These are pictures of an animal that got caught in a mousetrap that I had set in our porch. I have seen many mole-like animals, but never before one with this colouring. Is it an anomaly or a different species or subspecies? Paul J. Costello, County Rd. 4, Douro-Dummer NOTE Read more
Today at noon the Snowy Owl was perched atop the tallest hydro tower between the barn across from the Hyundai/Subaru dealershipand Line 3 Road, just west of Chemong rd. She’s visible from a km away, at least. Walter Wehtje
Moose hunt postmortem – Bull with the heart of lion enters hunt camp lore; why hunters aren’t engaged in climate change battle One of my reasons for taking part in a Moose hunt in northern Quebec this fall was to better understand why my friend, Raynald Pilon, has an Read more
At noon today an adult Yellow-bellied Sapsucker fed on fermented apples on a tree behind house # 2137 at the foot of Smith 6th Line, off County Road29 between Lakefield and Peterborough, and just south of County Road 23, which goes up to Buckhorn. Opposite the house, a yard had 3 Read more
I saw a Snowy Owl yesterday afternoon, both on the way home for lunch, and way back to work. It was in the field opposite the Subaru dealership on Chemong Road. Wasyl Bakowsky, Peterborough (Note: The bird was still present today, Dec. 11. It was in the back field, Read more
An American Coot was swimming along the shore of the island just off the Lakefield Beach (opposite the arena) on the west side this morning. Watch for it possibly moving down river. Tony Bigg, Lakefield
Peterborough Christmas Bird Count – Sunday, December 15 Participants should let Tony Bigg know as soon as possible if they are available for this count. The compilation will be at Kelsey’s, opposite the Canadian Tire plaza on Lansdowne St. at 5:00 p.m. Newcomers to the area, and newcomers to birding, Read more
At about 10 a.m.one day last week, I saw a “white owl” (a Snowy Owl, presumably) on the Hawkins property by the side of the road (Hawkins Road/6th Line) . As I slowed the car down, it flew off at a low level to a huge rock in Hawkins field. Read more
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) – Reported Dec 06, 2013 12:12 by Chris Risley – Peterborough–Little Lake, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.2965341,-78.3105472&ll=44.2965341,-78.3105472 – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15875918 – Comments: “brown body white cheek patch; diving in riffled current near fireworks station in middle of Little Lake; viewed from entrance to cemetery”
I just wanted to let you know that I had a Cooper’s Hawk in my backyard today on Tudor Crescent. Over the past 5-6 years, we have had dozens of visits by this hawk. I’m sure it comes to hunt the songbirds that come to feed in our crab apples,birches, Read more
A White-throated Sparrow has been a constant presence (every day/all day) on our patio since its arrival a week ago. The nuthatch and chickadees don’t seem to bother it. It hit the window on Saturday but was only stunned only for about 10 minutes. My wife watched over it until it Read more
Great Horned Owl (Great Horned) (Bubo virginianus [virginianus Group]) – Reported Dec 03, 2013 20:15 by Luke Berg – Peterborough–Trent University Nature Reserve, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.3486498,-78.2882738&ll=44.3486498,-78.2882738 – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15844574
On Sunday, November 24, 2013 between Lindsay and Little Britain on the Little Britain Road, there was a Golden Eagle perched in a tree beside the road. I had to turn around and go back to make sure. It finally took off and I headed home to check my bird Read more
Heavy bodied and long-legged, Moose (Alces alces) are the largest inhabitants of the boreal forest. A mature bull can easily weigh 1000 lbs and measure almost seven feet tall at the top of the back hump. In late September, Moose are in rut – a period of high sexual energy Read more
Today, we saw a Great Blue Heron flying over Cumberland Avenue in the North End of Peterborough at about 1 p.m. It was heading south. Are they still supposed to be around, what are they eating? Jim and Suzanne Fulton (Every year a few herons linger in the Kawarthas until Read more
While walking yesterday morning (Nov. 30 at 8am) we spotted a large grey owl. It was perched on a tree branch out in the open and flew slowly to another tree as we approached. It was large and grey with no ear tufts. I’m quite sure it was a Great Read more
Our Red-bellied Woodpecker has just come back. He had disappeared in the spring, but it seems he likes to winter at our feeder. Our son took this photo yesterday, Nov. 30th. Janet Johnstone and Doug Latham, 1771 Cameron Line, Asphodel-Norwood
Great Black-backed Gull – Reported Nov 30, 2013 11:50 by Chris Risley – Peterborough–Little Lake, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.2965341,-78.3105472&ll=44.2965341,-78.3105472 – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15806285 – Comments: “continuing bird; on ice off Rogers Cove beach”
We had a shrike sitting on top of our corkscrew hazel this morning. Not sure which one. At first, we thought it was a Gray Jay but it had a definite black stripe through the eye. I was amazed as I’ve never seen one before and I’ve lived here for Read more
After an absence of several months, a single Red-bellied Woodpecker has returned. He comes to the feeder about every three days. Paul Money, Ida
This morning, we saw a Bald Eagle, followed by a possible Golden Eagle, near Fothergill Isle where the ice and water meet. There must be a dead fish or animal out there that they are interested in. Rose Rogers Fothergill Isle, Pigeon Lake Ennismore,ON
I saw a Great Blue Heron today along Meade Creek at Beavermead Park. Crazy bird! Catherine Paradisis
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) (1) – Reported Nov 24, 2013 09:43 by Donald Sutherland – Mount Pleasant–3 km SSE on Stewart Line, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.2407219,-78.4656617&ll=44.2407219,-78.4656617 – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15749302 – Comments: “observed sitting on ground around 100m N of Stewart Line to E of #1132 Stewart Line (B. McClennan Read more
This pair of Wild Turkeys has been around the Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School neighbourhood (Paddock Wood, Whitaker Street) since early June. We never know when or where they will show up.They have been hanging around our condo now since Thanksgiving. They are very tame and will walk right up Read more
I ended up seeing a whopping 32 Monarchs this season, after all. In addition, I made a list of all the Giant Swallowtails (87!) I saw – including a few that were observed as roadkills – from August 20th to September 10th or thereabouts. They were all during the second Read more
I am writing to report my sighting of a Great Horned Owl. I saw it around 2:30 pm, Thursday, November 7th at Beavermead Park. I spotted it when my dog and I were walking through the campground. We walked under a large willow, spooked it, where it took to flight Read more
I saw a large but rather pale looking Eastern Garter Snake on a tree stump this afternoon, Nov. 15, basking in the sun. There is a nice size hole nearby that I have seen this or another snake using this fall. It could be a hibernation spot. I will keep Read more
A naturalist on the Moose hunt – part one I had rarely experienced such intense silence. Yes, there were sounds, but they were the sounds of undisturbed nature – the whispering of spruce and birch swaying in the wind, the harsh chatter of a disgruntled Red Squirrel and the loud Read more
At 8:00 a.m. this morning, a lone immature Trumpeter Swan glided past our place, around the island & back towards Campbelltown. I am glad to see swans are still close by! Sharon Simpkins, Hiawatha
Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) – Reported Nov 13, 2013 08:35 by Brittany Milligan – Peterborough–Beavermead Park, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.2938973,-78.3027537&ll=44.2938973,-78.3027537 – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15671322