Only the larger lakes have any open water now. Lake of Two Rivers became
ice-covered on November 29, the same date as last year. This is the second
earliest date since records began in 1972. The earliest ice-in date for this
lake was 28 November 1995.
The suet feeder is now in place near the register box on Spruce Bog
Boardwalk. Gray Jays have been attracted so far, but Boreal Chickadees
may start visiting it as in previous winters.
BOREAL SPECIALTIES:
Spruce Grouse: One was reported roosting in a tree along Beaver Pond Trail
on November 27, and one was seen on Spruce Bog Boardwalk the same day.
Black-backed Woodpecker: Try Spruce Bog Boardwalk and Opeongo Road.
Gray Jay: At the Visitor Centre, Spruce Bog Boardwalk and Opeongo
Road again this week.
Boreal Chickadee: Try the black spruce section along Opeongo Road and at
Spruce Bog Boardwalk.
WINTER FINCHES: Very limited numbers and species variety reported.
Pine Grosbeak: Two were near the Visitor Centre on November 28.
Evening Grosbeak: One was at the Visitor Centre feeders on November 27,
but the species has not been reported since.
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 exhibits and restaurant at km 43 are open on weekends
from 9 am to 5 pm. There is access with limited services on weekdays from 9
am to 4 pm.
For more information see the Algonquin Park events calendar at:
http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/involved/calendar/
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