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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.
All is outwardly quiet in
the nest box this morning, but that could be a very different scenario in a few
weeks!
Does anybody want to make
a guess on what day the first chick pips out of an egg??
No takers yet? Nelson is going for Mother's Day!
https://www.zoodemagnetichillzoo.ca/nest-cam
**Ducks Unlimited has
produced a great four-minute video on Wilson Marsh. Most of this video is
narrated by Nature Moncton members and is very well done. Listening to the
video at the link below makes us all realize what a special place we have so near at
hand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRb3gG2ZBi4
**With all the warbler
photos coming in, it’s that time to again “think warblers”.
Slot off Saturday, May 16,
for the spring Nature Moncton Warbler Field trip. All details at the end
of this message and upfront nearer the event.
**Jane LeBlanc and Judith
Ives spent the morning with members of the Saint John Naturalist Club in a hike
around 'the res', in east Saint John. Birds of note were a pair of common
loons, a savannah sparrow, a blue-headed vireo, a ruby-crowned
kinglet, and an eastern phoebe, among others. Thanks to leader Hank
Scarth for the chilly but enjoyable hike.
**On their way home from
Fredericton on Monday, Brian and Annette Stone stopped in at Jemseg and checked
out the recently awakened painted turtles and many nesting ospreys that
are happy to be back (despite the cranky stares) for another productive summer
season. A busy bumblebee was a brief distraction from the more distant
main subjects, but was just as welcome to be photographed.
Hillsborough, NB
May 16, 9:00 AM. Gather in the Kiwanis parking lot on
Mill Street, Hillsborough.
Leader for the walk will be Gordon Rattray of Nature
Moncton
In late spring each year we have the movement of many
birds returning to their nesting regions, both local nesters and those that
just pass through on their journey further north. The warblers are one such
group that passes through our area. These little birds are very colorful and
very vocal as they stop for a rest and to feed. In late May, we can often
locate many of the warbler species in the Hillsborough area. This May 16,
Nature Moncton will host a hike for members and anyone interested in observing
warblers. The warblers are most active
as the morning warms and the insects take to flight, making 9:00 AM a good
starting time. The hike will be on an abandoned rail line, flat but with the
rails still in place, so a little bit of difficulty. The rail hike is only 200
meters up, and we double back. Also in the same location are the prepared
trails of the Hillsborough water park, a walk on a gravel surface of 2
kilometres. Those wishing for a little more birding can do this trail after we
lunch, or Gordon can take the group for a quick visit and short walk at the
White Rock Recreation area which is a short drive.
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
