About 15 birders arrived to the southernmost point in Canada for a little bit
of fall birding in the morning and into the early afternoon in Point Pelee
National Park.
Despite strong winds and a constant drizzle of rain, 65 species were located at
the Tip, around the visitor centre, the Delaurier Trail, and at the Northwest
Beach parking lot. With the strong northeast winds all day, areas that were
sheltered seemed to be the most productive.
A Few Highlights:
At the tip there was a lone Sanderling along with a few warbler species within
the surrounding trails including Orange-crowned Warbler and Wilson's Warbler.
Both Gray-cheeked, Swainson's and Hermit Thrushes were seen. A Northern
Harrier was flying low way out over the lake as well.
The skies around the visitor centre parking lot produced a few raptors,
including Bald Eagle, Sharp-shinned Hawk, and Broad-winged Hawk.
On the Delaurier Trail we located a female Black-throated Blue Warbler, and a
Nashville Warbler, while around the parking lot there were many White-throated
and White-crowned Sparrows, along with a single Palm Warbler.
At the Northwest Beach Parking lot a Peregrine Falcon came into view, and we
picked up a couple more sparrow species including Savannah Sparrow and Chipping
Sparrow. A pair of Horned Grebes were spotted on the lake.
I think everyone agreed we had to work for our birds today, good job everyone!
Marianne Reid
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