Eacles imperialis (Imperial Moth) caterpillar crawling across the cement block patio at our home in Sawmill Road near Warsaw at about midday today. Temporarily posed it with an oak leaf to get some close-up photographs. Location: Sawmill Rd., Warsaw Observer: Stephenie & Peter Armstrong
Migrating warblers have been showing up in our backyard over the past week. This morning, an American Redstart and a Black-throated Green Warbler were present for several hours. Migrating hummingbirds are showing up daily as well. Location: Maple Cr, Peterborough Observer: Drew Monkman
Three Common Nighthawks flew over our house in Peterborough at 7:00 p.m. this evening, August 14th. They were heading southwest and presumably migrating. Location: Maple Cr, Peterborough Observer: Drew Monkman
Both a male and a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak have been visiting our feeder in recent days. However, they never come at the same time, making me wonder if the birds are indeed a pair. This is the first time we’ve had this species at our feeder during the summer months Read more…
Today, a Monarch Butterfly turned up in our backyard garden for the first time this year! Location: Maple Cr, Peterborough Observer: Drew Monkman
Brian Wales had a White-winged Dove in his garden today. He was able to photograph the bird. If you go to see it, give him a call first at 876-9375. Location: 412 London St. (just east of Park), Peterborough Observer: Brian Wales
On July 16, 2009 I found a young Merlin in our backyard, unable to fly. It was on the ground near a neighbour’s feeder and I watched him for 30 minutes and no parents came. I picked him up and realized that it was fully fledged and had an injured Read more…