Expect a lot of snow and a ‘classic Canadian winter’ In my fall nature almanac, I had the temerity to predict that the sunshine and cool temperatures of early September would lead to extraordinary leaf colour. Well, I sure got that wrong. In fact, this fall’s colour show was one Read more…
I thought you might be interested in loon observations which were recorded on Jack’s Lake during the 2017 season. The results are based on four lake-wide surveys as well as numerous other random observations. A total of 37 volunteers participated in the 2017 program. Jack’s Lake Association volunteers have participated in Read more…
I am a PhD student at Trent University studying wild turkey populations in the Peterborough area. More specifically, I study wild turkey social structure and behaviour. Part of my research is to investigate the usefulness of platforms such as eBird and iNaturalist in estimating wild turkey population size. I am Read more…
Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) (1) – Reported Nov 19, 2017 12:42 by Donald A. Sutherland – Rice Lake–Pengelly Landing, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “basic adult, around 400-500 m directly S of landing” Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) (3) – Reported Nov 19, 2017 12:42 by Donald A. Read more…
The news about the American Chestnut trees that I have been bringing along up near Kinmount for the last 15 years is not good, I’m afraid. First: None of the nuts I planted last Fall sprouted so I had no new seedlings to plant this year. Second: I think because Read more…
The Boundary Bay area is one of Vancouver’s premier wildlife destinations As we walked slowly along log-strewn Blackie Spit, flocks of shorebirds flew low over the waves, their white feathers shimmering in the early morning sun. Ducks and cormorants streamed overhead, while loons and grebes dove in the waters offshore. Read more…
I sent you a note about this time last year about a small flock of Sandhill Cranes passing over Lakefield. Well, this year they have been joined by some friends. At about 2:30 this afternoon, November 17, about 4 flocks of the size of the group in the picture passed Read more…
Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (1) – Reported Nov 11, 2017 10:04 by Donald A. Sutherland – Lakefield–Sewage Lagoons, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “male” American Wigeon (Mareca americana) (1) – Reported Nov 11, 2017 10:04 by Donald A. Sutherland – Lakefield–Sewage Lagoons, Peterborough, Ontario – Comments: “male” Read more…
Date: Sunday, 12 Nov 2017 11:47:24 -0500 From: Ron Tozer rtozer@vianet.ca To: ontbirds birdalert@ontbirds.ca Subject: [Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: early November Click here to visit up-to-date Ontbirds Archive As of today, November 12, there is a heavy covering of snow on the ground and a few shallow ponds and Read more…
Late fall is a great time to get to know these enigmatic structures I’ve always loved November. Maybe it’s the change of pace and the sense of nature slowing down. Yet, we do notice changes. As deciduous trees shed their leaves, our eyes are drawn to the conifers like at Read more…
Red-shouldered Hawk (lineatus Group) (Buteo lineatus [lineatus Group]) (1) – Reported Nov 04, 2017 10:32 by Luke Berg – Luke’s Yard, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40302920 – Comments: “Adult at 1453h. ” Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) – Reported Nov 02, 2017 09:20 by Iain Rayner – PTBO Read more…
Much remains to be explained about these familiar birds When a species is as common as the blue jay, we tend to take it for granted. We are often dulled into thinking that there’s little new to be discovered about its behaviour. Well, think again. From their aggressive mobbing behaviour Read more…