Sightings
Bluebirds in December
I had four Eastern Bluebirds in my yard today – a good start to my winter bird list! Mike Gillespie, David Fife Line
I had four Eastern Bluebirds in my yard today – a good start to my winter bird list! Mike Gillespie, David Fife Line
Of all the months on the calendar, November is the one that we can expect to see the most Barred Owls exposed and active in daylight on and south of the Canadian Shield in southern Ontario. I believe there are Read more…
I saw this Barred Owl on Northey’s BayRoad this morning (Dec. 1) at 10:30! Jeff Keller, Bridgenorth
This morning, Nov. 30, I had a Carolina Wren at my feeder on Conger Street. Later, my husband, John, and I went to the Lakefield Sewage Lagoons and saw three female Bufflehead ducks. On our way back to Peterborough, there Read more…
Townsend’s Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) (1) – Reported Nov 30, 2014 13:54 by Luke Berg – stakeout Townsend’s Solitaire, Baillieboro–158 Hannah Road (2014), Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20733003 – Comments: “Continuing. <iframe src=”https://www.flickr.com/photos/95310945@N06/15731052840/player/” width=”640″ height=”480″ frameborder=”0″></iframe>” Townsend’s Solitaire (Myadestes Read more…
Six years after putting the thing up, an Eastern Screech Owl has finally moved into a box that I had installed near Stoney Lake. It was on November 14th 2014 when I looked out my friend`s cottage window and saw Read more…
I have recently received several emails recently describing Gray Squirrels gathering stones. There is very little on the Internet about this behaviour, so it would be interesting to know if other people have seen it too. Below, you will also Read more…
My husband and I saw this Barred Owl this morning along County Road 6, near the little convenience store/gas station at around 8.30 am when we drove back from our morning walk at Petroglyphs Prov. Park. Thought you would like Read more…
I thought you might be interested in this Yellow-rumped Warbler sighting. My daughter, Sue, took the picture on Friday, November 28 at our house. Hoping it will be around for the Christmas Bird Count! Maxine Prentice 7-300 Franmor Drive, Peterborough
I know nothing about Ruffled Grouse but thought you might like this story. Monday was a nice warm day and we worked outside all day decorating pots and putting up the Christmas lights. Around noon I wanted to go to Read more…
We spotted our first Snowy Owl of the year on Saturday (November 22) on Elm Tree Road, just north of the Little Britain Road, southwest of Lindsay.
Townsend’s Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) (1) – Reported Nov 23, 2014 11:25 by Iain Rayner – Ptbo – Hannah Rd, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Very obliging bird hanging out on grasses at edge of road, on fence Read more…
This afternoon I went to Little Lake from 4 – 4:30 pm and had 3 adult Lesser Black-backed and 1 adult Iceland Gull among the 100 ring-billed and 400 herring gulls present. Also at my feeder today I had 5 Read more…
Wild Turkeys are often walking around our neighbourhood. We live on Patricia Crescent, just north of Lily Lake Road and Fairbairn Street. They love the fruit on the flowering crab trees. Lowell Lunden
I was surprised to look out yesterday morning to see a Baltimore Oriole feeding at my finch feeder. I was able to shoot a few photos through the dirty window, I watched it for about 10 minutes, then it flew Read more…
I had at least three Common Redpolls at my feeder in Lakefield today, along with many Amercian Goldfinches and about a dozen Pine Siskins. Tony Bigg, Lakefield
Brant (Branta bernicla) (1) CONFIRMED – Reported Nov 19, 2014 11:45 by Ed Poropat – Burleigh Falls, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Continuing juvenile bird” Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) (1) – Reported Nov 19, 2014 07:00 by Read more…
“Take one child. Place outdoors in nearby green spaces. Leave for several hours at a time. Repeat daily. Sprinkle in a dash of adventure. Fold in a generous portion of exploration and discovery. Top with wonder and awe. Let rise…” Read more…
This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of how climate change is already affecting the flora and fauna of the Kawarthas. It also highlights recent extreme events as well as future changes that are being predicted by scientists. Part 1CC in Read more…
I was happy to see your Nov. 13 column on Gray Squirrels. Having on two occasions been in close contact and cared for squirrels, I can say that they are a very interesting and smart animal. Each one has its Read more…
At 7:30 AM on Tuesday, there was a single Brant on the river, adjacent to the cemetery. Ken Rumble
Regulars, past participants, newcomers to the area, and newcomers to birding, all are welcome to participate in this long-standing annual winter bird census. They will be partnered with more experienced local birders. More eyes result in more birds seen! Be Read more…
My son spotted a Snapping Turtle swimming through our beach on day. I grabbed the camera, mask and snorkel and followed it for over 30 minutes. I was also able to make a video. For most of the time I Read more…
A rare Cattle Egret was reported to me on November 15, by Alan Bigelow. He has a farm at 840 Larmer Line near Millbrook, almost adjacent to the 115. He says the bird has been present for a week and Read more…
Your article on squirrels was a very interesting read. A few years ago, I chanced upon a baby squirrel (eyes still closed) laying on the ground in my neighbour’s backyard. Through the supervision of a provincially recognized squirrel rehabilitator, my Read more…
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) – Reported Nov 14, 2014 13:20 by Michael Oldham – Peterborough–Robinson Place, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “continuing adult, perched on SE corner of S tower, spotted by M.J. Oldham. Bird departed Read more…
Yesterday, Nov. 13, at around noon, I watched a Coyote trot down Maple Crescent in West End Peterborough (near Wallis Dr. and Parkhill Road). It was a particularly attractive animal with a very furry mane. The Coyote investigated several backyards Read more…
Love them or hate them, nearly everyone has an opinion on Gray Squirrels. Maybe you are the type who adores these animals, feeds them and gives them silly names. On the other hand, you may fall into the camp of Read more…
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) (1) – Reported Nov 11, 2014 12:00 by Brendan Boyd – Otonabee River–between Lock 22 and 23, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Previously reported. Standing in group of Canadas at Lock 22.” Brant Read more…
Brant (Branta bernicla) (1) – Reported Nov 07, 2014 15:56 by Matthew Tobey – Lock 28 Boat Ramp N of Burleigh Falls, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “HY (juvenile) bird; not associating with other waterfowl. Did not Read more…