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Presqu’ile Provincial Park Birding Report for week ending January 25, 2018

Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:15:21 -0500 From: Fred Helleiner <fhelleiner@trentu.ca> To: ontbirds birdalert <birdalert@ontbirds.ca>, “webcomm@friendsofpresquile.on.ca” <webcomm@friendsofpresquile.on.ca> Subject: [Ontbirds] Presqu’ile Birding Report for Week Ending January 25, 2018. Message-ID: <80e03963-2d64-95e2-e222-26808819d78c@trentu.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Most of the birds seen at Presqu’ile Provincial Park in the past week are species that Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 years ago

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Sightings of note: January 21 to 27

On my way home from a friend’s this evening at dusk (Jan. 27 – 4:45pm) while driving through pouring rain on Co. Rd. 38 between the Dummer-Asphodel Road and Webster Road south of Warsaw, an immature Snowy Owl suddenly appeared flying along beside me at about hydro line height. It Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

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Sightings of note: January 14 to 20

Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) (1) – Reported Jan 20, 2018 14:00 by Alexandra Israel – Lang Area, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S42106339 – Media: 1 Photo – Comments: “Alerted by mobbing chickadees. Only general location given.” Gray Jay (Northern) (Perisoreus Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsJanuary 21, 2018 ago

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Algonquin Birding Report – January 18, 2018

Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:10:57 -0500 From: Ron Tozer <rtozer@vianet.ca> To: ontbirds <birdalert@ontbirds.ca> Subject: [Ontbirds] Algonquin Park Birding Report: 18 January 2018 Message-ID: <9EB826CE-F822-457A-BD69-C0D6961B2718@vianet.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=”UTF-8″ As an ?old guy? myself, I was pleased when the male Spruce Grouse that was colour-banded in 2009 and is now at Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 years ago

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Sightings of note: January 7 to 13

We have been getting a pair of Red-bellied Woodpeckers for the last 2 years. We also had a sighting of a Red-headed Woodpecker this past September (2017). I feed all year so we get a lot of different birds here. I also sighted a pair of Sandhill Cranes in September. Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsJanuary 19, 2018 ago

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Observations from Tim Dyson – Warsaw and area – Early winter 2017-18

N.B. “Home” and “the yard” is between Warsaw and Lakefield. On December 12th, a Golden-crowned Kinglet flitted about with a few juncos and chickadees in the apple trees in the yard. Three White-winged Crossbills and a Brown Creeper were the avian highlights in the yard on December 20th. After having Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsJanuary 9, 2018 ago

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Sightings of note: December 31 to January 6

I am quite sure I spotted an Elk in an open field on Jan. 6, 2018. It was just east of the village of Warkworth on County Road 29 (north side) around 11:45 am. Doug McNabb Great Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago

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Highlights of the 32nd Petroglyphs Christmas Bird Count – Dec. 27, 2017

The 32nd Petroglyphs Christmas Bird Count was held on Thursday, December 27, 2017 during very cold conditions. It was nearly -30 degrees C first thing in the morning and only warmed up to about -18 by mid-afternoon. Participants: 24 Total species: 32 (close to the 10-year average of 33.5) Total individuals: 1826 (10-year Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsJanuary 1, 2018 ago

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Results of 66th Peterborough Christmas Bird Count – December 17, 2017

Copy of Total Count Tally Sheet _Ptbo Count 2017

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsDecember 31, 2017 ago

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Sightings of note: December 24 – 30, 2017

Barred Owl: Sighted Saturday, December 30, at 2:30pm in Burnham’s Woods (Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park) on Hwy 7, just east of Peterborough. It was sitting in one of the large hemlock trees about 40 metres from the end of the parking lot. I wouldn’t have seen it had it not Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsDecember 26, 2017 ago

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Sightings of note: December 17 – 23

Bald Eagle: We live on the Sixth Line of Selwyn (right behind Paris Marine). I spotted this adult Bald eagle in the tree beside our house on Monday, December 18. Hope you enjoy it. Heather Turner Red-winged Blackbirds: My “ long Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsDecember 18, 2017 ago

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Necrospy results from Sept. Mallard deaths: No poisoning

The necropsy results from the September 3 Mallard deaths on Tobin Court in Peterborough were released by MNRF on December 16, 2017. They ruled out poisoning. They did extensive testing for botulism, which is a reason that the results took so long. The results for botulism were negative, as well. Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsDecember 16, 2017 ago

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Sightings of note: December 10 – 16

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) – Reported Dec 16, 2017 12:29 by Dan Chronowic – 615 Weller Street Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S41133580 – Comments: “Flew low over the house heading in a NE direction.” Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsDecember 11, 2017 ago

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Observations from Tim Dyson – Warsaw/Lakefield/Stoney Lake – Autumn 2017

N.B. Whenever I refer to “home”, it is between Warsaw and Lakefield, south of the Sawer Creek Wetland. Passerines and other birds and animals. A Yellow-billed Cuckoo flew over my kayak as I began to paddle up the Indian River from Back Dam Park at Warsaw on September 9th. It Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsDecember 8, 2017 ago

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Sightings of note: Dec. 3 to 9

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) – Reported Dec 09, 2017 12:01 by Ben Taylor – Charlotte and Rubidge, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40994101 – Comments: “Seen flying east along Charlotte Street. Stocky bird with steady, powerful wingbeats.” Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis) (1) – Reported Dec 09, 2017 08:48 Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsDecember 3, 2017 ago

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Recent sightings of note: November 26 to December 2

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) (1) – Reported Dec 02, 2017 09:40 by Donald A. Sutherland – Peterborough–E side Airport Rd opposite Peterborough Municipal Airport, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Media: 1 Photo – Comments: “perched atop ventilation ducts on roof of easternmost blue building (Flying Colours Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsDecember 2, 2017 ago

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Encouraging results from loon survey on Jack’s Lake

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…

By Drew Monkman, 6 years ago

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Wild Turkey sightings needed for research project

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…

By Drew Monkman, 6 years ago

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Recent sightings of note: November 19 to 25

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…

By Drew Monkman, 6 years ago

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American Chestnut update and other nature news from Kinmount

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…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsNovember 18, 2017 ago

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Recent sightings of note: Nov. 12-18

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…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago

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Recent sightings of note: Nov. 5 – 11

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…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsNovember 12, 2017 ago

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Algonquin Park Report from Ron Tozer via Ontbirds

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…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsNovember 12, 2017 ago

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Recent sightings of note: Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

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…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsNovember 2, 2017 ago

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Recent sightings of note – Oct. 22-28

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 Paradisis Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) (2) – Reported Oct Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2017 ago

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Pileated Woodpecker sightings

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 the Virginia Creeper. I was able to watch him for Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 years ago

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Recent sightings of note: October 11-21

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 a mellow trill of variable length (usually 2-10 seconds). It Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsOctober 21, 2017 ago

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Project FeederWatch Celebrates 30 Years of Fun and Science

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 winter bird populations over time. All are invited to join Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 years ago

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New arrivals & other sightings of note

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 a tree about ten feet away from the east (lower Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 years ago

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Snapping Turtles hatching … but confused?

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 on July 1st we witnessed an adult Snapping Turtle in Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 years ago