Sunny skies and light northerly winds greeted birders this morning. Most bird activity appeared to be at Tip, with two or three dozen Yellow-rumped Warblers and equal numbers of Ruby-crowned Kinglets. Amongst them were low numbers/singles of Palm Warbler, Black-and-White Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Northern Waterthrush, Yellow Warbler, and Pine Warbler.
Still things seem a little on the early side. Hermit Thrushes are numerous, and almost no trees have any leaves on them. Earlier migrants still being seen include, Rusty Blackbird, Dark-eyed Junco, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Purple Finch and White-throated Sparrows. Pine Siskin was also heard. Many species have yet to make an appearance. Probably the most noteworthy bird reported today was a Pileated Woodpecker, reported from the Post Woods Trail. Some other birds reported this morning include House Wren, Northern Mockingbird, Cliff, Bank and Rough-winged Swallows, Surf Scoter, and Horned Grebe. Just reported on ONTBIRDS is a male Kentucky Warbler seen along the Anders footpath, north of the Cemetery sign. Apparently water levels at Hillman Marsh are low and look good for shorebirds. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Sarah, Jeremy, Jean, Geoff, Ian, Chris, Dave, Bruce, Cameron, Scott, Ken and Iain The Festival of Birds runs from May 1-18. For a detailed schedule visit: www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other updates 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 and Tropical Birding Tours. Shorebird Viewing Nights are brought to you in partnership with Ontario Field Ornithologists and Essex Region Conversation Authority. _______________________________________________ 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
