NPSpecies

North and Chidester (1986) Observed from Jordan Cliffs between July and September 1986.

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

Common Resident (Witt 1997).

Park Species Detail: Witt (1997) and Long (1987) report this species in areas adjacent to the park. Sharp (1997) Recorded during the Breeding Bird Survey conducted June 1996; not sure if this species was recorded within the park. Long (1987): 5 nests have been found, although no details on the locations or dates of these observations; Mentions a pair at Fernald Point Road. North and Chidester (1986) Observed from Jordan Cliffs between July and September 1986. Russell (1984?) Rare resident; Best spots for this species appear to be in the big woods near Beech Hill and near Fernald Point (species nested here 2 years in succession). Bond (1969) rare on MDI; encountered most frequently on the western side of MDI; at least 5 nests have been found on MDI; on 2 successive years, a pair occupied a birch stub near the road to Fernald Point. Bond (19??) very rare resident on MDI; much more numerous on the mainland. Tyson and Bond (1941): Possibly an occasional nesting bird on MDI, Pair seen on Beech Mtn, June 1932., Park Species Data Source: North and Chidester (1986); Russell (1984?); Tyson and Bond (1941) Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Residency was Unknown with comment: Breeding on MDI (Long 1987) although no records of nests within park boundaries.