More sedge marsh areas along Highway 60 in Algonquin Park were searched for Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrows today in a continuing effort to document the occurrence of this elusive, but probably regular, species here.
One bird was found in a sedge marsh on the north side of the highway opposite Pitcher Plant Pond (km 52 from the West Gate) this morning, and two birds (perhaps the same ones as yesterday) were observed in the Old Airfield Marsh. Directions: The marsh near km 52 is adjacent to the highway. The Old Airfield can be reached by driving part way along the Mew Lake Campground entrance (at km 30.6 from the West Gate on Highway 60) and parking in the Old Railway Bike Trail parking lot. Then proceed on foot east along a gated roadway to the Lake of Two Rivers end of the airfield. Enter the marsh at a point opposite a large arrow drawn in an eroded sand area, across an old beaver dam, and start carefully searching to flush sparrows. Algonquin Park is three hours north of Toronto via Highways 400, 11 and 60. Maps of the Highway 60 Corridor and permits are available at the park gates. Ron Tozer Dwight, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ron Tozer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
