February 16, 2011

Algonquin Park Birding Report

Algonquin Park Birding Reports provide visitors with species observed in recent days within Algonquin Park. Reports are compiled by Ron Tozer, retired Park Naturalist. We would greatly appreciate your Algonquin Park bird sightings. Please contact us with your recent sightings.

Overview

Winter birding continued to be great this week, although there were fewer reports from birders.

Noteworthy Sightings

Red-winged Blackbird: A male first reported on January 25 was seen again on February 12 in Mew Lake Campground, this time at campsite 36. It is surviving solely on seed supplied at camper feeders.

Boreal Species

Black-backed Woodpecker: One was seen along Opeongo Road on February 14.

Gray Jay: Several were at the gate on Opeongo Road and at Spruce Bog Boardwalk.

Boreal Chickadee: One was heard near the register box on Spruce Bog Boardwalk and 3 were found north of the gate on Opeoongo Road on February 14.

Finches

Pine Grosbeak: Reports continue along Opeongo Road.

White-winged Crossbill: Observed at Spruce Bog Boardwalk.

Hoary Redpoll: One was reported near Opeongo Road Gate on February 12.

Pine Siskin: Numerous flocks continue to be reported along Highway 60.

Evening Grosbeak: Large numbers are still coming to the Visitor Centre feeders.

Mammals

Moose: One or two seen regularly along Highway 60.

Marten: Singles were reported at Spruce Bog Boardwalk and near the gate on Opeongo Road.

Related Information

• Report a Bird Sighting
• Winter Finch Forecast 2011-2012
• Christmas Bird Count Results 2010
• Introduction to Winter Finches
• Birds of Algonquin Provincial Park
• Winter in Algonquin Park
• Operating Hours and Events