Nature Moncton Nature News: October 9 2023

NATURE MONCTON NATURE NEWS

October 9, 2023

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** In a few months, we will all have our eyes peeled for Snowy Owl sightings in New Brunswick.

Andy Stultz (grandson of Mac Wilmot) took a photo Saturday morning of a Snowy Owl hitchhiking on the Canadian Coast Guard ship Louis St Laurent, which at the moment is in Canada Basin, Beaufort Sea, 80 miles north of Herschel Island.

**Catherine Johnson comments “Just finished watching ‘In the Quiet and the Dark” on CBC GEM and want to thank Maureen Girvan, that recommended viewing the documentary.
Indeed, it was most informative and educational, albeit sad, but does give us hope.
I mean, who doesn’t love the Eastern Hemlock? From time to time, I stumble upon one or two in the forest and can’t help but admire their beauty.”

**On Saturday, Brian Stone checked out the Mill Creek Trail in Riverview with hopes of encountering lots of fall wildlife but found little to photograph. He did see several nice examples of Coral Mushroom, many interesting Mushrooms, Lady's Slipper Orchids gone to seed, a small but nice Gem-studded Puffball, and a really tiny and shiny green Cuckoo Wasp.

It's a nice area that is always worth a good walk, even if photo subjects are a bit scarce.

**As a heads up to mark your calendar, check out the October 14 Nature Moncton outing writeup below, part of which will include taking in the partial eclipse of the sun to be ready for the big day on April 8, 2024, when total darkness will happen midafternoon. There will also be a presentation at the February Nature Moncton monthly meeting, which will deal with why it occurs and preparations for the April 8 event.

Next year, on April 08, 2024 (a Monday), there will be a total eclipse of the Sun that will be visible in parts of southern and central N.B. and some areas of Newfoundland (weather permitting, of course). This will be a significantly important event that will be a ‘must see’ for anyone who has any interest in the natural world around and above them. Anyone wishing to participate in a ‘dress rehearsal’ for this upcoming major event can visit Fred Richards’ Taylor Village home this coming Saturday, October 14^th, to view the less impressive but still interesting 9% partial eclipse of the Sun and learn the proper safety procedures and techniques for viewing eclipses as a small segment of the Sun vanishes behind the edge of the Moon. Some official eclipse glasses will be present so participants can directly view the partial eclipse over the 2 hours it takes place.

Meet at 1:00 PM for preparatory instructions, as this event will start around 2:00 PM and continue until the eclipse is completed. You will also be able to walk on the mowed trails and along the Memramcook River. A map of the location is attached. The address is 31 Rockland No. 1 Rd. Taylor Village. E4K 2R1 Phone # in case you get lost… 506-334-0100.

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