If you can keep your binoculars and/or glasses dry there are lots of birds to be seen at Point Pelee this morning. At least 23 species of Warbler were seen on the Friends of Point Pelee hikes, and other reports are likely to come in.
The Tip itself was quiet although Sanderling was on the beach first thing in the morning. Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was reported from Loop Woods north of the tram stop. Connecticut Warblers were reported from both the Sparrow field and on the Post Woods approximately half way between the Sparrow field and the south end of the Woodland Trail. A Chuck-wills-widow is being seen on the Post Woods at the same location as the Connecticut. The East side of the Woodland Trail is active with highlights being Canada and Blackpoll Warblers. A latish Prairie Warbler was reported between posts 16 and 17 near the north end of the Redbud Trail. The Tilden Trail might be the most active with all 23 species of warbler being seen, including a Prothonotary Warbler and Acadian Flycatcher in the slough on the Shuster Trail and several Canada Warbler off the west seasonal trail. A new wave of thrushes came in with Wood, Veery, Swainson's and Gray-cheeked being seen. Philadelphia, Warbling and White-eyed Vireos were also seen on Tilden. The only report we have from the north end of the Park is from the Sanctuary picnic area where Prothonotary Warbler and Northern Parula were seen. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete Reid, Karl Konze, Todd Pepper, Justin Peters, Sarah Rupert, Jeremy Bensette, Jean Iron, Geoff, Ian, Chris, Dave, Bruce DiLabio, Cameron, Scott, Ken and Iain The Festival of Birds runs from May 1-18. 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 and Tropical Birding 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 - 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
