The Louisiana Waterthrush male was still present at the Waterfalls Trail in
Gatineau Park, between 8 - 9 a.m. today. He kept to the sunlit tops of the
blooming Sugar Maples (creamy yellow blooms) on the west side of the creek, and
regularly moved between the area below the falls and the first footbridge on
the nearby Lauriault Trail above the falls (near the trails' intersection).
There were practically no good views to be had, but he sung consistenly.
Also, B&W, Pine, Chestnut-sided, Black-throated Green, and Yellow-rumped
warblers and Ovenbird were easily heard either on this trail or in adjacent
areas of Gatineau Park.
Good birding,
Justin Peter
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Overnight SW winds coupled with brief early morning showers did not bring
an increase in birds that everyone was anxiously hoping for. In fact,
overall bird numbers decreased considerably from the day before.
Apparently, overnight weather conditions were not ideal for migrants to
take flight south and west of the border, whereas conditions in the Park
were much more favourable for departure.
Still Pelee continues to produce its share of noteworthy observations.
Perhaps most unusual this morning was an adult Black-crowned Night-Heron
perched in a tree immediately adjacent to a busy trail leading down to the
tip. It was almost certainly resting from its journey across the lake.
Everyone seemed thrilled to see this bird so close. Also of interest was
the fact that this bird was banded. (Was anyone able to read the single
silver USFWS band number?). Also at the Tip area was a White-eyed Vireo,
Blue-winged Warbler and Northern Parula. Both Orchard and Baltimore Orioles
seemed especially conspicuous this morning. However, aside from
Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, most other songbirds were
observed as singles or low numbers. A single Little Gull was spotted at the
Tip.
Slightly better numbers have been reported from locations further north in
the Park. As example, noteworthy observations included a female Hooded
Warbler, female Cerulean Warbler, and Scarlet Tanagers at Blue Heron.
Amongst others, warblers there included American Redstart and Magnolia
Warbler. Four Sandhill Cranes were also observed flying past at this
location. The DeLaurier Trail has also seen some activity.
Good Birding
Friends of Point Pelee
John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Ross Mackintosh, Dave Martin, Pete Read, and
Marianne Reid
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