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The camera on the peregrine
falcon nest box on the summit of Assumption Place is now live. When
checking the link to watch the activity, scroll down to the first large image,
which shows what is happening in real time.
PEREGRINE FALCON NESTLINGS. MAY 24, 2026. NELSON POIRIER
https://www.zoodemagnetichillzoo.ca/nest-cam
**Today, Sunday, May 24. Nature Moncton will be hosting a booth for Ecofest at Magnetic Hill Zoo. All
details below:
**Nature
Moncton will have a table set up at the Magnetic Hill Zoo for Ecofest, today
Sunday, May 24th, from 9 am to 5 pm.
We will
engage with the visitors, share our expertise, and inspire eco-friendly actions
within our community with educational displays and opportunities to learn about
our natural world.
COME SEE US
(with your admission) at the Zoo on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
**Jane and
Ed LeBlanc went to Fredericton for the day, and came home by way of Jemseg to
see the osprey and painted turtles, and were not disappointed.
Once home, Jane's neighbour with the magic yard told her he had a northern
mockingbird. Jane had no trouble finding it, with all the noise it was
making.
**John Inman had a white-winged dove arrive in his Harvey yard on Saturday and it has
returned a few times to feed.
(Editor’s
note: The white-winged dove is a rare bird in New Brunswick. The white-winged dove
breeding range is far to the south of us in Florida and Mexico and into Central
America. It’s a long way from home!)
John still
has one remaining Baltimore oriole, and he photographed a blue jay
sharing the orange treat put out for the orioles.
**Mac and Brenda Wilmot’s American robin
nest is one very busy spot with four gaping maws. They had 55 events recorded
from midnight to 1:00 PM Saturday on their blank camera! Check out the short
video below:
**Pat
Gibbs has a lush growth of yellow rocket a.k.a. winter cress in her
urban Moncton yard.
We
are more accustomed to seeing this plant growing profusely at this time of year
in a wild setting. Being in the mustard family, it has a peppery taste if
sampled.
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
