We are finally up to double digit numbers for warblers today with 17 species being reported in Point Pelee. Unfortunately the Grace's Warbler seen yesterday was not one of them.
Both Brewster's & Lawrence's Warbler, which are crosses between Blue-winged & Golden-winged Warblers were at the Tip.The nominate species of both Golden-winged & Blue-winged Warblers were also at the Tip. Red-headed Woodpecker and Eastern Bluebird were also reported. The highlight on the Woodland Trail is a Hooded Warbler near Post 1 just south of the Visitor Centre. There are reports of a Louisiana Waterthrush being seen, originally near bridge F, but perhaps now at Bridge B. A Kentucky Warbler is the highlight on the Tilden Trail and being seen on the east side where the Tilden Trail turns into the Chinquapin Trail. The Tilden Trail also has Blackburnian, Chestnut-sided, Cape-May, Black-throated Blue & Black-throated Green Warblers. There are no reports of sightings from outside of the park so far today. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Sarah, 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
