It is a blustery day at Point Pelee today. This has kept many birds down low and sheltered on the East side of the Park. Not as many birds have been reported as a result of the conditions.
Those that braved the Tip were rewarded with a few good species. A California Gull rested for a few minutes before disappearing. Sanderling and Dunlin were noted on the beach. Also seen a Red-headed Woodpecker, Clay-colored Sparrow, a Black-billed Cuckoo, and an Eastern Bluebird. A Canada Warbler was reported from near the 42 Latitude sign near the washrooms at the Tip. Bobolink was seen in the Sparrow Field. There was a Louisiana Waterthrush seen on the seasonal trail near the wet area in Tilden Woods. Also noted in Tilden was a Gray-cheeked Thrush. A Summer Tanager was noted at the Cactus Field as well as a Blue-winged Warbler. A Kentucky Warbler was just reported from 100 m north of Dunes Picnic Area on the Centennial Bike Trail. A report has come in that there was a Glossy Ibis and American Avocet in the shorebird cell at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Sarah, Jeremy, Jean, Geoff, Ian, Chris, Dave, Bruce, 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
