Christmas Bird Count 2013
December 29, 2013

Robby Lambert came to Chebeague and Stephen and I accompanied him on his bird count for the eastern end of the Island which is part of the Freeport/Brunswick Bird Count Zone. I will be reporting the results after they are compiled but of interest was a Northern Shrike and a couple of Carolina Wrens and a couple of Hermit Thrushs. We saw quite a few Eagles, Horned and Red-necked Grebes, and lots of various sea birds, and the regulars around here. The sun never came out and it was cold, damp and dark and as a result the photos aren't what I would have liked but I had a blast! As Robby was leaving he noticed a couple of Eagles over on Carter's Point and one of them was feasting on a Mourning Dove.

Eider Duck - Central Landing

Northern Shrike - Fenderson Road










Eagle - Centrall Landing


Long-tailed Ducks - Central


Red-bellied Woodpecker - Central Landing
Horned Grebe - Central Landing






Female House Finch
and Junco - Central Landing






Chickadee


Female Cardinal




Black Duck




Tree Sparrow - East End






Common Goldeneye




Herring Gull




Black Duck - East End


Canada Geese - Division


Canada Geese w/ tags




Long-tails flying Division




Bufflehead Duck


Common Goldeneye


Long-tailed Ducks


Male Bufflehead


Carolina Wren - Springettes














Eagle with prey - Carter's Point