** John Filliter is another bird feeder enjoying a NORTHERN FLICKER [Pic
flamboyant] attracted to his suet feeder in Cap Brulé. Reports suggest more
Flickers seem to be overwintering in the local area each year.
** Brian Stone got an adult GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL [Goéland marin] and a
3rd winter HERRING GULL [Goéland argenté] in flight on Wednesday. Note the
white windows in the Great Black-backed Gull go all the way to the tip in P10
whereas the white window does not go to the tip of P10 in the Herring Gull as
one identification feature. P10 is the outermost primary wing feather. A
BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE [Mésange à tête noire] also posed for a portrait for
Brian.
Am adding the Track/trail/scat workshop again as the email
address for Judi was incorrect in the first version and also a photo of the
Track Guide book which is inexpensive and excellent to have for
participants.
Tracks, Trails, and Scat
Nature Moncton Workshop
Tankville School, 1665 Elmwood
Drive
Sunday, January 25, 2015 1:00-4:00 P.M.
WHO’S BEEN THERE AND WHO DONE
IT!
The
tracks, trails, and scats left behind in winter snow can tell us lots about
who’s been there and maybe what they’ve been up to. Looking for animal tracks,
trails, and scats can add a whole new dimension to a winter cross country ski or
snowshoe sortie. Also, just who may have visited your yard last night! Let’s
spend an indoor session with Nelson Poirier looking at tracks, the paws that
made them, and put the two together to know how the behaviour of the animal may
decide the particular trail left. And yes, those telltale scats
too!
To preregister, phone Judi Berry-Steeves at 387-4778 or
email Judi at jbsteeve@nbnet.nb.ca. $8 at the door to cover
costs.
All are welcome.
To
view the photos mentioned in this edition go to http://nminfoline.blogspot.ca/.
Nelson Poirier,
Nature Moncton
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. JAN. 13, 2015. BRIAN STONE
BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE. JAN. 13, 2015. BRIAN STONE
HERRING GULL (3RD WINTER). JAN. 13, 2015. BRIAN STONE
MALLARD DUCKS (MALE). JAN. 13, 2015. BRIAN STONE
NORTHERN FLICKER.JAN 14, 2015.JOHN FILLITER
NORTHERN FLICKER.JAN 14, 2015.JOHN FILLITER
ANIMAL TRACKS SUGGESTED GUIDE BOOK.JPG