NPSpecies

Observed regularly from MDI (Witt 1997), but no confirmed observations within park boundaries to date.

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

Witt (1997) rare to uncommon fall through spring, accidental in summer.; Data Source: Occasional

Park Species Detail: Witt (1997) reports this species in areas adjacent to the park. Russell (1984?) Rare to uncommon fall through spring; accidental in summer. Most of the records come from Ocean Drive, but the upper parts of Bass Harbor and Southwest Harbor should at least occasionally produce a bird. Favour (1970): immature bird observed on 23 December 1958 at "Bar Harbor"; also observed along Ocean Drive on 28 December 1969. Bond (19??) Apparently rare winter visitor. Checklist information updated 4/8/03 by professional judgement of Bruce Connery, ACAD wildlife biologist.