Peabody Museum in Salem
2 records
Key
- A = record accepted
- NA = record not accepted
- * indicates the original finder(s)
- † indicates that documentation was submitted to the committee
- (ph) indicates the observer obtained photographs
- (au) indicates audio recordings
| MARC number | Decision | Count | Location | County | Arrival | Departure | Observers | Notes | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859-001 | A | 1 | Manchester | Essex | 5/10/1859 | 5/10/1859 | unknown | 13 | |
| 2022-033 | A | 1 | N Sturbridge Rd. x Osgood Rd. (42.175398, -71.998809) | Worcester | 4/30/2022 | 4/30/2022 | Meaghan Keefe* (ph) | whit eplumage | 26 |
The 1859 bird in winter plumage was collected in Manchester (renamed Manchester-by-the-Sea) and the specimen is at the Peabody Museum in Salem. Initially treated as an accidental release in the state, the committee decided, after two rounds of debate, that there was compelling evidence of a pattern of vagrancy.
A stunning second record occurred in 2022 in the town of Charlton. Also in winter plumage, this individual was documented with cell phone video before it scurried off the side of the road!