Cool and cloudy conditions greeted birders first thing this morning. Compared with yesterday, far fewer birds and bird song was present. The tip was especially quiet, with few warblers reported. However, one of them was a Hooded Warbler. Offshore, all three species of Scoters were observed. Elsewhere in the Park, an Eared Grebe was seen off of the west beach, opposite the half way stop. A Yellow-throated Warbler was reported from the Woodland Nature Trail, between bridges C & D, and a Louisiana Waterthrush was at bridge F. Further north in the Woodland Nature Trail (opposite the Botham Tree Trail), 2 Hooded Warblers were observed together. Many White-throated Sparrows are still present, along with Hermit Thrush, Winter Wren and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, resulting in a decidedly early spring feel at times. Along the Shuster Trail, Nashville Warblers were numerous, feeding high up in the Eastern Cottonwoods. Also mixed in were several Yellow-rumped Warbler, as well as a Cape May Warbl er. Further east along the trail, and Orange-crowned Warbler was the highlight. In Tilden Woods, an Acadian Flycatcher, Blackburnian Warbler, Pine Warbler, several Wood Thrush, and Rusty Blackbird were most noteworthy. North of Tilden's Woods, a Red-headed Woodpecker added some colour to the Cactus Field area of the Chinquapin Trail.
The Yellow-breasted Chat, reported yesterday morning from the Cactus Field (by the Chinquapin Oak Trail) was observed again last night. Also reported yesterday afternoon was a Golden-winged Warbler and White-eyed Vireo from the Delaurier Trail. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders: Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, John, Sarah, Jean, Jeremy, Ken, Geoff, Ian, Chris, Dave, Peter M, and Claire The Festival of Birds runs from May 1-19 - 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 including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
