Wednesday, May 20, 2015

A Few Maine Critters

1. chipmunk-kab Chipmunk at Bay Bridge Landing 3-24-2015

Now that the grass is green and the leaves are out so are all the critters! But even in winter and early spring I still saw a few now and then. This little chipmunk peeked out at me one day when I stopped at Bay Bridge Landing Park. Though it was technically spring the river was still frozen and the snow was still deep on the ground! It peeked out at me from this log alongside the trail. We were both hoping for sunshine and no snow I think! Now my yard is full of chipmunks scarfing up seed from beneath my feeders!

2. porcupine on mere point-kab Porcupine on Mere Point Road 2-27-15

I was on my way home late in February when I saw this black shape high in a pine tree on the side of the road. I immediately pulled over and attempted to get a shot in the dim light. This isn’t the best photo but it’s the best one I have gotten so far of a porcupine! It almost looks like a little bear!

3. RB gull wharton point-kab Ring-billed Gull at Wharton Point 3-17-15

What can I say? Who doesn’t love a gull?

Notes From My Nest: Life continues to be busy here as I continue to heal. So many birds have returned to the yard along with some new species! The yard list is now up to 117 birds! The most species I have seen in my yard is one day is 33 and I have added 10 new species so far this year! I hope to have more updates soon.

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8 comments:

  1. Gillian OlsonMay 21, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    The chipmunk is just adorable, interesting sightings Kathie

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 21, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    I cannot get over that you have seen117 birds in your garden. that is amazing. Glad you are getting better now adn hopefully the sun will shine on you lots soon.

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    1. Kathie BrownMay 21, 2015 at 7:03 AM

      Margaret, we have had lots of sunshine. We actually need some rain! I cannot believe all the birds I have had in my yard either! this is just the best yard EVER!

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  3. eileeninmdMay 21, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Hello Kathie, I love the cute chippers.. Cool sighting of the porcupine, I've never seen one. You do have a great yard list, I am sorry that I did not keep up with my yard list..Happy Birding..

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    1. Kathie BrownMay 21, 2015 at 9:37 AM

      Eileen, it makes it easy to keep track of my yard list when I use eBird! Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. DeniseinVAMay 21, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    I enjoyed your photos and yes I love gulls :) Continued healing Kathie.

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Welcome to my nest! I hope you will enjoy spending time here with me and the birds. Thank you for your comments. I will try to get back to you as soon as I get back from counting more birds.