Good morning birders, This morning was cool, clear and sunny and has shown to be one of the best days of migration so far during the festival. Many new migrants came in overnight.
Birders gravitating towards the Tip saw a very minor Reverse, but some birds were noted resting on the sand. The BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen with the BONAPARTE‘s and other gulls. A couple of CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS were seen on the sand with other sparrows along the east side of the Tip. A YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER has been reported from the north end of Tilden Woods. A YELLOW-THROATED VIREO was seen at the south end of Tilden Woods. A BREWSTER‘S WARBLER (hybrid between has been reported from Redbud Trail, as well as a amazing *3* YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. Another YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was noted on the east side of Delaurier Trail, with another two in Cactus Field. A total of at least 8 YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT have been seen throughout the Park today! A WHITE-EYED VIREO was also seen on that trail in the northeast corner. A FISH CROW still continues to noted here and there in the Point. A SUMMER TANGER (female type) has been spotted 150 m north of Dunes Picnic area moving west into the woods. About 19 species of Warbler have been noted but birds are still in low numbers. Outside the Park, 6 WESTERN CATTLE EGRET were noted, and 1 was seen along Mersea Road E. Near the Pelee Entrance. The WHITE-FACED IBIS seen yesterday, continues at Hillman Shorebird Cell. There was a flyby of 2 AMERICAN AVOCET at Wheatley Harbour. A NORTHERN GANNET was reported from the south tip of Pelee Island. And PIPING PLOVER continue at the East Beach Road sand bar. We look forward to seeing what the rest of the day brings! Good birding, Pete, Max, Asher, Quinten, Dale, Aaron, and Mark The 2026 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 18. For a detailed Schedule visit festivalofbirds.ca 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. For highlights and other updates follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Birdnews is reserved for announcements, location summaries, first of year reports, etc. To post a message on Birdnews, send an email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Birdnews Moderators by email at [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
