Broad-winged Hawk

 August 4, 2026

We went to Carleton Place to renew our passports because there were no wait times!  We checked the storm pond, but there was zilch.  So, we went home via Flewellyn Road and passed a Broad-winged Hawk perched on a wire.

Mud Lake with JC Birding

 July 28, 2026

 

The weather forecast the night before, was not all that bad.  But it was wrong.  There was a steady drizzle, which kept everyone at home.  Bill did venture over to see if anyone showed up, but there were none. 

He left his camera in the car and looked around a bit seeing an Eastern Phoebe and Great Blue Heron on the lake.  On the ridge side, he spotted a skulking Green Heron, so retrieved his camera and tried for a shot.

He decided to walk down to the river where there were several Wood Ducks.

By then, it was 8:00 am and it was time to quit.  A very short day!

 

 

At the Cottage

 July 19-20, 2026

We did a July Loon count and were saddened to discover that one of the twin young Loons had disappeared.  Meanwhile, the young Bald Eagle is doing well. Barbara spotted a Monarch Caterpillar.

Baby Robin in our Yard

 July 15, 2026

Greater White-fronted Goose at Andrew Haydon

 July 14, 2026

A very tame GWFG has been hanging around with CANG at Andrew Haydon Park.  There is some speculation that it may have an injury.  But it was feeding and looked healthy.

There were also four apparently juvenile Hooded Mergansers in the west pond.

Before going home, we checked the Purple Martin houses at the Sailing Club.  There seemed to be very few this year.

Baby Birds Growing Up

 July 12, 2026

Second Trout of the season. Too small, released.

Ruffed Grouse with 4 young on the road.

Flowers, Fish, Warblers, Water Birds & Eagles at the Lake

 July 4-5, 2026