Birds of Miramichi River Valley
What has actually been seen around Miramichi River Valley: 66 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 66 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 284 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- White-throated Sparrow
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 226 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 15.8 h / 8.6 h
What the records say about Miramichi River Valley
66 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Miramichi River Valley (New Brunswick) since 2010, across 284 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are White-throated Sparrow, Hermit Thrush and Ovenbird.
Miramichi River Valley is backyard-bird country: 86% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and yard trees. White-throated Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Ovenbird and Blue Jay make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
9 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Merlin, Bald Eagle and Turkey Vulture.
Nouvelle-Arcadie, 26 mi to the east, has more species on record (83 against 66).
Daylight runs from 15 h 51 min at midsummer to 8 h 34 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:38 AM in mid-April and 5:29 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Miramichi River Valley
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White-throated SparrowZonotrichia albicollis | 20 |
| 2 | Hermit ThrushCatharus guttatus | 14 |
| 3 | OvenbirdSeiurus aurocapilla | 13 |
| 4 | Blue JayCyanocitta cristata | 12 |
| 5 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 10 |
| 6 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 10 |
| 7 | Red-breasted NuthatchSitta canadensis | 9 |
| 8 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 9 |
| 9 | Common NighthawkChordeiles minor | 9 |
| 10 | Magnolia WarblerSetophaga magnolia | 9 |
| 11 | Nashville WarblerLeiothlypis ruficapilla | 9 |
| 12 | Black-and-white WarblerMniotilta varia | 8 |
| 13 | Swainson's ThrushCatharus ustulatus | 8 |
| 14 | Northern ParulaSetophaga americana | 8 |
| 15 | Common YellowthroatGeothlypis trichas | 7 |
| 16 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 7 |
| 17 | European StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 7 |
| 18 | Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus | 6 |
| 19 | VeeryCatharus fuscescens | 6 |
| 20 | Yellow-rumped WarblerSetophaga coronata | 6 |
Records by month
What to put out in Miramichi River Valley
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- White-throated Sparrow
Millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- Hermit Thrush
Raisins · Mealworms · Suet nuggets
- Ovenbird
None — deep leaf litter is the habitat
- Blue Jay
Peanuts in the shell · Black-oil sunflower · Suet
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
Seasonal bird notes for New Brunswick
What's arriving, what to feed and when to clean feeders, written for Canadian backyards. One email a month at most.
Nearby places
Frequently asked
What birds visit backyards in Miramichi River Valley?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Miramichi River Valley are White-throated Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Ovenbird, Blue Jay and American Crow, based on 284 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Miramichi River Valley?
66 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Miramichi River Valley?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in April. Sunrise in late June is around 5:29 AM.
Sources
- GBIF occurrence search (birds, class Aves, 2010 onward)
- GeoNames gazetteer (place, population, elevation)
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.