Another good day of birding at Point Pelee National Park this morning. At least 17 species of warbler have been seen on the Friends of Point Pelee hikes and by other birders. The highlights include: a MOURNING WARBLER just south of the Visitor Centre on the Woodland Trail by the Black Walnut tree display sign; and, a CANADA WARBLER at the north end of the Tilden seasonal trail. The other species are widely distributed throughout the Park. Females of a number of Warbler species are also now being seen in good numbers.
There are reports of SUMMER TANAGER in two locations in the Park, one on the seasonal trail at the northen end of the Tilden Trail and one from the Tip. Given the time between the reports it could be one bird moving south to it's breeding grounds. There was a small reverse migration off the Tip this morning mostly involving BLUE JAY and BOBOLINK. BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO has been reported on the West Beach Trail. Perhaps take the tram to the Tip and work your way north for the best chances of seeing this species. The LITTLE GULL is still being seen at the Tip and it was joined by up to 6 juvenal plumage and one adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. -- 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 birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
