I saw the male Barrow's Goldeneye at 4.30 pm today about halfway between
the nature centre and Denson house (which is just before the
lighthouse). I had to walk through the strip of woods to the shore to
check it out. It was with ten other common goldeneyes, 3 of which were
males.
Directions: As per Fred Helleiner's posting.
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Minor Merlin Invasion - Essex County
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Essex County seemed to be experiencing a minor invasion of Merlin today. =
In my drive from Leamington to Windsor this morning I had 3 Merlin, one =
near the intersection of Highway 3 and County Road 31 just north of the =
Town of Leamington, one at Highway 3 and County Road 19, just north-west =
of the Town of Essex, and one on County Road 17 just outside of Windsor =
near Lauzon Parkway and County Road 42. It is unusual to see one Merlin =
around the County this time of year, based on my experience, so 3 in one =
day was quite a treat. It made me 10 minutes late for my meeting.
Some recently spread manure on a field on County Road 17 has attracted a =
flock of Snow Bunting. A more thorough inspection of the flock after my =
meeting did not turn up any Longspurs.
Todd Pepper
Leamington, Ontario
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Took a drive to near Fisherviile today to look for the owls posted by =
Sandy Darling, I was not disappointed. At 11.30am. They were located on =
Conc #6 between Fisherville Rd & Hwy 53 at the west end in a line of =
pine trees on the north side close to a farmhouse & green marker with =
119 on it. Also in the area I sighted 3 Northern Harrier,2 small flocks =
of Horned Larks & a Sharp-shinned Hawk trying to hide at the edge of =
some spruce trees.
Bill Morden
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Subject: [Ontbirds]Algonquin Park Update: February 1
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The following summary reflects currently available information for birders
who might be planning a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park:
Spruce Grouse:
Most birders who looked did not find this bird last weekend. Areas to
search include: Spruce Bog Boardwalk (located at km 42.5), black spruce
area south of Highway 60 opposite Spruce Bog Boardwalk, and Opeongo
Road (located at km 46.3) near the locked gate, and farther north in black
spruce bog area on the right (east) side.
American Three-toed Woodpecker:
Two were observed by some birders, but not others, along the Spruce Bog
Boardwalk trail this past weekend. The birds were seen in black spruce
behind the washroom building at the parking lot, and in the forest past Post
9 before the return trail reaches Highway 60. Of course, they could be in
different areas by now. Listening for the relatively quiet tapping sounds
made by this species as it flakes off bark is the best way to find them.
Obviously, a calm day helps in this regard.
Black-backed Woodpecker:
This species was reported near the start of the Western Uplands Backpacking
Trail at km 3 on Highway 60, at Spruce Bog, and along Opeongo Road
during last weekend. Check all conifer areas where de-barked trees are in
evidence. Imitations of Barred Owl calls and pishing may illicit calls or
movements by this woodpecker, helping to locate them.
Gray Jay:
The best locations are still Spruce Bog Boardwalk parking lot, and Opeongo
Road at the locked gate.
Boreal Chickadee:
Most birders reported that they could not locate any of these inconspicuous
birds last weekend. Listen for vocalizations, and check carefully within
dense conifers for this species when Black-capped Chickadees are
encountered. Spruce Bog and Opeongo Road are likely the best areas to try.
Red Crossbill:
Flocks still being seen on the highway, especially after sanding and salting
operations. Widespread in conifer areas.
White-winged Crossbill:
Numerous, and widespread in conifer areas, with males often singing from
tops of spruce trees. Flocks getting sand and salt on highway.
Evening Grosbeak:
The flock at the Visitor Centre feeders still fluctuates from 50 to 100.
Morning is best for seeing the highest number. Others are being seen
along the highway.
Purple Finch, Pine Siskin (numerous) and American Goldfinch are
widespread. Often at Visitor Centre feeders.
Note: both the Arowhon Road and Rock Lake Road are posted CLOSED
TO PUBLIC TRAVEL this winter, and should not be used by birders.
On weekdays, log hauling trucks are frequent on the Rock Lake Road.
As always, please let us know the date, number and location of birds you
observe when you visit Algonquin Park. This information is stored in the
Algonquin Visitor Centre database, will help us to assist other birders
visiting the Park. Thanks.
Good luck.
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 5 p.m.,
and recent bird sightings and information, plus feeders, can be found there.
