Hi Everyone
Today, despite a cool overcast day at Algonquin Park, the birding was
very rewarding again along the trails off Hwy. 60. During the morning
along the "old railway bed" off Arowhon Road we found 2 female Three-toed
Woodpecker and 1 female Black-backed Woodpecker. One of the Three-toed
Woodpecker was along the edge of Wolf Howl Pond. Both White-winged and Red
Crossbills were observed in small numbers while Gray Jay and Boreal
Chickadee were found both at Wolf Howl Pond and West Rose Lake.
In the afternoon at Spruce Bog Trail 1 female Three-toed and 1 female
Black-backed Woodpecker were observed at the entrance to the trail. Both
woodpeckers were vocal.
On our last stop along Lake Opeongo Road were again observed 1 female
Three-toed and 1 female Black-backed Woodpecker just past the gate. Both
birds were located by there tapping. On our drive out we had a female Spruce
Grouse along the roadside!
Mammal highlights included a Pine Marten at the VC suet feeder and 4
Moose.
good birding
Bruce
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.
Bruce Di Labio
400 Donald B. Munro Drive
P.O.Box 538
Carp,Ontario,K0A 1L0
(613)839-4395 Home (613)715-2571 Cell
Di Labio Birding Website
Courses and Field Trips
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bruce.dilabio/
