Nature Moncton Nature News: Oct 19 2022

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Oct 19, 2022 (Wednesday)

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**A very big thank you to Neil Vinson for stepping up his presentation on pollinator gardens and pollinators in general to Nature Moncton on Tuesday night. Neil’s contagious enthusiasm was a treat to his information packed session that generated lots of participant questions and comments. Neil very clearly pointed out why native planting and caring for native species of plants is so important to our wildlife community as they are adapted to life with native plants which may not be the case for many non-native plants and ornamentals that we tend to plant around our homes.

There is no doubt that Neil’s thoughts will be on the minds of all of us as we choose or nurture plants in our gardens and yards. He also pointed out the importance of not cleaning up dying plants in the fall but leave them to be recycled into the earth and provide homes for overwintering members of the wildlife community. Neil also pointed out that right now is a great time to plant trees.

A great and special presentation!

**It’s always great to hear about the Eastern Bluebird population swelling in New Brunswick, especially the fall gathering flocks, some of which are checking out real estate possibilities for next spring.

Dawson Settlement would appear to be a bluebird hotspot. Dale Gaskin had a very pleasant experience to arrive home at noon on Tuesday and hear a noise inside the glass door of his attached shed. At first, he thought it would be a flycatcher, then discovered it was an Eastern Bluebird. He captured it in his hand, got his niece Kerri to get a few photos and let it go. When he did that, he could hear other bluebirds chattering and 30+ Eastern Bluebirds were flying about the area. Dale comments “I think I live in bluebird heaven”!

**It has been interesting to hear the many comments folks have sent in follow-up to the red, yellow, and orange components seemingly noted more this year in fall Red Oak foliage. Many of us are accustomed to the Red Oak foliage going rusty brown in the fall. Is there something different about this year?

Jane LeBlanc in St. Martins shows photos of her Red Oak. They are growing in full sun and were transplanted by her probably 25 years ago.

Jane also shared that on Tuesday morning, leaving her driveway just before daylight, an American Woodcock was strolling along but it was too dark for a photo.

**Lisa Morris photographed a clump of what is suspected to be Green-headed Jelly Club mushrooms on Tuesday. A dog leash is placed beside them to show their relatively small size. The stalks are yellow when fresh, but this clump may be maturing. Please correct identification if indicated.

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