[NatureNS] corvidae: grackles in downtown Dartmouth

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Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 17:09:01 -0300
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It is interesting to consider if and how breeding distribution of some birds=
 might differ due to the enforced lack of disturbance in our large parks and=
 beaches this spring and summer. For example, will Piping Plovers have a mor=
e successful nesting season?

Nancy D

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> On Apr 11, 2020, at 3:23 PM, dschlosb-g@ns.sympatico.ca wrote:
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> In addition to our usual backyard flocks of blue jays, starlings, and crow=
s, we now have a sizeable flock of grackles.  We=E2=80=99ve counted 6, and t=
hey=E2=80=99re flying in and out of a spruce which is always a favorite nest=
ing site for various birds.  We=E2=80=99re pretty sure there are more than 6=
.
> I imagine the birds and other urban wildlife must be having a great spring=
, with the reduction in noise and air pollution.  We have some new neighbors=
 who have put out feeders as well.
> This =E2=80=9Cwildlife=E2=80=9D is also enjoying the relative quiet.
> Jane Schlosberg

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