Despite the rain there was an obvious movement of birds into Point Pelee overnight. More of the common species such Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Baltimore Oriole, as well as White-throated & White-crowned Sparrows, Hermit, Veery and Wood Thrush are being seen in bigger numbers.
The duck flock on the west side of the Tip included both White-winged and Black Scoter this morning, as well and Bufflehead and Common Goldeneye. Horned Grebe are still showing well with 7 birds at the Tip and others scattered along the west beach. Warblers at the Tip included: Black-and-white; Nashville, Yellow, Yellow-rumped and Palm. Warbling Vireo was also seen at the Tip. The Woodland Trail continues to have Blue-winged Warbler and Blue-headed Vireo at various locations between the Visitor Centre and Bridge C. A Prothonotary Warbler was reported along the marsh edge of the east side of the Woodland Trail. Good numbers of thrush, sparrow, and grosbeak are also on Woodland. Brown Thrashers were flashing across the main trail of the Woodland Trail. An early Yellow-billed Cuckoo was reported on the West Beach Trail, originally at the south end of the parking lot but was seen flying north. Outside of the Park the Black-necked Stilt has been seen again on the east end of Concession 1 in the flooded fields on the south side of Hillman Marsh east of the first 2 houses. Hot off the press is a beautifully plumaged Piping Plover at the south end of the West Beach parking lot. On the twilight tour on May 1st a small flock of Cedar Waxwing was at the DeLaurier parking lot and 2 Spotted Sandpiper were on the beach west of the Pioneer picnic area. 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
