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Pileated Woodpecker

Sightings

April sightings of note

On April 25 on McCrea Drive in Peterborough, I was awakened by the calls of two Whip-poor-wills. One was near our backyard and the other was off in the distance. I was  very surprised because as a youngster at the cottage we went to sleep every night to the sound Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 2 monthsApril 30, 2022 ago
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July sightings of note

Another fox in city dining on Gray Squirrels There was a large number of squirrels in our neighbourhood. Then came a large, gray-coloured fox, easily the size of my fifty pound Springer Spaniel. I’d often see it at first light, and thrice seen carrying a black-phase Gray Squirrel. The squirrel Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 4 yearsJuly 29, 2018 ago
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Sightings of note: April 22 to 28

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) (20) – Reported Apr 28, 2018 07:39 by Steve Paul – 341 Hiawatha Line, Keene, Ontario, CA (44.178, -78.204), Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Media: 6 Photos – Comments: “Two separate groups eventually came together. Close to 50/50 male/female split. Observed a possible second Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 4 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
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Some wonderful bird photography from Don Munro and Mike Faught

Don Munro of Campbellford and Mike Faught of Peterborough shared the following pictures taken this month.  

By Drew Monkman, 4 yearsApril 23, 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, 4 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 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, 5 years ago
Sightings

Recent Pileated Woodpecker sightings

Though we have Pileated Woodpeckers in the neighbourhood all year, Tuesday was the first time that I have been able to photograph them feeding at the suet feeder. No doubt this has been going on for some time but did not have to opportunity to be observing at the right Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 5 yearsJanuary 13, 2017 ago
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A beautiful Pileated Woodpecker drops by

This female Pileated Woodpecker was in our Peterborough yard on Mark Street twice on December 30. Her visit lasted 30 to 45 minutes each time. Hope you enjoy the photos! Helen and Larry Keller  

By Drew Monkman, 5 yearsJanuary 2, 2017 ago
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