Nature Moncton Nature News: June 23 2019

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** A new edition by new authors, Tracey Glynn and David Palmer, of the book, “Great Trees of New Brunswick”, will be launched this coming Wednesday, June 26, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Moncton Public Library, 644 Main Street in Moncton. This book follows the publication of the very popular “Great Trees of New Brunswick” by David Folster in 1987, with lots of stories behind selected great trees. The announcement is attached below:

The Great Trees of New Brunswick

Join authors Tracy Glynn and David Palmer as they launch their new book, The Great Trees of New Brunswick. Presented by the Moncton Public Library, Indigo Books, and Goose Lane Editions. This event is organized with the assistance of the Canada Council for the Arts.

This event is free and open to the public.

When:

Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Moncton Public Library, 644 Main Street

A follow-up to David Folster’s popular The Great Trees of New Brunswick (published 1987), our second edition doubles as the definitive guide of natives tree species in the Acadian forest while telling the stories of dozens of “Great Trees” drawn from nominations from all corners of the province. Books will be available for sale at the event.

The book includes an in-depth ‘cheat sheet’ of every native tree species in New Brunswick, great tree trivia questions, information on how our changing climate will affect the trees we love, and heartfelt stories from New Brunswickers who share a deep appreciation for nature!

More details: bit.ly/30GrH5v

The book is also available for purchase at Conserver House (180 St. John Street, Fredericton) for only $28. All proceeds support the work of the Conservation Council.

** I’m attaching a few plant photos that Brian Stone took in Mapleton Park on Thursday that needed confirmation. Included is BLADDER SEDGE [Carex gonflé], GROVE SANDWORT [Sabline latériflore] and LOW HOP CLOVER [Trèfle couché], which Jim Goltz confirmed for us.

Brian Stone and I were with a group in the Kingston Peninsula area on Saturday. At one point from a high cliff, Bald Eagles and Turkey Vultures would pass by at eye level to be able to see them from a quite different perspective. The Bobolinks were actively vocalizing in a field area assuming nesting must be well along by now. A Meadow Fritillary was the special butterfly of the day. We don’t often get to see this smaller for fritillary. It did not cooperate well for photos. There were lots more plant highlights. A few added today are Jack in the Pulpit with Jack now emerging much more turning purple in his pulpit and more visible under the large leaves for plant. Bog Buckbean had gone to seed. Marsh Avens was in full bloom. The photo would appear like it is not opened into full bloom however that is as far as it goes.

** This week, I placed a trail camera in a location where I use to place remnants of filleted fish in a wooded area. Everything disappeared every night. COYOTES [Coyote] came to the booty late at night. However, BLACK BEAR [Ours noir] and RED FOX [Renard roux] were more willing to come in early morning or late evening. I’m attaching three samples. They are sure not Brian Coyle or Brian Donovan quality, but did capture what was coming. The cache was also very popular with CROWS and COMMON RAVENS [Grand Corbeau] during the day. Another small mammal visited once that I could not identify for certain but was very suspicious that it was possibly a MARTEN [Martre d’Amérique].

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