Scarborough Marsh Trail April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015 It was a gray day in April when Gus and I drove to Scarborough marsh. I have only been here a couple of times since our move to Maine. I knew this was a place where I could watch birds while Gus took a walk. He had never been here, so I was happy to show him this place. I hoped to pick up some of the Spring Migrants for the year. Last spring I saw my Lifer Northern Wheatear here. No such luck this time around!
After the long, snowy winter everyone was eager to be out walking!
I saw my first yellowlegs of the year at the marsh, but it wasn’t very active here, so we moved on to Pine Point. Though it was gray and overcast, with a few sprinkles now and then, the air was mild.
I spotted some lingering Long-tailed Ducks out in the harbor!
And even more yellowlegs!
Gus walked the shoreline while I looked for birds.
Common Eider and a Herring Gull at Pine Point.
Common Eider and a Common Loon at Pine Point
The Pavement Princess! (She does not do dirt roads!)
Our Ride (above)
Someone else’s ride (below)!
Boat in the harbor
These two gulls look like they are watching and discussing everything!
We checked Pine Point Beach for peeps next, but no luck!
With a storm brewing, we decided to head inland…
…but not before stopping to check out the birding in the swampy area behind the Pelreco building! Birds love this spot behind an industrial building!
Little Blue Heron 4-26-15
Snowy Egret
I love those yellow feet!
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Ah, memories! We had fun that day birding together!
ReplyDeleteKaren, yes we did! Thanks for showing me this place!
DeleteHI KAthie A lovely selection of birds you saw at this place. That is a flash car you have but as you say, would notbe good on dirt roads! Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, we did see a great selection of birds! it was nice to have my husband along! Thank you!
DeleteHello Kathie, great bird and a nice outing. You have wonderful birding spots there. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen! You go to some great places as well!
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