This past weekend Steve and I went to Orono, Maine to visit my cousin Heather. This was the first time I had been visit her since she moved up there about a year ago. We had perfect weather, and in between hiking and camping I managed to squeeze in just a little bit of birding! Here are some pics from our hike to the top of Cadillac Mountain. Isn't it beautiful? Here's Heather on the way up. Me & Heath at the top of the mountain. Justin, Heather's boyfriend, Heath, her dog Royce & Steve. My favorite siting from the weekend was a lifer(?) for me. The Pileated Woodpecker! The first one I saw during our hike at Cadillac Mountain. I saw something huge flying through the trees after we startled it, and caught just glimpses of its all-dark gray body, and red crown. When I told Heather what I saw she said not to worry- I'd be able to get a good picture of it when we got back to her apartment in Orono. She said as long as they put out suet, they'll have Pileated Woo...
Adventures in New England birdwatching.