We have Pine Siskins at our bird feeder! I got a good picture of one. There are a whole bunch mixed in with the goldfinches. Today, I also saw a bird that looked like a Tuffed Titmouse or something similar. It had the crest like cardinals and it was grey. Read more…
I have two Fox Sparrows coming to my feeder. They have been here for at least a week. There are also a number of White-throated Sparrows. Location: McCrea Drive, Peterborough Observer: Mitch Brownstein
Both my Juneberry and Pin Cherry are in full bloom in my yard today. This is at least three weeks earlier than usual. Location: Maple Cres. Peterborough Observer: Drew Monkman
I spotted an Eastern Towhee in my backyard this morning. Unfortunately no photo. He moved too quickly. But he was pecking like a chicken under my bird feeders looking for a few scraps. Then a rabbit ran after him and he flew away! Location: Television Road, Peterborough Observer: Brenda Ibey
Here is an up-date on the Stony Lake eagles’ nest. I’ve been disappointed the past 2-3 months because I haven’t seen the Bald Eagles return to the nest they appeared to be building on the island out from my home. Today, I saw a pair of Ospreys there. It looked Read more…