We were surprised to see an Eastern Meadowlark perched at the top of a pine tree on our property yesterday morning (Sunday, Mar 20). Meadowlarks are usually seen in fields or high in bordering trees. Gwen Forsyth, Lakefield
I found a dead Great Horned Owl on our property in Lakefield. It had a tag on its leg (#788-30808). I went on-line to https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/ and was able to find the following information: Species: Great Horned Owl Date banded: 03/16/2009 Banding Location: 5 KM N OF LAKEFIELD, ONTARIO, CANADA Age: Read more…
On March 18, I was driving south on Fenel Rd, southeast of Kirkfield. I crossed Highway 48 still southbound by Goosebay Road and the intersection of Islay Road, where I saw a pair of Sandhill Cranes flying over the fields at about 6:45 PM. Gavin Hunter
On March 18 at 11 AM, I heard a Song Sparrow singing in my front yard near Chemong Road and Reid streets. Awfully early, no? Marilyn Freeman Note: Yes, I’d say the bird is about a week earlier than usual. I’m not surprised, however, given the mild temperatures, and the Read more…
I took these pictures of a Cedar Waxwing and Red-bellied Woodpecker yesterday and today. Jeff Keller, Bridgenorth
Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) (1) – Reported Mar 15, 2016 23:45 by Scott Gibson – 1_Gibson Home – Bissonnette Dr., Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “continuing. giving clear tremolo, closer to house than on other dates.” Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) (1) – Reported Mar 14, 2016 Read more…
I am writing about the phenomenon of squirrels gathering stones. I found reports from a couple of folks, but my case is quite different. I have a heated bird bath on my porch, just 8 feet from my glass door. I clean it every few days. About two months ago Read more…
I’ve had a “white-capped chickadee” visiting my feeders on Langton Street for the last three years. Its tail and wings are those of a normal chickadee but everything else is pure white. I was amazed when I first saw this bird, so looked it up on Google and found it’s Read more…
We’ve been fortunate to have seen a Barred Owl at our lakeside home on three occasions recently. One evening after dark, it flew through our covered feeder and grabbed a flying squirrel with its talons. It took the squirrel to the deck, stayed there for a couple of minutes, and Read more…
We had a Sharp-shinned Hawk sitting on our bird feeder stand at 4:30 pm on March 14. We live at Gannons Narrows, on the Pigeon Lake side of the bridge. Kingsley Hubbs
Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) (2) – Reported Mar 15, 2016 12:31 by Matthew Tobey – University Road, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “pair flushed by vehicle out of marshy area on east side of road ~300m north of Warsaw Rd. Teal-sized ducks, wing pattern unmistakable. Facial crescent Read more…
I witnessed the first sighting of an Osprey yesterday, March 13, on Upper Buckhorn Lake. This is the earliest I have seen the Osprey coming back from the south. There is a lot of open water near the town of Buckhorn. Attached is a picture of an Osprey I took Read more…
The meltwater pond at Mather’s Corners, located at the junction of County Road 2 and Drummond Line, is once again attracting a variety of waterfowl. Several hundred Canada Geese are there right now, along with dozens of Mallards. In addition to the species listed below, there are also small numbers Read more…
We spotted Bald Eagles (adult and immature) along the shoreline of the Otonabee River, just south of Lakefield, on two consecutive days. We also came across a flock of Bohemian Waxwings picking off the fruit from apple trees along the 15th line of Selwyn Township. Nima Taghaboni
I photographed this pair of adult Bald Eagles on January 31, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m. on Simmons Avenue in Peterborough. Simmons Ave. is off of McFarlane Street near the Trent Canal. Trudy Gibson
My Japanese witch-hazel is in full bloom right now and the snow drops are showing flower buds. Bill Snowden, Ennismore We saw our first skunk out for an evening stroll yesterday on County Road 38 south of Warsaw. Jane Bremner, Warsaw Note: Yesterday, February 3, a record-warm 12.4 C was Read more…
Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) (1) – Reported Jan 27, 2016 23:10 by Iain Rayner – Ptbo – Hooton Dr, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Bird responded well to the N of road to imitations of Screech Owl with whinny.” Northern Shrike (Lanius excubitor) (1) – Reported Feb Read more…
Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) (12) – Reported Jan 30, 2016 06:20 by Dave Milsom – Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Feeding on spruce cones in Petroglyphs Prov. Park. All but one were female. Photos.” Barred Owl (Strix varia) (1) – Reported Jan 30, 2016 Read more…
My Barred Owl is back. First time in months. At about 0730 it landed on a branch overlooking the feeder where there were a number of mouse tunnels. It kept looking down and then suddenly swept down and picked up a mouse from under the snow – a one claw Read more…
On December 25, 2015, my trail camera snapped these photos of an Eastern Wolf (Canis lycaon) at my property near Carnarvon, north of Minden. Note the lack of snow! Gord Harrison, Peterborough Note: Click here for background information on the Eastern Wolf, also known as the Algonquin Wolf.
I have a male Red-bellied Woodpecker coming regularly to my sunflower feeders. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen this species. It’s more yellow on the belly than red, which is confusing, given the name! I also have at least three dozen American Goldfinches. Sue Hill, Merino Road (off Wallis Read more…
Northern Shrike (Lanius excubitor) (2) – Reported Jan 26, 2016 16:30 by Martin Parker – Peterborough–Fairbairn Street wetland, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist:
This flock of Bohemian Waxwings was seen on Cow Island, Ennismore, on January 24, 2016. (via Sylvia Cashmore, Peterborough)
Eastern Bluebird (Eastern) (Sialia sialis) (3) – Reported Jan 24, 2016 09:08 by Luke Berg – CA-ON-Otonabee-South Monaghan-306-362 Hannah Rd – 44.1265x-78.3206, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Media: 3 Photos – Comments: “Three males perched on the telephone wires along Hannah Road at the top of the first Read more…
I saw these two Bald Eagles in a pine tree just north of lock 24 (and south of Lakefield) on the Otonabee River today. Thomas Northey NOTE: Scroll down for more January eagle sightings.
Well, it’s been a year since I had the pleasure to take a photo of a Snowy Owl. My friend, Carl, and I went in search of this guy and found him (near Woodville). We had to walk quite a distance across a field to get a shot but it Read more…
Given the paucity of birds around here ( not one owl this winter), we were pleased to see this Mink today, a first-time visitor to our property. Michael Gillespie, David Fife Line, Keene Note: Unlike weasels, Mink do not turn white in the winter. The white chin is a key Read more…
On January 23/16 at 11 AM, we saw an adult Bald Eagle flying over the Otonabee River, south of Lansdowne Street in Peterborough. This is the first one we have sighted from our property in several years. Ross Jamieson
Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) (15) – Reported Jan 22, 2016 10:35 by Martin Parker – Scriven Road south of 3rd Line, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist:
Peregrine Falcon (North American) (Falco peregrinus anatum) (1) – Reported Jan 20, 2016 13:03 by Luke Berg – Luke’s Yard, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Adult seen at 2:25 pm. Gave amazing views as it flew up George Street (great views from my attic window) and then Read more…