The main wave of migration is getting closer. Radar reports show the birds are now on the south side of Lake Erie. The low pressure system is moving north so hopefully the wave will hit Point Pelee National Park on Friday.
In the meantime there was a good mix of migrants in the park today with at least 15 species of warbler as of 11 a.m. most of them being seen from the Tilden Trail. TENNESSEE, AMERICAN REDSTART, NORTHERN PARULA and BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER were more common today. A NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH is singing well on the north end of the Woodland Nature Trail. A late PINE WARBLER was seen at the Tip. Speaking of singing, both CHUCK-WILL'S WIDOW and EASTERN WHIP-POOR WILL were heard singing last night near the seasonal campground. A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW has been reported from the Pioneer parking lot. The first BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO of the year was seen on the seasonal trail at the north end of Tilden Woods. Outside of Point Pelee LITTLE GULL and WILLET have been reported from Hillman Marsh, while the RED-THROATED LOON is still being seen from the Wheatley Harbour. -- Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders: Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, John, Ellen, Sarah, Jean, Ross, Peter M, Mike and Alvan The Festival of Birds runs from May 3-20 - for a detailed schedule visit www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other update follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP The Festival is brought to you by Parks Canada - Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee. Hikes are generously supported by Quest Nature tours. -- Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders: Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, John, Ellen, Sarah, Jean, Ross, Peter M, Mike and Alvan The Festival of Birds runs from May 3-20 - for a detailed schedule visit www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other update follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP The Festival is brought to you by Parks Canada - Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee. Hikes are generously supported by Quest Nature tours. _______________________________________________ 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/
