At first I thought these were unripe Foxberries but then re-identified them as Creeping Snowberry (Gaultheria hispidula). My Flora of NS indicates these plants are trailing plants of shady spots with the white berries nestled among mosses (hence the name Fairy’s Eggs). These, however, are generally upright (dimensions below photos), and in a sunny but wet clearing- you can see the Sphagnum moss below. ID correct?
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Another new plant for me.
Thanks, Nancy D
just checking
White Point Artist, Marg Millard
19 White Point 2 Rd., White Point, Queens Co.,
R.R. # 1 Hunts Point, Nova Scotia
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"Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tunes without the words
And never stops–at all." (Emily Dickinson)
I did an unofficial bird outing today along my usual route for Mahone Bay to Second Peninsula. I took some friends and we located 44 species. Lots of activity around Mahone Bay. A treat at Second Peninsula was 160 barn swallows, with some bank and tree swallows as well. I found two juvenile little blue herons. Officially, they had been seen by Steven Morris earlier in the day. He had sent me an email with photos which I opened when I arrived home. So, for those who are tracking records for the NS Bird Society the credit for these birds should go to Steven.
Sincerely,
James
This am I was delivered a real treat. Four young Baltimore Orioles tumbled
into the Maple tree along side the driveway and either were gathering water
droplets or food of some sort. I feared they had been done in when a Raven
visited and went into battle with Momma and Poppa. After that visit I saw
less of the female although she did come to the hummingbird feeders from
time to time. Gradually I didn't see her at all anymore. The bright male has
dropped in once in awhile the past week or two but I can see him move about
the neighbourhood and hear his speak. I have not tried for a photo as I just
wanted to watch them. They poked about the Japanese Quince then headed
south. I hope I see them again but who knows. I still have a couple male
Hummingbirds about and I think 5 youngsters. One of the females may be going
for another nest. Males should be heading out soon.
Yesterday there were 3 Monarchs here, one at the various Milkweed blooms and
the other two dropped from the heavens and twirled about the yard and back
up they went. No idea if they were a male or female or a mix. A friend went
to Cape Island on Friday I believe and she said they saw many. I may take a
run along the shore this pm to see if I see any. Last Sunday I saw a few
mostly off shore far enough for no photos or headed out to the water. They
seemed to be following the waterline pretty mush but just say 100' from
land.
Best regards Marg Millard.
"Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tunes without the words
And never stops–at all." (Emily Dickinson)
Really enjoying the almost constant hummers at the feeder. Suspect they are from more than one brood coming from different parts of the woods. They are here at first light until dusk. Frequently fighting and chasing each other away. Lots of activity.Peter Stow
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At 3:10 PM we had a Turkey Vulture fly low over us. Also nice to have our first blueberries and black berries of the year.
Thank you,
Donald M
Halifax.
