Today I was birding the West Side of Algonquin Park. First on the list was the Spruce Bog Boardwalk, which produced one GRAY JAY at the end of the trail. At the Visitor Centre, two PINE GROSBEAKS, a male and a female, were observed below the feeders from the Upper observation deck, and a few RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES and COMMON REDPOLLS at the feeders. At Opeongo road, I observed 10 PINE GROSBEAKS fly overhead and land in a White Pine. A NORTHERN SHRIKE was also observed at the entrance of Opeongo Road. BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEES were also present in all three locations in decent numbers.
Lev Frid, Maple, Ontario November 24, 2007 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 along Highway 60 in the Park go from the West Gate (km 0) to the East Gate (km 56). _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
