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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 1h

🍂 A trip up Crabbe Mountain, west of Fredericton, is a reminder of just how spectacular autumn can be in New Brunswick. I can’t remember the colous being this vibrant in years. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect fall foliage, this might just be the year to soak it all in. 🍁

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Bumper crop of wild apples this year. Every tree is loaded.

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A couple shots from this afternoon. The Jewelweed was exceptionally busy with pollinators. Dozens of bees and wasps and a couple hummingbirds for good measure too. Found this beetle on a milkweed plant. #nature #eastcoastkin #wildflowers #pollinators #bugs #newbrunswick #Canada

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We're in for a rainy overnight and Sunday, but still squeezed in a stunning sunset. #newbrunswick #maine #lake #sunset #Canada

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Gorgeous evening in western New Brunswick.

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Back from a 10 day trip to the beautiful outer banks of North Carolina. #obx #northcarolina

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

There was a feeding frenzy this morning. A large flock of Evening Grosbeaks. This was just a small portion of the larger group. They emptied the feeder of seeds in a matter of minutes. 🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Bluebirds are already nesting in New Brunswick. This seems very early. Last year there were reports of some chicks not surviving a mid May cold snap.🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

The hummingbird arrival is running a couple weeks early this year. They've already been sighted as far north and east as Washington County, Maine. Unfortunately there's a cold snap coming. 😬

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Here is the radar out of Buffalo, New York from late Friday evening. This isn't rain, it's migrating song birds. Incredible to see. 🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

A Northern Flicker all puffed up, trying to stay warm on a chilly winter day! 🥶 Lunenburg NS #novascotia #canada 🪶 📸: CA Thomas

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Jocelyn Anderson Photography @jocelynanderson.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A Blue Jay showcasing beautiful blue feathers while arriving at the stump.

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

A frigid day here in #NewBrunswick but it didn't stop this Pine Grosbeak from making an appearance. Kent County, NB 📸 R Shortall #canada #birds 🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

It was Christmas Bird Count day (albeit it a bit delayed). The Grey Jays (Whisky Jacks, Gorbys, Canada Jays etc) stole the show in Carleton County. 📸 T Livingstone #newbrunswick #canada 🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Hundreds of Bohemian waxwings this morning at Wilmot Park in #Fredericton, #newbrunswick #Canada 🪶 📸 G Murphy

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

A beautiful crimson sunrise in #Fredericton this morning ahead of today's messy storm. #newbrunswick #canada

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Snow Bunting, commonly called a "Snow Bird" locally. Carleton County, #NewBrunswick 🪶 📸 D Chase

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Evening Grosbeak / Dec. 26, 2025 / Kent County, #NewBrunswick #Canada 🪶 📸 R Shortall

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

A look at our Saint John River at Pokiok, prior to the #Mactaquac Dam being constructed. All of this is under many feet of water now. It's a shame we can't let the river flow free once again - especially given the dam's questionable (and expensive) future. #newbrunswick #Canada

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Many have been traveling far and wide to see this Painted Bunting in Bayfield, #NewBrunswick the past couple of weeks. An extremely rare visitor to our region, especially in December. 🪶 📸 D Fenwick

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

The so very sweet Canada Jay, in Queens County, New Brunswick. 📸 K Belliveau #Canada #newbrunswick 🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Lovely Christmas evening and morning. We did dinner last weekend, so just relaxing today. It snowed this morning bringing a perfect white Christmas. The trees are beautiful.

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Pine Grosbeaks are popping up all over the area this December. Nice to see. #NewBrunswick #canada 🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Our utility company is frustrating. We have trees draped over the powerlines due to ice buildup. I called in today and they said "we'll send someone in 5 days to look at it...and cut it within 30 days if its deemed a risk. 😳

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Looking like New Brunswick may see it's first taste of winter this upcoming week. #nbwx

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Sunrise lit the whole hill on fire this morning — that perfect orange glow mirrored in the Saint John River. Nature showing off before I’ve even had coffee. 🌅🔥 #newbrunswick #Canada #sunrise 📸 D Brewer

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

A quiet frost-kissed morning here in #NewBrunswick where the world feels paused. Nature reminding us that even the coldest days can be beautiful. ❄️🌾 📸 P Harris Gordon

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

DNR came and shot this poor thing tonight while she was out having a drink along the shoreline. She's been wandering around the area for the past month, not hurting a thing. Such a waste. I can't imagine they fished her out of the water, either. Sickens me.

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Both white breasted and red breasted nuthatches have been coming to the feeders. I put out peanuts this week and noticed they were storing them under the shingles on the roof. 🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I've always wanted to see a Tufted #Titmouse. Low and behold, one showed up to the feeders this week. Similar to Cardinals, which were a rare sighting in New Brunswick up until the last 5 years, titmice are becoming far more common. 🪶

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Maine's Mount Katahdin, which is visible from most of Western #NewBrunswick, now has a blanket of snow on it's peaks. A definite sign of what's to come. #winter

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Closed down Lakeland Ridges for another season this past weekend. The water level in the lake is exceptionally low due to the drought. Re-located a Wood Duck house and found a furry resident hiding in the wood shavings inside. 🐭 #NewBrunswick #Canada

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We lost the remaining leaves on the trees this week with a wind and rain storm. Everything is grey, brown, and bleak. Coupled with the sun now setting an hour earlier, it sure takes some getting used to. I can't say I'm a fan. It all seemed to come at once this year.

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Some big winds about to come though central York County. Surprised (no really) there's no statement out from Environment Canada. #nbwx

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Some lightning showing up west of #Fredericton. Looking like some wind and rain to come. #nbwx

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Just whipped up the Bow Tie Pasta Bake I saw on Kitchen Curious 🍝 — creamy, cheesy, and surprisingly tangy thanks to the kraut. All Spice added a unique twist. Definitely southern comfort food. Next time? I’ll dial back the sauerkraut so the beef and cheese can shine more #DinnerWin #FoodExperiment

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

There is much needed rain coming tonight. The horizon is quickly being overtaken by the first signs. #NewBrunswick #drought

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

We went to an estate sale today. It's always interesting (maybe a little sad) to get a glimpse into the lives of strangers who have passed and try to piece together their hobbies, interests, and activities. Picked up this 2008 book about the historic flooding of the Saint John River Valley.

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Nothing screams "fall" quite like a pumpkin house. We're fortunate to have one not far away.

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Kathy Jones 🍁🇨🇦 @volunteer4birds.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

In just a day, volunteers found hundreds of birds that crashed into GTA buildings About 2,000 birds have died in the GTA in the last month flying into buildings, says group trying to help buff.ly/DOJTxzg #Birds #Urban #Architecture #Migration #Society

A puddle with a refelection of a highrise in it. Laying beside the puddle is a dead bird. Text is: Some municipalities in the GTA have policies in place to mitigate the risk of bird deaths, but they often leave out private property and existing buildings. (Submitted by Fatal Light Awareness Program)

You can have fun with your windows patterns as long as they are on the outside of the window and the lines are close enough together (see the recommended standards), These windows have lovely patterns of birds in nature. Text is: Visible patterns on glass can help deter birds from windows. Reflective glass can confuse birds by reflecting surrounding greenery, causing collisions and often death. (Summitted by Fatal Light Awareness Program)

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Glacial lakes have no shortage of boulders, and East Grand Lake on the border between #Maine and #NewBrunswick is no exception. The rock on the left is as big as a small house, and the one on the right isn't much smaller. The further one is in 15 to 20 feet of water, to give an idea of size.

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

You can always spot the oaks this time of year - they're among the last to change color. Many are still green! #trees #oaks #newbrunswick

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Matt Higgs @theofficialmatt.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

STAY THE COURSE: Longer range guidance continues to suggest warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the U.S. & Canada (minus the West) into the second half of October. Cold & winter are coming, but there are no immediate signs just yet.

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Peter G. Goral @peterggoral.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

There were too many great pictures to choose from this morning at twilight, but I think this one nailed it. What a spectacular sight this morning at the riverside in Morrell Park, Fredericton. #HappyThanksgiving

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Peter G. Goral @peterggoral.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

One of my panoramic shots of the red hot sunrise this morning on Thanksgiving Day in Fredericton. The Princess Margaret Bridge is seen on the right in the distance.

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Peter G. Goral @peterggoral.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Thanksgiving Day Sunrise at riverside on Waterloo Row, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

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Bryan Hansel @bryanhansel.com · 13/10/2025

I love northern Minnesota sunrises! Here are a few recent shots. It was worth the hike in to this spot and waking up a 4am to get there.

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