Good morning, Foggy conditions and generally poor visibility made observations more challenging this morning. Thunder could be heard regularly in the morning and may still move through the area. Songbird activity was patchy. Some places had lots of warblers, most moving high up in the treetops., whereas other spots were generally quiet. Nevertheless, a few interesting observations have been reported. These included:
"Lawrence's" Warbler - (1) - Tip train stop Red-necked Grebe - (1) - Tip American Bittern - (1) - Marsh Boardwalk Sora - (1) - Marsh Boardwalk Black Tern - (1) - Marsh Boardwalk Eastern Wood-Pewee - (1) - Tip area American Pipit - (4) - Tip and flying overhead Bobolink - (4) - Tip and elsewhere Northern Parula - (1) - Woodland Nature Trail (W.N.T.) Blue-winged Warbler - (2) - W.N.T. Golden-winged Warbler - (1) - W.N.T. Blackpoll - (1) - W.N.T. (first of the spring) American Redstart - (2) - W.N.T. and Tilden's Woods Yellow-throated Vireo - (1) - W.N.T. Scarlet Tanager - (several) - W.N.T. Hooded Warbler - (1) - Post Woods Also reported yesterday (May 6) were: Golden Eagle - (1 imm.) - This very rare spring migrant was seen flying north Clay-colored Sparrow - (1) - West Beach trail south of the Visitor Centre Grasshopper Sparrow - (1) - West Beach trail south of the Visitor Centre Common Nighthawk - (1) - Sanctuary (first report for the spring) Mississippi Kite - (1 adult) - Reported flying north at DeLaurier. Not reported again. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - (1) - Park entrance at 7:00 p.m. A rare bird report was filed but not observed multiple groups Weather conditions are going to remain somewhat unsettled for the remainder of the day, clearing some time early tomorrow. However, the light north winds will not likely bring many more birds in for tomorrow. As soon as things warm up, many new migrants are expected to arrive in the Park. In the mean time there is still lots to look at, provided one visits more that one spot in the Park. 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. Birders may also be interested in the free shorebird hikes offered by Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) at the new shorebird impoundment starting this weekend. - 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. - To contact ERCA, please call 519-776-5209. ________________________________________________________________ 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.
