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Fall 2018 Volume 76.3 Blue Jay 6 10 16 FALL 2018 VOLUME 76.3 BLUE JAY 6 10 16 In this issue’s edition of The Nature Notebook, Jared Laurence Bedford Potter was one of the first and Where many naturalist field guides can fail is in Clarke discusses ecological loss and grief — why we most respected Saskatchewan ornithologists. the reliability of their range maps — a shortcoming feel it, acknowledging it, and a call to start talking Having lived a life close to nature, he loved the that can be alleviated with a regional checklist. In about it. birds, beasts, and flowers, and intimately sensed his 2013, the need for a checklist for butterflies in the world around him. Turn to page 10 to read about Saskatoon area was identified. Turn to page 16 to Potter’s accomplishments and his life. view this checklist. 20 28 34 John R. Lawrence, Julie Roy, George D.W. In this issue, two separate observations of In this issue’s edition of Human Nature, Luther Swerhone and Armelle Paule provide a record Townsend’s Solitaire behaviour are provided — one High School graduate Joshua Christiansen shares of Nostoc parmelioides in Swift Current Creek, in Manitoba and one in Saskatchewan. his thoughts on the natural beauty of Grasslands Saskatchewan. National Park in Saskatchewan. WHAt’s inside 5 30th Annual Winter Birding 16 A Checklist for Butterflies 28 An Encounter Contest Results of the Saskatoon Area With a Townsend’s Solitaire Boyd Metzler Craig Salisbury & Mike Gollop (Myadestes Townsendi) Redmond McV. Clarke 6 The Nature Notebook: 18 Nature Saskatchewan Dealing With Our Grief Fall Meet 2018 29 Townsend’s Solitaire Jared Clarke Winter Behaviour 20 The Macroscopic Guy Wapple 7 Nature Saskatchewan 2018 Cyanobacterium Nostoc Spring Meet: The Big Muddy Parmelioides in 31 Nature Saskatchewan Swift Current Creek, SK, Canada Welcomes New Board Members 10 Laurence Bedford Potter: John R. Lawrence, Julie Roy Pioneer Ornithologist George D.W. Swerhone, 32 Drumming Ruffed Grouse of Southwestern Saskatchewan Armelle Paule R. E. Gehlert Julia Adamson 22 Changes in Nesting Density of 34 Human Nature 14 Book Review: Baltimore Orioles (1976-1995) Joshua Christiansen Best Places to Bird in the Prairies and Other Species in the Dune- Annie McLeod Ridge Forest, Delta Marsh, MB: 35 Mystery Photo Response to an Outbreak of Forest Tent Caterpillar? Spencer G. Sealy 2 BLUE JAY FALL 2018 VOLUME 76.3 FROM THE PRESIDENT Ed Rodger Nature Saskatchewan Board. Board President, Nature Saskatchewan members come from a variety of backgrounds and locations, bringing Hello Everyone, different perspectives to many It's my pleasure to write my first interesting discussions. 'From the President' message for the Recent Board discussions Blue Jay. I'm honoured to be able to have focused on what Nature work with an organization that has Saskatchewan, as an organization, such a long history, and numerous means for its members, and its achievements, working for nature in broader community of volunteers, Saskatchewan. participants, supporters, employees Ed Rodger I'm entering my fifth year on the and partners. We eventually looked at the question using the as the Board prepares for a round 'value proposition' concept – of strategic planning later this year, borrowed from the business world we will continue to ensure that we – to structure the discussion. For plan our activities in light of the a business, the value proposition 'value' concept for our community is understood as what makes a members. company attractive to customers. Board members provided a lot The parallel concept, for us, is what of good insights about the Nature is most important about Nature Saskatchewan value proposition, Saskatchewan for members of our and I am in the process of editing community. this into a single document for us In our discussions, we of course to refer to and share. But such a noted what Nature Saskatchewan statement is something that evolves provides as direct, personal benefits with the organization, and I expect for members. This includes the to update it accordingly on the basis ON THE FRONT COVER of other comments. In that vein, I'd A Wilson’s Snipe (Gallinago delicata) calling from a Blue Jay; the chance to participate fencepost in square 13UFQ63 of the Saskatchewan in enjoyable, good-value Spring be interested to know your thoughts Breeding Bird Atlas, near Roche Percee, in June about Nature Saskatchewan, either 2018. Meets and Fall Meets; participation in 'citizen science' activities; and in 'value proposition' terms, or any For more information about the Saskatchewan Breeding Bird Atlas, or to register, view maps, access to high-quality specialized other way. If you have anything and check out upcoming events, visit the project publications (and there is still much you'd like to discuss, please feel free website at sk.birdatlas.ca. to come in this area). We all agreed to contact me at (306) 539-2800 or Photo credit: Annie McLeod that it was important for Nature at [email protected]. Saskatchewan to continue to provide Finally, I'd like to acknowledge these kinds of direct benefits for this year's changes to the Nature members. Saskatchewan Board, from our For an organization such as Nature Annual General Meeting. Our Saskatchewan, however, the value thanks go to Nicole Dunn, who has proposition will also come in a way completed her terms as Secretary that goes beyond direct personal for the Board. We also welcome two benefit. Our community cares about new members to the Board: Brian nature in Saskatchewan, and the Johnson, who will take over from ON THE BACK COVER organization should provide a way me as Treasurer, and Jamie Sparrow. A Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) drumming on Thanks to you for joining, and thanks a log behind R.E. Gehlert’s house in Alberta. Turn for them to support and express to page 32 for more information and to view a that caring. This happens already to all the other Board members who succession of photos taken of this bird. through a variety of conservation, have renewed or are continuing their Photo credit: R. E. Gehlert research and education activities, and terms! FALL 2018 VOLUME 76.3 BLUE JAY 3 BLUE JAY Blue Jay, founded in 1942 by Isabel M. Priestly, is a journal of natural history and conservation for Saskatchewan and adjacent regions. It is published quarterly by Board of Directors Nature Saskatchewan. Main Office President Nature Saskatchewan Editor: Annie McLeod Ed Rodger 206 – 1860 Lorne Street 3017 Hill Avenue Vice President Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2L7 Regina, SK S4S 0W2 Ken Ludwig (306) 780-9273 E-mail: [email protected] Secretary [email protected] Fraser Hunter www.naturesask.ca Editorial Information Treasurer Brian Johnson Publications Blue Jay welcomes all submissions, Blue Jay Editor preferably by e-mail (although hand- Past President Branimir Gjetvaj Annie McLeod written or typed manuscripts will be Honourary President Acting Special Publications Editor considered to accommodate those Gary Seib Donna Bruce who do not have access to computer Conservation Director equipment), polished or in need of Lorne Scott Contacts for some editorial assistance. 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