After a few hours rest, we awoke to the songs and calls of many winter finches. These Red Crossbills came down for grit not too far away...lighting was not the best however!
We went to the visitor centre next, where we watched the action at the feeders for a bit. I was happy to be able to see my first European Starling for my park list :-)
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| Pine Siskin |
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| Red Crossbill |
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| Purple Finch |
We searched for Spruce Grouse at the Spruce Bog boardwalk, unfortunately to no avail. We did however find a Ruffed Grouse and a Purple Finch.
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| Purple Finch (rear end) |
Opeongo Road was next, where we found many Red Crossbills and White-winged Crossbills.
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| Red Crossbills |
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| White-winged Crossbill |
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| White-winged Crossbill |
Gray Jays found us pretty quickly. We found some more as we walked up the road.
Soon it was time to get picked up and start heading home, but not before I found a Canada Goose near Cache Lake, an early migrant.
We also saw an Otter at the same location.
Overall it was a great weekend to be up in Algonquin! I think spring is finally upon us!
Looks like you had an excellent trip.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to see spring-weatherwise!
Well, hopefully bird-wise it is spring!
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