Though weather conditions were wet, there were many migrants in the Park. Most were species one would expect at this date, and so many birds have been reported that a Fallout likely occurred.
22 species of warbler were reported, including CANADA, MOURNING, BLUE-WINGED, HOODED and CONNECTICUT. The Tip had a good number of birds with multiple sightings of CANADA, MOURNING, TENNESSEE and singles of BLUE-WINGED, AMERICAN REDSTART, etc. A MEADOWLARK was found on the west side near the Tram loop, and five RED-THROATED LOONS were seen flying by a not long after dawn. Further north on the Woodland Trail there were multiple sightings of common species, as well as a CONNECTICUT WARBLER heard halfway between posts 5 and 6. The PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS are being consistently reported between bridges A and B, as well as at bridge F. Also reported from bridge F was a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO. Many flycatcher species have been noted, including YELLOW-BELLIED, OLIVE-SIDED and WILLOW. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete Read, Karl Konze, Todd Pepper, Justin Peter, Jean Iron, Geof Burbidge, Emma Burbidge, Ian Shanahan, Chris Earley, Chris Coultier, Dave Milsom, Dave Jolly, James Lee, Tony Beck, Bruce DiLabio, Jessica Linton, Jody Allair and Paul Pratt. 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 [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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
