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
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From: Alex Barker
Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 7:55 AM
To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com
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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