** We seldom see an AMERICAN ROBIN [Merle d'Amérique] at a
seed feeder, however Jamie Burris had a bright male come to a tray of mixed
variety seeds to enjoy them heartily. It first came for the seeds on Tuesday,
and was back Wednesday for a refill. It also gave some turkey scraps a try that
Jamie had put out for the Crows.
** A WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH
[Sittelle à poitrine blanche] is not common in the Moncton and Nova Scotia
border area due to the lack of large deciduous tree stands that they prefer.
Vicki Daley was pleased to have one arrive to her Amherst feeder yard on
Wednesday.
** I'm getting some of the first patrons of the season to
the fruit tray offering of apples, bananas, and Mountain Ash berries that were
put aside from last Fall. A female AMERICAN ROBIN [Merle
d'Amérique] arrived on Tuesday, and is intent on chasing away other Robins.
A CEDAR WAXWING [Jaseur d'Amérique] arrived for the
first time on Wednesday and the Robin was less aggressive about chasing it away.
The Waxwing would be an overwintering bird as it would be very early for this
late arriving species to appear now. I'm hoping it brings its friends to sample
the buffet available, which it did with two more by evening. ( and more today,
Thursday but still all Cedar Waxwings)
** Again a reminder of the "Owl Prowl" and workshop
originally scheduled for tonight, Thursday evening, is postponed to an alternate
date on Monday, March 28, and that date on hold as well depending on weather
conditions. There was a good number of participants registered for this event,
so be sure to keep watch for announcements for rescheduling.
Nelson Poirier,
Nature Moncton
AMERICAN ROBIN (FEMALE).MARCH 23, 2016.NELSON POIRIER
AMERICAN ROBIN EATING SEEDS.MARCH 23, 2016.JAMIE BURRIS.
AMERICAN ROBIN EATING SEEDS.MARCH 23, 2016.JAMIE BURRIS.
CEDAR WAXWING.MARCH 23, 2016,.NELSON POIRIER
CEDAR WAXWING.MARCH 23, 2016,.NELSON POIRIER
CEDAR WAXWING.MARCH 23, 2016,.NELSON POIRIER
