Pelee Island Highlights today: Least Bittern: Fish Point
Peregrine Falcon: 1 at Fish Point early, 1 at Lighthouse Point in the afternoon Cerulean Warbler: Fish Point Grasshopper Sparrow: (2) NE corner of Island LeConte's Sparrow: NE corner of Island 22 species of Warblers were recorded on the island today. FOY included Tennessee, Bay-breasted, Magnolia, Orange-crowned and an early Canada. Blue-winged Warblers were in evidence with at least 12 individuals. Strong SW winds and high tempreatures hit around noon today, which continued the spectacular insect migration seen so far in 2012. Butterfly species of note included Fiery Skipper, Variegated Fritillary(5+), Common Buckeye (8+), Monarch (15+) and an unusual "Pale Form" Question Mark. On April 30th an estimated 5000-7000 Red Admirals per hour were migrating north along the west shore of the island (no counts attempted today). Today was the first day of notable Dragonfly sightings with numerous Swamp Darners, Variegated Meadowhawk, Painted Skimmer, Black Saddlebags and a Twelve-spotted Skimmer. Good Birding! Brandon Holden www.PeregrinePrints.com _______________________________________________ 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/
