Another cool morning at Point Pelee, but there were obvious signs of migration overnight with new species being seen. At the Tip male Hooded and Blackburnian Warblers were seen well with more common species such as Yellow, Yellow-rumped and Black-and-white Warblers. Horned Grebes continue on the west side of the Tip with up to 5 individuals seen from the tram stop going south.
The duck flock has drifted north to the halfway tram stop and West Beach. At least 6 Surf Scoter with in with the mergansers and scaup. The Woodland Trail was active at first light with up to 4 Northern Waterthrush spread out between Bridge A at the north and Bridge F at the south. A Blue-winged Warbler is drifting around with a Blue-headed Vireo and being seen east and west of Bridge A. The Redbud trail may also be a good location to look for these two species. A White-eyed Vireo was proving allusive on the east side of Woodland, but a couple lucky photographers came in with photos. An Orange-crowned Warbler being seen on the Chinquapin Trail is the latest species to be reported. Further north in the Park a Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Northern Parula were reported from the Sanctuary Trail. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Sarah, Jeremy, Jean, Geoff, Ian, Chris, John, Bruce and Paul. The Festival of Birds runs from April 29 - May 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. 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 [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
