A Great Gray Owl was observed and photographed in the Dizzy Lake area (near post 12) of Mizzy Lake Trail on 18 and 19 July. This may be the same individual that was seen in that area on 13 June. A small population of this boreal species is believed to breed regularly within Algonquin Park.
The Dizzy Lake area is most easily accessed by going backwards on the Mizzy Lake Trail from its beginning at the junction of Arowhon Road and Highway 60 at km 15.4. There is a map of the trail in the trail guide, available at the trail entrance. We would appreciate receiving your Algonquin Park bird observations for our Visitor Centre records. Ron Tozer Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired) Dwight, ON 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 near the East Gate (km 56). Get your park permit and the park tabloid (with a map of birding locations mentioned here) at the gates. The Visitor Centre at km 43 has details on recent natural history sightings and park information. Birders should ask at the front desk about the latest bird observations. The Visitor Centre is now open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
