Point Pelee Report for May 24 (Tuesday) At Hillman shorebird cell yesterday afternoon there were Whimbrel (250+). Many of the flyovers observed in the day must have landed there. Red Knot, White-rumped Sandpiper, and 5 Little Gull were also observed. Early reports from Hillman Marsh today list 7 Little Gull and over 1000 Bonaparte's Gull. There have been Whimbrel flyover today as well. Mourning Warbler has been seen at several locations including White Pine and Woodland. Many species of Warbler are being seen throughout the Park e.g. Canada, Wilson's, Tennessee, Blackburnian, Magnolia, Black-throated Green, and Blackpoll. Scarlet Tanagers are frequently seen. Vireos are still abundant. As of yesterday PM 6 species were still present in the Park. 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. *********************************************
