Weekly Notes – June 9, 2013

Warblers at sea, Woodpeckers, Red-tails and woodchucks, Moose and Black Flies in this week’s Maine Nature News.

Jewel Weed

Jewel weed disperses its seeds by releasing them from their pods in a spring-like action. When a pod is ready to open, a slight touch will pop the pod, sending the seeds several feet.