Birding a Hotspot

Riverview Park & Zoo 1300 Water Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Join Drew Monkman for a birding outing to the Lakefield Sewage Lagoons. The lagoons are the number one birding spot in all of Peterborough County. More than 12 species of ducks are possible in October. Shorebirds, too, are a good possibility. We also hope to see a wide variety of sparrows along with numerous other…

Exploring the Beauty of Millbrook

Let’s enjoy a walk in nature and discover what late October offers! After meeting at the Cavan South Park and Ride to arrange carpooling, we will head to the MNR Fishing and Recreation Area just south of Millbrook and explore the ponds and a few trails.  We’ll then drive 4 km west along Zion Line…

The Miniature World of Lichens

Usually overlooked, lichens are fascinating and beautiful organisms. As our leader, Lou Smyrlis wrote in his June 2023 Orchid article, lichens are not simple plants or even individual organisms. They’re closer to small ecosystems, consisting of a fungus, an alga and/or a cyanobacterium living together as one. The trail at the Kawartha Highlands Signature Park…

Pigeon Lake: The November Hotspot

Pigeon Lake is very popular with migrating waterfowl so, naturally, birders visit as well. This outing will be to look for some of the migrants stopping at key viewing areas such as Sandy Point boat launch, Blind Channel, Kerry Line and Boundary Road. A variety of waterfowl including loons, ducks, and possibly White-winged Scoters and…

PFN Strategic Planning Survey

Celebrating a rich history as an active club in the Peterborough region since 1940, the Peterborough Field Naturalists are embarking on a process to develop our first strategic plan and we want…

Wildlife Tracking Outings

PFN member, Don McLeod, will once again lead members on one or more outings during the months of December to March focusing on tracks and other wildlife sign. These outings…