Once the fog lifted from the Point Traverse Woods at Prince Edward Point,
birding was spectacular for the dozen who took part in the regular 8:00 a.m.
guided bird hike along the groomed trails. At least 18 species of warblers
were present with numerous TENNESSEE WARBLERS singing enthusiastically and
many AMERICAN REDSTARTS. The YELLOW-THROATED VIREO was still present in its
usual spot and an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER remained on a dead branch for
several seconds for everyone to see. In one spot at the west end of the
trail system, it was a bevy of colour as a SCARLET TANAGER, NORTHERN
PARULAS, INDIGO BUNTING, AMERICAN REDSTARTS and BALTIMORE ORIOLES flitted
among the branches of ironwoods and hickories.
The Birding Festival continues through the Victoria Day weekend. Details at
www.peptbo.ca . Bird-friendly shade-grown coffee available in the
Hospitality Tent. Guided bird walks every morning at 8:00 a.m. beginning
just west of the Point Traverse corner.
DIRECTIONS: On Main Street, at the far east end of Picton, turn down the big
hill (Bridge Street) and turn immediately right at the bottom of the hill
onto Union Street (across from harbour). Follow Union Street out of Picton
(becomes County Road 8) for 2.5 km, and at the junction in the highway,
follow County Road 17. Take County Road 17 for 6.5 km and look for the Black
River Cheese sign, and turn left onto County Road 16 and follow for 1 km to
the Stop sign at County Road 13. Follow County Road 13 past Black River
Cheese for 23.6 km to the Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area. Total
Driving Distance from Picton: 33.6 km
Terry Sprague
[email protected]
www.naturestuff.net
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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/
