August 2007

Considerable fall migration today. Redstarts, Yellow Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak (eating elderberries), numerous Blue Jays, and several Purple Finch in yard. Location: Maple Crescent, Peterborough Observer: Drew Monkman

Giant Swallowtail on Echinacea in Peterborough garden. This is the first report of a Giant Swallowtail in Peterborough County. They do occur occasionally south of Rice Lake and west of here. Location: Burnham Street Peterborough Observer: Andrew Bigg