Jim Wilson

1 week ago | tj.news | Jim Wilson

Author of the article:  •  Sightings  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentJennifer is right, this belted kingfisher is a male. In the case of this species and a few others in North America (example, the phalaropes) the female bird is more “brightly” coloured than her mate.

1 week ago | thesafetymag.com | Jim Wilson

WorkSafeNB investigating incident By 10 Apr. 2025 A 25-year-old male worker has died after falling from a cellular tower in New Brunswick. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Monday. At the time, the man was working on the tower located on Coverdale Road. He was transported to hospital by emergency services, where he was later pronounced dead.

2 weeks ago | tj.news | Jim Wilson

Author of the article:  •  Sightings  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe northern mockingbird’s abundance status in New Brunswick is currently listed as “uncommon” in spring, summer and fall and “rare” during winter. This means the bird isn’t easy to find in most areas of the province, with Moncton and various villages along the Northumberland Strait appearing to have more than anywhere else.

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Jim Wilson

There was once a time when America’s lowest-performing students were improving just as much as the country’s top students. Despite their low scores, these students at the bottom made slow but steady gains on national tests for much of the 2000s. It was one sign that the U.S. education system was working, perhaps not spectacularly, but at least enough to help struggling students keep pace with the gains of the most privileged and successful.

3 weeks ago | shippingaustralia.com.au | Jim Wilson

By the International Maritime OrganizationIncreasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean States need to urgently enhance their protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) said with “grave concern” in a joint statement.