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 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 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) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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) – 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 Read more…
October 28 – For the second time this week, a Cooper’s Hawk was in my yard today. I knew it was around because a couple of dozen Mourning Doves flew out of the spruce tree they roost in. Sue Read more…
Just had to share this with someone who would appreciate it! I live in Peterborough at 29 Weller Crescent. Today, October 22, at around 11:00 am, a Pileated Woodpecker landed on the chain link fence and ate the berries from Read more…
Oct. 21 – Narrow-winged Tree Cricket – Rob Tonus found this very late tree cricket on the grass beside the Rotary-Greenway Trail, just south of Nichol’s Oval Park. Note the reddish cap. This species sings at only at night, producing Read more…
Bird numbers and diversity at feeders at feeders depends on wild seed abundance If you’ve been paying attention to coniferous trees this fall, you’ve probably noticed the abundance of cones on many species. Cedars and spruce, for example, have produced Read more…
11 October 2017 – Project FeederWatch celebrated its 30th anniversary last winter, thanks to dedicated participants who observe birds at their feeders. The information collected through this project over three decades allows scientists to measure important changes in North America’s Read more…
Everything from climate change to invasive species are threatening our lakes, rivers and fish populations Slowly but steadily, the lakes and rivers of the Kawarthas are changing. The abundance and variety of fish populations are undergoing a transformation that could Read more…
October 10: I had my first two Dark-eyed Juncos today. Sue Paradisis, Peterborough October 9: Today there was a Peregrine at the Buckhorn Lock. I was travelling south when it flew over the bridge at handrail height and landed in Read more…
Happy to report that between October 5th to 7th we were able to deliver twenty-three Snapping Turtle hatchlings to shallow muddy areas on our stretch of the Indian River. But the event was puzzling in a couple of ways. Back Read more…
Nelson’s Sparrow (Ammodramus nelsoni) (1) – Reported Oct 05, 2017 16:55 by Scott Gibson – Fairbairn marsh, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “continuing; hoping to get some pics today but much skulkier than on Monday; only catching Read more…
Threats loom but fish populations in the Kawarthas are still doing well One of my most formative nature experiences as a boy was fishing with my grandfather at the family cottage on Clear Lake. The excitement of hooking into a Read more…
I live in Northumberland County – Baltimore to be exact, 10 km north of Cobourg near the Balls Mills conservation area. We are surrounded by forest. Our own property is 3 acres of forest that backs on to Baltimore creek. Read more…
American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) (1) – Reported Sep 29, 2017 07:56 by Iain Rayner – Peterborough–Fairbairn Street wetland, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) (8) – Reported Sep 29, 2017 07:38 by Donald A. Sutherland – Read more…
White-throated Sparrows have arrived at my feeders in Peterborough. Sue Paradisis
I was walking in Burnham Woods on the evening of September 1 and came across these strange creatures all over a young beech sapling. I could see them all rocking back and forth. Strangest sight. Sue Paradisis Note: After a Read more…
Over the past ten years, we’ve seen a marked decline in the number of Red Squirrels and a steady increase in the number of Gray Squirrels on our property. This year that imbalance may change. For the first time that Read more…
On September 7, a Black Swallowtail caterpillar, was making its way up our gravelled drive. I moved it to a safer location. On September 9 and 10, we had another new caterpillar in our front garden. It is a fifth Read more…
I was out walking on our land in Omemee on September 16 and came across several clusters of large Shaggy Mane mushrooms. I think they are beautiful! Ruthanne Sobiera
Meredith Carter and our planting crew found this yellowish caterpillar in Lakefield this Saturday during the TD Tree Planting event. I found a similar looking caterpillar – but more light green and pink – in late August up north in Read more…
Last February, I photographed this Barred Owl, which was perched on my phone cable – 20′ from the front of the house, in Selwyn Township, just south of Lakefield. About 30′ to each side of him/her were my 2 bird Read more…