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Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
A large ecological reserve in the Newfoundland / Labrador area of Canada described as "The most accessible seabird colony in North America."
One of seven protected seabird ecological reserves, it's been described as a "wonderland" for birdwatchers with its thousands upon thousands of a myriad of species of seabirds.
Add into that the natural setting and potential to sight whales offshore during their migration, as well as icebergs, and a picture of what this place is all about begins to emerge. [2]
Birds
Notable Species
Notable, as it could apply to Cape St Mary's Ecological Reserve, can cover a significant cross section. It's rugged, natural setting is readily apparent as soon as you arrive. Its reputation as a special place for seabirds is another consideration. And not "just" seabirds, but the potential for sheer numbers of them.
One source notes 381 species of birds reported here with 4 of those being introduced and 9 of them are globally threatened. []
Colonies of Northern Gannet, Common Murre, Black-legged Kittiwake as well as nesting pairs of Thick-billed Murre, Black Guillemot, and Razorbill are some of the species here that combine to give it such a diverse bird population.
Taking all this into consideration, it's a notable place for sure.
Rarities
Some of the species recorded as rare for this area[1] include the Greater White-fronted Goose, Eared Grebe, White-winged Dove, Black-billed Cuckoo, Common Nighthawk, Common Swift, Anna's Hummingbird, Corn Crake, Sandhill Crane, American Avocet, Common Ringed Plover, Stilt Sandpiper, South Polar Skua, Little Gull, White-tailed Tropicbird, Pacific Loon, Black-browed Albatross, Brown Booby, American White Pelican, Great Egret, Glossy Ibis, Turkey Vulture, Golden Eagle, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Warbling Vireo, Eurasian Jackdaw, Violet-green Swallow, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Marsh Wren, Brown Thrasher, Varied Thrush, Fieldfare, Northern Wheatear, White Wagtail, Hoary Redpoll, Field Sparrow, Yellow-breasted Chat, Orchard Oriole, Prothonotary Warbler, Western Tanager.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Blue-winged Teal, Willow Ptarmigan, Red-necked Grebe, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Semipalmated Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, Parasitic Jaeger, Thick-billed Murre, Herring Gull, Common Loon, Wilson's Storm-Petrel, Great Shearwater, Northern Gannet, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Osprey, American Goshawk, Short-eared Owl, Belted Kingfisher, Black-backed Woodpecker, Gyrfalcon, Least Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Shrike, American Crow, Boreal Chickadee, Horned Lark, Barn Swallow, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Winter Wren, Northern Mockingbird, Swainson's Thrush, Cedar Waxwing, House Sparrow, American Pipit, Common Redpoll, Snow Bunting, Fox Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Black-and-white Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
Saint John's International Airport (YYT), is an airport offering commercial air service in this area.
Consult a trusted travel professional for up-to-date, specific information and the availability of alternate options. Couple that with the numbers of species calling here. A notable place for sure.
Contact Details
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References
- Lepage D. (2020) Avalon Peninsula-St John's Bird Checklist - Avibase - Bird Checklists of the World. Retrieved 31 August 2020
- Newfoundland/Labrador Tourism - Cape St Mary's
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 13 September 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Cape_St._Mary%27s_Ecological_Reserve
External Links
Maps
Content and images originally posted by Cemetery_man
Reviews
JTF's review Having been raised in Newfoundland & have visited over 20 countries, this is one of the best sites in the world for Sea Birds. Pros
- Ideal Both Sea Birds & Scenery
Cons
- The Drive from Ontario
