Archive for May 2010
27th-29th May - Molega Lake
30th May 2010 by Robin.
We spend 3 days in Michele’s friend’s “cottage” by
Before we leave
Some views from the cottage (or its lakeside) of the lake etc. At night the loons are calling regularly.
The last view has 3 loons in it (believe it or not). We could play spot the loon - no comments about it being the guy doing the typing. One new bird for the trip -
One day we go to
On our last morning we find a superb Swallowtail butterfly on their beach which we watch for several minutes. We identify it as Eastern Tiger.
On the way back to
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26th May - Nova Scotia
27th May 2010 by Robin.
We go for a walk on the Uniacke Estate. There are many of these orchids known as Moccasin Flower - closely related to our Slipper Orchids.
We get good views of Pileated Woodpecker and Golden-crowned Kinglet. I also see Magnolia Warbler.
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25th May - Nova Scotia
27th May 2010 by Robin.
We go for a walk on the coast towards Pennant Point. Quite a warm but pleasant day.On the sea are a few Eiders and a couple of Black Guillemot. Plenty of Yellow Warblers and at least one Common Yellowthroat in the scrub.
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24th May - Nova Scotia
25th May 2010 by Robin.
We went to a lake for the some kayaking. We had some distant sightings of Bald Eagles and Common Loons.
Photos: 3 sisters.
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23rd May - Nova Scotia
25th May 2010 by Robin.
On my early morning walk we see a deer on the roadside (White-tailed I think).
In the afternoon we take a boat trip from Lunenburg. It is pretty rough and wet. We don’t see any whales but we do see Puffin, Eider, Razorbill and Black Guillemot.
We also see a small number of seals.
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22nd May - Nova Scotia
23rd May 2010 by Robin.
A quiet day today mostly watching birds from the house, although Max and I did walk Molly around so I could see likely places for an early morning walk.
I also managed to defeat Meredith at Wii boxing!!
A few photos including the first hummer of the trip, a vireo nest that survived the winter and a Black-capped Chickadee.
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21st May - Travel to Nova Scotia
22nd May 2010 by Robin.
Today we travelled from Kouchibouguac to
Early morning at Kouchibouguac I got some photos of common birds – Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow and Mourning Dove.
Spent lunchtime at
Several Bald Eagles were seen while driving.
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20th May - Kouchibouguac Park
22nd May 2010 by Robin.
Today was again spent in
The highlight of the day was our first sighting of Bald Eagle. First on a tree in a creek where we watched it for several minutes. Later we saw one (the same bird?) fly over the lagoon.
Other new birds for the trip today include Dark-eyed Junco and Gannet.
Photos: Squirrel, Lung Lichen
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19th May - Kouchibouguac Park
22nd May 2010 by Robin.
Today was spent in
Our first port of call was the dunes crossing over a broadwalk where Common Terns are active.
After a few minutes on the dunes, we located a Piping Plover on the tide line. This is a rare species - breeding in only 3 places in
There is a completely different landscape in this coastal area, although there was much evidence of beaver activity.
Later in the day I spot an Osprey over the lagoon. We watch and the bird comes up with a small fish.
Other new birds today: Red-eyed Vireo and a pair of White-winged (Two-barred) Crossbill and a yet to be definitely identified flycatcher - now identified as Least Flycatcher.
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18th May - Travel to NB
22nd May 2010 by Robin.
A long travel day today. We stop for lunch in
We check in to our lodge on the edge of
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