[ValleyNature] Palmeter Woods May 13/10

[James W. Wolford]

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> From: Angus MacLean <angusmcl at ns.sympatico.ca>
> Date: May 14, 2010 10:09:57 AM ADT
> To: NatureNS at chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject: [NatureNS] Palmeter Woods
> Reply-To: naturens at chebucto.ns.ca
>
> Yesterday afternoon (1:30-3:00) at Palmeter Woods:
> I was somewhat surprised to hear so many warblers singing in the  
> afternoon. Most expected species were represented but only a few of  
> each. Of particular note a Canada Warbler sang twice just past the  
> "old fireplace" in the NW edge of the swamp. Not appropriate  
> habitat so will probably not stay. It was nice to find a  
> Blackburnian in its usual spot at the top of the hill near the  
> former Campground.
> Butterflies
> - 10-12 Whites..all that I looked closely at were "Mustard Whites".
> - 1 Pine Elfin
> - 1 Clouded Sulphur
> - 2 Spring Azures ( unusually uncommon this year)
> Odonates
> - my first two of the year. One was apparently a Common Green  
> Darner. Seemed terribly early but noted in the Guides that this  
> species migrates from the South so not unusual to find them in  
> early May!! It perched several times so it was partially hidden and  
> was alert to my presence so whenever I moved to get a clear photo,  
> it flew.
> The other one, a Clubtail, was photographed but I've not had a  
> chance to settle on a id as yet.
>
> No morels although I'm sure Nancy N. will find some. Only a few  
> wildflowers in bloom. The forest floor would be quite barren if  
> there were no Lily of the Valley (nor to a lesser extent,  
> Clintonia). With their glossy leaves they add a certain elegance to  
> the eye.
> Angus

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