Hi Everyone
Spent the day birding Algonquin Park, mainly along Hwy.60. The snow is
very deep and I would definitely recommend snow shoes. Birds were sparse and
didn't find any Spruce Grouse or B.B. Woodpeckers. Highlights included 9
Gray Jay, 5 at the end of Arowhon Road, 2 at the end of Opeongo Lake Road, 1
at the entrance to Beaver Pond Trail and 1 at the entrance to Spruce Bog
Boardwalk. Also at the Spruce Bog Boardwalk, 5 Boreal Chickadees put on a
nice display, feeding on the ground within a few feet of us. Overall, finch
numbers were low but we did see 4 small flocks of Pine Grosbeaks feeding
along Hwy.60 and a flock of 20+ at the Visitor Centres feeders along with
15+ Common Redpoll. At Whitney a small flock of 4 Evening Grosbeaks flew
over the Algonquin Parkway Inn.
good birding
Bruce
Directions: Courtesy of Ron Tozer
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. As well, birders are welcome to observe the
Visitor Centre feeders and ask staff about recent sightings during the week.
CAUTION: LOG HAULING IS UNDERWAY
ON AROWHON ROAD AND ROCK LAKE ROAD.
Bruce Di Labio
400 Donald B. Munro Drive
P.O.Box 538
Carp,Ontario,K0A 1L0
(613)839-4395 Home (613)715-2571 Cell
Di Labio Birding Website
Courses and Field Trips
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/
