpipers was such a treat since they don't seem to be breeding in WNY any longer.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
The blueberry barrens near Machias stretched for miles and miles. This is where the Upland Sandpipers are breeding.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Chris, Bev, Marilyn, and Joe at one of our fun dinners - Bev is all ready for her lobster!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
We went to Quoddy Head State Park which is at the east most point of the United States.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Bernie at Quoddy Head SP
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A male Common Eider at Acadia SP - Common Eiders were quite... well... common!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
This Black Guillemot was close to the coast at Acadia SP and was a lifer for me and a few others.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
On Day 6, we headed out to Machias Seal Island to see Arctic Tern, Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, and Common Murre. Here are a few nesting Arctic Terns.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
We had fabulous views of Razorbills here.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
A Common Murre (right) mouths off!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
These Northern Gannets were cute and cuddly right after mating only a few moments before.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
And the star of the trip (at least for me) was the Atlantic Puffin! How adorable!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
An Atlantic Puffin stretching his wings
Contributed by: Sue Barth
So cute!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Another nice look at a Razorbill
Contributed by: Sue Barth
An Arctic Tern chick very close to the boardwalk that we saw on our way out.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
This Common Murre was sitting on the shore and exhibits the "bridled" look that some have.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
One last puffin swims by the boat on our way back to shore.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
We saw several Nelson's Sparrows at Scarborough Marsh. Note the more subdued color compared to the very orangey vagrants that we see.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
This Saltmarsh Sparrow gave some good views and was a life bird for several.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
How fun to see Glossy Ibis scattered out in the marsh.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Snowy Egrets were plentiful as well.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
At Pine Point Beach, we were treated to a family of Piping Plovers. This little chick was cuteness personified!
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Bernie and Mike on the way out to Machias Seal Island.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Karen and Dennis enjoying our morning boat ride.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Deb and Vicky on our boat ride.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Peg and Lee on our boat ride to Machias Seal Island.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Bev and Deb scoping shorebirds at Scarborough Marsh.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Joe enjoying the rugged shore at Quoddy Head SP.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Chris giving a "thumbs up" as we head back from Machias Seal Island.
Contributed by: Sue Barth
Arctic Terns were very visible and vocal when our party landed on Machias Seal Island. 7/7/2022
Contributed by: Joseph Fell
Not a great pic, but a nice example of a "bridle" around the eye of a Common Murre. There were very few of them.
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
Up close and fascinating
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
Don't look at me!
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
Peg Klukey in her blind
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
Arctic Tern chick on Machais Seal Island
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
Piping Plover on Pine Point Beach Jetty. It was unsettling to see how little the plovers are protected in this particular area.
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
Three heads are better than one
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
When they advertise "lobster pound," they weren't kidding. Karen Lee Lewis and Chris Rockwell waiting in line.
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
going to board the docked boat which took us to a larger boat further out.
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
YAWN.....
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
Common Murre on the left and a Razorbill on the right
Contributed by: Bernie Kester
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