1 records
| MARC number | Decision | Species | # | Location | County | Arrival | Departure | Observers | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-004 | A | Eurasian Jackdaw | 1 | Tom Nevers, Nantucket | Nantucket | 11/28/1982 | 12/1/1986 | Simon Perkins | 1 |
A jackdaw originally seen on Nantucket, 28 November 1982 (S. Perkins, R. Stymeist) was the first of a number of sightings in eastern North America. The bird remained through December 1986, during which time it was joined by a second individual on 9 July 1984. During their stay on Nantucket one or both were seen and photographed by numerous observers. These are the only records for jackdaw in Massachusetts.
For more information see Jackdaws reach the New World by P. William Smith from the Fall 1985 edition of American Birds.