Ontbirders,
On Friday, March 12, 2004 a single Hoary Redpoll was observed by Ethan
Meleg and Carol Norris mixed in with approximately 30 Common Redpolls at
the Algonquin Visitor Centre.
Today (Saturday), as visitors watched Common Redpolls (~30) and Pine
Grosbeaks (~12) at the Algonquin Visitor Centre, two Eastern Wolves fed
on a dead Moose located in the bog below the Visitor Centre for over an
hour and a half. Since Wednesday, when the road killed Moose was
placed in the bog, American Crow, Common Raven, Fisher, Red Fox have all
been observed at the carcass. Bald Eagle observations may also be
likely in upcoming days. Please note: Visitors are not permitted in
the bog below the Algonquin Visitor Centre since it would disturb
wildlife. Visitors should observe the carcass from the Visitor
Centre observation deck.
Winter conditions still persist in Algonquin with substantial hard
crusted snow, making for easy walking with snowshoes. With a low
temperature last night of -17C little open water exists for migrating
waterfowl. Recent spring arrivals include European Starling (March
3), Mourning Dove (March 5), and Red-winged Blackbird (March 11).
Algonquin Park is located about three hours from both Toronto and
Ottawa. The Algonquin Visitor Centre is located 43.0 kilometres
from the Park's West Gate (or 13.0 kilometres from the East Gate) and is
open from 10:00am to 5:00pm until March 21. Anyone using Algonquin
Park facilities (Visitor Centre, trails, etc.) must have a valid
permit. Permits can be purchased at the Algonquin Visitor Centre,
West Gate or East Gate. Birder are encouraged to record their
observations in the Bird Sightings Book and Wildlife Sightings Board in
the Algonquin Visitor Centre.
Sincerely,
Kevin Clute
P.S. As I write this at 1:15pm on Saturday a wolf has returned to the
Moose carcass.
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Kevin Clute
Group Education Program Coordinator
The Friends of Algonquin Park
Box 248
Whitney, Ontario K0J 2M0
Phone: (613) 637-2828
Fax: (613) 637-2138
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web:
www.algonquinpark.on.ca
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