While there did not appear to be much new migration overnight there were still 25 species of warbler being observed in Point Pelee today. The highlight would probably be a rare for this time of year PRAIRIE WARBLER being seen in the Tip area of the park. The non-warbler highlight is a BELL'S VIREO originally seen at the south-west corner of the Sparrow Field, but now being seen slightly south in the Loop Woods Trail.
Of the other warbler species a HOODED is being seen on the east side of the Woodland Trail and a MOURNING along the seasonal trail in the Loop Woods Trail. A male and two female SCARLET TANAGER are showing well on the east side of the Tip if you walk down on the beach from the 42nd Parallel sign. 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
