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January 6, 2010
We have a Northen Mockingbird coming to our feeder regularly. Location: 1092 Sharpe Line, R.R.#3 Cavan Observer: Verna Windrem
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January 6, 2010
Today I had a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk in the yard. Location: Merino Dr., Peterborough Observer: Sue Hill
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January 2, 2010
A Northern Goshawk came to check out our very active feeders on New Years Day . Happy New Year from Warsaw. Location: Warsaw Observer: Maureen Smith
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December 24, 2009
A Red-bellied Woodpecker has been a regular visitor to our suet hanging on Dec.23 and 24th. Location: 2 miles east of Keene Observer: Michael Gillespie
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December 23, 2009
Today at 1:10 p.m. we saw an adult Bald Eagle soaring over the Otonabee River near the Trent University rowing club. Location: Trent University Observer: Jennifer Budgell and Luke and Noah Berg
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December 22, 2009
A Red-bellied Woodpecker that was visiting my feeder here in Warsaw in November has shown up again. We include corn in our feed and it seems to prefer that to anything else. Location: Warsaw Observer: Maureen Smith
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December 21, 2009
This afternoon at 2:50 PM we saw a juvenile Golden Eagle flying SW over the Trent Nature Area (parking lot side)! Location: Trent Nature Area Observer: Luke Berg and Jennifer Budgell
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December 21, 2009
Another drama is unfolding on the south shore in Hamilton Bay. A number of deer (6-8) ran out on the ice and then hit a large patch of late freezing perfectly smooth ice. They seem unable to get back on Read more…
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December 20, 2009
Peterborough Christmas Bird Count Highlights: A total of 51 species was found, plus 2 count period birds so far. New species
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December 19, 2009
A deer carcass at Boschink Narrows had 4 coyotes, 3 eagles and a whole host of ravens and crows on it today. Location: Stony Lake Observer: Rob Welsh
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December 15, 2009
Today, we had a pair of Hooded Mergansers on the Indian River near 395 Sawmill Road, just north of the Warsaw Caves. We do have them in the spring and throughout the summer with their young, but they usually don’t Read more…
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December 14, 2009
Today there are two Common Loons trapped in a very small area of open water near the centre of Stony Lake. Two Bald Eagles are on the ice edge and are repeatedly trying to catch them. The loons quickly dive Read more…
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December 11, 2009
While in the Co-Op in Grafton a gentleman was discussing the sighting of a Cougar in the yard of a neighbour on Lyle St. Location: Grafton (east of Cobourg) Observer: reported by Steven Watson
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Dates of Christmas Bird Counts
The dates for the two local Christmas Bird Counts are Sunday, December 20th, Peterborough CBC, and Sunday, December 27th, Petroglyphs CBC. I would ask participants to let me know as soon as possible if they are available for either or Read more…
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November 22, 2009
Activity of at our feeder has hit the annual November doldrums. Apart from the chickadees, all I’m seeing is half a dozen juncoes, a pair of Blue Jays, a Downy Woodpecker, a Red-breasted Nuthatch, and two or three American Goldfinch. Read more…
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November 21, 2009
I saw my first Bald Eagle of the season today. It lumbered down the centre of the main body of Lower Stony Lake. We also have a flock of Evening Grosbeaks feeding on the stags of the sumacs. Location: Stony Read more…
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November 20, 2009
Today, at about 11:00 a.m., there was a Cackling Goose on the Otonabee River across from Peterborough Manor on Water Street. Location: Water Street Observer: Luke Berg
Columns
SUMMER SMELLS WITH A PURPOSE – Plants summon help, animals find food…and we miss out on so many scents
Last week, I began a discussion about smell. Today, I’d like to talk a little about the role of smell in the lives of our flora and fauna, and how the sense of smell has long been in decline in Read more…
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November 12, 2009
Today, there is a single Snow Goose hanging out with a large group of Canada Geese immediately above Lock 23 on the Otonabee River between Trent and Lakefield. Location: Otonabee River Observer: Colin Jones
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YOUR NOSE KNOWS NATURE – smell can trigger vivid memories…even outboard fumes and finishing trips!
Leaving the house one dark, wet morning last week, I immediately noticed our maples had shed nearly all of their leaves overnight. Despite feeling a bit discouraged at all the raking I’d have to do, I couldn’t get over the Read more…
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November 5, 2009
I had an Osprey (adult) just downriver from Hastings today. Also a Great Blue Heron and two Hooded Mergansers. Location: Hastings Observer: Geoff Carpentier
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November 2, 2009
Today I saw a Northern Shrike at the Trent Wildlife Sanctuary. Location: Trent University Observer: Luke Berg
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October 25, 2009
Today, at about 9:30 a.m. I saw a Cackling Goose mixed in with a group of Canada Geese on the Otonabee River under the Inverlea bridge on Parkhill Road east. Location: Parkhill Road and Otonabee River Observer: Luke Berg
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October 24, 2009
Only a couple of White-throated Sparrows remain in our yard. However, junco numbers have increased to nearly a dozen. Location: Maple Cres, Peterborough Observer: Drew Monkman