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**John Inman reports the male
red-bellied woodpecker is still patronizing his feeder yard with a
particular taste for John’s suet block, looking like it will probably stay
until it's time to look for a mate, which could be a tall order in New Brunswick.
(Editor's note: Mr/Ms Google says "Yes, male red-bellied woodpeckers often appear brighter or more intense in colour during the spring, largely due to breeding-related hormonal changes and pre-breeding behaviors. While they do not have a distinct seasonal plumage change (a molt), their red plumage, particularly on the head, appears more vibrant as they enter the breeding season.
John took particular note
of a male rusty blackbird puffing its throat and really vocalizing,
a sure sign of spring in the air.
John also had a Cooper’s
hawk come by, tarrying long enough for a few photos.
**Brian and
Annette Stone walked in Mapleton Park on Thursday afternoon, and Brian
photographed a hybrid mallard duck, a distant male pine grosbeak
perched high atop a tree (spotted by Annette), and a "stack" of mushrooms
on the side of a tree that had the size and appearance (sort of) of restaurant
pancakes.
(Editor’s note: The
mushrooms have the appearance of oyster mushrooms, having a seasonal
challenge!)
Brian took some photos of evening
grosbeaks enjoying the menu put out by Daryl Doucette whose home borders
Mapleton Park.
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
