Migrants are trickling back on schedule. Warblers at Fish Point today included PROTHONOTARY, BLUE-WINGED, AMERICAN REDSTART, CHESTNUT-SIDED, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT, BLACK-AND-WHITE, BLACKBURNIAN, and BLACK-THROATED GREEN. Also seen were BLUE-HEADED VIREO, EASTERN KINGBIRD, WATER PIPIT, VIRGINIA RAIL, SORA RAIL, WOOD THRUSH, AND RUDDY TURNSTONE. Yesterday, the first BALTIMORE ORIOLES appeared, a MARSH WREN and a GLAUCOUS GULL were reported from the Fish Point tip, and a GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER was banded by PIBO (Pelee Island Bird Observatory).
Bird hikes begin at the Heritage Centre (across from the West dock) daily at 8 am. Transportation to Pelee Island can be arranged by calling 1-800-661-2220. Rob Tymstra Pelee Island, ON [EMAIL PROTECTED]
