Birding continues to be good at the Park. At the Tip a number of birds were taking part in reverse movements with the south-west winds. Species included Orchard and Baltimore Orioles, many blackbird sp., warblers, a number of Red-headed Woodpeckers, Bobolink and many Ruby-crowned Kinglet.
Overall, Woodland Nature Trail was relatively productive, if a little patchy. Similar comments came from Tilden Woods. There was also a noticeable increase in the numbers of Orioles being seen. Dozens, probably hundreds were seen flying south over the tip. Indigo Buntings are also finally starting to be reported. On the various trails 13 species of warbler have been reported so far, including many common species and a Golden-winged Warbler. Firsts of the spring this morning include Veery, Swainson's Thrush, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern Kingbird and Chestnut-sided Warbler Most noteworthy was a Henslow's Sparrow, seen near the large Honey Locust tree. Hillman Marsh will be holding another shorebird ID workshop this afternoon between 4 and 6 pm. Highlights there included many Dunlin, both species of Yellowlegs, Black-bellied Plovers, Least Sandpiper, Semipalmated Plover, American Golden Plover Horned Grebe, Peregrine Falcon, and most exciting, an American Avocet. Also reported today were 18 Willets at Wheatley Harbour. REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT WANDER OFF ESTABLISHED TRAILS Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete, 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 and Pelee Wings Nature Store. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca 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
