NPSpecies

Sharp (1997) Recorded from within park boundaries during the Breeding Bird Survey conducted June 1996.

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

Common resident, common in winter (Witt 1997).

Park Species Detail: Witt (1997) reports this species in areas adjacent to the park. Sharp (1997) Recorded from within park boundaries during the Breeding Bird Survey conducted June 1996. North and Chidester (1986) Observed from Jordan Cliffs between July and September 1986. Russell (1984?) common resident, more common in winter, increasing. Long (1987): During past 15 years, species has become well established on MDI. Duley and North (1984) observed at Jordan Cliffs between May and September 1984. Favour (1970): Observed during December 1959 in Mrs. James Willis' yard in Manset. Bond (1969) frequently encountered in late summer and early fall, but few breed on MDI and their cooing is seldom heard. Nests have been found near Salisbury Cove in June. Bond (1949): Bond observed this species on MDI, chiefly during September and October; Possibly breeding pair between Great Pond and Southwest Harbor during May and June. Bond (19??) summer resident and transient; very rare in the nesting season, but frequently seen on migration in the fall. Tyson and Bond (1941): May nest occasionally on MDI. Sullivan (1937): Accidental summer visitor; lists some records (none within park) Allen (1899): casual on MDI between 1880 and 1899. "One seen by J.R. Wakefield at Southwest Harbor, Aug. 27 and 28, 1891. An adult male shot by C.F. Batchelder at Seal Harbor, Aug. 12, 1902.", Park Species Data Source: Sharp (1997); North and Chidester (1986); Duley and North (1984)