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Happy Darwin Day!

February 12 is a day to reflect on the principles of perpetual curiosity, scientific thinking, and hunger for truth as embodied in Charles Darwin. With the arrival of February – a time I like to call ‘pre-spring’ – bird sound is slowly returning to the natural world. A week ago, Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 5 yearsFebruary 8, 2018 ago
Sightings

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker drillings on mountain-ash

Here are some comments that Bill Snowden, a retired horticulturalist, sent along regarding concern expressed by Rob Tonus about Yellow-bellied Sapsucker drillings in his mountain-ash. Rob’s response to Bill’s comments are included below. When the Yellow-beliied Sapsucker taps mountain-ash, it will sometimes enlarge the holes daily to keep the sap Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsJune 1, 2016 ago
Sightings

Rare Red-headed Woodpecker near Rice Lake

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (1) – Reported May 23, 2016 11:45 by Sue Sauve – Hannah Road, Peterborough, Ontario – Map: – Checklist: – Comments: “seen clearly for about 10 minutes in tree with bird houses and with the ‘steele’ sign”

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsMay 26, 2016 ago
Sightings

Beautiful Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers at Gannons Narrows

I caught these Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers in our oak tree today May 25, 2016. Looks like there’s a pair around.  The birds were seen at Gannons Narrows/Pigeon Lake, Ennismore Kingsley Hubbs

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsMay 25, 2016 ago
Sightings

Beautiful photos of Cedar Waxwing and Red-bellied Woodpecker

I took these pictures of a Cedar Waxwing and Red-bellied Woodpecker yesterday and today. Jeff Keller, Bridgenorth

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsMarch 17, 2016 ago
Sightings

Red-bellied Woodpecker on Merino Road

I have a male Red-bellied Woodpecker coming regularly to my sunflower feeders. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen this species. It’s more yellow on the belly than red, which is confusing, given the name!  I also have at least three dozen American Goldfinches. Sue Hill, Merino Road (off Wallis Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsJanuary 28, 2016 ago
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And Red-bellied Makes Four (Red-bellied and other woodpeckers)

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By Drew Monkman, 13 yearsJanuary 21, 2010 ago
Columns

Woodpecker Adds Colour to Winter (Pileated and other woodpeckers)

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By Drew Monkman, 15 yearsApril 8, 2008 ago
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