Nature Moncton Nature News: March 9 2024

NATURE MONCTON NATURE NEWS

March 9, 2024

Nature Moncton members as well as any naturalist in New Brunswick or beyond are invited to share their photos and descriptions of recent nature sightings to build a fresh (almost) daily edition of Nature News

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**Norbert Dupuis was surprised to have a male Ring-necked Pheasant up on his deck checking things out and later strutting about the yard. The male Ring-necked Pheasant can become quite bold this time of year with courtship on his mind. Norbert photographed a Red-breasted Nuthatch seemingly pleased to find a cache of white millet in the snowstorm.

Norbert is also monitoring Haut-du-Ruisseau Nature Park in Breau Village where a Nature Moncton Warbler Field Trip will take place in May.

Norbert was lucky to spot a male Northern Cardinal there and a Red Squirrel; however, the wildlife community will expand very quickly once migrants start arriving.

**Nelson Poirier had a visit from a Sharp-shinned Hawk to his feeder yard on Friday. From its size, it was suspected to be a male, being near the size of a Blue Jay. The longitudinal striping on the breast and yellow eyes are consistent with a juvenile bird. It was very patient remaining in the shrubbery for some time until the right moment arrived.

**Nature Moncton is participating in the Town of Riverview's Maple Fest by offering a Beginner Birding workshop!

🐦Sunday, April 7 from 10-11:30am

🍁Riverview Operations Centre, 300 Robertson Street
🐦Age 12+
🍁Registration required: outandabout4nm@gmail.com

Nature Moncton welcomes all budding birding enthusiasts to the Beginner Birding workshop! Participants will learn how to use binoculars, how to use the free bird identification app called Merlin, what are the most common bird species likely to seen in the area, and where are the birding hot spots in Greater Moncton.

After the indoor portion of the workshop, the group will head outside to walk the Mill Creek trails in hopes to put their birding skills to good use.

Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars if they have a pair. However, a few extra pairs will be available to share if needed.

Weather appropriate clothing and footwear required for outdoor portion of the workshop.

This free workshop will be led by Cathy Simon, local birder and member of the Nature Moncton club.

https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/beginner-birding-workshop

https://naturemoncton.com/events/

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Nelson Poirier

Nature Moncton