NPSpecies

One bird found dead in Seawall (Witt 1997, Russell 1984?).

Native to North America (Long 1981) and Maine (Palmer 1949). Palmer (1949) native, but nearly extirpated in all of its range north of Virginia (including Maine); has increased in numbers due to protection.

Witt (1997) only 3 records for this species around MDI; very rare in late summer.

Park Species Detail: Checklist information (abundance, nativity) updated 4/9/03 by professional judgement of Bruce Connery, ACAD wildlife biologist. Witt (1997) reports this species in areas adjacent to the park. Also, one bird found dead in Seawall. Russell (1984?) accidental, one bird found dead at Seawall during August 1964 (now in the Patterson Collection), also a bird seen in Bass Harbor during August 1968 (W. Townsend). Adamus (1983) In 1983, 54 pairs fledged 29 young from 4 sites in southern coastal Maine. Maine is the northern edge of the breeding range for this species., Park Species Data Source: Witt (1997); Russell (1984?)