20200307 PFN Amherst Island
Close to 30 members and guests of the Peterborough Field Naturalists (PFN) made the big trip to Amherst Island for birding and nature observation. Our leaders for the trip were Brian Wales and Matthew Tobey. Owls were hoped for but it was known that this was not as good a year as previous years. We did manage to find a Barred Owl and a couple of Snowy Owls. Other large birds of note included Bald Eagle, Rough-legged Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk. While difficult to pick out, there was one Cackling Goose among a larger flock of Canada Goose. There were plenty of friendly Black-capped Chickadees along the trail through Owl Woods. Several other bird species were either heard or seen. Mammals included White-tailed Deer and a Meadow Vole Carcass. Part of the memorable experience was taking the ferry from the mainland to island and back. The presence of many large wind turbines in a small area was also a different experience for many folks.
(Photographed March 7, 2020, Amherst Island, Ontario, Canada)
Read More(Photographed March 7, 2020, Amherst Island, Ontario, Canada)
