Nature Moncton Nature News: June 11 2022

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June 11, 2022 (Saturday)

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**John Inman in Harvey, Albert County photographed a male White-tailed Deer crossing the river behind his home (connecting with Shepody Bay). When the tide is out, it is not easy going through the Fundy mud. They usually rest when they get across. (Editors note: note the pedicels on the head rapidly developing that will develop into antlers).

**Jane LeBlanc in St. Martins was walking her pup Friday morning and noticed an Eastern Newt (Red Eft stage) crossing her driveway. She carefully took photos, hoping the pup wouldn't notice it, or it may have been lunch! It's the second one she's seen in a week. (Editors note: the Red Eft is the land juvenile stage of the Eastern Newt. It will remain on land for 2-3 years before heading to water to become aquatic)

Jane later sneaked away to do a bit of birding without the pup, and was able to see American Redstart, Northern Parula and Black-throated Green warblers, with no photos.

She had better luck with an Eastern Phoebe, Common Yellowthroat, Chestnut-sided warbler, and Yellow-rumped warbler.

**A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak visited Cathy Simon's front yard feeder in Lutes Mountain for the first time on Friday.

**Anna Tucker photographed the very typical silhouette of a Double-crested Cormorant showing it riding low in the water as is normal for the species.

**Brian Stone took a brief walk along the Petitcodiac River Trail at Moncton on Friday and sends a few pictures that display his observations. The wind was intense but the weather was clear and warm and the walk was pleasant. Daisies were in bloom and attracting small Bees. Yellow Warblers and Song Sparrows were calling in the few trees along the trail and a pair of Great Blue Herons flew overhead. A female Common Eider was present at the mouth of Hall's Creek seen from the curved walking bridge. A small Wasp Nest was noted hanging from a low tree branch to complete the day's photos.

**Nelson Poirier was greeted by a fledgling American Robin on Friday morning that appeared to have just popped out of its natal nest showing its teenage plumage (zits!) but was still okay with being photographed.

Nelson Poirier

Nature Moncton

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