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**Nature Moncton will be
participating in the Riverview MapleFest event on March 29 with a beginner
birding workshop. The details are at the end of this edition and are published well in advance as registration is required. The details will be repeated closer to the
event if space is still available.
**Phil Riebel in Miramichi
shares some beautiful captured photos of a pine martin in the Miramichi area
using an ingenious setup he put together himself that is obviously capable of
very rewarding results.
The camera traps Phil used
are older DSLRs with Nikon SB-28 flashes and an IR motion sensor, plus some
homemade housings.
(Editor’s note: I asked
Phil for a photo of his homemade trail camera outfit, which is added today, as
well as the rewarding results. I know Phil would be glad to share his methodology,
but suspect it may be challenging to copy!)
(Editor's note: The American marten [Martes americana] and "pine marten" in North America are generally the same animal, with the term "pine marten" used commonly but technically referring to a distinct Eurasian species [Martes martes]).
**Deanna Fenwick had taken
down her feeders because of the big winds in Sackville at dusk on Tuesday, but
neglected to remove the small suet ball. As she was looking at the storm
progressing, a brave little male downy woodpecker still managed to grab
dinner in the midst of the snow and swirling winds!
**Nature Moncton will
be participating in the Town of Riverview's upcoming MapleFest event by holding
a beginner birding workshop. Please share this workshop invitation with
your circle of friends and family who may be interested in developing their
birding skills.
🐦Sunday, March 29 from 10am-12pm
🍁Riverview Operations Centre, 300 Robertson Street
🐦Age 12+
🍁Registration required: outandabout4nm@gmail.com
Leaders: Cathy Simon and assistants
Marbeth Wilson and Jessica Belanger-Mainville.
Nature Moncton
welcomes all budding bird enthusiasts to learn where the birding hot spots are
in the area, and what bird species are most likely to be seen, and how to use
the free bird identification app, Merlin. Following a brief indoor
presentation, participants will head outside to walk the Mill Creek Nature Park
trails in hopes to put their birding skills to good use. Bring binoculars if
you have them. Extras will be available to share if needed. Outdoor, weather
appropriate clothing and footwear is required. This workshop is part of the
Town of Riverview’s MapleFest celebrations.
https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/beginner-birding-workshop
https://naturemoncton.com/events/
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
