We were recently sent this link to an enjoyable 7 minute video about Doug Tozer and some of Algonquin's birds.
Doug Tozer recently successfully defended his PH.D at Trent University; he studied the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in the Park.
His parents are Ron and Pat Tozer. Ron is the famous WOLF HOWL guy of Algonquin Park!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Wz-9U5pSw
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization.
Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list ONTBIRDS@hwcn.org
For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
March 2010 - Winter Bear Research in Algonquin Park
During March, Dr Marty Obbard, Research Scientist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is searching Algonquin Park for hibernating female bears and their offspring.
Dr Obbard and his research crew will be tranquilizing female bears that produced cubs during 2009 to assess mother and offspring's health. "Some yearlings we will be visiting will be fitted with expandable radio-collars so we can monitor their survival and movements in and possibly outside the Park" says Obbard.
Canadian comedian Rick Mercer joins Dr Obbard as they conduct bear research in Algonquin Park (2009 footage):
Click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz4iXyIYvgk
Dr Obbard and his research crew will be tranquilizing female bears that produced cubs during 2009 to assess mother and offspring's health. "Some yearlings we will be visiting will be fitted with expandable radio-collars so we can monitor their survival and movements in and possibly outside the Park" says Obbard.
Canadian comedian Rick Mercer joins Dr Obbard as they conduct bear research in Algonquin Park (2009 footage):
Click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz4iXyIYvgk
Monday, March 8, 2010
Birds in Algonquin Park
Algonquin Park Birding Update: 4 March 2010
Beautiful spring-like weather often prevailed this week but in the almost total absence of open water or bare ground there was no indication of migrants on the Algonquin Highlands. That should change in the next few days with the arrival of the first American Crows.
Gray Jays continued to be seen at Spruce Bog Boardwalk, the Visitor Centre and Opeongo Road at the gate. Researchers had located at least 11 nests under construction by week's end
The White-throated Sparrow at the Visitor Centre feeder all winter was last seen on February 25. Milder temperatures likely stimulated it to move elsewhere.
What may be the last Pine Grosbeaks were two at the West Gate on February 27. In winters of low numbers like this, the first pulse of sustained warmer weather in late February or early March often coincides with their disappearance northward.
The big flock of American Goldfinches persisted at the Visitor Centre feeders.
Evening Grosbeaks are still present in Whitney, east of Algonquin.
American Marten: one or two are fairly regular at the Visitor Centre feeders now and likely to be seen by anybody who stays for awhile.
We would appreciate receiving your bird observations for our Visitor Centre records.
Gray Jays continued to be seen at Spruce Bog Boardwalk, the Visitor Centre and Opeongo Road at the gate. Researchers had located at least 11 nests under construction by week's end
The White-throated Sparrow at the Visitor Centre feeder all winter was last seen on February 25. Milder temperatures likely stimulated it to move elsewhere.
What may be the last Pine Grosbeaks were two at the West Gate on February 27. In winters of low numbers like this, the first pulse of sustained warmer weather in late February or early March often coincides with their disappearance northward.
The big flock of American Goldfinches persisted at the Visitor Centre feeders.
Evening Grosbeaks are still present in Whitney, east of Algonquin.
American Marten: one or two are fairly regular at the Visitor Centre feeders now and likely to be seen by anybody who stays for awhile.
We would appreciate receiving your bird observations for our Visitor Centre records.
From:
Ron Tozer
Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired)
Dwight, ON
Ron Tozer
Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired)
Dwight, ON
Friday, January 22, 2010
Visit us at the Toronto Outdoor & Adventure Show
The Toronto Outdoor and Adventure Show
is being held at
The International Centre
6900 Airport Rd, Hall 5
on February 26, 27 and 28, 2010!
We're excited to be participating this year!
Hope to see you there - we're at Booth 447 !
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
NEW!! Arowhon Pines Canoe Trip Adventure!
Algonquin Park is famous for its thousands of lakes and some of the best canoe routes in Canada!
Some of us have never experienced an overnight canoe trip in the middle of the woods of Algonquin Park.
Our team has put together a package incorporating an overnight canoe trip with a stay at Arowhon Pines. You can choose to go on your own (most do, it's very safe!) or in the company of an experience guide. You will be provided with a map, Park permit, food, all cooking and camping equipment - and lots of instruction before departing from our dock.
Start practising your J-Stroke!
For more information, contact Adam or Theresa at resort@arowhonpines.ca.
Arowhon Pines Yoga Retreat July 1 - 4, 2010
NEW (!) for Arowhon Pines ....
We're very excited to be hosting an Arowhon Pines Yoga Retreat and Getaway on July 1 - 4, 2010 (Thursday - Sunday).
Each day there are a series of yoga classes, mixed with canoeing and hiking trips in the middle of Algonquin Park!
For more information and to register, please contact Jeff Kittmer at:
http://www.wolfdenexpeditions.ca/Yoga%20Adventures.htm
We're very excited to be working with Jeff on this project and are hoping to work with him more in the future! Groups of women, couples and friends who are interested in putting together private yoga packages similiar to this one, let us know!
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