Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) (2) CONFIRMED
– Reported Feb 01, 2017 10:32 by Iain Rayner
– Trent River–Drysdale Rd, Peterborough, Ontario
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– Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S34091842
– Comments: “Seen in group of seven swans far downstream. Viewed through scope showed knob on bill and orange colour on bill. Have been at this location in previous two winters.”

Common Loon (Gavia immer) (1) CONFIRMED
– Reported Jan 31, 2017 15:20 by Martin Parker
– Otonabee River–Lakefield Waterfront, Peterborough, Ontario
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– Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S34087357
– Comments: “continuing individual”

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) (1) CONFIRMED
– Reported Feb 01, 2017 12:15 by Iain Rayner
– Ptbo – Hwy 28 – Baxter Creek Golf Course, Peterborough, Ontario
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– Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S34092056
– Comments: “Seen well with naked eye as it glided low across Highway 28 heading E. Grey flight feathers and brown black body. Showed distinct dihedral and very tippy flight.”

Mute Swan (photo: Drew Monkman)


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.