2011 & 2010 Newfoundland MBWeeks
NEWFOUNDLAND MBW SUMMARY ~ JULY 3 - 18, 2011
Also see the PHOTO GALLERY from this MBWeek following the summary
To say we had some weather difficulties would be putting it mildly, with the timing of those inclement conditions especially frustrating. But adverse weather – especially fog – is typical on this tour, and at least there were some positive aspects of our difficulties.
The ferry passage to Argentia may have been completely fog-filled, but at least there were several appearances of Great Shearwaters along with one sighting of N Fulmars, and we later caught with up with most of the missing pelagics. This was mostly due to a better-than-average ride back to North Sydney from Port aux Basques where several storm-petrels of both species and fulmars were well seen (once we learned the best vantage point was by the bar!), and some even had good looks at 2 Manx Shearwaters.
Our next challenge was facing winds up to 120 kph (i.e., 75 mph!) on the Cape Pine/St Shotts/Cape St Mary's day, which may have cost us our best chance of Willow Ptarmigan at Cape Pine, almost closed off the trail to Gannet Rock at Cape St Mary's, and made steady scope views of Thick-billed Murres impossible. (Still, most had been able to view Thick-billeds on an excellent Witless Bay boat trip, where we also had close views of a N Fulmar on the nest.)
But these high winds made it possible to witness that spectacular one-hour movement of ~15,000 Sooty Shearwaters past St Shotts earlier in the day! Lots of Great Shearwaters, a few Manx, and some Leach's Storm-Petrels were picked out among all the Sootys, and nearby at Holyrood Pond on the same day we had the rare opportunity to see an "inland" Sooty Shearwater and 2-3 Leach's blown in off the ocean.
After difficulties with fog and wind, our next frustration came in the form of two rain-filled days at Gros Morne, which foiled the plans of those wishing to make the climb to see Rock Ptarmigans. On the plus side, though, they were spared an exceedingly difficult, all-day, grueling, 16-km ordeal. (Well, at least I consider myself spared from doing this for the 5th time!) And what was our consolation for facing high winds, cold, fog, and rain during our search for thrushes at Cape Breton Highlands? An appreciation for the vocal versatility and duplicity of Magnolia Warblers? Or perhaps an inspiration to ornithological activism in which we urge the AOU to retract their controversial splitting of Bicknell's Thrush – so that we didn't miss anything after all!
Other memorable highlights included our productive birding before the Halifax contingent arrived. In Maine, our visits to Scarborough and Pine Point provided close side-by-side looks at Saltmarsh and Nelson's sparrows, Glossy Ibis, an Am Oystercatcher, and Least Terns – with Roseate Terns added to the list on our return to Pine Point at trip's end. At nearby Dyer's Point we had our best looks at eiders, unexpected Black Scoters and Laughing Gulls, plus a distant Wilson's Storm-Petrel. And a stop the next day at Irving Nature Park in New Brunswick produced close and unexpected Red-throated Loons, our first Surf Scoters, and more Nelson's Sparrows.
There were also sightings of whales and other mammals, memorably amazing scenery, lots of great seafood, and some of the nicest people you'll meet anywhere – including Loyola O'Brien, who gave us a near-private tour of Witless Bay, and Tony Power, who opened the trail for us at Cape St Mary's. Finally, I especially thank Mark and Chris for volunteering to do all that driving and to all of you for coming and for your unexpectedly generous gratuities.
ITINERARY
July 3 - arrival in Portland for 8 participants + myself; night at Howard Johnson's, South Portland.
July 4 - Scarborough Marsh & Pine Point, Dyer's Point, and afternoon drive to Calais (ME); night at International Motel.
July 5 - Calais Cemetery (ME); drive to Truro (NS) via Irving Nature Park in St John (NB) and Amherst Marsh (NS); arrival in Halifax for 4 participants; night at Rainbow Motel, Truro.
July 6 - Tidal Bore Inn overlook, Strathglass side road off Hwy 104, Pomquet Beach, Canso Causeway, Baddeck inlet, Port Morien, and 11:30 pm Marine Atlantic North Sydney-Argentia ferry.
July 7 - Fogged-in ferry crossing to Argentia (NF), Argentia Visitors Centre, and drive to St John's; first of 2 nights at Hotel Mt Pearl.
July 8 - St John's Harbour sewage outlet, Signal Hill, Cape Spear, and Witless Bay Ecological Reserve boat trip with Loyola O'Brien.
July 9 - La Manche Provincial Park, Ferryland, Renews, Bear Cove, Portugal Cove South, and Cape Spear; night at Trepassey Motel.
July 10 - Pre-breakfast Biscay Bay option, Trepassey Harbour, Cape Pine, St Shotts (in 120km/hour wind gusts!), caribou kiosk on Hwy 10, Holyrood Pond & Bay, and Cape St Mary's Ecological Reserve; night at Harold Hotel, Placentia.
July 11 - Pre-breakfast Argentia Visitors Centre option; drive to Gros Morne via Terra Nova National Park and Gander's Rotary Park; first of 3 nights at Bayside Cottages, Rocky Harbour.
July 12 - All day (in the rain/fog) at Gros Morne National Park, including Rocky Harbour, Lobster Cove, the Visitors Centre, and Hwy 431 to South Arm tidal flats, Woody Point, and the Discovery Centre.
July 13 - Second day (again in rain/fog) at Gros Morne, including Broom Point, Cow Head/Shallow Bay, Western Brook Arm Trail, return on Hwy 431 to South Arm/Discovery Centre area, Tablelands Trail, Trout River, and Lookout Trail option.
July 14 - Departure from Rocky Harbour & Gros Morne on Hwy 430, Stephensville Crossing, Barachois Pond, and 4:30 pm Marine Atlantic Port aux Basques-North Sydney ferry; night at Kelly's View Motel near N Sydney.
July 15 - Windy/foggy morning at Point Aconi (NS), drive to Cheticamp via Lake O'Law wayside and Margaree Valley/Big Intervale Rd, and post-dinner thrush search on French Mt in Cape Breton Highlands National Park; first of 2 nights at Laurie's Motel, Cheticamp.
July 16 - Windy/foggy/rainy/cold thrush search on Cape North/Money Point road; return to Cheticamp via Bog Trail and Visitors Centre.
July 17 - Pre-breakfast French Mt/thrush option / departure for 4 participants to Halifax airport; other 8 participants return to Calais (ME) via Cheticamp Island, Joe's Scarecrows & vicinity, and through NS and NB; night at International Motel, Calais.
July 18 - Return to Portland airport via Hwy 9 wayside and Pine Point & vicinity.
BIRD LIST (a record 162 species!)
M = seen/heard in Maine (July 4-5, July 18)
N = seen/heard in New Brunswick and/or Nova Scotia (July 5-6, July 14-17)
Nfld = seen/heard in Newfoundland (July 7-14)
* = species not seen/heard by those starting/ending in Halifax
boldfaced species = "non-Minnesota" birds (i.e., those absent/accidental/casual in MN)
Canada Goose M,N,Nfld
American Wigeon Nfld
American Black Duck M,N,Nfld
Mallard M,N
Northern Pintail Nfld
Ring-necked Duck N,Nfld
Common Eider M,N,Nfld (best views at Dyer's Pt in ME; also w/babies at Cow Head)
Surf Scoter N (Irving Nature Park in NB, Pt Aconi and near Joe's Scarecrows in NS)
White-winged Scoter M,N,Nfld
Black Scoter M,N,Nfld (unexpected at several locations)
Long-tailed Duck Nfld (Biscay Bay)
*Hooded Merganser M
Common Merganser N,Nfld
Red-breasted Merganser Nfld
*Ring-necked Pheasant N
Ruffed Grouse N,Nfld (seen twice w/babies)
*Wild Turkey M
*Red-throated Loon N (2 close & unexpected at Irving Nature Park in NB)
Common Loon M,N,Nfld
*Pied-billed Grebe N
Northern Fulmar N,Nfld (best view at a nest at Witless Bay; also on both ferry crossings)
Great Shearwater Nfld (on the fogged-in Argentia ferry; also several at St Shotts)
Sooty Shearwater Nfld (spectacular movement at St Shotts; also 1 "inland" at Holyrood Pond)
Manx Shearwater Nfld (distantly at Cape Race, a few at St Shotts, and 2 from the Port aux Basques ferry)
Wilson's Storm-Petrel M,N,Nfld (several from the Port aux Basques ferry; also 1 distantly at Dyer's Pt in ME)
Leach's Storm-Petrel N,Nfld (lots from the Port aux Basques ferry; also inland at Holyrood Pond)
Northern Gannet N,Nfld (spectacular as always at Cape St Mary's)
Double-crested Cormorant M,N,Nfld
Great Cormorant N,Nfld (first views at Pt Aconi; best at Cape Breton Highlands)
*American Bittern M,N
Great Blue Heron M,N
*Great Egret M (this and the next 3 waders all at Scarborough Marsh)
*Snowy Egret M
*Little Blue Heron M
*Glossy Ibis M
Turkey Vulture M,N
Osprey M,N,Nfld (amazing number of nests in NB)
Bald Eagle N,Nfld
Northern Harrier N,Nfld
*Cooper's Hawk M
*Broad-winged Hawk M,N
Red-tailed Hawk N
American Kestrel M,N
Merlin Nfld
Peregrine Falcon N (harassing an eagle above Canso Causeway)
*Virginia Rail M (Scarborough Marsh)
Piping Plover N (Pomquet Beach)
*Killdeer M
*American Oystercatcher M (Pine Point)
Spotted Sandpiper M,N,Nfld
Greater Yellowlegs N,Nfld
Willet M,N,Nfld
Lesser Yellowlegs M,N
Whimbrel N,Nfld (Port Morien and Cape St Mary's)
Hudsonian Godwit N (Port Morien migrant)
Sanderling Nfld (unexpected migrant at Portugal Cove South)
*Short-billed Dowitcher M (Scarborough Marsh)
Wilson's Snipe Nfld
Black-legged Kittiwake N,Nfld
*Bonaparte's Gull M
Black-headed Gull Nfld (no fewer than 3 sightings: St John's Harbour, Trepassey, and Stephensville Crossing)
*Laughing Gull M (Dyer's Pt)
Ring-billed Gull M,N,Nfld
Herring Gull M,N,Nfld
Lesser Black-backed Gull Nfld (Stephensville Crossing)
Great Black-backed Gull M,N,Nfld
*Least Tern M (Scarborough & Pine Point)
Caspian Tern Nfld
*Black Tern N
*Roseate Tern M (decent views at Pine Point on our last day)
Common Tern M,N,Nfld
Arctic Tern N,Nfld (best views at Port Morien and Renews)
Common Murre Nfld (the usual masses at Green Island in Witless Bay)
Thick-billed Murre Nfld (from the rocking boat at Green I and through the shaky scope at Cape St Mary's)
Razorbill Nfld (best views at Gull Island in Witless Bay)
Black Guillemot M,N,Nfld
Atlantic Puffin N,Nfld (spectacular as always at Gull Island)
Rock Pigeon M,N,Nfld
Mourning Dove M,N,Nfld
Barred Owl N (Big Intervale Rd)
Short-eared Owl Nfld (along Cape Race Rd)
*Chimney Swift N
Ruby-throated Hummingbird N
Belted Kingfisher N
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker N
Downy Woodpecker N,Nfld
Northern Flicker M,N,Nfld
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher N,Nfld
Alder Flycatcher N
Least Flycatcher N
*Eastern Phoebe M
Blue-headed Vireo N
Red-eyed Vireo M,N
Grey Jay Nfld
Blue Jay M,N,Nfld
American Crow M,N,Nfld
Common Raven M,N,Nfld
Horned Lark Nfld
Tree Swallow M,N,Nfld
Bank Swallow N,Nfld
Cliff Swallow Nfld
Barn Swallow M,N
Black-capped Chickadee M,N,Nfld
Boreal Chickadee N,Nfld
Red-breasted Nuthatch N,Nfld
Brown Creeper N
*House Wren M
Winter Wren N,Nfld
*Marsh Wren M,N
Golden-crowned Kinglet M,N,Nfld
Ruby-crowned Kinglet N,Nfld
*Eastern Bluebird M
*Veery M
Swainson's Thrush N,Nfld
Hermit Thrush M,N,Nfld
American Robin M,N,Nfld
*Grey Catbird M
*Northern Mockingbird M (Pine Point)
European Starling M,N,Nfld
American Pipit Nfld
Cedar Waxwing M,N,Nfld
Northern Parula M,N
Yellow Warbler M,N,Nfld
*Chestnut-sided Warbler M
Magnolia Warbler N,Nfld (a.k.a. Bicknell's Thrush!)
Yellow-rumped Warbler N,Nfld
Black-throated Green Warbler M,N,Nfld
Blackburnian Warbler N
*Pine Warbler M
Blackpoll Warbler Nfld
Black-and-white Warbler M,N,Nfld
American Redstart M,N,Nfld
Ovenbird M,N
Northern Waterthrush Nfld
Mourning Warbler N
Common Yellowthroat M,N,Nfld
Wilson's Warbler Nfld
Chipping Sparrow M,N
Savannah Sparrow M,N,Nfld
Nelson's Sparrow M,N (Scarborough Marsh and Port Morien)
*Saltmarsh Sparrow M (close side-by-side comparisons w/Nelson's at Scarborough)
Fox Sparrow N,Nfld
Song Sparrow M,N,Nfld
Lincoln's Sparrow N,Nfld
Swamp Sparrow M,N,Nfld
White-throated Sparrow N,Nfld
Dark-eyed Junco N,Nfld
*Northern Cardinal M
Rose-breasted Grosbeak N
Bobolink M,N
Red-winged Blackbird M,N
Common Grackle M,N,Nfld
*Brown-headed Cowbird M,N
*Baltimore Oriole M
Pine Grosbeak N,Nfld (best look at Cape Breton Highlands Visitors Centre)
Purple Finch N,Nfld
*House Finch M
*Red Crossbill M (lone fly-by over Hwy 9)
Pine Siskin N,Nfld
American Goldfinch M,N,Nfld
Evening Grosbeak N,Nfld
House Sparrow M,N,Nfld
Significant Others (a partial list):
Snowshoe Hare
Red Squirrel
Woodchuck
Porcupine
Short-tailed Weasel
Red Fox
White-tailed Deer
Moose
Caribou
Harbour Seal
Grey Seal
Atlantic White-side Dolphin
Humpback Whale
Minke Whale
Green Frog
PHOTO GALLERY
Black-legged Kittiwake
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NEWFOUNDLAND MBWEEK SUMMARY / JULY 5 - 18, 2010
Also see the PHOTO GALLERIES from this MBWeek
and previous Newfoundland tours following the summary
Though this tour is typically billed as a way to escape the summer heat, we didn't quite accomplish that. The 90-plus-degree heat & humidity on our first morning in Maine was pretty overwhelming, although it didn't get in the way of our close studies of both Saltmarsh and Nelson's sparrows in Scarborough Marsh, along with some Glossy Ibis, and Roseate Terns at nearby Pine Point. Even at the northern-most point of our trip at Gros Morne, though 80 degrees doesn't sound that much, the heat certainly added to the difficulty of our extremely grueling – but successful – Rock Ptarmigan hike.
Otherwise, despite some rain and high winds, the weather was mostly OK, and the birding was even better. In all, no fewer than 151 species were recorded, a better-than expected total considering that the 2003 and 2004 MBWs averaged a modest 121. (Note that I included that Cory's Shearwater distantly seen from the Argentia ferry, an unidentified jaeger, a few heard-only species, some Norma-only birds, and credible single-observer sightings of Caspian Tern and Olive-sided Flycatcher.)
While we could have done without the fog at Cape St Mary's, Holyrood, Cape Pine, and Cape Race, I really don't think we missed any species as a result. And there were three long driving days, but I think our stops were timed well enough to even make them reasonably pleasant.
Especially satisfying were our two ferry crossings. Despite half the Argentia passage being at night and some temporary fog at dawn, there were still lots of fulmars, shearwaters, and storm-petrels. I'm still amazed at all those Manx Shearwaters, I see no reason why that one shearwater wasn't a Cory's, and a few of us were quick enough to spot a bonus Red Phalarope! Even the shorter and often birdless Port-aux-Basques ferry was a success, with a nice view of a Wilson's Storm-Petrel crossing the bow and some Leach's for those who had missed them on the Argentia passage.
There was also a long list of other highlights: Common Eiders, Willow Ptarmigans at Cape Pine (to nicely complement the "Rockers" at Gros Morne), spectacular Northern Gannets, Great Cormorants, an unexpected Northern Goshawk, Black-headed Gulls of all ages at Stephensville Crossing (plus a bonus Lesser Black-backed), Arctic Terns, the countless puffins plus other alcids and kittiwakes at Cape St Mary's and Witless Bay....even that frustratingly shy Bicknell's Thrush which vocalized forever close-at-hand has to be considered a highlight.
And don't forget the caribou, moose, dolphins, whales, scenery, and all the rest! Thanks indeed for coming and being part of a history of what I hope are many more Newfoundland MBWs.
Itinerary
July 5. Most arrive in time for dinner at Anjon's Restaurant south of the Howard Johnson's; night in South Portland.
July 6. Hot & humid (but successful) morning at Scarborough Marsh and Pine Point; drive to Calais via lunch/sightseeing in Freeport; night in Calais.
July 7. All-day drive to North Sydney, with stops at a St John visitors centre, shopping in Sussex, lunch at the Nova Scotia welcome centre, and dinner at the Lobster (Lobstre?) Galley; evening/overnight ferry to Argentia.
July 8. Mostly fog-free morning on the Argentia ferry; mostly foggy afternoon at Cape St Mary's, with a brief stop at Pt Verde; night in Placentia.
July 9. Argentia visitors centre woodlands, the Colinet Line, St Mary's/Pt LaHaye/Gaskiers area, Holyrood Pond & Bay (in the fog), the caribou barrens, Cape Pine (still foggy), and rainy/windy night in Trepassey.
July 10. Trepassey harbour, Biscay Bay, Portugal Cove South/Cape Race Rd (still foggy), Cappahayden (high winds but clear), Renews, Ferryland, Bay Bulls, and post-dinner option to Signal Hill; night in St John's.
July 11. Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi L, Cape Spear, Witless Bay boat trip with the O'Brien's; noisy night in St John's.
July 12. All-day drive to Gros Morne National Park, with stops in Terra Nova, Cobbs Rotary Park in Gander, and shopping in Deer Lake; night in Rocky Harbour.
July 13. All-day Death March for most on Gros Morne for a picnic lunch (& Rock Ptarmigan); night in Rocky Harbour.
July 14. Lobster Cove & vicinity, Norris Point, Gros Morne visitors centre, Stephensville Crossing, and rainy night in Port-aux-Basques.
July 15. Morning ferry to North Sydney, lunch & birding at Pt Aconi, and afternoon drive to Cheticamp for the night.
July 16. Drive to Cape North with stops for guillemots and cormorants, mid-day search for Bicknell's Thrush, afternoon return with stops on the Bog Trail and the visitors centre; night in Cheticamp.
July 17. Morning drive to Antigonish via Cheticamp Back Rd, Cheticamp Island Rd, and Joe's Scarecrows-R-Us wayside; afternoon return drive to Maine and night in Calais.
July 18. Brief birding at the Calais cemetery and return to Portland for afternoon flights home.
Bird List
- ME = seen/heard in Maine (evening of July 5 - morning of July 7, evening of July 17 - morning of July 18)
- NS = seen/heard in Nova Scotia (last half of ferry July 15 - morning of July 17)
- Nfld = seen/heard in Newfoundland (July 8 - first half of ferry July 15)
- no additional species seen/heard during drives through New Brunswick/Nova Scotia (July 7 & 17)
- boldfaced species = "non-Minnesota" birds, those casual/accidental/absent in Minn.
Canada Goose NS,Nfld
American Wigeon Nfld
American Black Duck ME,NS,Nfld
Mallard Nfld
Northern Pintail Nfld
Ring-necked Duck NS,Nfld
scaup, sp. Nfld
Common Eider ME,NS (Pine Point, Pt Aconi; females/young/imm males)
Surf Scoter Nfld (Gaskiers & Biscay bays)
White-winged Scoter Nfld (Gaskiers & Biscay bays)
Black Scoter Nfld (Biscay Bay)
Common Goldeneye Nfld
Common Merganser NS,Nfld
Red-breasted Merganser Nfld
Willow Ptarmigan Nfld (again at Cape Pine!)
Rock Ptarmigan Nfld (just a walk in the park: total of 4!)
Common Loon ME,Nfld
Northern Fulmar Nfld (also Witless Bay & the P-A-B ferry)
Cory's Shearwater Nfld (well, I think so! – mostly leader-only from the ferry)
Greater Shearwater Nfld (only from the Argentia ferry)
Sooty Shearwater NS,Nfld (also from the P-A-B ferry)
Manx Shearwater Nfld (unprecedented numbers! – also Witless Bay & the P-A-B ferry)
Wilson's Storm-Petrel Nfld (closely crossing the bow from the P-A-B ferry!)
Leach's Storm-Petrel Nfld (also from the P-A-B ferry)
Northern Gannet NS,Nfld (still impressive at Cape St Mary's, despite the fog)
Double-crested Cormorant ME,NS,Nfld
Great Cormorant NS (Pt Aconi & Cape Breton Highlands)
Great Blue Heron ME,NS
Great Egret ME
Snowy Egret ME
Little Blue Heron ME (uncommon & local at Scarborough Marsh)
Glossy Ibis ME (Scarborough)
Turkey Vulture ME
Osprey ME,NS,Nfld (lots of nests)
Bald Eagle ME,NS,Nfld
Northern Harrier NS,Nfld
Northern Goshawk Nfld (a quiet & close adult on a pole at Argentia!)
Broad-winged Hawk ME,NS
Red-tailed Hawk NS
American Kestrel ME
Merlin NS,Nfld
Piping Plover Nfld (Stephensville Crossing)
Killdeer Nfld
Spotted Sandpiper NS,Nfld
Greater Yellowlegs Nfld
Willet ME,NS,Nfld
Whimbrel Nfld (flying by the ferry; also heard at Cape St Mary's)
Wilson's Snipe NS
Red Phalarope Nfld (seen briefly by a few from the ferry)
Black-legged Kittiwake NS,Nfld (lots of them, babies included)
Bonaparte's Gull Nfld
Black-headed Gull Nfld (Stephensville Crossing, juveniles included!)
Ring-billed Gull ME,NS,Nfld
Herring Gull ME,NS,Nfld
Lesser Black-backed Gull Nfld (unexpected at Stephensville Crossing)
Great Black-backed Gull ME,NS,Nfld
Least Tern ME (Scarborough Marsh)
Caspian Tern Nfld (briefly – by Leslie, I think – at Biscay Bay)
Roseate Tern ME (pretty good views in flight at Pine Point)
Common Tern ME,NS,Nfld
Arctic Tern Nfld (especially at Holyrood, Renews & Ferryland)
jaeger, sp. Nfld (leader-only from the ferry; probably a Pomarine)
Common Murre Nfld (especially on the cliffs at Cape St Mary's & Witless Bay)
Thick-billed Murre Nfld (almost lost in the fog at Cape St Mary's!)
Razorbill Nfld (especially Cape St Mary's & Witless Bay)
Black Guillemot NS,Nfld (best on the Witless Bay boat trip)
Atlantic Puffin Nfld (especially close at Witless Bay!)
Rock Pigeon ME,NS,Nfld
Mourning Dove ME,NS,Nfld
Black-billed Cuckoo ME (Norma-only at Calais)
Chimney Swift ME
Ruby-throated Hummingbird NS
Belted Kingfisher NS,Nfld
Downy Woodpecker ME,NS
Hairy Woodpecker ME,NS
Northern Flicker ME,NS,Nfld
Pileated Woodpecker ME
Olive-sided Flycatcher Nfld (heard-only by Vija at Rocky Harbour)
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Nfld (mostly heard-only)
Alder Flycatcher NS (Norma-only)
Eastern Phoebe ME
Eastern Kingbird ME,Nfld
Blue-headed Vireo Nfld
Red-eyed Vireo ME,NS
Gray Jay NS,Nfld
Blue Jay ME,NS
American Crow ME,NS,Nfld
Common Raven ME,NS,Nfld
Horned Lark Nfld
Tree Swallow ME,NS,Nfld
Bank Swallow NS
Barn Swallow ME,NS
Black-capped Chickadee ME,NS,Nfld
Boreal Chickadee NS,Nfld (much easier to see here than in Minn)
Red-breasted Nuthatch ME,NS
Brown Creeper ME
House Wren ME
Golden-crowned Kinglet NS,Nfld (mostly heard-only)
Ruby-crowned Kinglet NS,Nfld
Veery ME (mostly heard-only)
Bicknell's Thrush NS (only brief views, but repeatedly heard well at close range)
Swainson's Thrush NS,Nfld
Hermit Thrush NS,Nfld
American Robin ME,NS,Nfld
Gray Catbird ME,NS
Northern Mockingbird ME (Pine Point)
Brown Thrasher ME
European Starling ME,NS,Nfld
American Pipit Nfld
Cedar Waxwing ME,NS
Tennessee Warbler Nfld (mostly heard-only)
Northern Parula ME (Calais cemetery)
Yellow Warbler ME,NS,Nfld
Chestnut-sided Warbler NS
Magnolia Warbler NS,Nfld
Yellow-rumped Warbler NS,Nfld
Black-throated Green Warbler ME,Nfld
Blackburnian Warbler Nfld
Pine Warbler ME (Calais cemetery)
Blackpoll Warbler NS,Nfld
Black-and-white Warbler NS,Nfld
American Redstart NS,Nfld
Ovenbird ME (heard-only)
Northern Waterthrush Nfld
Mourning Warbler NS (during the Bicknell's search)
Common Yellowthroat ME,NS
Wilson's Warbler Nfld
Chipping Sparrow ME,Nfld
Savannah Sparrow ME,NS,Nfld
Nelson's Sparrow ME (despite the heat & humidity at Scarborough)
Saltmarsh Sparrow ME (good comparison with Nelson's at Scarborough)
Fox Sparrow NS,Nfld
Song Sparrow ME,NS,Nfld
Lincoln's Sparrow NS,Nfld
Swamp Sparrow NS,Nfld
White-throated Sparrow ME,NS,Nfld
Dark-eyed Junco NS,Nfld
Northern Cardinal ME
Bobolink ME (heard-only)
Red-winged Blackbird ME,NS
Common Grackle ME,NS,Nfld
Brown-headed Cowbird ME
Baltimore Oriole ME
Pine Grosbeak Nfld (surprisingly elusive)
Purple Finch NS,Nfld
House Finch ME
White-winged Crossbill Nfld (Cataracts wayside on the Colinet Line)
Pine Siskin NS,Nfld
American Goldfinch ME,NS,Nfld
Evening Grosbeak NS (a surprise at the Cape Breton Highlands visitors centre)
House Sparrow ME,NS,Nfld
Also Seen:
Humpback Whale
Minke Whale
Atlantic White-sided Dolphin
Harbor (or Harbour) Porpoise
Harbor/Harbour Seal
Eastern Chipmunk
Red Squirrel
Snowshoe Hare
Red Fox
White-tailed Deer
Caribou
Moose
Green Frog (heard-only)
2010 NEWFOUNDLAND MBW PHOTO GALLERY
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PHOTO GALLERY FROM PREVIOUS NEWFOUNDLAND TOURS
Gros Morne summit
Razorbill
