[Ontbirds] Algonquin Park - Pine Grosbeak, Northern Shrike, Among Others (Nov. 24, 2007)

[Lev Frid]

Today I was birding the West Side of Algonquin Park. First on the list
was the Spruce Bog Boardwalk, which produced one GRAY JAY at the end
of the trail. At the Visitor Centre, two PINE GROSBEAKS, a male and a
female, were observed below the feeders  from the Upper observation
deck, and a few RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES and COMMON REDPOLLS at the
feeders. At Opeongo road, I observed 10 PINE GROSBEAKS fly overhead
and land in a White Pine. A NORTHERN SHRIKE was also observed at the
entrance of Opeongo Road. BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEES were also present in
all three locations in decent numbers.


Lev Frid,
Maple, Ontario
November 24, 2007




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 along Highway 60 in the Park go from the West
Gate (km 0) to the East Gate (km 56).