In early April, we had at least 17 Blue Jays at our feeder and in our yard at the same time. I think they were probably a north-bound flock, since we usually never have more than six. On May 4, we had two Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (males) and today, May 10, Read more
Gadwall (Anas strepera) (2) – Reported May 09, 2015 08:27 by Donald Sutherland – Lakefield–Sewage Lagoons, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “continuing pair” Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) (2) – Reported May 09, 2015 08:27 by Donald Sutherland – Lakefield–Sewage Lagoons, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.4180879,-78.2587266&ll=44.4180879,-78.2587266 – Checklist: Read more
Heard a Black-billed Cuckoo in the early pre-dawn hours of May 1st along the edge of the Indian River. Jane Bremner, Douro Dummer
Many Spring Azure butterflies hanging around the dogwoods in my yard. American Lady laying eggs on the Pearly Everlasting and a Red Admiral checking out the nettle. These butterflies really go for their host plants, so we try to plant as many as we can and it works! Blair Hamilton, Read more
So hot and dry, the soft spring growth wilts in the heat. First male hummingbird at feeder on May 8. Small group of Pine Siskins still feeding on niger seed each day. New Osprey nest now complete on the corner of Herrington Line and Gail Park Drive. Old Osprey nest Read more
This morning, May 7, at the hummingbird feeder, I had one male Baltimore Oriole. In the same tree there was a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. On Listowel Road, I had a male Bobolink. White-crowned Sparrows have been in the garden since the 4th of May. Very attractive bird. No American Tree Read more
On Monday, May 4, I had a Yellow-rumped Warbler and Ruby-throated Hummingbird in my back yard in Bridgenorth. On May 5, I also had a Cape May Warbler. This morning, May 7, I saw and heard my first Baltimore Oriole. Jeff Keller, Bridgenorth
On Wednesday, May 6, I was driving through Lakefield (on Queen St. just north of Reid) and saw a Northern Mockingbird fly across the road. Rob Welsh
We’ve had another couple of new sightings on the Indian River near Warsaw, which could best be described as one-offs for us. On April 15, I surprised a River Otter beneath our dock at about 6 pm. Initially it popped up to have a look at me, then disappeared below Read more
We found a baby Common Raven dead on the ground today (May 5). I figure it is probably 3 wks old. It must have fallen from the nest in the silo. I first saw the ravens carrying large sticks up into the silo in early March. I am trying to Read more
Tue, 5 May 2015 11:38:12 -0400 From: Festival of Birds <festivalofbirds2015@gmail.com> To: ONTBIRDS <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> Subject: [Ontbirds] Point Pelee NP Migration Report -May 5, 2015 A great day so far, especially at the Tip between 6 and 8 am, when a lot of birds were moving around. Noted offshore were Surf Read more
I was the Peterborough Crown Game Preserve the other day and my friend took these images of this doe. Can it be a partly albino or is there another explanation? Terry Carpenter Note: I believe that the doe is leucistic, which means that it is lacking normal skin pigmentation. “Leucism Read more
The spring wildflower parade is well underway. I was to Burnham Woods this morning (May 4) and counted 12 species in bloom. Spring Beauty, Round & Sharp-leaved Hepatica, White and Red Trilliums, Blue Cohosh, Early Meadow Rue, Trout lily, Round-leaved Violet, Uvularia, Bloodroot and Coltsfoot. False Solomon’s Seal will be Read more
At dusk tonight, April 29th, a bat flew by getting insects. I don’t know my bats but thought this is good news because of “white nose syndrome” and thought people would like to know the date first sighting of the spring. Jane Philpott, Kawartha Hideaway, Buckhorn Lake (Note: This may Read more
Bob Prentice and I visited the northeast of the County and found five new butterflies for the year – Gray Comma, Northern Spring Azure (Note: The Spring Azure in this area has now been re-classified as Northern Spring Azure, Celastrina lucia), Olympia Marble, Hoary Elfin, and Henry’s Elfin. We also Read more
Gadwall (Anas strepera) (2) – Reported Apr 26, 2015 08:30 by Iain Rayner – Lakefield–Sewage Lagoons, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Continuing male and female. Seen well through scope.” Great Egret (Ardea alba) (1) CONFIRMED – Reported Apr 26, 2015 18:11 by Janet Kelly – Base Line Read more
Today, April 26, I saw a lone Sandhill Crane flying over the wetland in Omemee. Gavin Hunter
This morning I lead a group of about 20 people to see birds at the Fairbairn Street Wetland in Peterborough (just north of Line 3) and along the Bridgenorth Trail (between the Hilliard St. end and the half-way point marsh). The birds were quite active and we managed to get Read more
I saw and photographed a pair of Wood Ducks on the 7th line of Selwyn Township on Saturday morning, April 25. Jeff Keller
Yesterday, in the Bridgenorth and Young’s Point area, I was able to get some pictures of a Porcupine, Common Moorhen and Greater Yellowlegs. Jeff Keller
On April 17, at 5:30 PM, there were a pair of Ospreys on the nesting platform on the Highway 28 bridge at Young’s Point. On the 18th, I saw the following species throughout the day from dock on Brooks Bay at Jack Lake (south of Apsley). 1 pair of Common Read more
Today, I saw 3 Caspian Terns at bridge on Nassau Mills Rd. near Trent U. Also, an adult Common Loon on Otonabee. 7 Greater Yellowlegs were along creek with 40 Canada geese on Douro 8th Line. Dave Milsom, Peterborough
A pair of Sandhill Cranes were seen yesterday on the west side of County Road 507, just south of Charlie Allen Road. They have been present in this area for several years. I still have a pair of Gray Jays that are coming to my feeder as well. I am Read more
We heard (but didn’t see) an American Bittern calling from the reed island in the Indian River at the 3rd Line bridge on Saturday, April 18th, at about 7 pm. Jane Bremner
Here some pictures of my weekend sightings of a Northern Harrier in the area of Hwy 28 and Division Rd and a Barred Owl along 15th Line of Smith and North School Rd. Nima Taghaboni
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) (1) – Reported Apr 15, 2015 14:00 by Basil Conlin – Peterborough–Jackson Park, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “hunting near waters edge amongst broad leaf cattails.” Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (1) – Reported Apr 17, 2015 11:50 by Travis Cameron – KHSSP – Read more
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) (1) – Reported Apr 17, 2015 12:05 by Matthew Garvin – PTBO – Edgewater road and Railway, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Swimming out in Little Lake towards the cemetery. In Silhouette and distant…but profile was Red Necked Grebe. Long neck, long bill, Read more
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1) – Reported Apr 15, 2015 18:38 by Paul Frost – Peterborough–Loggerhead Marsh, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Responded to playback with call in cattail marsh” Sora (Porzana carolina) (1) – Reported Apr 15, 2015 18:38 by Paul Frost – Peterborough–Loggerhead Marsh, Peterborough, Read more
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) – Reported Apr 13, 2015 09:34 by Daniel Williams – CA-ON-Norwood-332-480 Douro Eighth Line, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “Continuing bird. Orange bill, gray body, white line on side. Mixed in with CANG.” Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) – Reported Read more
The following are my Peterborough County “First of year” sightings this month: April 3 – Pair of Eastern Phoebes calling continuously, Brown Creeper, on Tates Rd Wilson’s Snipe calling at the north end of Northey’s Rd at 14th Line of Smith. April 4 – River Otter at north end of Read more