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Transcript by: Brian Stone bjpstone@gmail.com
Info Line # 506-384-6397 (384-NEWS)
** Brian Coyle got a video clip of a COYOTE [Coyote]
visiting a former den site. When you see it put it's nose to the ground there is
an approximately twelve inch in diameter hole there, which is the standard
Coyote den opening size. Brian was fortunate to get this video of the wily
Coyote. Take a look at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6rp3w4vjdr0pxhm/AADy41wfnmRZEVIG5Stmz0Gma?dl=0
to see the video.
** Dave Miller got some nice photos of birds in the
Salisbury area on Wednesday. The feigning KILLDEER [Pluvier kildir] was
across the road from the new development on Route 112 before the Irving Big Stop
in Salisbury. The RED-EYED VIREO [Viréo aux yeux rouges],
CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER [Paruline à flancs marron], and BLACK-AND-WHITE
WARBLER [Paruline noir et blanc] were at a bog area on the Buckley Rd. off Route
112. The male INDIGO BUNTING [Passerin indigo] was in a field off Route 112
across from the O'Neal Rd. It is suspected there is an Indigo Bunting nest in
that area as there have been reports of that species in that area last year and
this year, spotting a male there in spring and during the summer.
** Anaplasmosis is a condition caused by a single celled parasite that can
be a problem for finches, especially Purple Finch and American Goldfinch. The
symptoms are a sickly bird with sticky, mucus covered feathers in the facial
area. It is more of a problem in warm, wet weather like conditions are at the
present. It is very hard to clear up unless sick birds can be removed promptly
from the feeder area to stop the spread to others. Cleaning the feeders does
little if anything to help. This year in the local area it has been reported
from McKees Mills, Salisbury and Shediac. I had one bird that showed signs which
was quickly removed that seemed to halt its progress.
** The Nature Moncton activities committee has planned a very special
outing to take place to Cocagne Island on Saturday, June 17th. Roger LeBlanc has
been the main person making arrangements. This is expected to be a very popular
field trip and space has to be limited due to the short boat trip and other
logistics. Interested participants are asked to contact Louise Nichols as soon
as possible. The complete write up is attached below.
Cocagne Island
Aventure
Ocean Islands -- there are
surely lots of them around the coasts of New Brunswick! If you are a naturalist or nature
photographer, you probably have seen several which made you think: Hum, I wonder
what it is like on there… and what might I see if I could get on. One such
intriguing place is Cocagne Island, which sits near the village of the same
name. It sure is beautiful from afar but one wonders what might be found on it
nature wise. If you want to find out or are just interested in an early summer
island adventure here is your chance!
On June 17 Nature Moncton is
organizing a day trip to Cocagne Island. The island has quite a bit of history
having been used by the Mi’gmaq people for a very long time and later having
been settled by the Acadians, some of whose descendants actually lived there
till about 50 years ago. On the natural history side it should offer nice bird
sightseeing and botanical discoveries. Cocagne Island is not very big at 2
square kilometers and relatively easy to get to, just about 10 minutes by boat
from the Comiervville wharf. So if you are up for a great day of exploration,
come and join our guide Roger Leblanc for this island day of discovery. As an
added bonus Fernand Robichaud, a local oyster producer who will bring us on the
island, will at the same time give us a hands on presentation of his aquaculture
work.
Date & time: June 17 from 8:30 am to 3
pm
Meeting place: Comierville
wharf (5 minutes north of Cocagne on
route 535)
Cost: $8
Rain date: The trip will go
on June 17th if winds and weather are good; otherwise Sunday June 18th will be
our rain date.
Dress details: Dress for the
weather and bring adequate footwear.
Registration: Please register with Louise Nichols at
nicholsl@eastlink.ca or 939-5054. We would like to have an accurate number of
participants.
NB Pack a lunch -- and if
you have a life jacket or life jackets you don’t mind sharing, please bring them
as Fernand has a limited number at his disposal.
Nelson Poirier,
Nature
Moncton
BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER.MAY 31, 2017.DAVID MILLER
CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER.MAY 31, 2017.DAVID MILLER
INDIGO BUNTING (MALE).MAY 31, 2017.DAVID MILLER
KILLDEER.MAY 31, 2017.DAVID MILLER
RED-EYED VIREO.MAY 31, 2017.DAVID MILLER
