Canadian specialties (1 Viewer)

iraqbabbler

Well-known member

• Jul 7, 2009

• #1

I'll be going to the United States soon and I would love to visit Canada too o

Can anyone suggest an itinerary for 7 - 10 days, to see some Canadian specialties ?

Thank you :t:

 

Reuven_M

Well-known member

• Jul 11, 2009

• #2

By Canadian specialties do you mean boreal birds, like boreal chickadee, crossbills, gray jay etc.?
What time of year are you going, and where in the US are you?

 

iraqbabbler

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #3

Hi Reuven_M & thanks for the reply o
Yes, I do mean boreal birds or birds that are found in both in the US and Canada but easier to see in Canada ..

I am off to New York next week and I would love to hop over to Canada too .. I've read sooooooo many fascinating books about your country especially by the legendary Farley Mowat and so I would love to explore some of Canada's natural wonders 8-P

P.S. I've also posted a thread in the mammals section about wolves. It is one of my life long dreams to see a wolf, so if you know anything about that, then I'd really appreciate the info ..

Cheers :t:

 

Reuven_M

Well-known member

• Jul 14, 2009

• #4

Algonquin park is good for some things (Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, lots of warblers)
There are also 'wolf howls' led by the park, although your chances of seeing a wolf are pretty remote.
I was lucky enough to see a pair of wolves once, but that was in the middle of winter on a frozen lake west of Algonquin.
I think lots of the boreal birds will be more accessible for you in eg. Nova Scotia (or Maine even).

 

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Martinetti

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• Jul 16, 2009

• #5

When do you plan to visit Canada?

I would say Nova Scotia and Quebec would be you best bets...

You will get a good variety of birds in Nova Scotia.

Quebec will be better for boreal birds and mammals.

Wolves are very difficult to see. I never succeeded. But you can hear them once in a while.

 

Last edited: Jul 16, 2009

borealowl47

Darrell Neufeld

• Jul 17, 2009

• #6

Manitoba

Come to my province!

Many varied habitats within an hours drive from Winnipeg!

 

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Susan C

Well-known member

• Oct 23, 2009

• #7

If you are ever coming over during migration, you must go to Pelee Island - the southern-most point in Canada - and a stopping point for a huge variety of migrating birds. Check out the website: http://www.greatcanadianparks.com/ontario/ppelenp/index.htm