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Index of Subjects Hello Uli, I have Cole Harbour marsh as a part of my atlas square. I already have confirmed breeding of osprey in my square, but would like to know the location of any nests in the marsh area. I know by your postings that you frequent this area and would appreciate it if you would let me know if you see any evidence of breeding birds in this area. I have seen Bald eagles in the area as have you but I am still hoping to find a nest. Any help you can give would be appreciated. There are still 3 years of observing after this one. All the best Dennis Hippern Cole Harbour >From: Ulli Hoeger <ullihoeger@yahoo.com> >Reply-To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca >To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca >Subject: [NatureNS] Cole Harbor Saltmarsh >Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:53:14 -0700 (PDT) > >Hi, > >I spent some time this afternoon out in the saltmarsh sitting on one of the >sandbars (I kayaked out there) during falling tide. > >Common Terns were still abundant, adults and juveniles, with numbers >approaching 50..... > >Shorebird migration is kicking in gear in this location as well. Today I >seen the first SB-Dowitchers, two flocks with approx. 30 individuals each. >There are likely more in other parts of the marsh. I counted 35 Willets, >and a flock of approx. 60 peeps consisting mostly of Sanderlings (adults, >some still in breeding plumage most already moulting) and few Semi-palmated >Sandpipers. >No plovers of any kind! And only 4 Greater Yellowlegs! > >Sure a better viewpoint to explore the shorebirds in this location, since >many of the mudflats are obscured when scanning the area from the trail. >Give it another 3 weeks and it should be really interesting to paddle into >the marsh. > >Other observations are the three common gull species (Greater Black-backed, >Herring, and Ring-billed), at least 4 ospreys (one nest still occupied), >and a Bald Eagle that snatched a Ring-billed gull from the surface and was >subsequentially harassed by gulls and terns. > >A word of caution, passing the bridges at times other than slack tide is >potentially very dangerous due to the current and turbulences in the down >current approaches, at least mid tide crossing (peak current) should be >avoided and carrying over the trail may be a saver option...... > >Cheers > >Ulli > > >--------------------------------- >Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. _________________________________________________________________ New Windows Live Hotmail is here. Upgrade for free and get a better look. www.newhotmail.ca?icid=WLHMENCA150
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