HAWK WATCH
Algonquin Park is not known as a place to see hawk migration and so
Lev Frid's report of the following from the cliff top at Lookout Trail on
October 22 was noteworthy: Turkey Vulture (18), Bald Eagle (4),
Northern Harrier (1), Northern Goshawk (3), Red-tailed Hawk (12),
Rough-legged Hawk (1) and Golden Eagle (2).
BOREAL SPECIALTIES:
Spruce Grouse: There were recent sightings near Wolf Howl Pond on
Mizzy Lake Trail.
Black-backed Woodpecker: Reported in the Wolf Howl Pond/West
Rose Lake area.
Gray Jay: Seen at Wolf Howl Pond and West Rose Lake; at Spruce Bog
Boardwalk; along Opeongo Road; and at the Logging Museum.
Boreal Chickadee: Observations near Wolf Howl Pond and along
Opeongo Road.
WINTER FINCHES:
Purple Finch: Still a few being observed, but becoming much less frequent.
White-winged Crossbill: Six were at the Old Airfield on October 22.
Common Redpoll: Four observed by Lev Frid at Spruce Bog Boardwalk on
October 22 were the first this fall.
Pine Siskin: Small numbers were noted, usually calling in flight.
American Goldfinch: Few reports. Most may have left.
Evening Grosbeak: Singles and very small groups reported.
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 daily
from 9 am to 5 pm.
For more information see the Algonquin Park events calendar at:
http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/involved/calendar/
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