1. On Saturday September 27th club members enjoyed a couple of hours on Hay Island, Neguac, with perfect fall weather. We walked short woodland trails and long coastal beaches. Here is a partially illustrated list of birds seen https://ebird.org/checklist/S275876779 . The bird of the day was perhaps the long distance migrating Red Knot, which were not in breeding plumage. Visit Red Knot Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
2. On Monday, October 6th , a group of us checked out the Dolan Woodland Nature Preserve on behalf of Nature Trust NB. This is an annual responsibility as Nature Miramichi has agreed to be the stewards for this property, located in Nelson with access from Sutton Rd. We noticed very little change from previous years. The property is bisected by a former rail line which is now part of the NB snowmobile trail. Here is the eBird checklist from this visit. https://ebird.org/checklist/S277655300
3. Regarding the Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve club member Dee Goforth is presenting at our No.4th club meeting:
The Evolution of the Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve – 180 Years of History
Description: The Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve, located in the former village of Nelson was originally a much valued and used woodlot donated by the Dolan family in 2018 to Nature Trust NB for permanent protection. This nearly 42-acre preserve has both a rich family and railway history in the Miramichi area. This slide presentation uses a variety of vintage photos, to explore the Dolan family history dating back to 1830, as well as the Chatham Branch Railway track that was pushed through the woodlot in 1876 to connect with Sandford Fleming’s famous ICR. All are welcome, Nature Miramichi member or not.
4. Towards the end of October Nature Miramichi is planning our annual visit to the Kennedy Lakes Protected Natural Area. The club has agreed to be stewards of this PNA. (Waiting for Anderson Bridge to open!)
We make an annual visit which for the most part is limited to parts of the perimeter with some short walks along one or two trails. This PNA is difficult to explore as there are not many ways to get into the interior. Part of our report which we submit to Nature NB includes observations by several canoeists who through the year spend time in the PNA.
Carding Mill Brook, Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve
Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve, October 6 2025 – Nature Miramichi members and guests
Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve, October 6 2025
Hay Island NM Sept. 27, 2025
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