The rain overnight and the fog this morning did not stop migration as new species for the year have been seen, and there would appear to be new waves of thrushes, sparrows and others.
The Tip was active with the Hooded Warbler being seen in the exact same area as yesterday on the west side just north of the Middle Island sign. At the Tip itself were the first Nashville Warblers, a surprise Northern Waterthrush and more regular species such as Yellow, Yellow-rumped, & Black-throated Green Warblers. Bank and Northern Rough-wing Swallows were being seen with the Tree and Barn Swallows. Even more of a surprise was a Sora Rail foraging amongst the rocks west of the solar panel. This is the 3rd day in a row that a Blue-winged Warbler and Blue-headed Vireo have been moving together on the Woodland Trail between the Redbud Trail and Bridge C. A Louisiana Waterthrush was seen near Bridge B and a Northern Waterthrush was seen at Bridge A. Blue-winged Warblers were also seen at other locations on the Woodland Trail. We are receiving more reports of Great-crested Flycatcher, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and Baltimore Orioles at various locations around the Park. An Eastern Whip-poor-will was seen on the side of the main road near the White Pine picnic area early this morning. We are awaiting reports on whether it is still being seen. 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
