It is still breezy from the south-west. There are lots of birds to look at throughout the Park. Another great day to bird.
At the tip a number of birds taking part in a "reverse migration". Involved were Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Goldfinch, Cedar Waxwing, Baltimore and Orchard Oriole, Bobolink, and others. Warblers sighted were Cape May, Yellow, Prothonotary, Black-throated Green and many others. Also noted at the tip were Hooded Warbler, Mourning, Canada Warbler and Yellow-breasted Chat, Hooded and many common species such as Redstart, Chestnut-sided and Magnolia. Red-headed and Red-bellied Woodpecker were noted. Scarlet Tanagers and Baltimore Orioles festooned the trees. We noted an Eastern Bluebird there as well. A Grasshopper Sparrow worked the grass on the west side, just south of the solar panel. Several vireo species including Yellow-throated and White-eyed were noted at the tip. Our hike in Tilden Woods found the female Summer Tanager once again. Also noted were many species of warbler, including a Golden-winged, Cerulean and also a Kentucky. There were many thrushes including Wood, and Swainson's. There was a White-eyed Vireo noted there. At Norh-west Beach a Yellow-billed Cuckoo was found. Those on the Woodland Nature trail reported a Prothonotary Warbler, and Hooded Warbler. And remarkably, just outside the doors of the Visitor Centre, Prothonotary and Hooded also. Nothing yet from outside the Park but we will send a note later if something interesting is reported. Good Birding, John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Ross Mackintosh, Dave Martin, Pete Read and Marianne Reid, Friends of Point Pelee Hike Leaders. ********************************************************************** Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee are pleased to bring you the 2007 Festival of Birds from May 1 - 21. For a complete schedule of events and secure on-line booking, please visit www.friendsofpointpelee.com Our 3rd Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held on Friday, May 11, 2007, with guest speaker Mark Peck. Dress is casual and tickets are $50 ea (with a $25 tax receipt). Contact the Friends of Point Pelee (see website above) for more information. You've asked for a BIRDING PASS and now we've got it! This pass is valid for 3 consecutive days at Point Pelee National Park and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area - with savings of more than 30% from regular gate fees. Passes are available for purchase at the park gate and Hillman Marsh's visitor centre. ************************************************************************* If you would like to respond to this email, please put the phrase hike leaders in the subject line. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed May 9 12:22:13 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from scmze012.ssan.egs-seg.gc.ca (scmze012.ssan.egs-seg.gc.ca [205.194.19.96]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 575B3634CA for <[email protected]>; Wed, 9 May 2007 12:22:13 -0400 (EDT) X-SBRS: 3.5 X-Brightmail-Tracker: AAAAAQAAA+k= X-BrightmailFiltered: true X-IronPort-AV: E=Sophos;i="4.14,510,1170633600"; d="scan'208";a="308125960" Received: from unknown (HELO MCDC-SMTP-RELAY.apca.gc.ca) ([205.193.82.253]) by scmze000.ssan.egs-seg.gc.ca with ESMTP; 09 May 2007 16:22:14 +0000 To: [email protected] X-Mailer: Lotus Notes Release 5.0.8 June 18, 2001 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 12:22:44 -0400 X-MIMETrack: Serialize by Router on MCDC-SMTP-RELAY/SVR/PC/CA(Release 6.5.4|March 27, 2005) at 09/05/2007 12:23:10 PM MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Subject: [Ontbirds]Spring Migration Report Point Pelee Park May 8 suppliment X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 16:22:13 -0000 Hi again, Sorry we forgot to mention that we had a late report of a couple of birds reported from yesterday. Michael Biro and his group reported an immature Golden Eagle near Hillman's marsh, seen around 2 pm. and they also reported a Lark Sparrow in Blue Heron picnic in the Park, about 5 pm. Good Birding John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Ross Mackintosh, Dave Martin, Pete Read and Marianne Reid, Friends of Point Pelee Hike Leaders. ********************************************************************** Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee are pleased to bring you the 2007 Festival of Birds from May 1 - 21. For a complete schedule of events and secure on-line booking, please visit www.friendsofpointpelee.com Our 3rd Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held on Friday, May 11, 2007, with guest speaker Mark Peck. Dress is casual and tickets are $50 ea (with a $25 tax receipt). Contact the Friends of Point Pelee (see website above) for more information. You've asked for a BIRDING PASS and now we've got it! This pass is valid for 3 consecutive days at Point Pelee National Park and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area - with savings of more than 30% from regular gate fees. Passes are available for purchase at the park gate and Hillman Marsh's visitor centre. ************************************************************************* If you would like to respond to this email, please put the phrase hike leaders in the subject line. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed May 9 13:37:29 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from e450.mnsi.net (e450.mnsi.net [216.8.137.207]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5219D63473 for <[email protected]>; Wed, 9 May 2007 13:37:29 -0400 (EDT) Received: from k (dyn216-8-155-173.lon.mnsi.net [216.8.155.173]) by e450.mnsi.net (8.13.8/8.13.8) with SMTP id l49HbQxm029160 for <[email protected]>; Wed, 9 May 2007 13:37:27 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ontbirds" <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 13:39:16 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]Pelee Island migration May 9 X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 17:37:30 -0000 This morning, a moderate reverse migration took place at Fish Point. = YELLOW-RUMPED, BLACKBURNIAN, MAGNOLIA, and NASHVILLE WARBLERS were the = most common species heading south today. Dozens of SCARLET TANAGERS and = INDIGO BUNTINGS were among them. A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD, a BLACK-CROWNED = NIGHT-HERON, HOODED and PROTHONOTARY WARBLER were also seen at the = point.=20 The Pelee Island Public School class birdwalk totalled 60 species in = their 2 hour walk at Lighthouse Point. Among their finds were a HOODED = WARBLER and YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO. Yesterday, Lighthouse Point had YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, YELLOW-BILLED = CUCKOO, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, and GRASSHOPPER SPARROW. PIBO banded = another GRASSHOPPER SPARROW and a third was seen elsewhere. A = CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was found at Fish Point. Total of species observed in May: 154 Paul Carter, Rob Tymstra, Ron Tiessen Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island from May 5 until May 20. = Cost is $5.00 which includes admission to Heritage Centre. Meet in front of the = Centre at the foot of West Dock every day at 8:00 a.m. Check into the = Centre for details on best birding areas and current rarities. The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. The foyer contains = a 'sightings board' listing May bird sightings (open 24 hours). = Lighthouse Point is on the NE corner of the island, Sheridan Point on = the NW corner, Mill Point on the SE corner, and Fish Point on the SW = corner, due south of the West Dock. The Sixth Annual Pelee Island Bird Race will take place from noon = Friday, May 11, to noon, Saturday, May 12. Special guest birder is FRED = BODSWORTH. The Springsong Celebration continues Saturday evening with a = 'Talk and Dinner' featuring DAVID SUZUKI with an introduction by = Margaret Atwood.=20 The Bird Race is 'All-Green,' i.e. bicycle or pedestrian travel, with a = public tram making regular circuits of the island (tram provided by = Pelee Island Winery). All teams welcome! Contact the Heritage Centre for = details. Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and = census operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please = contact the Heritage Centre or check the website: www.pibo.ca Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times = daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed May 9 13:43:18 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from fep7.cogeco.net (smtp2.cogeco.ca [216.221.81.29]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 30B67638A4 for <[email protected]>; Wed, 9 May 2007 13:43:18 -0400 (EDT) Received: from n9bvqbq3rwmsm0w (d36-162-165.home1.cgocable.net [24.36.162.165]) by fep7.cogeco.net (Postfix) with SMTP id 2E82B96F; Wed, 9 May 2007 13:43:19 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "Andrew Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "ontbirds" <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 13:46:15 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: [Ontbirds]2 Prairie Warblers at Shell Park in Oakville X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 17:43:18 -0000 Found this morning 2 male Prairie Warblers in this park in West Oakville = behind the garden plots, across the first little bridge. Also heard a = Hooded Warbler and saw Blackburnian, Magnolia, Chestnut-Sided, Ovenbird = and other more common warblers. Also Veery, Wood and Swainson's Thruses. = Between the 2 little bridges were 6 Rusty Blackbirds. Directions-Take Burloak Drive exit off the QEW and follow south towards = the lake till it becomes Great Lakes Drive and follow that to Lakeshore = Road and turn left. The park entrance is the first left. Andrew From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed May 9 13:52:39 2007 Return-Path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Delivered-To: [email protected] Received: from ccshst09.cs.uoguelph.ca (ccshst09.cs.uoguelph.ca [131.104.94.206]) by king.hwcn.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id C566B638BE for <[email protected]>; Wed, 9 May 2007 13:52:39 -0400 (EDT) Received: from merry.cs.uoguelph.ca (css.webmail.uoguelph.ca [131.104.93.20]) l49Hqe4F023328 for <[email protected]>; Wed, 9 May 2007 13:52:40 -0400 Received: from webmail.uoguelph.ca (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) by merry.cs.uoguelph.ca (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id l49HqeEC017065 for <[email protected]>; Wed, 9 May 2007 13:52:40 -0400 Received: from bas1-guelph22-1177617611.dsl.bell.ca webmail.uoguelph.ca (Horde MIME library) with HTTP; Wed, 09 May 2007 13:52:40 -0400 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 13:52:40 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ontbirds <[email protected]> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; DelSp="Yes"; format="flowed" Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable User-Agent: Internet Messaging Program (IMP) H3 (4.1.1) X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.57 on 131.104.94.206 Subject: [Ontbirds]Guelph Arboretum X-BeenThere: [email protected] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 17:52:40 -0000 Hello All, This is a late post for this morning but I am at work...on my break. I =20 toured the Guelph Arboretum this morning from 6:30 until 9:30 and =20 found some neat stuff. Included were 8 species of warblers and 7 =20 species of sparrows. See the following list for highlights. Chestnut-sided warbler (1 male) Black and White warbler (3 males) Ovenbird (1 singing) Blackburnian warbler(1 female) Cape May Warbler (2 males) Black-throated blue warbler(1 or 2 males) Yellow-rumped warbler(several) Nashville Warbler(several) Lincolns's sparrow Savannah sparrow Field Sparrow White-crowned sparrow The usual suspects Baltimore orioles (many) Great-crested flycatchers (many) Least flycatchers Rose-breasted grosbeaks Catbird (1) Warbling vireos Solitary vireos Eastern Meadowlarks Enjoy the migreation!! Jon The arboretum is east of the U of Guelph Campus. Follow Hwy 6 South =20 towards Guelph. It will turn from Brock into Gordon St. Turn right at =20 Stone Rd. and then left onto Sout Ring Rd. Follow the signs to the =20 Arboretum Parking lot. Jon Pleizier [EMAIL PROTECTED] 519-821-8597 9 Augustine Crt. Guelph, Ontario N1G 2Y6
