Nature Moncton Nature News: March 2 2023

NATURE MONCTON NATURE NEWS

March 2, 2023

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**Fred Dube has left several snag trees in his Lower Coverdale yard cut to approximately 8 feet and smears them with patches of suet. They have become very popular yard ‘feeders’ that attract woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, and Brown Creepers.

** Brian Stone got restless on Tuesday afternoon and went to Mill Creek Park in Riverview for a walk and, hopefully, a photo expedition. He circled the reservoir on the not yet developed upper back trail that merged into the well-maintained newer trails on the lower side of the reservoir. On the upper trail, he came across a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers, a male, and a female, and followed them along the trail as they moved along in the same direction. They stayed well hidden in the dense trees for the most part but occasionally perched in an opening to allow for a few photos. Brian also took some photos of an interesting track trail and some scenery to complete the day.

(Editor’s note: some excellent photos of the dam waterfall in winter and the improvements the Town of Riverview have made to the park!)

Brian also capped off his day with a brilliant solar halo.

**Nelson Poirier very much enjoyed the opportunity to spend part of Monday morning with a Grade 2 class at Salisbury Elementary School that was organized by Education Support Teacher, Karen Rogers. It was an eye-opener to watch and be of some assistance to Karen, as she so ably held the total attention of the children, and watch their enthusiasm on a hike through the woods on a very cold morning, completely oblivious to the cold and so intent on their mission. Karen used cards supplied by Nature NB, which were very effective and appreciated by the students.

Two Nature Moncton nest boxes will be erected on the school grounds for the students to monitor.

Karen Rogers is indeed a special educator to create such enthusiasm among potential young naturalists. They each built a birdfeeder from a toilet paper core smeared with suet and dipped in seeds. A photo is attached. Karen shares several photos of the day with the children’s faces covered as per school regulations.

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