eBird Canada Checklist S83903339

Observations

1. Harlequin Duck

   Number observed:  27

   Details

   Counted. Photographed in water below lighthouse near large flocks of Common Murres.

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2. Black Guillemot

   Number observed:  3

3. Common Murre

   Number observed:  10000

   Details

   Photographed. Likely underestimated. Numerous Common Murres from below Bird Rock to SW of Cape St Mary’s lighthouse. NL Government estimates that Cape St Mary’s may be home to 20,000 Common Murres.

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4. Black-legged Kittiwake

   Number observed:  3000

   Details

   Conservative estimate. Kittiwakes flying around cliffs, perched on rocks near ocean, in ocean and starting to nest on cliffs.

5. American Herring Gull

   Number observed:  6

6. Great Black-backed Gull

   Number observed:  7

7. Northern Gannet

   Number observed:  5

   Details

   Counted. Photographed flying near Bird Rock.

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8. Bald Eagle

   Number observed:  1

9. American Crow

   Number observed:  5

10. Common Raven

    Number observed:  2

11. Pine Grosbeak

    Number observed:  2

    Details

    One Pine Grosbeak seen on power line near road and then joined by another before flying off. No opportunity for photo.

12. Redpoll (Common)

    Number observed:  14

    Details

    Common redpolls seen feeding on sides of road approaching lighthouse and Bird Sanctuary Center.