In addition to the RED-NECKED GREBE which continues to be reported in the Otonabee River along Cty Rd.32 south of Lakefield ( about 10km north and east of Peterborough), the Kawartha Lakes also has a wintering COMMON LOON in
winter plumage. It can be seen at close range ( not always possible for loons) diving regularly in the Bobcaygeon River. Directions: Enter Bobcaygeon ( about 34 kms north and east of Lindsay), go over the Trent Canal Bridge (Hwy 36) and make a sharp left turn on to Anne Street which in .3kms takes you to the river . The LOON is often seen around Gordon's Yacht Works on Front St. In the cold of last weekend two sightings were of interest. On Cty. Rd. 42 ( BaselineRd.) along the east side of Shadow Lake, some 7 kms out of Coboconk, I came across a flock of 15 SNOW BUNTINGS that were cold enough that they remained motionless ( something unusual for them) in a large oak tree basking in the morning sun. In fact when I drove on, they were still there, providing great close-up views. Closer to home about 7 kms north of Bobcaygeon, I came across a pair of AMERICAN ROBINS bathing themselves in an open spring fed creek in -25 degree weather..proving once again the importance of water to our birds year round. John Bick RR3 Bobcaygeon, On. [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Bick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
