Welcome to the 2018 Pelee Bird Festival Migration Reports. Our first May morning was mild with some southwest winds. There were a few more migrant species which showed up. So far about 10 species of Warbler have been noted so far.
A SEDGE WREN was seen along the West Beach Trail, about half-way between the West Beach Parking Lot and the Tram Loop at the Tip. A GRASSHOPPER SPARROW was found about 20 m south of the "Serengeti" tree, south of the halfway point on the West Beach Trail. The LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH was sighted again on the south side of the boardwalk in Tilden Woods Trail. At the Tip, most of the reported birds were found. Offshore all three Scoters have been reported. Also a number of HORNED GREBES remain. Along the East Beach NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, SAVANNAH SPARROW, LINCOLN'S SPARROW, NASHVILLE WARBLER were noted. There were a few birds taking part in a reverse movement off the Tip. A few BOBOLINK, BALTIMORE ORIOLES, EASTERN KINGBIRD, and many blackbirds were seen until about 10 am. A SCARLET TANAGER, and a INDIGO BUNTING were seen just south of the Tip Washrooms, as well as a number of warbler species such as BLACK-AND-WHITE, NASHVILLE, PALM, YELLOW-RUMPED, and YELLOW. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete Read, Karl Konze, Justin Peter, Jean Iron, Geof Burbidge, Emma Burbidge, Chris Earley, Chris Coultier, Dave Milsom, Bruce DiLabio, Jessica Linton, Jeremy Bensette, Amanda Guercio and Paul Pratt. The Festival of Birds runs from May 1 - 21. 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 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
