Manx Shearwater : One or two between Colombier island and Miquelon June 27, and 20 to 30, same area, July 4 (RE).

Northern Gannet : Nine reports between June 4 and July 14. Numerous around St. Pierre island June 8, several June 12, although less numerous than on the 8, same area (PB). They were numerous off the west coast of St. Pierre June 14 (RE).

Double-crested Cormorant : Three in flight June 29 landed on the salt pond near the village of Miquelon (RE). Seen at times on and around Mirande lake. Unfortunately, no investigations on the rocks off the east coast of Miquelon where numerous cormorants are seen from the land and breeding there.

Great Cormorant : Same as above, no coverage.

Canada Goose : The number of breeders is up for the last few years in Miquelon and the northern part of the isthmus. This year we recorded about 20 broods for a maximum of six young recorded for 8 of them. (JPD/RE). No data for Langlade.

American Black duck : One brood of 5 young (BL) or 6 young (FPA) in St. Pierre June 12 and 13 respectively. One brood of 5 young aged a few days on the Isthmus July 2 (MD).

Northern Pintail : My second nest of the year was found with 5 eggs on June 6 in Miquelon about 400m from the nearest pond under a tiny balsam fir in heath-land. There was a brood of 7 young aged about 2 weeks in St. Pierre June 26 (BL). JPD had two broods of 4 young aged about a week in Northern Miquelon in June 27 and 29. There was a brood of 9 young near the village of Miquelon seen June 23 to 28 (RE/BL). One brood on the Isthmus was seen from a distance on July 27 and appeared to have 4 young about 4/5 adult size (RE); About 20 birds were on Grand Barachois July 27 (RE).

Mallard : One male was near the village of Miquelon June 2 (RE).

Green-winged Teal : One brood of 8 young aged a few days was reported from St. Pierre by LJ June 26. One brood on the southern part of the Isthmus was seen by MD on July 7 and had 10 young about 1/3 adult size. BL had a brood of undetermined number in St. Pierre July 9. 

Ring-necked Duck : No nesting record. One male was on a pond of southern Miquelon June 25 and two males were on the Isthmus July 2 (MD).

Greater Scaup : No nesting record. Two birds seen at a distance in Mirande lake appeared to be males in eclipse on July 26 (RE).

White-winged Scoter: About 100 birds were in flight off the east coast of the Isthmus on June 5 (JPA).

Oldsquaw : One pair was on a marsh of the Isthmus June 3 (BL).

Red-breasted Merganser : About 13 broods were reported mostly for Mirande lake, around the village and Northern Miquelon between June 27 and July 26 (JPD/RE/DL). JPD came upon a nest with 8 eggs near Mirande lake on June 29. There were 40 birds on the Northern part of the Isthmus on June 27 (JPD).

Osprey : One at Langlade June 2 (BL) two in St. Pierre June 12 (FPA); One in Cape Miquelon June 20 (RE). Two at Langlade June 25 (PA) and one near the village of Miquelon July 7. (JPD

Bald Eagle : The nest on the East coast of Langlade had one eaglet on June 12 (JPD). One pair undoubtedly nested in St. Pierre, no details. The pair in Cape Miquelon (followed since 1979) didnÎt produce any young for the second year in a row (JPD). The nest on S.W. Langlade was mentioned on the spring report.

Northern Harrier : No more than one brood a year has ever been found here. This year JPD had a nest with 3 eggs in southern Miquelon on June 15 (where a brood was seen last year). I had a nest with 5 young aged a few days in northern Miquelon (where a brood was found a few years ago) on June 20. One bird was seen at Langlade June 5 (JPA).

Northern Goshawk : One pair nested at Langlade where a nest was found last year (BL/MD), no more details. One bird was seen in Miquelon June 21 (JPD).

Rough-legged Hawk : One pair was present as usual at Grand Colombier (MD/RE) and probably nested as usual.

Merlin : One alarmed adult in Miquelon June 4 (RE). One alarmed pair at Langlade June 12 (PA) and one alarmed individual in St. Pierre July 26 (PB) are the only nesting evidences this year. A few other birds were reported here and there (BL/RE/PA).

American Coot : Two birds were on a marsh of the Isthmus on July 2 (MD) while I saw only one on July 27.

Black-bellied Plover : Three unseasonable birds were at Grand Barachois June 20. The first fall migrants (5) were also on the shore of that salt lagoon July 27 (RE).

Semipalmated Plover : One brood of two young aged 5 or 6 days June 25 and another one also with 2 young aged a few days June 29 were seen near the village of Miquelon (RE). On alarmed pair was seen on the Isthmus by MD July 7. First migrants : about 50 birds on the sand banks of Grand Barachois July 27 (RE).

Piping Plover : One adult was seen with three flying young near the gully of Grand Barachois on July 27 (RE). A nice but only breeding evidence this year.

Killdeer : One pair near the village of Miquelon had at least one young aged a few days on June 13 (RE). Two adults were in the same area on July 7 (Denis Detcheverry).

Greater Yellowlegs : On bird in Southern Miquelon June 25 and two near Mirande lake on June 27, 29 and July 6 (MD/RE) were odd for a non-breeding species. The first migrant appeared at Ile aux Marins (near St. Pierre) July 17 (MD) while the firsts for Miquelon were 3 birds near the village July 22 (RE). Several other reports, among them about 12 birds near Grand Barachois July 27 (RE). The best site for early migrants on the N. part of the Isthmus was not checked this year.

Willet : The only one this year, so far, was seen by MD on July 2.

Spotted Sandpiper : 18 reports between June 4 and July 29 (m.ob.). One nest had two eggs, and seemed abandoned at île aux Marins on July 1 while one adult had non-flying young at Langlade the next day (MD). Three flying young were together near Mirande lake on July 26 (RE).

Whimbrel : The first migrants first seen on the Isthmus June 29 (Thierry Gautier fide MD) were 4 days earlier than average and 4 days later than the record early of last year. MD had about 25 birds there on July 2. Numerous reports for a maximum of about 100 birds on the Isthmus July 27 (RE) and about 30 in St. Pierre on July 29 (BL).

Ruddy Turnstone : One only on the Isthmus July 27 and one near the village of Miquelon July 31 (RE).

Red Knot : About 50 fall migrants at Grand Barachois on July 27 was a first for such a number in late July (RE).

Semipalmated Sandpiper : Two seen at fairly close range at Grand Barachois July 27 and about 50 birds, probably this species, seen from a distance on the banks of Grand Barachois the same day (RE).

Least Sandpiper: One nest with four eggs was found on a bog near Mirande lake on June 5 (RE). About 12 birds were near the village of Miquelon July 22 (RE).

Short-billed Dowitcher : One near Grand Barachois July 27 and one with Yellowlegs near the village of Miquelon on July 31 (RE), average arrival date is July 22.

Common Snipe : One adult slightly alarmed near Mirande lake June 22 (RE). One adult and four flying young at Langlade June 24 (MD). One alarmed adult near Mirande lake June 25 (RE).

Ring-billed Gull : The nests and eggs found on May 30 were found destroyed on June 20 (RE).

Herring Gull : A few young of about two weeks of age were found in Cape Miquelon July 1 (RE).

Great Black-backed Gull : MD reports about 12 young on a marsh of the Isthmus by July 2.

Black-legged Kittiwake : I visited de colony at Cape Miquelon July 1 and estimated roughly 455 nests and only 55 with young and 2 with eggs where up to 2000 pairs were known to nest a few years ago. It seemed also less common on Colombier island 2 days later. On July 16 MD noticed a few young almost adult size and very recently hatched young, also on Colombier is.

Common Tern : A pair nested on an islet in the middle of a pond in St. Pierre where one young aged a few days was found on July 20.

Tern sp. : As usual they were numerous near a pond of North-eastern Miquelon in June but abandoned the site later on. Cause ? JPD had 70 to 80 birds apparently nesting on the north-eastern corner of the Isthmus on June 26. A few ¼tens‘ of pairs are nesting on the islet in Mirande lake as usual, apparently mostly Common Tern. (RE).

Dovekie : One near the Cape of Miquelon July 21 (BL) and two others in Miquelon harbour reported by André Orsiny (fide RE) on July 25.

Common Murre : Numerous around Colombier island on June 8 (observer ?) A few, same area June 12 (PB).

Razorbill : It seems there is a consensus among observers that the Colony, which is fairly recent, on Colombier island contains more and more individuals every year. Approximate number ? 

Black Guillemot : Common as usual, no special report.

Atlantic Puffin : Abundant on Colombier island, the colony is doing very well. MJB and the author were impressed by the number present on the evening of June 6 where we thought there were over 3000 individuals in flight ! ˆ No more details.

Mourning Dove : One July 9 in St. Pierre (PA).

Black-billed Cuckoo : One on île aux Marins (near St. Pierre) June 24 (PA & al) is the first for the last 16 years. Surprisingly, the species has been seen here in 1965, 79 and every year between 1981 and 1984 ! ˆ 

Short-eared Owl : One seen twice on northern St. Pierre June 13 and July 26 (BL) suggests a possible nesting in the area. One was on the Isthmus July 4 (JPD).

Hummingbird sp. : One female was seen by Gilles Cormier in St. Pierre on June 2, but not identified to species.

Belted Kingfisher : There are six observations for St. Pierre between June 12 and July 25 (FPA/PA/PH/BL) without nesting evidence. One pair nested at Langlade (alarmed birds carrying food) on the north-western coast as seen by PA on July 15. Four observations for Miquelon between July 6 to 24, no nesting evidence.

Black-backed Woodpecker : One near the east coast of Miquelon July 19 (BL).

Northern Flicker : First nesting evidence for Miquelon was described on the spring report. Two more nests were found on the same island : one near Mirande lake (RE) the other on the same river valley as the first one (JPD et al). Birds were feeding young in the Mirande one on June 25. Several reports for Langlade as well (MD/RE) no nesting record.

Eastern Wood-Pewee : ¼One bird, briefly seen by PB in St. Pierre on May 31 is possibly this species‘ as reported on the spring report was confirmed by a photo.

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher: Fairly common as usual, almost certainly under reported (6 records only between June 1 and 22 (RE/PA).

Alder Flycatcher : A NEW NESTING SPECIES. One male was singing near Mirande lake between June 20 and 29 then two males with fairly different songs which prompted me, one morning, to return home to listen to tapes, suspecting a possible Willow Flycatcher which was not the case. On July 28 one pair was still in the same area, calling at each other and carrying food (RE).

Eastern Kingbird : One in the village of Miquelon June 3 and one in the town of St. Pierre June 9 (BL).

White-eyed Vireo : Hypothetical, one too briefly seen by PA on June 6 in St. Pierre.

Philadelphia Vireo : One singing in Miquelon July 2 then seen capturing a large dragonfly and eating it in a bird of prey style ! ˆ (RE).

Red-eyed Vireo : One male singing in Miquelon June 22 (RE).

Blue Jay : Three were in Miquelon June 2 (Marc LeBouar fide JCH). There were 2 at Nicolas CormierÎs feeder in St. Pierre the same day. 

Common Raven : The nest on a tree near Mirande lake was empty by June 20 young were heard in the vicinity. Several flying young were present in Cape Miquelon July 6 (RE).

Horned Lark : One nest with 2 young ready to fledge was found by MD in the village of Miquelon on June 27. One nest also in the village had two eggs on July 5. One adult was carrying food, same general area, on July 29 (RE).

Tree Swallow : About four birds seen in Miquelon June 2 only ! (RE).

Barn Swallow : One in St. Pierre June 5 only ! (PA).

Black-capped Chickadee : BL had one pair in centre Miquelon June 5. It is a rather rare bird in our islands these days.

Boreal Chickadee : Fairly common as usual. MD had one adult carrying food at Langlade on July 7.

Red-breasted Nuthatch : One only, heard at Langlade July 10 (RE).

Winter Wren : Seems much less common than last year, or under reported : One heard in St. Pierre June 17 (PA) and one heard at Langlade July 10 (RE).

Golden-crowned Kinglet : Probably under reported as well : One pair in St. Pierre June 12 (FPA) One male, also in St. Pierre June 17.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet : Although fairly common earlier in the season, is was possibly under reported although I found it quite discrete except earlier in the season where it was singing everywhere. 

Gray-cheeked Thrush : The species has ALMOST DISAPPEARED here in the last few years. I recorded it only 5 times in Miquelon and once in Langlade between June 15 and July 10. Nobody else reported it. How is the species elsewhere in our region ? I would like to hear about it. Thanks.

Hermit Thrush : Although fairly common in spring they became quite discrete : one heard at Langlade June 12 (PA); one in Miquelon June 22 and one or two heard at Langlade July 10 (RE).

American Robin : Quite common as usual, 8 nesting reports in St. Pierre and Miquelon between June 5 and July 27 (PB/RE/PA/MD).

Gray Catbird : 8 observations between June 1 and July 7 in the three islands, one bird at a time (PA/RE/LJ/MD) except a pair at Langlade June 12 (LJ)

Northern Mockingbird : One bird near the north-western coast of Langlade June 24 was rather unusual (MD). 

Cedar Waxwing : Fairly common in June in the three islands with up 20 individuals (RE/BL/FPA/PA/MD) and only 3 or 4 birds ¼fly catching‘ in Miquelon July 2.

Tennessee Warbler : One male singing in Miquelon between June 22 and July 7 is the only one reported (RE).

Yellow Warbler : Fairly common and well reported throughout the season (m. ob.). No nesting report.

Magnolia Warbler : One male (FPA) one female (PA) in St. Pierre June 6. One pair in St. Pierre June 12 (FPA).

Yellowrumped Warbler: Always uncommon during the nesting season. A few were still around up to June 11 (PA/RE/PB) One male was in St. Pierre July 1 (PA) and one individual July 9 (PA). No nesting record.

Black-throated Green Warbler : One in Cape Miquelon (RE) and one in St. Pierre June 1 (PA). Two males near Mirande lake the next day (RE).

Blackburnian Warbler : One female June 5, one male June 6, both in St. Pierre (FPA).

Blackpoll Warbler : 11 reports between June 3 and July 24 (PA/PB/FPA) almost all from St. Pierre. No nesting record.

Black and White Warbler : One male carrying food in eastern Miquelon June 29 ; One female feeding flying young at Langlade July 10 (RE). One adult male carrying food, also at Langlade July 15 (MD). Very few other reports (PA/PB/RE).

American Redstart : One female June 1 (PA) One bird June 5 and one male June 12 (FPA) all in St. Pierre. One male singing in Miquelon June 22 and 29. At least two adults possibly one pair, also in Miquelon July 2.

Northern Waterthrush : Still fairly common although in quite noticeable lower numbers than a few years ago. Six nesting reports between July 1 and 10 (PA/RE/MD).

Mourning Warbler : Never a very common bird it was rarer than usual this year, one was heard near Mirande lake only once, June 5 (RE). MD had one male at Langlade June 24 and July 7 while I recorded at least three singing males, same general area, on July 10.

Common Yellowthroat : 12 reports, in the three islands between June 1 and July 9 (PA/MD/RE). One nesting evidence this year : one pair alarmed and carrying food in St. Pierre July 9 (PA).

WilsonÎs Warbler : Rather uncommon or under reported. One or two males singing in Miquelon July 2 and one male singing, same area, July 6 (RE).

American Tree Sparrow : One in St. Pierre June 4 (PB).

Chipping Sparrow : One in St. Pierre June 9 (PB).

Savannah Sparrow: Common as usual. Three nesting records only between June 30 and July 10 (MD/PA/RE).

Fox Sparrow : Common as usual, Two young in St. Pierre June 17 (FPA). fairly numerous on July 1, two juveniles learning how to sing on July 1 in St. Pierre (PA).

Song Sparrow : Few reports. One alarmed pair carrying food in St. Pierre July 9 (PA).

Swamp Sparrow : Fairly common as usual (m. ob.), no nesting reports

White-throated Sparrow : Fairly commonly heard and seen throughout the season. Although we had a lot of nesting evidence, the first nest for Miquelon was found June 29 with 4 feathered young (RE). One male heard and a female and a young were seen in St. Pierre July 1 (PA). One pair was ¼probably nesting‘ at Langlade July 7 (MD).

White-crowned Sparrow : One in the village of Miquelon June 2 (RE).

Dark-eyed Junco : The species in not a common breeder here, although probably overlooked. Possibly the first breeding record for St. Pierre was reported by FPA : three birds, two adults and one young being fed at their feeder on June 12; the next day they saw the pair with 2 young and finally they had three young on June 18.

Indigo Bunting : One male, possibly two, were at a feeder June 5 (Gilles & Nicolas Cormier). LJ had a female at his feeder two days later, all in St. Pierre. 

Red-winged Blackbird : There was at least one male in St. Pierre between June 6 and 6 (PB/FPA/PA/RE).

Rusty Blackbird : NONE reported ! ˆ

Common Grackle : At least four pairs in St. Pierre June 6. Several were in an usual nesting site, one carrying food on June 14 (RE).

Pine Grosbeak : 4 reports only between June 1 and July 24. No nesting record except a few singing males.

White-winged Crossbill : One only in Miquelon June 6 (RE). 13 crossbills sp. were reported by PA for St. Pierre July 15.

American Goldfinch : One only in Miquelon June 3 (RE). Fewer reports than a few years ago in St. Pierre (PA/PB/FPA). I heard one calling in Miquelon July 6. No nesting record this year.

Evening Grosbeak : PA had one male at his feeder on June 1 and 3. FPA had a female at their feeder on June 17 and 27.

Contributors : Fréderic & Patricia Allen-Mahé (FPA) ; Jean-Paul Apesteguy (JPA) ; Pascal Asselin (PA) ; Patrick Boez (PB) ; Michel Borotra (MJB) ; Marc Dérible (MD) ; Laurent Jackman (LJ) ; Danielle Lebollocq (DL) ; Bruno Letournel (BL).