Neotropic Cormorant was reported this morning near the Port Alma area (~ 1/2 way between Pelee and Rondeau). This morning was overcast with some rain. Fewer migrants were at the tip, but birding is good in the Park. Kentucky Warbler was seen last evening on the seasonal trail in north Tildens at 6:30 PM Kirtland's Warbler was still in the same area at Sanctuary at 8:00 PM last night. Early this morning birds seen at the tip included Spotted Sandpiper, Black-bellied Plover, White-winged, and Surf Scoter. Species in the tip area included White-eyed Vireo. Warblers included Blackburnian, Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green, Nashville, and a much photographed Palm. Grasshopper Sparrow was still on the west side north of the tip tram loop. Hooded, Canada, Northern Parula, Cape May, Blackpoll and Ovenbird were some species seen in Tilden's or points north in the Park. Prairie Warbler was seen at the south end of Sanctuary. Good Birding, Friends of Point Pelee John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Ross Mackintosh, Dave Martin, Pete Read and Alan Wormington **************************** Point Pelee National Park of Canada and the Friends of Point Pelee brings you the Festival of Birds 2005, from April 30 - May 31. The Friends of Point Pelee offers daily birding hikes, including evening hikes from Wednesday to Saturday to May 21. Quest Nature Tours and Bushnell Performance Optics sponsor County Bus Tours on May 7 & 14. First Annual Fundraising Dinner, Friday, May 13 with guest speaker, Chris Earley. Visit www.pc.gc.ca/pelee or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more information. *********************************************
