Since Presqu'ile Provincial Park (now colloquially referred to as "Ile
Provincial Park") is closed until further notice, the only bird
observations to be reported here are those made prior to the closure on
May 29 or from parts of the peninsula not affected by the closure,
/i.e./, private lands. Meanwhile, birds and other animals appearing in
two's may be anticipating the arrival of a biblical saviour.
Two flocks of BRANT (20 and 120) flew past on the weekend. Two CHIMNEY
SWIFTS were near the lighthouse on Friday. A banded PIPING PLOVER whose
provenance is being investigated was seen on May 26 before it flew off.
The most recent WHIMBREL sighting was of a flock of 17 on Gull Island on
May 25. GREAT EGRETS were seen regularly before the closure of the
Park. A BARRED OWL was photographed on May 26. RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS
were seen on May 26 and 27, and RED-BELLIED WOODPECKERS continue as a
daily occurrence at 186 Bayshore Road. A YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER and
a PHILADELPHIA VIREO were seen on May 27 and a BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER on
the following day. BLUE JAYS were still migrating over the lighthouse
as recently as May 29. The warbler migration appears to have ground to
a halt.
To reach Presqu'ile Provincial Park, follow the signs from Brighton.
Locations within the Park are shown on a map at the back of a tabloid
that is available at the Park gate. Access to the Park is restricted
until further notice, and access to the offshore islands is restrictedat
this time of year to prevent disturbance to the colonial nesting birds
there. Birders are encouraged to record their observations on the bird
sightingsboard provided near the campground office by The Friends of
Presqu'ile Parkand to fill out a rare bird report for species not listed
there.
Questions and comments about bird sightings at Presqu'ile may be
directed to: fhellei...@trentu.ca.
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Fred Helleiner
186 Bayshore Road
Brighton, Ontario
K0K 1H0
613-475-5309
If visiting, access via Presqu'ile Provincial Park
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