[ValleyNature] Palmeter Woods vs. Hall's Hbr.

[James W. Wolford]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Mike McCall <frogmore at xcountry.tv>
> Date: May 13, 2009 1:19:44 PM ADT
> To: naturens at chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Palmeter Woods
> Reply-To: naturens at chebucto.ns.ca
>
> Here at Hall's Harbour on the North Mountain, we're usually some  
> days behind
> the valley when it comes to warblers. As well, the variety isn't as  
> great. Not
> as varied a habitat, I suppose. But to my surprise this morning I  
> had N. Parula,
> Magnolia, Black throated Green and Yellow-rumped, all in the space of
> a few minutes, just standing in one spot.
> For the first time in my 13 years living here, Grackles visit every  
> day.
> I don't think I ought to link this to global warming, although it  
> might
> be an indicator to people who measure such things.
>
> Mike McCall
>
>
>
> On 13-May-09, at 10:48 AM, Angus MacLean wrote:
>
>> Took a quick jaunt around Palmeter Woods this morning. Migration  
>> not evident as yet but did note many more Ovenbirds (almost up to  
>> peak numbers), more Parulas....no Blackburnians as yet.
>>
>> I heard one Veery sing and encountered another.....first for me  
>> but late for these parts. Usually around the 9-10th.
>>
>> Had my first dragonfly..a Clubtail with poorly defined club.  
>> Tentatively i.d. as a Lancet but did not match a female which is  
>> the gender with no club.
>>
>> Also found a Hover Fly which appeared new to me but my one pic did  
>> not help to id it.
>>
>> The warm temps. have brought the foliage out earlier than I would  
>> like. By the time the main migration is on, it will likely be  
>> difficult to see those little creatures high up in the trees!!
>> Angus
>>
>

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