Rain and snow limited birding activity for much of the week. BOREAL SPECIALTIES: Spruce Grouse: Not reported. Try Opeongo Road, Spruce Bog Boardwalk and Wolf Howl Pond on the Mizzy Lake Trail (accessible via Arowhon Road). Gray Jay: Regular along Opeongo Road and the Wolf Howl Pond section of Mizzy Lake Trail.
Boreal Chickadee: Reported from Spruce Bog Boardwalk on the 9th. Black-backed Woodpecker: Male seen at Spruce Bog Boardwalk on the 10th. WINTER FINCHES: Purple Finch: Last seen at the Visitor Centre feeders on the 7th. White-winged Crossbill: Small flock at km 7 on Highway 60 on the 7th. American Goldfinch: A few this week along Highway 60. Evening Grosbeak: two to four irregularly at the Visitor Centre, usually early in the morning and not visiting the feeders; and 10 at the East Gate on the 13th. Birders reporting records through eBird are encouraged to share their lists with the Algonquin Park Bird Records account (APPbirds). Good Birding! Ron Tozer Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired) Dwight, ON DIRECTIONS: Algonquin Provincial 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 Information Guide (with a map of birding locations mentioned here) at the East Gate or the West Gate. Locations are also described at: www. algonquinpark.on.ca The Visitor Centre and restaurant at km 43 are open on weekends from 9 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Centre has recent bird sightings and information. It is usually possible to access the building on weekdays as well from 9 am to 4 pm. Visitors are welcome to bring a packed lunch and use the restaurant seating area on weekdays. Hot and cold beverages, and light snacks are available to purchase, as well as the use of a microwave. For more information see the Algonquin Park events calendar at: http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/involved/calendar/ _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
