NPSpecies

Russell (1984?) 1 observed at the north end of Eagle Lake on 27 August 1972 (E. Hastings).

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

Witt (1997) common but local breeder, occasional fall migrant, casual in winter.; Data Source: Common

Park Species Detail: Witt (1997) and Long (1987) report this species on MDI, but no specific observations within park boundaries are listed. Long (1987): No nesting observed on MDI, although birds singing in June in suitable habitat have been observed. Russell (1984?) rare fall migrant, casual in winter; early fall date was 27 August 1972 when 1 was observed at the north end of Eagle Lake 9E. Hastings). Favour (1970): Observed on 10 December 1961 at Don McPheters feeder in Northeast Harbor. Bond (1969) may breed on MDI occasionally. Palmer (1949) For MDI "Tyson and Bond (1941) considered it a rare transient and probably a local or an occasional summer resident, but more recently, Bond (1947b: 24) wrote that he had never seen the species in Washington or Hancock County." Bond (19??) vagrant from the south, may have nested on MDI, no recent records. Tyson and Bond (1941): Observed July 6th on Flying Squadron Mountain (no other details given). Sullivan (1937) Rare transient and possible summer resident; seen and heard on 16 May 1924 and 18 May 1924 (no location given); seen and heard on 6 July 1927 on Dry Mountain (= Dorr Mountain) by Miss Cobb (see observation)., Park Species Data Source: Russell (1984?); Tyson and Bond (1941); Sullivan (1937) Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Residency was Unknown with comment: Witt (1997) breeding on MDI, but no records of breeding within park boundaries on MDI. Adamus (1983) breeds in southern half of Maine.