Snowy owls may be more common this winter after last year’s near-total absence Peterborough Examiner – December 6, 2024 – by Drew Monkman It’s hard not to love winter finches like evening and pine grosbeaks, redpolls, siskins and crossbills. Their mysterious, nomadic nature and colourful plumage makes them a favourite of bird Read more
All eight winter finch species could turn up in the Kawarthas this fall and winter Peterborough Examiner – October 27, 2023 – by Drew Monkman It’s hard not to love winter finches. Their mysterious, nomadic nature and colourful plumage makes them a favourite of bird lovers everywhere. And, you never really know with Read more
Peterborough Examiner – November 12, 2021 – by Drew Monkman A look at the annual winter finch forecast Anyone who feeds or watches birds knows that the relative abundance and diversity of species varies widely from one winter to the next. These fluctuations are most noticeable in a group known as winter or Read more