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“In other bird related news, on a nearby island in Casco Bay the whinny trill of an Eastern Screech Owl has been reported.”
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Mar 10, 2021

In other bird related news, on a nearby island in Casco Bay the whinny trill of an Eastern Screech Owl has been reported.

Nov 3, 2021

Lastly, two American Oystercatchers were reported on Long Island in Casco Bay.

Jun 15, 2022

On a separate occasion, three Glossy Ibis took to the wing flying with neck and feet outstretched towards their nighttime roosting spot on an island somewhere in Casco Bay.

May 10, 2023

An uncommon migrant along the southern Maine coast in spring through summer, the Little Blue Heron is a rare breeder on Stratton Island in Casco Bay.

Jul 5, 2023

On a separate occasion, from somewhere in the wetlands, three Glossy Ibis took to the wing, flying with neck and feet outstretched towards their nighttime roosting spot on an island somewhere in Casco Bay.

Nov 23, 2023

Interestingly, on November 4 another Blue-gray Gnatcatcher was reported on Bailey Island in Casco Bay.

Jun 4, 2025

An uncommon migrant along the southern Maine coast in spring through summer, the Little Blue Heron is a rare breeder on Stratton Island in Casco Bay.

Dec 17, 2025

Speaking of warblers, late-season reports across Casco Bay and its islands over the last two weeks included several Nashville Warblers, a Prairie Warbler and a Virginia’s Warbler on Peaks Island.

Feb 18, 2026

My mind conjures a Snowy Owl perched on a frigid can marker in Casco Bay, fresh from taking a sea duck on the wing – an image steeped in a raw wintry myth.

Aug 5, 2026

An uncommon migrant during the summer months along the southern Maine coast in spring through summer, the Little Blue Heron is a rare breeder on Stratton Island just off of Cape in Casco Bay.