Dear Ontbirders, A few minutes ago an early Palm Warbler landed in a small cedar tree outside my window where it remained for several minutes pumping its tail.
Being less than 20kms from Algonquin's western edge, I find it useful to compare local sightings with the seasonal statuses of birds in the park. According to Algonquin's Technical Bulletin No. 9 (1997), the earliest recorded observation of a Palm Warbler in Algonquin is April 27th (4 days early). (In any case, this is an unexpected and cheerful visitor for a snowy April morning.) I live at the south end of Bay Lake (about 10 kms south of Kearney or 35 kms north of Huntsville). Directions from Huntsville: Hwy 11 north to Novar exit, follow 592 north, right on Bay Lake Rd., keep right on Bay Lake Rd. to #1380. Directions from Kearney Kearney Rd. south, right on Halls Rd., left on Rochester Lake Rd, left on Bay Lake Rd, keep right on Bay Lake Rd. to #1380. Kip Daynard Emsdale, Ontario "Kip Daynard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
