Page 13 - Giv'er Miramichi Magazine - Spring Giver 2026

RING-NECKED PHEASANT: The ones we might see in NORTHERN SHOVELER: The size of its bill gives this very
Northumberland County are likely escapees from stocked colourful bird away. It shovels in muddy areas of ponds for
game farms. Unlike in Sackville NB, where the birds would its food and is a “dabbling” duck rather than a “diving” duck.
be part of a self-sustaining population.

BALD EAGLE: Having made a strong comeback after the
effects of DDT in the food chain, this species is now a
PIED-BILLED GREBE: This very young Pied-billed Grebe common bird of prey in N.B. It takes four years to develop
wins the “cute” prize. This aquatic bird was hatched on a the distinctive white head and tail.
floating nest in quiet fresh water.

SHARP-SHINNED HAWK: Most of these smaller hawks go
BALTIMORE ORIOLE: This very colourful summer south during the winter but a few stay behind, visiting feeders
insectivore visitor nests high up in hardwood trees weaving looking for their bird prey. They are very similar to Cooper’s
a hanging sac-like pouch for its nest. Hawks, but generally smaller.

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