NPSpecies

Long (1987) has been seen recently near Bass Harbor Head; no other details given.

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

Casual visitor fall through spring (Witt 1997).

Park Species Detail: Checklist information (abundance, nativity) updated 4/11/03 by professional judgement of Bruce Connery, ACAD wildlife biologist. Witt (1997): 10 records on Mount Desert Island (Witt 1997) although none appear within park boundaries. Long (1987): No evidence of nesting. Russell (1984?) casual visitor fall through spring. A hand-written note lists this species at Otter Point on 21 January 1975 (W. Russell) and at Bass Harbor on 5 June 1975 (N. Famous). Favour (1970): observed during the MDI CBC on 31 December 1965 (see observation). Bond (1969) a pair was reported seen many years ago on Beech Mountain during the second summer after a forest fire. Numerous records during the winter months. Bond (19??) Vagrant, a very rare resident on the mainland, and may nest occasionally on MDI. Tyson and Bond (1941): Very rare visitant to MDI, one seen at Patty Lot Hill during the winter of 1937-38., Park Species Data Source: Witt (1997); Long (1987); Russell (1984?); Bond (1969)