Hello Birders,
It has been an exciting week here in Algonquin. While there haven’t been
any rarities found yet, the resident birds are showing exceptionally well
and many of our migrant birds are back.
Noteworthy migrants include Cape May, Black-and-White, Bay-breasted and
Yellow Warblers, Am
Ron Tozer posted earlier today about the excellent birding
opportunities now in Algonquin Park to see northern specialties such
as displaying Spruce Grouse. Ron was too modest to mention that Doug
Tozer, son of Ron and Pat Tozer and brother of Laura, successfully
defended his Ph.D. yesterday at
Mild temperatures and no snow on the ground prevailed this week, but
migrants continue to move on in response to factors such as day length and
food scarcity (including a very poor conifer seed crop). Larger lakes remain
open, but there has been thin ice on small lakes and ponds.
A Common Redpoll
I was just talking to Ron Tozer at the Visitor Centre in the Park.
Further to his report on Thursday (copied below), he said that
excellent birding continues with a good chance to see Eastern Wolves
(Canis lycaon), a newly described species more closely related to the
Red Wolf (Canis rufus) tha
Hi Everyone
Spent the day birding various trails along Hwy. 60 in Algonquin Park.
The weather varied from sun to heavy overcast with snow flurries and windy.
The highlight of the outing was a small flight of raptors between 11:00 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m. at the Old Airfield. A total of 37 individ
The following summary reflects currently situation for birders who
might be planning a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park.
There is relatively little new information to report. Cold temperatures
and snow seem to have reduced the number of birders here this past
week. NEW COMMENTS SINCE LAST WEEK A
Status of frequently sought Algonquin Park birds, for those planning
to visit this weekend:
Spruce Grouse:
There appears to have been limited success in finding any this week, but
Spruce Bog Boardwalk and Opeongo Road near the locked gate are still
the best places to search.
American Three-toed W
Hi Everyone
Spent yesterday birding various sites in Algonquin Park. The most
activity was along Arowhon Road off Hwy.60 (Km 15). We made a number of
stops along the road and had a few flocks of Pine Grosbeak and numerous
groups of White-winged Crossbill. Towards the end of the road we had
Hi Everyone
Spent part of the weekend birding Algonquin Park along Hwy. 60. Beautiful
weather and a good selection of birds. Highlights included: 4 Spruce Grouse
(2m, 2f) along Spruce Bog Trail, 2 Black-backed Woodpecker (1m) Old Airfield,
(1f) Wolf Howl Pond, 11 Gray Jay, various locations,
Hi Everyone
Today, October 5th, 2004, I birded Algonquin Park and saw the following:
3 Spruce Grouse (1 Wolf Howl Pond; 2 Spruce Bog Boardwalk)
1 Gray Jay (Wolf Howl Pond)
3 Black-b Woodpecker (1 Wolf Howl, 2 West Rose Lk)
7 Boreal Chickadees (various)
2 Ww Crossbills (West Rose)
2 Lapland Longsp
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