Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) (2)
– Reported Dec 15, 2013 06:00 by Matthew Tobey
– Peterborough CBC Area 7, Peterborough, Ontario
– Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.2386484,-78.3948326&ll=44.2386484,-78.3948326
– Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15982062
– Comments: “responding to recordings, then to one another on Mervin Line”

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) (1)
– Reported Dec 16, 2013 12:05 by Walter Wehtje
– Line Road 3, West of Chemong, Peterborough, Ontario
– Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.3345889,-78.3504125&ll=44.3345889,-78.3504125
– Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15993586
– Comments: “Previously reported bird perched atop hydro tower between old barn and Line rd 3, west of Chemong rd.
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Short-eared Owl (Karl Egressy)

Short-eared Owl (Karl Egressy)

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) (1)
– Reported Dec 15, 2013 07:20 by Luke Berg
– Peterborough – Smith 7th Line west of Centre Line, Peterborough, Ontario
– Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.3922116,-78.3382702&ll=44.3922116,-78.3382702
– Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15982232
– Comments: “Second ever for Peterborough CBC. Spotted by myself and seen by 2 other members of our group. Seen well circling low over a field just as the sun was coming up. Distinct pale belly and under-wings. Black crescent shape mid wing near elbow joint. Brownish neck, with light-brown back and top of wings. Barred wingtips visible. Documentation will be sent to CBC Coordinator.”

Northern Shrike (American) (Lanius excubitor borealis/invictus) (1)
– Reported Dec 15, 2013 08:00 by Bill Crins
– Peterborough CBC, Area 4, East City to E. edge, W. of Douro, Peterborough, Ontario
– Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.3554326,-78.2182105&ll=44.3554326,-78.2182105
– Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15984768

Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) (177)
– Reported Dec 15, 2013 06:00 by Matthew Tobey
– Peterborough CBC Area 7, Peterborough, Ontario
– Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=44.2386484,-78.3948326&ll=44.2386484,-78.3948326
– Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15982062
– Comments: “175 in field south of the Airport”

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.