Three noteworthy species this week were:
A first year male Eastern Bluebird at the Visitor Centre (km 43) on October
26, which tied the latest fall date ever for this species here.
A male Northern Cardinal first seen at the Visitor Centre on October 25 and
still present today. Cardinals are very rare in Algonquin Park, occurring
primarily as dispersing birds during the period from late October to late
November. They typically pause briefly at feeders, and then wander onward in
search of suitable breeding habitat. Most probably perish in this quest.
Two Chipping Sparrows at the Two Rivers Picnic Area on October
29, for our second latest date for the species in fall in Algonquin.
Ducks are being seen in larger numbers as migrants move through, such as 90
Blacks and Mallards on Smoke Lake (October 25); and 35 Ring-necked Ducks at
Opeongo Access Point (October 28).
Two Wild Turkeys along the highway just east of Found Lake (km 20) were seen
on several days this week.
The Old Airfield and Two Rivers Marsh produced seven Green-winged Teal and a
Merlin on October 26; and a Rusty Blackbird on October 29.
Small groups of Snow Buntings are regular along the highway margin this
week. There were two Lapland Longspurs calling in flight over the Trailer
Sanitation Site on October 29.
Small numbers of American Goldfinch and Evening Grosbeak were at the Visitor
Centre feeders. The only other winter finch reported was a single Purple
Finch at Lake of Two Rivers on October 29.
Boreal Species Info:
Spruce Grouse: try Spruce Bog Boardwalk and Wolf Howl Pond area on Mizzy
Lake Trail.
Gray Jay: seen at Spruce Bog Boardwalk, Opeongo Road, near Wolf Howl
Pond, and at the Visitor Centre suet feeders.
Boreal Chickadee: three observed near the kettle bog on Spruce Bog Boardwalk
on October 28.
Black-backed Woodpecker: one at Bat Lake on October 24, and one at the Old
Airfield on October 29. Try the Wolf Howl Pond area.
A Pine Marten was at the Visitor Centre suet feeders today, and may continue
to come on an unpredictable schedule.
Good birding. As always, we would appreciate receiving your observations for
our Visitor Centre records.
Ron Tozer
Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired)
Dwight, Ontario
E-MAIL STAY@ALGONQUININN.COM
WWW.ALGONQUININN.COM
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Algonquin Park bird report
The most interesting bird this week was a small juvenile Canada Goose
(probably a runt of the Interior race) at the Opeongo Access Point that I
initially thought was a Cackling Goose. We had doubts after seeing Michael
Runtz's photos of the bird today, and later expert opinions from Ken Abraham
and Ron Pittaway set the record straight.
A Brown Thrasher at Mew Lake Campground on October 17 was notable as this
species is rare here at any time now, and the date tied our second latest
fall record.
Bald Eagles were reported from Canisbay and Lake of Two Rivers.
A Golden Eagle flew over Lake of Two Rivers on October 22.
The Old Airfield produced American Pipits, Rusty Blackbirds and two Eastern
Bluebirds on October 18.
The only winter finch reported was Evening Grosbeak, with small numbers at
the Visitor Centre and elsewhere along Highway 60.
Spruce Grouse: singles on Spruce Bog Boardwalk and Bat Lake Trail (October
17).
Gray Jay: Spruce Bog Boardwalk; Opeongo Road and near Wolf Howl Pond.
Boreal Chickadee: Wolf Howl Pond area on Mizzy Lake Trail.
Black-backed Woodpecker: male and female at Wolf Howl Pond, October 20.
Spruce Grouse: female on old railway west of Wolf Howl Pond on October 20,
and a male at Sims Pit on Arowhon Road a few days earlier.
Ron Tozer
Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired)
(probably a runt of the Interior race) at the Opeongo Access Point that I
initially thought was a Cackling Goose. We had doubts after seeing Michael
Runtz's photos of the bird today, and later expert opinions from Ken Abraham
and Ron Pittaway set the record straight.
A Brown Thrasher at Mew Lake Campground on October 17 was notable as this
species is rare here at any time now, and the date tied our second latest
fall record.
Bald Eagles were reported from Canisbay and Lake of Two Rivers.
A Golden Eagle flew over Lake of Two Rivers on October 22.
The Old Airfield produced American Pipits, Rusty Blackbirds and two Eastern
Bluebirds on October 18.
The only winter finch reported was Evening Grosbeak, with small numbers at
the Visitor Centre and elsewhere along Highway 60.
Spruce Grouse: singles on Spruce Bog Boardwalk and Bat Lake Trail (October
17).
Gray Jay: Spruce Bog Boardwalk; Opeongo Road and near Wolf Howl Pond.
Boreal Chickadee: Wolf Howl Pond area on Mizzy Lake Trail.
Black-backed Woodpecker: male and female at Wolf Howl Pond, October 20.
Spruce Grouse: female on old railway west of Wolf Howl Pond on October 20,
and a male at Sims Pit on Arowhon Road a few days earlier.
Ron Tozer
Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Haliburton Rocks
Gems Beneath Your Boots
Date: Sunday, October 25
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Greenmantle Farms, Wilberforce
Join hosts Mark and Sandra Braham for a 4 km hike to discover amazing undisturbed deposits of fluorichterite, orthoclase, tremolite, actinolite, apatite, and quartz
Your cost for this tour is $20/person plus GST and includes guided tour and transporatation from Haliburton or Minden.
To register for this workshop please call Barrie at 705-754-3436 or info@yoursoutdoors.ca
Friday, October 16, 2009
ALGONQUIN PARK BIRD REPORT
Here at the Algonquin Inn we have had today at our feeders Starlings and dark eyed Juncos, as well as the blue jays and red and white nuthatches,and a whole host of various sparrows....
Several "first of the fall" migrants have been observed recently, about on
schedule. Examples (with the average first fall date in brackets) include:
-Horned Grebe: October 10, Lake of Two Rives (October 4)
-Northern Shrike: October 14, Lake Travers (October 14)
-American Tree Sparrow: October 10 (October 8)
-Fox Sparrow: October 10 (October 5)
-Snow Bunting: October 14, Lake Travers (October 15)
Sparrows of note recently include:
-Clay-colored Sparrow: two (photos), October 10, Old Airfield
-Field Sparrow: one, October 7, Old Airfield
-Vesper Sparrow: one, October 8, Opeongo Road
-Le Conte's Sparrow: one or two, October 5 to 11, Old Airfield in long grass
at east end near Lake of Two Rivers; and one at Lake Travers marsh, on
October 14.
-Nelson's Sparrow: one, October 5, Old Airfield Marsh; and two at Lake
Travers marsh, October 8.
Winter Finch news:
-no recent reports of Red Crossbill, White-winged Crossbill, Pine Siskin
-American Goldfinch and Purple Finch: a few still present.
-Evening Grosbeak: 20 at Visitor Centre feeder on October 15.
Boreal Species recent reports:
-Spruce Grouse: two at Spruce Bog Boardwalk (October 14).
-Black-backed Woodpecker: one at Lake Travers (October 14); pair on a
utility pole opposite Leaf Lake Ski Trail, between km 54 and 55 (October
14); and a female near the parking lot at the junction of Opeongo Road and
Cameron Lake logging road (October 14).
-Gray Jay: two at locked gate on Old Railway off Arowhon Road (October 10);
five at Spruce Bog Boardwalk (October 14); and two at the junction of
Opeongo Road and Cameron Lake logging road (October 14).
-Boreal Chickadee: two at West Rose Lake on Mizzy Lake Trail (October 10).
Winter Preview:
-In response to the lack of food here, and as predicted in Ron Pittaway's
winter finch forecast, Blue Jays and Red-breasted Nuthatches are becoming
very scarce.
Good birding. As always, we would appreciate receiving your observations for
our Visitor Centre records.
Ron Tozer
Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired)
Dwight, Ontario
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
Several "first of the fall" migrants have been observed recently, about on
schedule. Examples (with the average first fall date in brackets) include:
-Horned Grebe: October 10, Lake of Two Rives (October 4)
-Northern Shrike: October 14, Lake Travers (October 14)
-American Tree Sparrow: October 10 (October 8)
-Fox Sparrow: October 10 (October 5)
-Snow Bunting: October 14, Lake Travers (October 15)
Sparrows of note recently include:
-Clay-colored Sparrow: two (photos), October 10, Old Airfield
-Field Sparrow: one, October 7, Old Airfield
-Vesper Sparrow: one, October 8, Opeongo Road
-Le Conte's Sparrow: one or two, October 5 to 11, Old Airfield in long grass
at east end near Lake of Two Rivers; and one at Lake Travers marsh, on
October 14.
-Nelson's Sparrow: one, October 5, Old Airfield Marsh; and two at Lake
Travers marsh, October 8.
Winter Finch news:
-no recent reports of Red Crossbill, White-winged Crossbill, Pine Siskin
-American Goldfinch and Purple Finch: a few still present.
-Evening Grosbeak: 20 at Visitor Centre feeder on October 15.
Boreal Species recent reports:
-Spruce Grouse: two at Spruce Bog Boardwalk (October 14).
-Black-backed Woodpecker: one at Lake Travers (October 14); pair on a
utility pole opposite Leaf Lake Ski Trail, between km 54 and 55 (October
14); and a female near the parking lot at the junction of Opeongo Road and
Cameron Lake logging road (October 14).
-Gray Jay: two at locked gate on Old Railway off Arowhon Road (October 10);
five at Spruce Bog Boardwalk (October 14); and two at the junction of
Opeongo Road and Cameron Lake logging road (October 14).
-Boreal Chickadee: two at West Rose Lake on Mizzy Lake Trail (October 10).
Winter Preview:
-In response to the lack of food here, and as predicted in Ron Pittaway's
winter finch forecast, Blue Jays and Red-breasted Nuthatches are becoming
very scarce.
Good birding. As always, we would appreciate receiving your observations for
our Visitor Centre records.
Ron Tozer
Algonquin Park Naturalist (retired)
Dwight, Ontario
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
Monday, October 12, 2009
birding report in algonquin park
Birding Algonquin Park this morning proved to be very productive. There were
two BOREAL CHICKADEES and two GRAY JAYS on the Old Railway near West Rose
Lake on the Mizzy Trail. Also present were AMERICAN PIPIT, PALM +
YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW and some more common species.
On the eastern end of the Airfield, I located, in a mixed sparrow flock, two
CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS. Also present were SWAMP, SAVANNAH, WHITE-CROWNED,
AMERICAN TREE and CHIPPING SPARROWS, plus D.E JUNCOS.
The two LECONTE'S SPARROWS previously reported by Mike Burrell were
re-located in the alders near Lake of Two Rivers on the east side of the
airfield (Thanks Ron!). There was also a PINE WARBLER amongst numerous
yellow-rumps. Flocks of HORNED LARKS and AMERICAN PIPITS were prominent on
the Airfield.
Photographs -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/levfrid/3999482606/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/levfrid/3999479874/
Directions -
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.
The Old Airfield is located along the Mew Lake Campground access road, park at
a small parking lot on the left at the beginning of the Old Railway Bike Trail
and walk around the airfield.
The Wolf Howl Pond & West Rose Lake area can be accessed by driving 4.8km up
Arowhon Rd and then turning right onto an abandoned railway and follow 0.6km to
chain gate, park well to the side and walk in 1.5km to Wolf Howl and another
1km to West Rose.
Good Birding,
Lev Frid,
Maple, ON
two BOREAL CHICKADEES and two GRAY JAYS on the Old Railway near West Rose
Lake on the Mizzy Trail. Also present were AMERICAN PIPIT, PALM +
YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW and some more common species.
On the eastern end of the Airfield, I located, in a mixed sparrow flock, two
CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS. Also present were SWAMP, SAVANNAH, WHITE-CROWNED,
AMERICAN TREE and CHIPPING SPARROWS, plus D.E JUNCOS.
The two LECONTE'S SPARROWS previously reported by Mike Burrell were
re-located in the alders near Lake of Two Rivers on the east side of the
airfield (Thanks Ron!). There was also a PINE WARBLER amongst numerous
yellow-rumps. Flocks of HORNED LARKS and AMERICAN PIPITS were prominent on
the Airfield.
Photographs -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/levfrid/3999482606/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/levfrid/3999479874/
Directions -
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.
The Old Airfield is located along the Mew Lake Campground access road, park at
a small parking lot on the left at the beginning of the Old Railway Bike Trail
and walk around the airfield.
The Wolf Howl Pond & West Rose Lake area can be accessed by driving 4.8km up
Arowhon Rd and then turning right onto an abandoned railway and follow 0.6km to
chain gate, park well to the side and walk in 1.5km to Wolf Howl and another
1km to West Rose.
Good Birding,
Lev Frid,
Maple, ON
Friday, October 9, 2009
Raccoons at Algonquin Inn
It's rainy,damp and I'm hungry,i know lets go over to the Algonquin Inn there Gary has set up some great bird feeders just by the restaurant window......... and we can watch all the guests.
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
Saturday, October 3, 2009
FALL COLOURS ALGONQUIN PARK
Report Date: Saturday October 3, 2009
Report Details: Algonquin Park remains at its fall foliage colour peak. Reds, oranges, and yellows are dominating the landscape making for very impressive viewing. Some observers are commenting that this year's colour is one of the best since official record keeping began in 1972.
Understory areas are showing more colour change as temperatures drop and cool temperatures penetrate the canopy. Typically, the understory changes colour to a less intense colour (orange/yellow) well after the Sugar Maple canopy has peaked.
For late season fall colour watchers, Tamarack (Larch) is beginning to show some hint of the approaching yellow colour change.
In many observers' opinions, Algonquin Park's upcoming overcast and rainy weather enhances fall foliage viewing when compared to sunny days. Thus, a rainy day trip to Algonquin Park can have substantial rewards.
The peak of fall colour in Algonquin Park is relatively short-lived. Despite recent rain and associated high wind, leaf fall continues to remains low.
Substantial rainfall amounts during summer and temperatures dropping to near freezing in late August/early September have resulted in brilliant colours. In combination with other factors, such as shortening daylight length, trees have been rapidly breaking down chlorophyll (the green food manufacturing pigment in leaves) revealing Algonquin's outstanding fall colour.
For the past 35 years, the average peak of Sugar and Red Maples in Algonquin Park has been September 27 (with a range from September 15 [1982] to October 9 [1996]. This variation in the peak is a result of numerous environmental conditions such as temperature, frost, precipitation, winds, etc., thus the exact timing of peak colour can not be precisely determined until it happens.
Traditionally, higher elevation areas of Algonquin Park, such as the western portion of the Highway 60 Corridor and the western half of the backcountry change colour earlier than the eastern half, as a result of the east's lower elevation. This year, wide-spread frost has encouraged fall foliage change throughout the Highway 60 area including: West Gate (km 0.0); Lake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8); and Brewer Lake (km 48.6).
Plan now for your Algonquin Park fall foliage trip any time from now to mid-October to see Algonquin's brightest season.
This fall foliage colour report will be updated as the season progresses. Check back for updates.
Percentage of Colour Change: 90%-100%
Percentage of Leaf Fall: 20%-29%
Good places for viewing: West Gate (km 0.0)
Algonquin Art Centre (km 20.0)
Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8)
Visitor Centre Viewing Deck (km 43.0)
Brewer Lake (km 48.6)
Algonquin's Backcountry (Interior)
Side Roads with Great Foliage Viewing Opportunities: Arowhon Road (north from km 15.4)
Source Lake Road (north from km 20.0)
Centennial Ridges Road (south from km 37.6)
Rock Lake Road (south from km 40.3)
Opeongo Road (north from km 46.3). This road is best for late season foliage viewing.
Recommended Trails: Hardwood Lookout Trail (Km 13.8)
Track and Tower Trail (Km 25.0)
Centennial Ridges Trail (south from Km 37.6)
Booth's Rock Trail (south from Km 40.3)
Lookout Trail (Km 39.7)
http://www.algonquiniin.com/
E-MAIL STAY@ALGONQUININN.COM
Report Details: Algonquin Park remains at its fall foliage colour peak. Reds, oranges, and yellows are dominating the landscape making for very impressive viewing. Some observers are commenting that this year's colour is one of the best since official record keeping began in 1972.
Understory areas are showing more colour change as temperatures drop and cool temperatures penetrate the canopy. Typically, the understory changes colour to a less intense colour (orange/yellow) well after the Sugar Maple canopy has peaked.
For late season fall colour watchers, Tamarack (Larch) is beginning to show some hint of the approaching yellow colour change.
In many observers' opinions, Algonquin Park's upcoming overcast and rainy weather enhances fall foliage viewing when compared to sunny days. Thus, a rainy day trip to Algonquin Park can have substantial rewards.
The peak of fall colour in Algonquin Park is relatively short-lived. Despite recent rain and associated high wind, leaf fall continues to remains low.
Substantial rainfall amounts during summer and temperatures dropping to near freezing in late August/early September have resulted in brilliant colours. In combination with other factors, such as shortening daylight length, trees have been rapidly breaking down chlorophyll (the green food manufacturing pigment in leaves) revealing Algonquin's outstanding fall colour.
For the past 35 years, the average peak of Sugar and Red Maples in Algonquin Park has been September 27 (with a range from September 15 [1982] to October 9 [1996]. This variation in the peak is a result of numerous environmental conditions such as temperature, frost, precipitation, winds, etc., thus the exact timing of peak colour can not be precisely determined until it happens.
Traditionally, higher elevation areas of Algonquin Park, such as the western portion of the Highway 60 Corridor and the western half of the backcountry change colour earlier than the eastern half, as a result of the east's lower elevation. This year, wide-spread frost has encouraged fall foliage change throughout the Highway 60 area including: West Gate (km 0.0); Lake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8); and Brewer Lake (km 48.6).
Plan now for your Algonquin Park fall foliage trip any time from now to mid-October to see Algonquin's brightest season.
This fall foliage colour report will be updated as the season progresses. Check back for updates.
Percentage of Colour Change: 90%-100%
Percentage of Leaf Fall: 20%-29%
Good places for viewing: West Gate (km 0.0)
Algonquin Art Centre (km 20.0)
Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8)
Visitor Centre Viewing Deck (km 43.0)
Brewer Lake (km 48.6)
Algonquin's Backcountry (Interior)
Side Roads with Great Foliage Viewing Opportunities: Arowhon Road (north from km 15.4)
Source Lake Road (north from km 20.0)
Centennial Ridges Road (south from km 37.6)
Rock Lake Road (south from km 40.3)
Opeongo Road (north from km 46.3). This road is best for late season foliage viewing.
Recommended Trails: Hardwood Lookout Trail (Km 13.8)
Track and Tower Trail (Km 25.0)
Centennial Ridges Trail (south from Km 37.6)
Booth's Rock Trail (south from Km 40.3)
Lookout Trail (Km 39.7)
http://www.algonquiniin.com/
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BEST FALL COLOUR IN YEARS FOR ALGONQUIN PARK
Report Date: Saturday October 3, 2009
Report Details: Algonquin Park remains at its fall foliage colour peak. Reds, oranges, and yellows are dominating the landscape making for very impressive viewing. Some observers are commenting that this year's colour is one of the best since official record keeping began in 1972.
Understory areas are showing more colour change as temperatures drop and cool temperatures penetrate the canopy. Typically, the understory changes colour to a less intense colour (orange/yellow) well after the Sugar Maple canopy has peaked.
For late season fall colour watchers, Tamarack (Larch) is beginning to show some hint of the approaching yellow colour change.
In many observers' opinions, Algonquin Park's upcoming overcast and rainy weather enhances fall foliage viewing when compared to sunny days. Thus, a rainy day trip to Algonquin Park can have substantial rewards.
The peak of fall colour in Algonquin Park is relatively short-lived. Despite recent rain and associated high wind, leaf fall continues to remains low.
Substantial rainfall amounts during summer and temperatures dropping to near freezing in late August/early September have resulted in brilliant colours. In combination with other factors, such as shortening daylight length, trees have been rapidly breaking down chlorophyll (the green food manufacturing pigment in leaves) revealing Algonquin's outstanding fall colour.
For the past 35 years, the average peak of Sugar and Red Maples in Algonquin Park has been September 27 (with a range from September 15 [1982] to October 9 [1996]. This variation in the peak is a result of numerous environmental conditions such as temperature, frost, precipitation, winds, etc., thus the exact timing of peak colour can not be precisely determined until it happens.
Traditionally, higher elevation areas of Algonquin Park, such as the western portion of the Highway 60 Corridor and the western half of the backcountry change colour earlier than the eastern half, as a result of the east's lower elevation. This year, wide-spread frost has encouraged fall foliage change throughout the Highway 60 area including: West Gate (km 0.0); Lake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8); and Brewer Lake (km 48.6).
Plan now for your Algonquin Park fall foliage trip any time from now to mid-October to see Algonquin's brightest season.
This fall foliage colour report will be updated as the season progresses. Check back for updates.
Percentage of Colour Change: 90%-100%
Percentage of Leaf Fall: 20%-29%
Good places for viewing: West Gate (km 0.0)
Algonquin Art Centre (km 20.0)
Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8)
Visitor Centre Viewing Deck (km 43.0)
Brewer Lake (km 48.6)
Algonquin's Backcountry (Interior)
Side Roads with Great Foliage Viewing Opportunities: Arowhon Road (north from km 15.4)
Source Lake Road (north from km 20.0)
Centennial Ridges Road (south from km 37.6)
Rock Lake Road (south from km 40.3)
Opeongo Road (north from km 46.3). This road is best for late season foliage viewing.
Recommended Trails: Hardwood Lookout Trail (Km 13.8)
Track and Tower Trail (Km 25.0)
Centennial Ridges Trail (south from Km 37.6)
Booth's Rock Trail (south from Km 40.3)
Lookout Trail (Km 39.7)
WWW.ALGONQUINIIN.COM
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Report Details: Algonquin Park remains at its fall foliage colour peak. Reds, oranges, and yellows are dominating the landscape making for very impressive viewing. Some observers are commenting that this year's colour is one of the best since official record keeping began in 1972.
Understory areas are showing more colour change as temperatures drop and cool temperatures penetrate the canopy. Typically, the understory changes colour to a less intense colour (orange/yellow) well after the Sugar Maple canopy has peaked.
For late season fall colour watchers, Tamarack (Larch) is beginning to show some hint of the approaching yellow colour change.
In many observers' opinions, Algonquin Park's upcoming overcast and rainy weather enhances fall foliage viewing when compared to sunny days. Thus, a rainy day trip to Algonquin Park can have substantial rewards.
The peak of fall colour in Algonquin Park is relatively short-lived. Despite recent rain and associated high wind, leaf fall continues to remains low.
Substantial rainfall amounts during summer and temperatures dropping to near freezing in late August/early September have resulted in brilliant colours. In combination with other factors, such as shortening daylight length, trees have been rapidly breaking down chlorophyll (the green food manufacturing pigment in leaves) revealing Algonquin's outstanding fall colour.
For the past 35 years, the average peak of Sugar and Red Maples in Algonquin Park has been September 27 (with a range from September 15 [1982] to October 9 [1996]. This variation in the peak is a result of numerous environmental conditions such as temperature, frost, precipitation, winds, etc., thus the exact timing of peak colour can not be precisely determined until it happens.
Traditionally, higher elevation areas of Algonquin Park, such as the western portion of the Highway 60 Corridor and the western half of the backcountry change colour earlier than the eastern half, as a result of the east's lower elevation. This year, wide-spread frost has encouraged fall foliage change throughout the Highway 60 area including: West Gate (km 0.0); Lake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8); and Brewer Lake (km 48.6).
Plan now for your Algonquin Park fall foliage trip any time from now to mid-October to see Algonquin's brightest season.
This fall foliage colour report will be updated as the season progresses. Check back for updates.
Percentage of Colour Change: 90%-100%
Percentage of Leaf Fall: 20%-29%
Good places for viewing: West Gate (km 0.0)
Algonquin Art Centre (km 20.0)
Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8)
Visitor Centre Viewing Deck (km 43.0)
Brewer Lake (km 48.6)
Algonquin's Backcountry (Interior)
Side Roads with Great Foliage Viewing Opportunities: Arowhon Road (north from km 15.4)
Source Lake Road (north from km 20.0)
Centennial Ridges Road (south from km 37.6)
Rock Lake Road (south from km 40.3)
Opeongo Road (north from km 46.3). This road is best for late season foliage viewing.
Recommended Trails: Hardwood Lookout Trail (Km 13.8)
Track and Tower Trail (Km 25.0)
Centennial Ridges Trail (south from Km 37.6)
Booth's Rock Trail (south from Km 40.3)
Lookout Trail (Km 39.7)
WWW.ALGONQUINIIN.COM
E-MAIL STAY@ALGONQUININN.COM
Thursday, October 1, 2009
FALL COLOURS ALGONQUIN PARK
This years Fall colours are the best that i have seen in the last 4 or 5 years !!!!!!
The colours in Algonquin Park are far ahead of anything anywhere in Ontario right now.
The highway # 60 corridor is on fire.....it starts to build from Huntsville Muskoka right on into
Oxtongue Lake where the Algonquin Inn is located then on into the Algonquin Park,past the west gate for 35kms.....This side of the Park (West) is at 100% the East side is 50-75%
The best highway picture location is between the 16km and 17km markers.
best Lake location two rivers
Opeongo rd still green.
and yes Moose are showing up along highway # 60......
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
The colours in Algonquin Park are far ahead of anything anywhere in Ontario right now.
The highway # 60 corridor is on fire.....it starts to build from Huntsville Muskoka right on into
Oxtongue Lake where the Algonquin Inn is located then on into the Algonquin Park,past the west gate for 35kms.....This side of the Park (West) is at 100% the East side is 50-75%
The best highway picture location is between the 16km and 17km markers.
best Lake location two rivers
Opeongo rd still green.
and yes Moose are showing up along highway # 60......
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
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