NATURE MONCTON NATURE NEWS
February 19, 2025
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**A very appreciated thank you to Jim and Jean Wilson for
coming from Saint John so that Jim could share with a Nature Moncton captivated
audience his experience of birding in New Brunswick for the past 60+ years. Jim’s
presentation was an eye-opener to what we are used to today with all the
birding aids available to us that were simply not available when Jim started
birding. Jim also shared his bird species observations over that time, showing
that some species have had dramatic declines, some new species have arrived to
breed in New Brunswick, and other species have increased in numbers.
Jim’s well-crafted presentation made us reflect on all the changes that have taken place that we take for granted today.
A recording of this presentation will be available and
is very recommended for those who were not able to join virtually or in-house.
**Jane LeBlanc looked out at dusk on Monday when
the wind was howling and noticed three ruffed grouse in her birch
tree...hanging on for dear life!
Tuesday afternoon on St. Martins beach, the waves were
quite spectacular as they hit the caves.
**Lots of us have had ruffled feathers
experiencing the high winds of the past few days. Norbert Dupuis photographed
his Memramcook East yard regular, a male ring-necked pheasant seeming to
enjoy the experience!
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
