Good morning Birders The bird activity continues to increase this morning with new arrivals and increased numbers of Eastern Kingbird, Veery, Bobolink, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, along with a couple of Red-headed Woodpecker and Marsh Wren at The Tip.
Yesterday's Prairie Warbler was found again today along the West Beach Footpath a few hundred metres south of the tram halfway stop. A Blue-winged Warbler was seen at Sparrow Field. The Tip area beach had a number of sparrows including Savannah, Field, White-crowned, and a Dark-eyed Junco. Both Sanderling and Spotted Sandpiper were reported there too. A breeding plumage Red-throated Loon was observed in flight at the Tip as well as Horned Grebe, Common Loon, and Surf Scoter. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete Read, Karl Konze, Justin Peter, Jean Iron, Geof Burbidge, Emma Burbidge, Chris Earley, Dave Milsom, Bruce DiLabio, Jessica Linton, Jeremy Bensette, Tim Arthur, Gabriel Foley, Mike Kent, Alan Watson, Dylan White, Aaron Brisebois and Paul Pratt. The Festival of Birds runs from May 1 - 20. 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
