To add to Sarah's observations, a Belted Kingfisher female was observed in
Sanctuary Pond this morning (April 11).
Good birding
Leonardo Cabrera
Ecological Integrity Monitoring Program
Point Pelee National Park
> To: [email protected]
> From: [email protected]
> Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:38:22 -0500
> Subject: [Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Update - April 11,
> 2011 - and some exciting news!
>
> Hello Birders
>
> It finally seems like spring at Point Pelee. We've seen lots of new
> arrivals in the last week - many that we would have expected before this
> week.
>
> The Tip has been hopping with woodpeckers the last few days -
> Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers are all over the park, Northern Flickers have
> returned in good numbers and Red-bellied Woodpeckers have been active as
> well. Eastern Pheobes have been found in most open areas in the park.
>
> We're starting to see lots of Chipping Sparrows and some Field Sparrows
> mixed in. The only warbler other than Yellow-rumped that has been
> reported was a Black-throated Green on the Woodland Nature Trail
> yesterday. Barn and Tree Swallows, as well as Purple Martins are present
> in good numbers.
>
> A male King Eider was noted at the Tip on Saturday, flying by.
>
> In other news – some big changes are happening in Sparrow Field this
> spring. As part of the park’s habitat restoration program, several
> research plots have been created in the park, to test methods of savannah
> restoration. The most noticeable of these is Sparrow Field. Starting
> today, vegetation removal will begin in a significant portion of this part
> of the park. A control area will also be established in Sparrow Field, to
> allow park ecologists to monitor the effectiveness of the methods used.
>
> What does this mean for birders? For short periods of time in early
> April, there will be days with limited access to Sparrow Field, as
> clearing work is going on. This will be wrapped up by mid-month, and
> seasonal birding footpaths will be flagged and ready for birders. Some of
> the existing seasonal footpaths will be re-routed, but will not hinder
> access to the East Beach or Post Woods. We can't wait to see what shows
> up in Sparrow Field this spring!
>
> For more information about the restoration program, please contact the
> park at:
> 519-322-2365 or [email protected]
>
> Good birding everyone!
> Sarah Rupert
> Interpration Coordinator
> Point Pelee National Park
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