Winter Birds in and near Algonquin Provincial Park

23 and 24 February 2007

Gray Jay (Canada Jay) at the gate on Opeongo Road in Algonquin Park on 23 February 2007. One of Dan Strickland's banded Gray Jays, part of his long-term study. They love pieces of soft food such as bread, cheese and hotdogs, which they immediately store for winter survival and feeding their young.

Gray Jay (Canada Jay) at the gate on Opeongo Road, Algonquin Provincial Park, on 23 February 2007.

Evening Grosbeak are common at the Visitor Centre feeder in Algonquin Park. This winter, they are locally common at the Algonquin Park feeder, at a feeder near the East Gate in Whitney, and at a feeder along Highway 35 near Dorset. Thirty years ago they were common at feeders in southern Ontario.

Male Evening Grosbeak at the Visitor Centre feeder in Algonquin Park on 23 February 2007.

Female Evening Grosbeak at the Visitor Centre feeder in Algonquin Park on 23 February 2007.

Male Red Crossbill in the snow bank at the side of Highway 35 near Dorset on 24 February 2007. Red Crossbills and Pine Siskins were eating salt and grit.

Male Red Crossbill beside Highway 35 near Dorset on 24 February 2007.