Birds of Upper Miramichi
What has actually been seen around Upper Miramichi: 102 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 102 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 654 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Busiest month
- July
- Elevation
- 200 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 15.8 h / 8.6 h
What the records say about Upper Miramichi
102 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Upper Miramichi (New Brunswick) since 2010, across 654 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay and Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Upper Miramichi is backyard-bird country: 84% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and yard trees. Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Red-breasted Nuthatch and Ovenbird make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
6 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Bald Eagle and Broad-winged Hawk.
Miramichi River Valley, 26 mi to the north-east, has fewer species on record (66 against 102).
Daylight runs from 15 h 49 min at midsummer to 8 h 35 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:40 AM in mid-April and 5:32 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Upper Miramichi
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 30 |
| 2 | Blue JayCyanocitta cristata | 21 |
| 3 | Red-breasted NuthatchSitta canadensis | 19 |
| 4 | OvenbirdSeiurus aurocapilla | 19 |
| 5 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 18 |
| 6 | Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus | 18 |
| 7 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 16 |
| 8 | Northern ParulaSetophaga americana | 16 |
| 9 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 15 |
| 10 | Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus | 14 |
| 11 | Common YellowthroatGeothlypis trichas | 14 |
| 12 | VeeryCatharus fuscescens | 14 |
| 13 | Common MerganserMergus merganser | 14 |
| 14 | White-throated SparrowZonotrichia albicollis | 13 |
| 15 | American GoldfinchSpinus tristis | 13 |
| 16 | Chestnut-sided WarblerSetophaga pensylvanica | 13 |
| 17 | Belted KingfisherMegaceryle alcyon | 12 |
| 18 | Yellow-bellied SapsuckerSphyrapicus varius | 12 |
| 19 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 12 |
| 20 | Magnolia WarblerSetophaga magnolia | 12 |
Records by month
What to put out in Upper Miramichi
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Black-capped Chickadee
Black-oil sunflower · Suet · Shelled peanuts
- Blue Jay
Peanuts in the shell · Black-oil sunflower · Suet
- Red-breasted Nuthatch
Black-oil sunflower · Suet · Peanut hearts
- Ovenbird
None — deep leaf litter is the habitat
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Red-eyed Vireo
None — mature deciduous trees are the draw
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 Upper Miramichi?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Upper Miramichi are Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Ovenbird and American Crow, based on 654 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Upper Miramichi?
102 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Upper Miramichi?
Observation records peak in July and are lowest in March. Sunrise in late June is around 5:32 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.