I saw my first Spring Azure butterfly this morning. It was feeding on the Trout Lilies that grow in our back bush. We have lots of dogwood that they lay their eggs on. Also, the tiger beetles are out on the logs looking for prey. They say that tiger beetles Read more…
On Elmhirst Road this morning, I saw an Eastern Kingbird and two Sandhill Cranes (flying and calling). Trout Lily was in bloom, as well. Observer: Drew Monkman
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Local sightings from ebird-alert@cornell.edu 1. Peregrine Falcon: “Sitting atop the MNR Building in Peterborough, eating a black bird, possibly a crow. Another crow was circling around, obviously distressed.” Observer: Sue Wurtele 2. Purple Martin: Tamarac Golf Club, Ennis Rd. (Ennismore) Observer: Kim Clark 3. Orchard Oriole: “Seen in top of Read more…