February 2008

“I looked out today at about 1:00 pm to see an exquisite Barred Owl staring back at me on my deck.” Location: Morton Line, Cavan Observer: Holly McBain

Immature Bald Eagle sitting on ice on west side of Otonabee River, 100 metres above Lock 25. Bird was seen at about 1:00 p.m. Location: Lock 25, Otonabee River Observer: Drew Monkman

Pileated Woodpecker hammering on dead branch Location: McCrea Drive, Peterborough Observer: Cy Monkman

During my walk to work (MNR downtown) from East City this morning, I saw three flocks of American Robins, totalling about 125 individuals flying overhead and calling. I also heard full songs of 1 House Sparrow, 1 American Robin and 1 House Finch. Location: East City, Peterborough Observer: Andrew Jobes

More signs of spring

On this cold, winter day, thought I would mention that yesterday, Feb.11, we had the first Horned Lark of the year on the farm, picking around among the cattle. Location: Douro/Dummer; County Rd. 8 Observer: Bruce Kidd

A House Finch was in full song at noon today in a tree in front of our house. First House Finch song of the new year for me. Location: Maple Crescent Observer: Drew Monkman

Opossum – “this little guy sure looked cold and was not moving very fast when I saw him” Location: Harrington Lane, Ennismore Observer: Randy Smith

Two Pileated Woodpeckers observed excavating dead maples on Milburn Street in Edmison Heights. One hole over two feet long and six inches or more wide. Large chips all over the snow. Location: Milburn Street Observer: Ron Fuller

First smell of Skunk for 2008 – at 6 a.m. this morning – foggy and mild (4 C) Location: Maple Crescent Observer: Drew Monkman

12 Cedar Waxwings in yard, feeding on European Buckthorn berries Location: Maple Crescent, Peterborough Observer: Drew Monkman

Barred Owl seen in Ennismore Location: Ennis Road Observer: Randy Smith