Hey Birders,
Well today was another spectacular day, here on the island. Lots of birds and
few birders.
Here are some of the highlights....
Yellow-breasted Chat - yet another male, this one was singing actively and
providing some nice looks at Middle Point
Louisiana Waterthrush - 1 male, singing in the sloughs, also at Middle Point
White-eyed Vireo - 2 birds at Middle Point, 1 bird put on a 'clinic' for a few
lucky observers
Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 first-year birds, both at Fish Point
Black-crowned Night-Heron - 2 adults at Fish Point
White-winged Scoter - 2 birds off of Fish Point
Many other interesting birds were around the island, including; Blue-winged
Warbler, Northern Parula and Red-headed Woodpecker. Several other 'firsts of
the year' were seen, including Semipalmated Plover.
Good Birding,
Ken Burrell
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Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519)
724-2291 "pimuseum" <pimuseum at hotmail.com> 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.
Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and
censusoperation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please
visit: www.pibo.ca or call 519-724-2829.
Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily.
For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.
The Ninth Annual Pelee Island Bird Race will take place from noon Friday, May
6, to noon, Saturday, May 7. The Springsong Celebration continues Saturday
evening with a 'Talk and Dinner'.
The Bird Race is 'All-Green,' i.e. bicycle or pedestrian travel. All teams
welcome! Contact the Heritage Centre for details.
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ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial
birding organization.
Send bird reports to [email protected]
For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
