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March 2020
Returning Waterfowl on the Otonabee
Sunday, March 1, 2020, 1:00 p.m. With the lengthening days in March and hours of sunlight the spring migration is underway. This afternoon trip will visit various locations along the Otonabee River to discover the returning waterfowl. It is anticipated there will be Common Goldeneyes and Bufflehead doing their spring courtship rituals. Common Merganser, with the males in their bright spring plumage, will also be present. Other species are also possible. The trip will also make a visit to the…
Find out more »Hooters of Amherst Island
Hooters of Amherst Island, Saturday, March 7, 2020 6:45 a.m. Please note changed meeting time to 6:45 a.m. This is the PFN’s bi-annual outing to Amherst Island in the eastern end of Lake Ontario near Kingston. We will cross to the island on the ferry and visit various locations to look for wintering owls and the other hawks and eagles which will also be present. The trip will leave from Peterborough at 6:45 a.m. and take the 9:30 a.m. ferry…
Find out more »Say Goodbye to Winter, Silent Lake Provincial Park
Say Goodbye to Winter, Silent Lake Provincial Park Sunday, March 15, 2020 10:30 a.m. Often in early to mid March when spring is well underway in Peterborough a storm goes through that drops a lot of rain. Meanwhile, Silent Lake will get a fresh blanket of snow. That is my cue to head up to The Park for a “Goodbye Winter” walk along Bonnie’s Pond Trail. For those who missed the First Day walk, this is your chance to see…
Find out more »Mergansers and Friends on Rice Lake, Sunday, March 29, 2020
Mergansers and Friends on Rice Lake, Sunday, March 29, 2020 10 a.m. in Coffee Time at Lansdowne (Hwy 7) and Old Keene Road This trip to look for spring migrants, primarily waterfowl will visit various access points on the north shore of Rice Lake between Keene and Hastings. We will be looking for areas of open water near the edge of the ice in a search for concentrations of American Merganser, Common Goldeneye, Buffleheads and other returning waterfowl. Other spring…
Find out more »April 2020
Early April Migrants at Presqu’ile Provincial Park
Early April Migrants at Presqu’ile Provincial Park Saturday, April 4, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The PFN have had spring trips to Presqu’ile Provincial Park every year since 1956. In the last decade three trips have been held annually to view the migrants which concentrate at this Important Bird Area. This year’s spring trip will be led by Martin Parker, who initially visited Presqu’ile on a PFN outing on May 4, 1964. He is looking forward to sharing with…
Find out more »Kermit’s Friends and Timber-doodles! Saturday, April 18, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
Kermit’s Friends and Timber-doodles! Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Tim Horton’s in Canadian Tire/Sobey’s Plaza, Lansdowne St. West The dusk air of the spring carries the mating songs of various species of frogs and the sky dance of the American Woodcock or Timber-doodle. Join Martin Parker for a 2 hour outing to listen to and distinguish between the different species of calling frogs and toads of our region and listen to the courtship flights of the American Woodcock.…
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Nature in the City: Chimney Swift Roosts
Nature in the City: Chimney Swift Roosts Thursday, May 14, 2020, 8:15 p.m. Meet on top level of King St Parking Garage, located between George and Aylmer Streets From the roof of the parking garage, you have a great view of the swifts gathering in the sky and then entering their roosts in one of several downtown chimneys. Bring a lawn chair if you want. Watch will last about 1 hour. Dress appropriate for the weather and bring your binoculars.…
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