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Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 8

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: BAILLIE FUND GRANTS AVAILABLE: The James L. Baillie Memorial Fund supports projects that involve volunteers in education, research, or data collection concerning Canadian birds. In 1995, the Fund distributed $47,800 from the annual Baillie…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 12

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: article excerpted from Toronto Star June 9th article) Mr. Harry Martin of Cartwright, Labrador was named the first recipient of the Quebec-Labrador Foundation’s "Caring for the Earth Award". This award recognizes his efforts as both a…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island naturalist

Snippet: This material has been made available for research, education, and private use only. Publication, distribution or commercial use of the material requires permission from the copyright …

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 7

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: favours open marshy meadows, flying close to the ground. The wood nymph frequents lonely lanes, bramble patches and the open woods. Its blue- centered eye spots are set in a yellowish band on the front wing. The little wood satyr is…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 14

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: good numbers of sightings this year (JDM, HJ); Gray Partridge - 20 on Aug. 23 at St. Catherines (EC), 20 at Toronto Road in Nov. (FC); American Coot - 1 at Indian River on Oct. 29 (LH), 1 at Long Pond on Oct. 30 (CS); Golden Plover - 24 to…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 10

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: Souris Harbour, Rollo Bay, Monticello, Cable Head, St. Peter’s Bay, Savage Harbour, Tracadie Harbour, Brackley, and, at dusk, Rustico Island causeway. In total we covered 374 kilometres and habitats ranging from the dense coastal conifers…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 6

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: coloration. Look for it in open areas around. marshes, fields and roadsides. The spring azure and the silvery blue are similar in size to the coppers; the upper surfaces of their wings are brilliant blue. The Nymphalidae are a large group…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 4

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: . BIRD MONOGRAPHS: Order: Family: by Donald Wilkinson BELTED KINGFISHER (Ceryle alcyon) CORACIIFORMES Species: 26-01-004 ALCEDINIDAE - Kingfishers Distribution: Alaska and east across Canada, except the far north, to Nest: Eggs: Diet: Song…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 13

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: poor years for seed production. Some species produce abundant crops of seed at three to five year intervals while others might have good seed frequencies once every six to twelve years. The normal interval for good cone crops in white…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 3

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: BUETUTLEL lCLSZYlRY'ERDCHIZ Y CH? IUQINIH? EHJVAEH) ISHHMED 12KB. P.0. BOX 2346, CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. ClA 8C1 MEETINGS are held of the first Tuesday of the month (except June, July, August, and September) at 7:30 p.m. at the Farm Centre,…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 9

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: spontaneous call of a Long-eared Owl and the day was off to a flying or should I say "hooting" start. Shortly thereafter we obtained a Barred Owl, a Canada Goose, a Great-horned Owl, and then a Sora Rail. The walk to probing sites in…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 1

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: . ISLAND NATURE TRUST’S FIRST ANNUAL AUTUMN BIRDING CLASSIC A BIRDATHON IN SUPPORT OF NATURAL AREAS CONSERVATION This year, The Island Nature Trust will hold the First Annual Autumn Birdathon. The funds raised by the birdathon will be used…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 11

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: included place names in Saskatchewan, quite easily from the conference site. This truly was a memorable experience for me. WINTER BIRDS: NEWS FROM ABOUT: OEVENI N IWESUOH GOLDFI N NSPHAI R ICRYARG LAURAVE RUPSGNO APDUCKI T RDI CEL 5| SKI…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 5

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

Snippet: SOME COMMON BUTTERFLIES OF PEI: by Lawson Drake Butterflies and skippers, which closely resemble butterflies, are among. the most beautiful of small summer creatures. They are animals of the sun, whether they are found in meadows, along…

Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01 -- Page 2

Year Published: 1995

Part Of: Island Naturalist -- 1995-11-01

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