The Varied Thrush was seen again today at 3:30 P.M. sitting in a tree above the
feeder On Grey Road No. 170 at fire sign 302087. (east from the town of
Shallow Lake).
An adult very white male Snowy Owl was seen at 4:30 P.M. today, sitting on a
hydro pole on the 8th Concession of Elderslie, just east of Sideroad 15.
(Take Bruce Road 3 north from Paisley and turn east.)
Also we saw 30 Wild Turkeys on Bruce Rd. 8 (between Hepworth & Sauble Beach)
just east of Bruce Rd. 14, in a field on the north side.
Dennis & Gwen Lewington
Dennis & Gwen Lewington
Stoney Creek, Ontario
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Great Gray Owl in Algonquin Park
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A Great Gray Owl was reported perched in the top of a spruce on the south
side of Highway 60 near the km 5 marker in Algonquin Provincial Park at
4.45 p.m. yesterday, January 20.
This is the first confirmed observation in Algonquin Park this winter. If it
follows the pattern of all the Great Gray Owls seen here during last
winter's irruption, this bird will not be seen again (but time will tell).
Great Gray Owls appeared to move steadily through the Park last winter,
probably in response to a shortage of available prey.
As always, I would appreciate hearing about any subsequent sightings of
this owl, and your other bird observations in Algonquin Park, for the
Algonquin Visitor Centre database. Thanks.
Good birding.
Ron Tozer
Dwight, Ontario
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 on 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. The Visitor Centre (km 43) is open
weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Birders are welcome to observe the Visitor
Centre feeders and ask staff about recent sightings during the week, as
well.
