Sightings

Today, we had seven Red-breasted Grosbeaks at our feeder. Location: McCrea Drive, Peterborough Observer: Liliana Perez and Mitch Brownstein

I spotted two male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks at a feeder outside of 2nd storey bedroom window. (feeder on a pully system) Not a usual visitor at one of our feeders (have 5 set up) – 1st time that I recall in some time. Location: 994 County Rd 19, Peterborough Observer: David Read more…

There has been another big flight of Red Admiral butterflies into Ontario these last few days (including today). We had at least 20 admirals in the yard this afternoon. With all of the bird migrants that arrived last night, you have to think that the winds have been favorable to Read more…

I walked around Ecology Park and Beavermead Park this morning (9 a.m.) and recorded nine species of warblers including Northern Parula, American Redstart, Blackburnian, Palm, Ovenbird and Black-throated Green. In all, I probably saw 80 to 100 warblers, most of which were Yellow-rumped. Other birds of interest included Least Flycatcher Read more…

Noticed first Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the feeder tonite – have had the feeders up for a few weeks now in anticipation. Location: Observer: Mary Jane Parker

Yesterday, Baltimore Orioles were singing in the woods.. saw a male today. Also, have white throated sparrows pecking in the garden. I have noticed a lot of yellow bellied sapsuckers… they have been pecking .. very noisy .. at everyones old aluminum TV towers. Bald eagle still flying by as Read more…

Sue and I took our beginnner birdwatching class to Jackson Park today, and we had the following recent returns: – BLUE-HEADED VIREO – BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER – WOOD THRUSH – YELLOW WARBLER. Location: Observer:

Today, I photographed a Muscovy Duck that showed up in my backyard on Pengelley Drive in Bailieboro. The probable escapee perched on the railing of our deck! Location: Bailieboro Observer: Marie Adamcryck

Yellow Warbler (3-4, singing), (none yesterday) and White crowned Sparrow at Meadowvale Park near TASSS. I also had Black-throated Green (1) and Black-and-White Warblers (2), Blue-headed Vireo (1) and Warbling Vireos at Beavermead. Location: Meadowvale Park and Beavermead Park Observer: Sean Smith

This morning, Mitch Brownstein, Byran Whitfield, Mary Beth Aspinall and myself birded on Bryan and Mary Beth’s large, habitat-rich property on Johnson Drive, just south of the by-pass. Birds of interest included Yellow Warbler (2), Nashville Warbler (2), Black-and-white Warbler (1), Blue-headed Vireo (1), Least Flycatcher (1), Great Crested Flycatcher Read more…

Today I had both a Palm Warbler and a Spotted Sandpiper at Beavermead Park in Peterborough. Location: Beavermead Park Observer: Sean Smith

Today, at 4:30 p.m. I saw a single Swainson’s Thrush in the large maple woodlot on Hooton Drive, just east of Howden Line. Other birds of interest along Hooten included Black-and-white Warbler, Northern Waterthrush, White-crowned Sparrow and Field Sparrow. A Gray Treefrog was also calling and four Red Admirals flew Read more…

Today while I was walking my dogs a FISH CROW and two American Crows flew over, chasing a Turkey Vulture. The FISH CROW and the American crows were calling and you could clearly hear the difference. I had my Ipod with me and listened to the call and it matched Read more…

Along the Otonabee River this morning in Peterborough, I had Warbling Vireo (2), Black-and-White Warbler, Eastern Kingbird and Chimney Swift (Hunter Street in East City). Also, last night May 1, our front yard (919 Ashdale Cres. W.) hosted a Beaver. It decimated my carefully cultivated dandelion blooms and grasses, rested Read more…

Approximately 20 Chimney Swifts were flying above the Quaker Plant in downtown Peterborough at 6:30 pm this evening. Location: downtown Peterborough Observer: Tony Bigg

There are currently three (five four days ago) Trumpeter Swans at Emily Provincial Park including one tagged as J88. (Note: Tagged Trumpeter Swans can be reported on-line by going to: http://www.reportband.gov/ ) Location: Emily Provincial Park, Omemee, Ontario Observer: Margaret Sinclair

Today I photographed a Brown Thrasher on our lawn. Location: Birchview Road, Clear Lake Observer: John McGregor

Yesterday and today, I had one Eastern Towhee scratching under a feeder in my yard, joining 6 White-throated Sparrows. Location: McCrea Drive, Peterborough Observer: Mitch Brownstein

I saw the first gosling of the season today, swimming by Dodworth Island, Stony Lake. Location: Stony Lake Observer: Rob Welsh

Just spotted a Black-and-white Warbler, a Solitary Sandpiper and a thrush of some species on my property by the Otonabee River off Johnston Drive. Location: Johnston Drive Observer: Bryan Whitfield

Caspian Terns (2), in front of Ptbo. Lift Lock NHS, diving on fingerlings released for the Greenwing/DU fishing tournament! Location: Peterborough Lift Lock Observer: Sean Smith

This afternoon I made a brief stop at the wetland on Fairbairn Street, north of County Road 19. I was able to see and hear a pair of Common Gallinule (formerly known as Common Moorhen) and Pied-billed Grebe. A Virginia Rail also called. Apparently, a pair of Northern Shovelers was Read more…

I saw my first female Red-winged Blackbird of the season standing in the snow under my feeder this morning. Poor bird

Today we heard a Red-shouldered Hawk calling. Location: Mississagua Lake area, north of Buckhorn Observer: Cathy Darevic and Simon Dodsworth

Today I saw an Eastern Towhee on the ground at the edge of some cedars (there is bird feeder in proximity) outside the kitchen window. It looked similar in colouring (slightly lighter) to the robin, but it was the “distinctive jump-and-kick motion, thrusting both feet to move leaves and reveal Read more…

About 20 people took part in the Sunday Morning PFN Bird Walk today. We went to the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area first where highlights included 2 Hermit Thrush, a small flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers, several Ruby-crowned Kinglets, a Winter Wren and a Blue-headed Vireo in full song. There were also Read more…

As has been the case all week, large numbers of Ruby-crowned Kinglets are moving through the Peterborough area. There were at least a dozen singing in Jackson Park this morning. Location: Jackson Park, Peterborough Observer: Drew Monkman

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…

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