Whether doctor or meteorologist, when we fail to look at the systemic causes of the immediate problems in front of us, we are guilty of malpractice. By Richard J Jackson The Daily Climate LINK TO ARTICLE Editor’s note: This essay is adapted from a speech Dr. Richard Jackson gave at Read more…
Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) (1) – Reported Jan 22, 2017 09:50 by Chris Risley – Jackson Park and area, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Seen at 476 Bonaccord Avenue at feeder, possibly continuing bird from Jackson Park trail near Bonaccord Avenue entrance, first sang and then we Read more…
At 4:50 pm. January 18, at the corner of County Rd. #2 and Plunket Road, I spent 20 minutes with this Barred Owl, photographing the bird from about 50 metres. The owl seemed more curious than scared. Given the paucity of owls this winter, I was very pleased to entertain Read more…
On Jan. 22, from my backyard, I saw 8 Bald Eagles. They were on open ice south of Campbellford on the Trent River There was one pair of adults and 6 immatures. Donald Munro
I took a couple of pictures last Sunday, January 15, 2017 of this lovely Red-tailed Hawk sitting on our fence post and thought you might enjoy seeing them. We live on a farm just south of Peterborough and are fortunate to see a lot of nature on a daily basis. Read more…
Common Loon (Gavia immer) (1) – Reported Jan 20, 2017 12:00 by Dave Milsom – Lakefield Marsh, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “continuing bird diving near red marker buoy” Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) (1) – Reported Jan 15, 2017 14:15 by Michael Light – Harold Town Read more…
I thought I’d pass along to you a couple of sightings from our home on the Indian River in the midst of the ice and freezing rain of January 17. From one window, we saw what was either a Sharp-shinned or Cooper’s Hawk sitting patiently, watching the bird feeders and Read more…
Between mid-December and early January, birders in over 2000 localities across North, Central and South America took a break from the holiday festivities to spend a day outside, identifying and counting birds. Dating all the way back to 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running Citizen Science Read more…
Between Christmas and New Years and again on January 11, there was a flock of 15 American Robins on Ford Crescent in Cavan. Ken Rumble
Every year my wife and I are eager to see flocks of Snow Buntings. This year, I saw a very large flock on January 14 in a field just east of the 3rd line of Asphodel and the south side of Centre Line, just east of Westwood They flew around Read more…
On Sunday, January 15, I saw a Bald Eagle feeding on a carcass in a field on the east side of Highway 7. I think it was just south of Fowler’s Corners. Jackie Lewis, Maynooth ON
In late December 2016, a Moose was killed in a vehicle collision on Highway 60 in Algonquin Park. On January 5, 2017, this Moose was moved to the valley below the Visitor Centre. For Algonquin Park’s predators, winter can be a challenging time to find food. Animals feeding upon prey, Read more…
Northern Shrike (Lanius excubitor) (1) – Reported Jan 15, 2017 11:25 by Scott Gibson – Buckhorn Road, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Media: 1 Photo – Comments: “perched at top of tree on east side of road”
I drove out River Road to Lakefield on January 14 to see what I could find. At Bolton Farm, I found this Belted Kingfisher making its way up river from tree to tree. The river was high, fast and with little bird activity – just a couple of Common Goldeneye Read more…
I recently had the opportunity to update our atlas of Jack Lake fauna with data and observations from 2016 (LINK). Since this project was initiated in 2013, we (97 individuals have reported information on sightings) have compiled more than 3,000 records involving 488 species (including 26 species at risk). This is Read more…
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) (1) – Reported Jan 12, 2017 15:37 by Martin Parker – Otonabee River–between Lock 23 and 24, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “male – continuing bird” Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) (1) – Reported Jan 13, 2017 15:43 by Martyn Obbard – Gannon Narrows Read more…
Last week we saw this male Red-bellied Woodpecker at our feeder in Lakefield. He was eating sunflower seeds and feeding at the fat block. I couldn’t see the red belly, however. He was quite shy, so no real close-ups. David Wells, Lakefield
I took a picture of this Red-tailed Hawk at Lock 25 on the Otonabee River on December 30. The Merlin was near Omemee. Carl Welbourn Kawartha Camera Club
Here is photo of my resident Norway Rat, taken on January 1. We have only seen it twice this winter, although it exhibits the same behaviours – scurrying from under the porch to the base of the bird feeder – as one did last winter. Michael Gillespie, Keene
I saw 14 Common Mergansers on Lake Katchewanooka on January 8. Also, my neighbour tells me he recently saw a Bald Eagle steal a fish from our resident American Mink. I would have loved a video of that! Laurie McLaughlin-Maveal
Here is a picture of an American Crow sending out the alarm, regarding this Red-tailed Hawk in our poplar tree. There were two other crows not in the photo also circling around the hawk and creating quite a ruckus. Shortly after this photo was taken, the four birds flew off. Read more…
I saw a Peregrine Falcon in Peterborough on January 10, 2017 at 3:25 pm. It alighted on the top of a telephone pole at the corner of Downie and Murray Streets. At first I thought it was a Merlin from the shape of the wings; I have seen a number Read more…
Though we have Pileated Woodpeckers in the neighbourhood all year, Tuesday was the first time that I have been able to photograph them feeding at the suet feeder. No doubt this has been going on for some time but did not have to opportunity to be observing at the right Read more…
Barred Owl (Strix varia) (1) – Reported Jan 11, 2017 13:03 by Iain Rayner – Ptbo – Bear Creek Rd, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “10 feet from road in cedar swale after swamp.” Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) – Reported Jan 11, 2017 10:00 by Matthew Read more…
I would once again like to thank the many people who contacted me over 2016 to share their nature sightings and photographs. This week, I will continue my year-end review with sightings from June through December. You can also find these sightings, along with videos, sound clips and more photos, Read more…
This female Pileated Woodpecker was in our Peterborough yard on Mark Street twice on December 30. Her visit lasted 30 to 45 minutes each time. Hope you enjoy the photos! Helen and Larry Keller
On Mark Street today, January 1, my husband and I saw two Northern Flickers land in our yard. A spectacular sight. Unfortunately they didn’t stay long enough for me to capture them in more than two photos. We hope they return – often! Helen and Larry Keller