Algonquin Park was very active today ,beautiful day there. Highlights were 6 Boreal Chickadees seen at Mew Lake Campground,4 more at Spruce Bog. Male Black-backed woodpecker at Spruce bog right near parking lot, also seen by others was a male American Three-toed just before we got there. Hoary Redpoll in with Common Redpolls and Pine grosbeaks at West Gate feeder. Had 3 Ruffed Grouse at Mew Lake and West gate and Spruce grouse was seen today by post 5 at Spruce Bog. Pine Marten was seen at Visitor Center eating suet and on way to Algonquin park just after Huntsville on highway 60 saw 9 Wild Turkeys,2 deer and a Snowshoe Hare.
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 the East Gate (km 56). Permits and information are available daily at both gates throughout the winter, including the Algonquin Information Guide showing locations discussed here. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdssetup.php ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php
