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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.
https://www.zoodemagnetichillzoo.ca/nest-cam
The natal down is
disappearing rapidly to be replaced by beautiful juvenile plumage feathers,
with a lot of wing exercise going on! There could be a lot happening over the
next week.
**This week’s Nature
Moncton Wednesday evening walk destination is below:
Date: June 24, 2026 at
6:30 PM
Where: Wilson Marsh, Dutchill entrance
Meeting place: Corner of Dutchill Drive and Marina Drive, Moncton
Leader: Fred Richards
Join us for a lovely walk
on the marsh on June 24th! We will cover about 3.5 km, over an estimated 1.5
hours. The trail is rated easy to navigate, and the terrain is level, except for the first 100 metres, where we must descend from Dutchill Drive
to the marsh. The marsh is now a “Treasured Wetland” designated by Ducks Unlimited and has signage highlighting some of the interesting things we might see. One small
portion of the walk is along a wooded trail where many songbirds are expected.
Bug spray and protective clothing are recommended. If you have one, don't
forget to wear your Nature Moncton name tag too! All are welcome, Nature
Moncton members or not.
Yolande noted it was in
the shade and very lethargic, which made her wonder if it may be newly emerged.
**Jamie Burris and his
grandsons hit the woods Monday morning and found many scaber stalk mushrooms (Leccinum sp.) in various stages of growth. They kept a few for the pan and are
dehydrating the rest. Jamie finds they have more flavour when dehydrated as
opposed to fresh.
They found two king boletes,
but they were way past the edible stage, as well as a few wine cap mushrooms!
(Editor’s note: the king bolete
mushroom is considered by many as one of the choice wild edible mushrooms. It
sometimes gets the name porcini in the marketplace.)
They also found an eastern
newt in the red eft stage of development. A very enjoyable morning hike!
(Editor’s note: the red eft
is the juvenile land stage of the eastern newt that will become aquatic at 2-3
years of age as an adult.)
**Brian Coyle is observing and photographing bush honeysuckle that is sporting its yellow blooms at the moment. He has also been noting blue flag Iris that is at its prime in wet areas at the moment.
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
