NPSpecies

Present April through October in the MDI region (Witt 1997).

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

Uncommon spring through fall in the MDI region (Witt 1997).

Park Species Detail: Checklist information (abundance) updated 4/8/03 by professional judgement of Bruce Connery, ACAD wildlife biologist. Sharp (1997) Recorded from within park boundaries during the Breeding Bird Survey conducted June 1996. Long (1987): few are present on MDI during the summer; occurs regularly near Sieur de Monts Spring. First nest discovered in Maine was in 1967 near Sieur de Monts Spring. Russell (1984?) uncommon spring migrant and breeder; uncommon to common fall migrant; species has been extending its range northward over the past 25 years; Sieur de Monts Spring and along the Hemlock Trail is the best area to find breeding birds; breeding birds are also likely along the Seal Cove Fire Road. Bond (1969) few are present on MDI during the breeding season; one or 2 pairs occur regularly near Sieur de Monts Spring and a nest was discovered here in 1967. Long (1951) a male was observed at Southwest Harbor on 25 May 1950. Palmer (1949) Adult male seen on 17 April 1929 at Great Head when there was 4 inches of snow on the ground, later found dead on 23 April 1929 (Mrs. E.A. Anthony); male in winter plumage on 14 October 1934 at Great Head (A. Stupka). Bond (1949): Bond encountered 2 adult females (likely transients) on MDI Bond (19??) rather rare transient, may nest occasionally on MDI. Tyson and Bond (1941): Male seen at Long Pond in May 1936 (no other details given). Sullivan (1937) rare transient in spring; one seen at Great Head by Mrs. J.F. Anthony and A. Stupka on 14 October 1934; specimen taken by Tyson at Great Pond in 1936. Eliot (1931) Observed on Mount Desert Island during June 1931; male observed on the Triad on June 21, 1931. Eliot (1916): Possible record of this species on MDI in 1906., Park Species Data Source: Witt (1997); Sharp (1997); Long (1987); Russell (1984?); Bond (1969); Palmer (1949); Sullivan (1937); Eliot (1931)