A breeding plumage PACIFIC LOON is currently being seen far out in the lake off of the beach east of the Sparrow Field. Another unusual migrant this morning was a fly over Northern Goshawk seen during the Friends of Point Pelee hikes.
A total of 18 species of warbler have been seen this morning. A PROTHONOTARY WARBLER is being seen again on the seasonal trail that goes east off the main Tilden Trail. Male CAPE MAY, BLACKBURNIAN, AMERICAN REDSTART, MAGNOLIA and WILSON'S WARBLERS are being seen in various locations around the park. A new wave of mostly female warblers, including BLACKPOLL WARBLER, are active in the Tip area. The ditch along the south side of Road E is a hot spot this morning with AMERICAN BITTERN, GREEN HERON, VIRGINIA RAIL and SOLITARY SANDPIPER being seen. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders: Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, John, Sarah, Jean, Jeremy, Ken, Geoff, Ian, Chris, Dave, Peter M, and Claire The Festival of Birds runs from May 1-19 - for a detailed schedule visit www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other update 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. _______________________________________________ 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
