Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
– Reported Jul 03, 2016 09:04 by Iain Rayner
– Ptbo – Hannah Rd – Pond, Peterborough, Ontario
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– Comments: “Singing N of road”

Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (2)
– Reported Jul 03, 2016 07:49 by Iain Rayner
– Rice Lake–Pengelly Landing, Peterborough, Ontario
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– Media: 2 Photos, 1 Audio
– Comments: “Thought I had a OROR fly across the road a few weeks ago so I returned to give it a better effort.1st summer male in shrubby field across from OSPR nest. All green with black lores and black bib. Appeared to be frequenting nest because it kept returning to exact same spot in bushes where ‘chit-chit’ calls were originating. These calls would escalate as the bird disappeared into the bushes. Have pic and recording.”

Vesper Sparrow - note rufous on shoulders (not always visible) - Wikimedia

Vesper Sparrow – note rufous on shoulders (not always visible) – Wikimedia

Orchard Oriole - Wikimedia

Orchard Oriole – Wikimedia


Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.