[NatureNS] Synchronized start? Osprey on nest ion hwy 8 near Keji

From: Donna Crossland <dcrossland@eastlink.ca>
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It is interesting to learn of the Osprey on the nest yesterday in Bedford, I
presume for the first day this season(?)  There was also one on the nest
platform on hwy 8 between Keji and South Milford for the first time this
season yesterday (18th).  A synchronized start to the nesting season for
osprey perhaps for mainland NS?  Streams are finally open. 

Still no peepers in the Annapolis Valley in Tupperville. 

Donna
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From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]
On Behalf Of David Hughes
Sent: April-18-15 11:13 PM
To: naturens
Subject: [NatureNS] Walmart Osprey on nest in Bedford April 18

There was an osprey sitting in the nest on Duke Street. A sign that spring
is actually here! There was a first spring male red-winged blackbird at the
intersection of Cobequid and the road into the Charles MacDonald park and an
adult male by the elementary school on Rocky Lake Drive. Rocky Lake is still
mostly ice covered. There were a couple common goldeneye and a few
ring-necked ducks. 

We had an interesting mix of birds in our back yard in Lower Sackville
including a singing purple finch. At one point there were 2 pheasants and 2
black ducks feeding within a few feet of each other. They dwarfed a red
squirrel that was in their midst.

We had up to 5 fox sparrows at one point over the last few weeks, but they
seem to have moved on. Earlier in the week we were lucky to have a pair of
cardinals. The male was observed feeding the female.

David, Lower Sackville

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