NPSpecies

At least 5 records on Mount Desert Island (Witt 1997, Jones 1986). No confirmed records within park boundaries to date.

Native to Maine (Palmer 1949) and North America (Long 1981).

Witt (1997) Accidental.

Park Species Detail: Checklist information (abundance, nativity) updated 4/11/03 by professional judgement of Bruce Connery, ACAD wildlife biologist. Witt (1997) and Jones (1986) report this species in areas adjacent to the park. Russell (1984?) Hand-written note mentions that 1979 was a flight year for this owl with the following observations: 2 at Salisbury Cove February to 11 May 1979 (C. Jellison; MBL 1(2)), 1 at Pretty Marsh on 4 February 1979; and 2 on Cranberry Island on 18 February 1979. Also notes a record of 1 at Bass Harbor on 23 January 1977 (Arthur Silver; photo Stan Grierson). Sullivan (1937): Very rare visitor; occasional in winter