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 many contributing factors to this, and sometimes, they will all 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 was a a possible Ross’s Goose in with a large 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 townsendi) (1) – Reported Nov 30, 2014 10:00 by Robert 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 the little owl’s puckered face staring back at me. Screech 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 find a possible explanation for this behaviour from Don Sutherland, 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 it 🙂 Sabine Overink On Friday evening (Nov. 28) at 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 clip some more branches that I see on my morning 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 and in roadside shrubs. Once I got out of my 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 White-throated Sparrows (continuing birds for the past couple weeks) and 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 off, and hasn’t been seen again since. I believe it 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 Luke Berg – Luke’s Yard, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – 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 own personality. In the 90’s, while living in Scarborough, we 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 prepared for a long day and possibly cold weather. The 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 was within arms reach of the turtle. It casually observed 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 is usually seen in the field with his cattle. It 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 family raised the squirrel (Whirley), and re-released her in our 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 but had returned to same perch by 1430 h when 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 but didn’t seem concerned by my presence. Sue Hill, Merino 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 (Branta bernicla) (1) – Reported Nov 11, 2014 09:33 by 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 appear nervous; upon arriving the bird was in water but Read more…
Earlier this year, on June 17, we witnessed a Snapping Turtle laying her eggs in our gravel turning circle. We protected the area with wire mesh weighted down at the edges. We had first indications of hatching when a small hole appeared 16 weeks later. Between October 8th-14th, we recorded Read more…
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) – Reported Nov 06, 2014 10:40 by Chris Risley – Downtown – MNR Building, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “sitting on Northwest corner of MNR building” Northern Shrike (Lanius excubitor) (1) – Reported Nov 02, 2014 15:15 by Peterborough County Birds Database Read more…
We had an Eastern Towhee on the ground today under our bird feeder. It, along with juncos, sparrows and others we scavenging seed that has fallen on the ground. Ralph and Mathilde Colley, Peterborough