Despite the southwest winds and generally mild temperatures, bird activity in the Park has remained relatively quiet. Nevertheless, new birds are being reported each and every day. Today saw the arrival of a lovely male CERULEAN WARBLER, WHITE-EYED VIREO, 1-2 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS, a probable LEAST FLYCATCHER, male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK, HOUSE WREN, several WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS and a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. WARBLING VIREO, NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD, INDIGO BUNTING, CHIMNEY SWIFT, RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER and SURF SCOTER were a few of the other noteworthy species seen this morning.
Other more common birds found throughout different locations of the park include, YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER, PALM WARBLER, RUBY0CROWNED KINGLET, WHITE-THROATED SPARROW, and several BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLERS. Also seen yesterday was a flock of 35 LAPLAND LONGSPURS at the new shorebird cell at Hillman Marsh. Late day or evening showers will hopefully bring down a few new migrants tomorrow. We'll keep you posted. Good Birding, John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Dave Martin, Pete Read, Alan Wormington Staff, Friends of Point Pelee ************************************************************************ Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee are pleased to present the 2003 Festival of Birds from April 26 to May 26. This years events include daily hikes, County Hot Spot Tours, "Birders Breakfast" and much. For more information, please visit www.wincom.net/~fopp/ or www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/ne/ne4_e.asp - To contact the Friends of Point Pelee please call 519-326-6173, fax 519-326-7925 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For general park information, please call 519-322-2365. ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Friends of Point Pelee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
