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Results of 66th Peterborough Christmas Bird Count – December 17, 2017
Copy of Total Count Tally Sheet _Ptbo Count 2017
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Sightings of note: December 24 – 30, 2017
Barred Owl: Sighted Saturday, December 30, at 2:30pm in Burnham’s Woods (Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park) on Hwy 7, just east of Peterborough. It was sitting in one of the large hemlock trees about 40 metres from the end of the parking lot. I wouldn’t have seen it had it not Read more…
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In praise of the Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is a time of wonder and the assurance of spring’s return Today marks the winter solstice and the first official day of winter. It is a time of contemplation and reverence, not only in its spiritual dimensions but also as a reflection of the human capacity for Read more…
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Sightings of note: December 17 – 23
Bald Eagle: We live on the Sixth Line of Selwyn (right behind Paris Marine). I spotted this adult Bald eagle in the tree beside our house on Monday, December 18. Hope you enjoy it. Heather Turner Red-winged Blackbirds: My “ long Read more…
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Necrospy results from Sept. Mallard deaths: No poisoning
The necropsy results from the September 3 Mallard deaths on Tobin Court in Peterborough were released by MNRF on December 16, 2017. They ruled out poisoning. They did extensive testing for botulism, which is a reason that the results took so long. The results for botulism were negative, as well. Read more…
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Gifts for the nature-lover
Seeds, bee houses and more: Tips for what to put under the Christmas tree If you have someone on your Christmas list who would rather spend time in the garden than head to the mall, who prefers nature books to the latest novel, and who wants to support conservation and Read more…
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Sightings of note: December 10 – 16
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) – Reported Dec 16, 2017 12:29 by Dan Chronowic – 615 Weller Street Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S41133580 – Comments: “Flew low over the house heading in a NE direction.” Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) Read more…
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Observations from Tim Dyson – Warsaw/Lakefield/Stoney Lake – Autumn 2017
N.B. Whenever I refer to “home”, it is between Warsaw and Lakefield, south of the Sawer Creek Wetland. Passerines and other birds and animals. A Yellow-billed Cuckoo flew over my kayak as I began to paddle up the Indian River from Back Dam Park at Warsaw on September 9th. It Read more…
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The joy of tree-spotting
The holiday season is the perfect time to get to know the conifers With practice, it’s possible to identify many plants and animals by size and shape alone. Any two European starlings will always look plump, have a relatively long, straight bill and sport a short, square tail. In flight, Read more…
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Sightings of note: Dec. 3 to 9
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) – Reported Dec 09, 2017 12:01 by Ben Taylor – Charlotte and Rubidge, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40994101 – Comments: “Seen flying east along Charlotte Street. Stocky bird with steady, powerful wingbeats.” Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis) (1) – Reported Dec 09, 2017 08:48 Read more…
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Recent sightings of note: November 26 to December 2
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) (1) – Reported Dec 02, 2017 09:40 by Donald A. Sutherland – Peterborough–E side Airport Rd opposite Peterborough Municipal Airport, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Media: 1 Photo – Comments: “perched atop ventilation ducts on roof of easternmost blue building (Flying Colours Read more…