NATURE
MONCTON NATURE NEWS
July 25,
2023
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**The
write-up on this week’s Nature Moncton Wednesday evening walk (tomorrow night)
is at the end of this edition and up front on Wednesday morning.
** A very handsome Great Egret visited Hay Island
on Monday and posed nicely to allow Aldo Dorio to get a photo.
Hopefully,
it enjoys that stop and stays for a bit.
The lone Least
Sandpiper Aldo photographed at Hay Island on Sunday continues to maintain
its visit solo. Suspect that will not be alone for long!
** NATURE MONCTON WEDNESDAY NIGHT WALK
JULY 26, 2023
Salt Marsh Behind Beaubassin Research Station in Aulac
at 7:00 pm, guided by Louise Nichols
This Wednesday’s walk will be on part of the dyke road
that runs alongside the Cumberland Basin, including an area of salt marsh that
houses Nelson’s Sparrows. We will listen
for the sparrows and hopefully spot some who sometimes sit atop the vegetation
when they sing. Other birds commonly
seen in the area are Savannah, Swamp and Song Sparrows, warblers (especially
Common Yellowthroat and Yellow Warbler), Northern Harriers, and shorebirds
which are now arriving. Butterflies and
dragonflies are possible, along with various plant species beside the road and
in the marsh. If we’re lucky, we may
even spot a Short-eared Owl as dusk approaches.
To get there, take the Aulac exit (1st exit
past Sackville) from the TCH. From the
exit ramp, turn right toward Aulac Rd. and then left at the stop sign. Go past the Irving Big Stop until almost the
end of the road where you’ll see a small gravel road on the right called Brown
Rd (note there is no sign at the road but it is labeled “Brown Rd” on Google
Maps). Turn right and follow that road
past various marsh impoundments and then over the railway tracks. You’ll see a house on the right which is the
Beaubassin Research Station (you may see students inside with scopes set
up). Behind the house is a parking
area. We will meet there at 7:00.
This is a fairly easy walk, mostly on a dirt road or
grassy dyke. In addition to the birds
and other nature interests, the sunset scenery is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Bring mosquito protection.
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
