Nature Moncton Nature News: Aug 16 2018

NATURE MONCTON INFORMATION LINE, August 16, 2018 (Thursday)

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Kerry Lee Morris-Cormier reports from the John’s Mills Shorebird site. She reports peak shorebird season is here! The estimated number of birds visible from Nature Conservancy of Canada's observation deck yesterday was 90,000. It is truly magnificent and they hope everyone has a chance to visit soon. For more information call:506-379-6347. They are located 8km from the Village of Dorchester at 2724 Rte. 935.

** There’s been a lot of chatter about Monarch Butterfly [Monarque] caterpillars, but it is that time of year when we start to see lots more caterpillars on the move. Jack Perry came across a WHITE-MARKED TUSSUCK MOTH caterpillar and sends a photo of it temporarily detained, as well as a female CABBAGE WHITE BUTTERFLY [Piéride du chou].

** Judy and Sterling Marsh’s replanted germinating PEANUT [Arachide] appears to be adapting quite well. They also discovered a second plant growing at the base of a pear tree in their yard. They jestingly comment that the idea of a plantation may be on the horizon!

** Brian Stone is in Perth, Ontario for the next 10 days. He got a photo of a SMALL MILKWEED BUG. This bug does forage on the milkweed plant, but does not predate directly on the Monarch caterpillars. But it does reduce their food supply if in abundant numbers. Brian also got a photo of a FOUR-SIDED BITTERNUT HICKORY nut and the leaves. This tree does not grow wild in the Maritimes that I’m aware of, but may be here as a cultivar.

** A few editions ago, Janet Hood sent a photo of a male Scarlet Tanager in its transition from breeding plumage to non-breeding basic winter plumage. Brian came across a SCARLET TANAGER [Tangara écarlate] in Perth, Ontario that Gilles Belliveau feels may be an adult female.. Brian also got photos of a group of CLOUDED SULPHUR BUTTERFLIES [Coliade du trèfle], a pair of MEADOWHAWK DRAGONFLIES [Sympétrum] in a mating wheel, and a WHITE-FACED MEADOWHAWK DRAGONFLY [Sympétrum éclaireur].

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