The rain started around 6 am today and doesn't seem to have affected migration with at least 12 species of warbler seen. Although, the strong east winds meant that the Tip area itself was rather quiet.
The Woodland Trail produced at least 7 OVENBIRDS and 3 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was reported from near Post 5. A HOODED WARBLER was also reported north of Bridge C on the east side of the trail. A WHITE-EYED VIREO was singing and showing in the Botham Woods Loop. The Tilden Trail seems to be a bit of a hot spot with CERULEAN WARBLER, the recurring YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, and a latish RUSTY BLACKBIRD. The VIRGINIA RAIL was also heard signing again. Outside of Point Pelee a CATTLE EGRET has been reported from the large grass patch on the left side of the Bevel Line in front of Krause Fisheries. Coming from Leamington it is on the left just past the Best Western and if driving from Point Pelee it will be on the right side just over the Sturgeon Creek Bridge. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Jean, Geof, Emma, Ian, Chris E, Chris C, Dave M, Dave J, James, Tony, Bruce, Jessica, Jody and Paul. The Festival of Birds runs from May 1 - 22. 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 (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
