Rose pogonia at Herring Cove Provincial Park

This image of rose pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides ) was taken in Campobello's Herring Cove Provincial Park, right next door to Roosevelt Campobello International Park.  Rose pogonia is one of a variety of wild orchids found in Campobello's fields, forests, and bogs.

HLB at RCIP

Ruffed grouse, Roosevelt Park, Campobello, July 25th

This grouse had a bevy of babies that disappeared into the brush. The mosquitoes prevented me from hanging around. Joyce

Another beautiful silkworm moth.

Another beautiful moth from the family of giant silkworm moths (Saturniidae) is the luna moth (Actias luna).  This luna moth was found resting on a window at the Visitor Center at Roosevelt Campobello International Park on July 23.

Harold

Eagle Hill bog. Campobello, June 7th

1.Budded spruce tree

2.I call it pincushion moss

3.Rhodora blossoms

4.Budded lambkill

A walk in the park, Campobello, May 25th

The lower duck pond beach and an unexpected encounter. Joyce

A walk in the park, Campobello,May 25th

Deer moss, a parula warbler hunting bugs, wild strawberries and a beautiful spring birch tree.

Hummingbird Hawk Moth - Campobello

If you've ever seen what appears to be a miniature version of a humming bird hovering around your garden, you have likely seen a hummingbird hawk moth, similar to the one pictured here in a garden at the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. These moths have clear wings and are daytime fliers, hovering and feeding on nectar much as do humming birds, and are members of a group of moths called Sphinx moths.

No, the gardens at the park are not blooming yet. This is an image from last year.

HLB at RCIP

Roosevelt Cottage Dahlia - Campobello Island

I believe the gardening/landscaping at the Roosevelt Cottage is all done
organically, without chemicals. We have watched the staff hand pick invasive
bugs and turn the sod by hand to remove grubs.

Richard Davis - Andover, MA

(44.87 LAT, -66.96 LON)

Doshay's, Dochet's, Muttineguis, Bone Island, St. Croix Island

Whatever the name, Canada and the United States share this important historic island where the Demont and Champlain attempt at a permanent settlement failed after the ill-fated winter of 1604

Owned by the United States, access to the Island is managed by the US Parks Service, but if you get a chance to go ... then go. You can feel the history there and the wildlife is quite spectacular with osprey, seals, and some unique and colourful invertebrates like the sea mouse.

Don't miss the shore-side parks that celebrate the island and its history at Red Beach, ME and Bayside, NB. The sculptures on the American side are particularly good.

Thanks to the intrepid Tim Foulkes for this current photo.

Art

Sustainable Developments are Vital to Protecting Quoddy

Developing sustainable options is vital to the survival of the Quoddy Region and it's vital that we all support these developments. So let's get behind this one Thursday, Jan 15!

The National Park Service/Acadia National Park will host an open house to present their Environmental Assessment regarding their facilities development plan for the mainland portion of St. Croix Island International Historic Site at Red Beach in Calais, ME.

Park officials will present alternative use on their plans to enhance operational effectiveness and visitor accessibility.

St. Croix Island International Historic SiteFacilities Plan Open House
Thursday, Jan 15: 6 pm – 8 pm ET5 pm – 6 pm AT
Assembly Room Washington County Community College, Calais, ME

We hope you'll attend & learn about the plans.

Thanks to Bob for this tip.