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November sightings of note

I came across this native Beetberry plant (Blitum capitatum) on November 14 while hiking in the Jeffrey-Cowan Forest Preserve on Stoney Lake. Bet Curry On November 8, I saw 16 Sandhill Cranes fly over Oakwood, ON. Gavin Hunter On November 9, we had a visit at our feeder from a Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 4 monthsNovember 19, 2022 ago
Columns

Conservation centre steps up for turtles

With nesting season here, June is a perilous time on our roads Peterborough Examiner  – June 10, 2022 – by Drew Monkman As I’ve written many times in this column, my love of nature began with a special fondness for turtles. As a child, I loved nothing more than catching, feeding and then Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 10 monthsJune 10, 2022 ago
Columns

A perilous time for turtles

Motorists need to slow down and watch out for these increasingly rare travelers. I have always had a special fondness for turtles. As a child, I loved nothing more than catching, feeding and then releasing these ancient reptiles. They were no less than my gateway drug to a lifelong love Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 4 yearsJune 7, 2019 ago
Columns

Turtles plus traffic equals tragedy

All eight species of Ontario turtles are now designated as at risk With the arrival of June, turtles are once again on the move. Unfortunately, this migration often  involves a hazardous trek across busy roads and highways. Clearly, a turtle’s shell is no match for the crushing weight of a Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 5 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago
Columns

Turtles At Risk on Roads: Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre helps heal and protect these increasingly threatened reptiles

My passion for nature began with turtles. Catching these wary reptiles was one of my favourite pastimes as a child. I was especially proud whenever I managed to bring home a snapping turtle, keep it for a day or two and show it off to my friends and family. I Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 yearsMay 18, 2017 ago
Sightings

Butterfly-watching in northern Peterborough County

About two weeks ago, in the northeastern part of Peterborough County, I saw the following species. APRIL 14: Hubble Road – 3 Eastern Comma butterflies; Sandy Lake Road – 1 Eastern Comma and 1 Mourning Cloak. APRIL 15: Charlie Allan Road – 6 Compton Tortiseshell;  Galway/Cavendish Forest Access Road – Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsApril 26, 2016 ago
Sightings

Late April sightings at Beavermead and Roger’s Cove

I went out for a walk on April 20 at Beavermead and Roger’s Cove in the beautiful sunshine. In Roger’s Cove, I found a patch of violets in bloom, on the right side of the trail near the locks. Carrying on towards Beavermead, I saw a Common Loon fishing in Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsApril 26, 2016 ago
Sightings

A cooperative Blanding’s Turtle

Today (June 26) my daughter, Cathy, and I decided to take my aluminum boat into the marsh wetland in front of my trailer at the Woodland Campsite near Buckhorn. We were looking for any possible photo opportunities. We arrived at a small clearing in the cattails and while bemusing a Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 8 yearsJune 27, 2015 ago
Sightings

Egg-laying time has begun for Painted Turtles

On May 30th, about 4:30 pm, our first Painted Turtle laid her eggs in the sandy soil on the side of our driveway. She arrived about 3:30 in the pouring rain and made two attempts to dig a hole in the large gravelled turning circle, but the surface covering proved Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 8 yearsJune 1, 2015 ago
Sightings

Snappers on the move already

Last evening (May 30th) I saw two good sized Snapping Turtles up from the Otonabee River into our neighbourhood (Hazel Cres., OSM Twp.) First of the season and a bit early, as usually it’s the first week of June before we see them out and about. Rick Stankiewicz, Keene

By Drew Monkman, 8 yearsMay 31, 2015 ago
Sightings

Hatchling Painted Turtles on the Trans-Canada Trail

Today, May 16, I saw two tiny Painted Turtles (hatchlings) on the Trans-Canada Trail east of the bridge at Lily Lake in the west end of Peterborough. Sophie Monkman Note: Baby Painted Turtles hatch out of eggs in the fall but don’t actually emerge fromj the ground until the following Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 8 yearsMay 16, 2015 ago
Columns

Turtles and traffic a tragic mix

All but one of six local species are at risk, so keep a sharp eye out on rural roads Click here to view column

By Drew Monkman, 10 yearsJune 6, 2013 ago
Columns

Spring is Turtle Watch Time

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By Drew Monkman, 14 yearsMay 21, 2009 ago
Columns

Turtle Species At Risk

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By Drew Monkman, 17 yearsJuly 11, 2006 ago
Columns

Turtles on the Move (nesting)

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By Drew Monkman, 18 yearsJune 7, 2005 ago
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