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Info Line # 506-384-6397 (384-NEWS)
** Miramichi Marsh has become a hotspot
habitat for observing nature that seems to be changing every day. Peter Gadd
got a great photo of an adult PEREGRINE FALCON [Faucon pèlerin] that had just
captured a BLUE-WINGED TEAL. Peter comments that there were
many other ducks in the vicinity that paid little attention to the loss of one
of their own. The falcon easily flew off with the carcass when it spotted Peter
and Deana.
Peter also got a perfect photo of a NORTHERN
WATERTHRUSH [Paruline des ruisseaux] out in the open. This warbler would rarely
cooperate for such a picture at this time of year. It’s secretive, skulky
nature usually has it sliding through vegetation except in spring breeding
season when the males get more bold about claiming territory.
** The striking, rich, yellow, almost
fluorescent colour of a field of CANOLA is eye candy. It is of course very
common to see out west and more in Prince Edward Island now. We don’t see much
in New Brunswick yet but Lisa Morris got a quick photo of a field of Canola in
blazing colour right beside Ferme Michaud in Saint-Edouard-de-Kent. Lisa
comments that the colour was much more vivid in person.
** Aldo Dorio got a documentary photo
of a juvenile PEREGRINE FALCON [Faucon pèlerin] on watch for possibilities at
Hay Island on Tuesday. Note how heavily longitudinally streaked the breast is
in the juvenile Peregrine Falcon.
** The Nature Moncton Activities
Committee has arranged for a WILD MUSHROOM FIELD TRIP coming up on Sunday
afternoon, October 04. It is short notice but the appearance of mushrooms is so
dependent on weather conditions. The writeup is attached below, and on the
website, which I think explains everything. As notice is so short I will be
adding it to the membership mail-out a few more times this week. There were
lots of delicious HORSE MUSHROOMS in open grassy areas on Tuesday. A large box
was gathered for processing tomorrow.
Nature Moncton Wild
Mushroom Field Trip
Sunday, October 4, 1:00
p.m.
Roger LeBlanc’s yard and
woodlot at civic # 3764, Rte. 115 in Notre Dame
Nature Moncton will sponsor a Field Trip to give an overview of wild mushrooms, identification tips, which ones make good edibles, which ones do not, which ones are toxic, some culinary tips where applicable, or whatever participants want to hear more about or contribute to the exchange. The event will be led by Nelson Poirier.
Participants are asked to start gathering specimens up to 4 days in advance to bring to display on set-up show-and-tell tables where specimens can be identified and discussed. Try to gather fresh specimens where possible, place them in damp moss in a flat container or place in a paper bag, and refrigerate with a large felt marker label "Do Not Eat". Do not store them in plastic bags. The collections participants bring in will be an important part of the event as we will get to see a much greater variety of specimens this way than an outing to just one habitat.
Please take note that some Covid-19 protocols will apply. Participants who bring specimens will be asked to place them on a set-up table themselves. Nelson will point out features and commentary using plastic gloves and then all will go into a garbage can to be disposed of unless photos are wanted first, but no touching a second time. Physical distancing will apply except for participants within their bubble. Participants will have to be limited to 20 to help observe restrictions. The walk through Roger LeBlanc’s woodlot afterward will require similar restrictions which by now we are getting used to.
Please register with Activities Committee Chairperson Louise Nichols at nicholsl@eastlink.ca as soon as possible due to the limit on participants to observe Covid-19 restrictions.
As always all are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not. Just bring your enthusiasm and mushrooms!
Nelson Poirier,
Nature Moncton
