Re: [Maine-birds] Where are the hermit thrushes?

Here in upper Somerset Co., we are enjoying about the same number as usual, especially in the early morning as Michael mentioned.

Maggie Strickland

Harmony ME

On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 11:14 AM, Sean Smith <therefromhere168@gmail.com> wrote:

I've noticed in previous years that Hermit Thrushes are more frequently seen/heard during springs where woodlands were damp and there was a normal or above average amount of rainfall.  My guess is that breeding birds tend to gravitate toward deeper & damper woodlands in years where spring conditions are very dry, as they were earlier this year... thus they're found less frequently in the "normal" places we find them when conditions are damp enough for their liking.  I've observed that this seems to occur with both Hermit Thrushes and Winter Wrens (2 species that thrive in damp conditions & that I saw/heard very infrequently earlier this spring at places they are usually fairly numerous).

Sean Smith

-----Original Message----- From: Alex Barker
Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 7:55 AM
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Where are the hermit thrushes?

I have heard none here in North Sullivan all season and only one where I work in Hulls Cove, back in April. A friend in Franklin reports a similar dearth. Has anyone else noticed a sudden drop  in song or sightings this year?

Mary Lou in Sullivan



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