This morning we found the following in Algonquin Park:
Three-toed Woodpecker, male - near the gate on Opeongo Lake Rd, north of km 46.3
Black-backed Woodpecker, male - working on pole #77 at km 53 on Hwy 60 Gray Jay (1) - near the gate on Opeongo Lake Rd, north of km 46.3 Pine Grosbeak (2) - at the entrance to the Spruce Bog boardwalk at km 42.5 Evening Grosbeak (2) - at the Visitor Centre at km 43 Common Redpoll (1) - at the Visitor Centre at km 43 Redwing Blackbird (1) - at the Visitor Centre at km 43 No Spruce Grouse, Boreal Chickadee or Crossbills Directions: Algonquin Park is three hours north of Toronto, via Highways 400, 11 and 60. Follow the signs, which start in Toronto on Highway 400. From Ottawa, take Highway 17 to Renfrew, then follow Highway 60 to the park. Kilometre markers on Highway 60 in the park go from the West Gate (km 0) to the East Gate (km 56). Permits and information are available daily at both gates throughout the winter. The Visitor Centre (km 43) is open weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Birders are welcome to observe the Visitor Centre feeders and ask staff about recent sightings during the week, as well. Mike & Joyce Jaques Carleton Place, ON
