NATURE MONCTON’S INFORMATION LINE – November 19, 2016
(Saturday)
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by: Nelson Poirier nelson@nb.sympatico.ca
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by: Catherine Clements
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**Ted
Currie had
what I expect is a very unusual observation recently behind his Ammon Road home,
when he spotted a completely white PORCUPINE [Porc-épic]. Although a flash was
used in the photo that shows the eye, Ted said he did note the eye and the snout
were indeed pink, which would make it a true albino animal, not a partial
albino. This would make it a rare occurrence. Ted also comments that white fur
on the back completely concealed the quills. He got three photos, that are
attached.
**Doreen
Rossiter has had her third visit from a female CARDINAL [Cardinal] this fall.
The first two visitors stayed only one day. This bird was in its
second
day present on Friday, and Doreen feels it’s a different bird from the first
visitors, as she’s
noting a small white spot in each wing that she did not see with the last
visitors. A few years ago Doreen had a female NORTHERN CARDINAL [Cardinal rouge]
stay all winter, so she’s hoping this latter arrival will follow
suit.
**Pat
Muirhead in Anagance
was able to get a photo out her window of her swelling flock of EVENING
GROSBEAKS [Gros-bec errant]. It appears there are 25+ at this point.
**As
a heads-up
to mark on the calendar, the film Every
Living Thing – experiencing a bioblitz
will be shown on Wednesday night, November 23rd
at 7 p.m. at the Aberdeen
Cultural Centre,
140 Botsford Street in Moncton. This film features the New Brunswick Museum in
the Grand
Lake Protected Natural Area
in 2013-2014. This film has received some excellent reviews and will be of
interest to naturalists, seeing how a bioblitz is conducted and all the
information learned from a bioblitz. Another reminder will be put out next
week.
**Also
as a heads-up, Nature Moncton will be holding a workshop on Sunday afternoon,
November 27th
on
bird feeding, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Tankville School, 1665 Elmwood Drive.
There will be no registration ahead for this workshop; just come along with
ideas to share and get some new ideas to incorporate into your winter feeding
yard. The write-up is attached, and will be repeated next week.
Bird Feeding
Basics
Nature
Moncton Workshop
Sunday,
November 27, 2016. 1:00 -4:00 pm
Tankville
School, 1665 Elmwood Dr., Moncton
Nelson
Poirier will give a session on Bird Feeding Basics on Sunday November 27,
1:00-4:00 pm at the Tankville School, 1665 Elmwood Dr., Moncton.
Topics dealt
with will include setting the best buffet that will attract the biggest variety
of visitors, suggested feeder types with pros and cons, placement of feeders to
best protect yet enjoy your visitors’ presence, getting to know your guests with
bird guides/binoculars, the different behavior expectations of your visitors,
surprise visitors, placing the "unwelcome" matt out for unwanted visitors, and
suggestions on hygiene.
All are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not. $8 fee
per participant to cover costs.
Nelson
Poirier
Nature
Moncton
EVENING GROSBEAKS.NOV 18, 2016.PAT MUIRHEAD
PORCUPINE (ALBINO).NOV 2012.TED CURRIE.
PORCUPINE (ALBINO).NOV 2012.TED CURRIE.
PORCUPINE (ALBINO).NOV 2012.TED CURRIE.
