[NatureNS] Shubie Park, Dartmouth

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:11:39 -0300
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	I went for a walk after work this evening in Shubie Park in 
Dartmouth.  This is a woodland park connecting lakes Micmac and 
Charles, and a stretch of the Shubenacadie Canal passes through 
it.  Lots of trails, dog walkers, joggers etc.  I used to visit this 
park regularly, but less so in the last couple of years.

	The Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) was in bloom, with tiny 
magenta female flowers and lengthened male catkins.  I saw the first 
Dandelions of the year in bloom as well.  The large, purple-tinged 
flower buds of Red-berried Elder (Sambucus pubens) are prominent right now.

	It was a lovely evening to stroll around, listening to the birds; I 
heard (and later saw) my first Hermit Thrush of the year.  Other 
birds singing were Robins, Purple Finches, Mourning Doves, American 
Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos, and Black-capped Chickadees.

	There was a surprising absence of sparrows and blackbirds.  Although 
some individuals of various species have arrived, I think the main 
movement of Grackles, Red-winged Blackbirds, and White-throated 
Sparrows, for instance, is still to come.

	Cheers,

	Patricia L. Chalmers
	Halifax

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