Greetings from the Sunny South! It's a beautiful day here in the park, and there are many smiling faces this morning - which means only one thing, there are birds to be found.
The Tip was particularly good this morning, which many different species of warbler. A probable Townsend's Warbler was seen and heard by several observers this morning, though attempts to relocate it have not been successful. Birders were thrilled to get both Blue-winged and Golden-winged Warblers at the Tip, as well as several Hooded, Wilson's and a Prairie, seen in reverse migration off the Tip. White-eyed, Red-eyed, Blue-headed, Warbling and Philadelphia Vireo were all spotted this morning as well. A lone Long-tailed Duck was spotted amongst all the other ducks in the waters off the Tip. The Grasshopper Sparrow was again present in the field just south of the solar panel at the Tip. Both Baltimore and Orchard Oriole have arrived and Scarlet Tanagers are also being seen. Red-headed Woodpeckers have also returned. Late yesterday, the Henslow's Sparrow was seen again, as well as a Kentucky Warbler and there was also a report of a Dickcissel from the West Beach. There have been no sightings of the Painted Bunting at the feeders at Pelee Wings today, though many people have stopped to look. Daily reports from our hike leaders will start on Friday, May 3. For more information about the Festival, visit www.festivalofbirds.ca Don't forget to join volunteers from the Ontario Field Ornithologists for Shorebird Viewing Nights at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Volunteers will be on hand at the Shorebird Cell to help identify all the birds that are visiting. We had many great viewing days last and would love to see you out this year. Shorebird Viewing Sessions 4:30 - 6 pm May 4, 8, 13, 16 & 19 Good Birding Everyone! Sarah Sarah Rupert A/Visitor Experience Product Development Officer | Agente de développement de produits, expérience des visiteurs Parks Canada Agency | Agence Parcs Canada Point Pelee National Park | Parc national de la Pointe-Pelée 407 Monarch Lane, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 | 407 rue Monarch, Leamington ON N8H 3V4 [email protected] Telephone | Téléphone 519.322.5700 ext | poste 3323 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada Louisbourg300 – Come celebrate! | Le 300e de Louisbourg – Soyez de la fête! www.pc.gc.ca _______________________________________________ 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/
