: Breeds. early May-late Jul in scrubby woodlands and field margins both in settled areas and in the wilds. The north slope of Cadillac Mountain usually supports several pairs.
: mid/late Apr-late May, with from early Apr, and again early Sep-early Oct, with a late Sep peak, and to late Oct. Habitat as above but also places where migrants concentrate.
: No .
Miscellany: Brown Thrashers were one of the ‘open country' breeders that became in the aftermath of the 1947 MDI fire. As these areas slowly became fully forested, thrashers declined as a breeder.
Last Reviewed: May 25th, 2026