Hello Birders, Long time! In the near constant downpour today, I had a lone, calling WHIMBREL fly over the Spruce Bog Boardwalk parking lot. Normally, Algonquin is mediocre for any shorebird, but this especially dry year has created some suitable habitat, and especially during heavy rain, shorebirds can sometimes be detected. It was heading East during a small break in the weather but since a thunderstorm started up again almost immediately afterwards, it should be grounded somewhere not too far.
Also today, Reuven Martin had a juvenile BONAPARTE'S GULL at the Two Rivers Picnic Area beach. Fall migration is certainly picking up here - many birds are now in flocks and yesterday I observed 10 warbler species at the Old Airfield, including two CAPE MAYS and a very early WILSON'S. A BOBOLINK was also present. Good Birding! Lev Frid Algonquin Park http://thespruceblog.blogspot.com/ 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. The Visitor Centre has a map of all the locations mentioned above, plus recent bird sightings and a restaurant. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
