Good Birding,
Slow but steady birding today throughout the Park between rain showers. About
12 species of warbler have been reported thus far today. No sign of the Fish
Crow that was near the Visitor Centre yesterday evening. The Eared Grebe is
still hanging about near the Tip with many Horne
High winds from the west greeted birders at Point Pelee today which made
birding difficult. However, with effort a number of species were reported
throughout the Park. WOOD THRUSH, OVENBIRD, INDIGO BUNTING & RED-HEADED
WOODPECKER were more noted. There were at least 12 species of warbler includ
It was nice to finally see the sun today at Point Pelee. With the warmth
insects started to rise from the sand at the Tip attracting large numbers of
swallows and the recurring SCARLET TANAGER. There was also at least 5
RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS in the Tip area.
SOLITARY SANDPIPERS continue to be
The rain started around 6 am today and doesn't seem to have affected migration
with at least 12 species of warbler seen. Although, the strong east winds meant
that the Tip area itself was rather quiet.
The Woodland Trail produced at least 7 OVENBIRDS and 3 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. A
YELLOW-BREASTE
The rain and north winds made it a little tough for birding at Point Pelee
today, but some good birds are still being seen. Just make sure to bring your
rain gear when you come.
The highlight at the Tip remains the EARED GREBE that can often be seen with
several HORNED GREBE for a nice comparis
The rain has stopped but with the northerly flow of winds not too many new
migrants were noted. However, birders were reporting a number of good birds
from those lingering during the last few days. About 15 warbler species have
been reported so far.
The Tip did not produce too many species this
Sunny skies were a welcome sight this morning and many birders converged on the
Park to see what the change in weather would bring. Light winds earlier last
night seemed to facilitate movement.
A total of 15 warbler species have been reported so far today. A CONNECTICUT
WARBLER was reported fro
While there was no evidence of a mass migration overnight some exciting birds
were seen at Point Pelee this morning. Warbler numbers are picking up with 13
species seen so far.
The Tilden Trail was the hotspot with KENTUCKY WARBLER; LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH;
and NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. The Kentucky
After a long, wet wait the birds are back! Multiple sightings have been
reported throughout the Park of many of our Wood Warblers and other migrants.
Up to the time of this post more than 23 warblers have been reported including
PROTHONOTARY, KIRTLAND'S, ORANGE-CROWNED, NORTHERN PARULA, BLACKBUR
Most of birds reported from yesterday's influx are still hanging around this
morning. More migrants have been added from last night.
The Tip was slow but there was a report of a DICKCISSEL and it was seen again
on the West Beach Trail north of the Tram Loop at the Tip. Further north near
the W
A lot of the migrants that were here yesterday are still being seen today, and
there are a number of new migrants that have arrived.
Over 25 species of warbler are being seen including YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT,
KENTUCKY WARBLER, PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, CERULEAN WARBLER, and LOUISIANA
WATERTHRUSH. Othe
Spring migration continues at a steady pace with 21 species of warblers
reported from various parts of the Park, with Tilden and Woodland Nature Trails
being the most productive. The warblers were feeding up high in the canopy.
Multiple PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS are being reported from Bridges A and
Just heard about a Black-billed Magpie seen on the Post Woods Trail, just north
of the Sparrow Field heading south. It was seen at 11:20 but only by 2 birders,
but hopefully it will be reported again soon. The description of both the bird
and its sound, made it seem like a correct identification
Bird activity and variety continues to increase in the park.
Both Tilden and Woodland Nature Trail had lots of birds singing including
RED-EYED VIREOS, TENNESSEE WARBLERS, NORTHERN PARULAS, BLACK-THROATED BLUE
WARBLERS, BLACKPOLL WARBLERS, BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLERS and BLACKBURNIAN
WARBLER
Lots to report today with many migrants arriving overnight. The warbler count
is up to 26 species.
Most of birds reported from yesterday's influx are still hanging around this
morning. More migrants have been added from last night.
The Tip was slow but there was a report of a DICKCISSEL and it
Great weather greeted birders today. Another sunny day in the park! Though bird
numbers were somewhat low, there was a good selection. The highlight of the day
so far is a female BLUE GROSBEAK photographed and still being in the Cactus
Field.
At the tip, a flock of RUDDY TURNSTONE and another
A brief shower didn't deter birders for long and a variety of good birds were
located. The female BLUE GROSBEAK continues to be seen in the Cactus Field, and
a female CERULEAN WARBLER and a male HOODED WARBLER were observed in the tip
area. A male CERULEAN WARBLER and a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER were
A brief shower didn't deter birders for long and a variety of good birds were
located. The female BLUE GROSBEAK continues to be seen in the Cactus Field, and
a female CERULEAN WARBLER and a male HOODED WARBLER were observed in the tip
area. A male CERULEAN WARBLER and a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER were
A brief shower didn't deter birders for long and a variety of good birds were
located. The female BLUE GROSBEAK continues to be seen in the Cactus Field, and
a female CERULEAN WARBLER and a male HOODED WARBLER were observed in the tip
area. A male CERULEAN WARBLER and a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER were
Spring migration continues at a slow but steady pace with small numbers of
warblers being reported from various parts of the park.
A total of 20 species of warblers including CANADA WARBLER, MOURNING WARBLER,
WILSONS WARBLER, BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and YELLOW-BREASTED
CHAT.
Warm southerly breezes greeted birders today. Incoming migrants were not
reported in large numbers but there were a few good pockets. About 15 species
of warbler were reported. The most numerous species of warbler reported was
CANADA.
The Tip had a good group of birds including CANADA, WILSON'
After yesterday's warm temperatures winds shifted to the north and it is
decidedly cooler in the Park this morning, but the birding continues to be very
good. A total of 25 species of warblers were reported this morning.
Bird activity along Woodland Nature Trail was good with several pockets of
Even though we should be on the down swing of migration, the park was still
productive with numerous reports of new migrants. So far 22 species of warblers
have been reported including: CANADA; WILSON'S; MOURNING; CONNECTICUT; and,
BLACKPOLL WARBLERS.
A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was found along WEST
Though weather conditions were wet, there were many migrants in the Park.
Most were species one would expect at this date, and so many birds have been
reported that a Fallout likely occurred.
22 species of warbler were reported, including CANADA, MOURNING, BLUE-WINGED,
HOODED and CONNECTICUT.
The Festival of Birds is going out with a bang. There are many migrants still
to be seen and heard at the Tip and on the Woodland Trail. 20 species of
warblers have been reported already today, including CANADA, WILSON'S,
MOURNING, YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, CONNECTICUT, NORTHERN PARULA and the nesti
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
Welcome to the Pelee Bird Festival Migration Report for May 2.
Bird activity and variety is on the increase with a good selection of warblers,
15+ species and other land birds this morning. At the tip many birders reported
an impressive reverse migration with 100s of blackbirds along with smalle
Birding in the Point Pelee area continues to be a success on this third day of
the Festival of Birds, despite some heavy rainfall last night and this morning.
It is worth noting that certain areas, particularly the Woodland Trail and the
road going south from the Visitor Centre are a bit flooded
Another great morning of birding in the park. Highlights included Kentucky
Warbler along Chinquapin Trail between the Cactus field and Tilden, Hooded
Warbler in Tilden's, Prothonotary Warbler near park entrance, Yellow-breasted
Chat flying off the tip, and Blue-winged Warblers at multiple locat
Another great morning of birding in the park. Highlights included Kentucky
Warbler along Chinquapin Trail between the Cactus field and Tilden, Hooded
Warbler in Tilden's, Prothonotary Warbler near park entrance, Yellow-breasted
Chat flying off the tip, and Blue-winged Warblers at multiple loca
Good Morning,
Bird activity continues to increase in the park along with the number of
birders resulting in a nice variety of reports.
Highlights this morning included Prothonotary Warbler, Hooded Warbler, Cerulean
Warbler, Golden-winged Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, Summer Tanager, Sedge
Wre
Excellent morning so far with many of yesterday's birds still here and with
recent arrivals. Winds continued out of the southwest. Some birds at the Tip
were involved in a reverse movement but mostly blackbirds. But also INDIGO
BUNTING and a Few BOBOLINK.
Highlights included a very cooperativ
It was a cool start to the morning, but there is quite a bit of activity
throughout the park, though the volume of birds is relatively low.
Highlights included a SNOWY EGRET flying south past the Marsh Boardwalk, a
KENTUCKY WARBLER at the Tip, and a GLAUCOUS GULL seen flying north along the
eas
After another clear but cool night, the morning started off with several
exciting birds being seen.
One of the few park records of PILEATED WOODPECKER was observed in the Tip area
before heading north along East Beach past the Sparrow Field. Other highlights
included a LECONTE'S SPARROW seen on
It was an exciting start to the morning with a EURASIAN TREE SPARROW and two
AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS seen at the Tip. The PILEATED WOODPECKER continues and
was also seen in the area. Bird activity and diversity is very high throughout
the park.
There was a significant reverse movement of BALTIM
Another great day of birding this morning.
With the southerly winds, more migrants entered the Park, and there was another
good reverse movement of birds off the Tip including the EURASIAN TREE SPARROW
and many orioles, SCARLET TANAGER, INDIGO BUNTING AND BOBOLINK.
Also noted off the Tip were
Good Morning birders!
A notable exodus of recent migrant songbirds last night has prompted birders to
look harder for the cryptic birds. We were greeted with cooler temperatures
this morning, which fortunately pushed the warblers and flycatchers close to
the ground to forage.
The major highli
Despite the cool wet weather, it has been an awesome morning. A fall-out of
sorts occurred and bird activity is very good.
Best birds reported so far are a RED-THROATED LOON, and ACADIAN FLYCATCHER.
The Tip was quiet first thing but by 8 am, many warblers and other migrants
were found. Offsho
Hope you are having a great Mother's Day!
After the heavy rain in the morning birders were treated with very close views
of many migrants. Many were foraging low throughout the Park.
There was a report of a MISSISSIPPI KITE flying over Tilden's Woods.
22 species of warblers have been reported s
We had a fine start to the day with some reverse movement off the Tip, but the
rainstorm has settled in sending people into shelter. We are awaiting the rain
to stop before continuing to bird.
At the Tip, a few things were reported. The reverse movement of birds in the
light south winds include
Good morning birders! We have had a busy start to the day with a significant
influx of migrants, and bird activity is high and widespread.
A WORM-EATING WARBLER was found singing and moving north along the Tip road
from the halfway tram stop early this morning, and a probable second individual
Good morning birders,
We have lovely weather in the area this morning, and the birding quality is
rather nice as well!
The highlights so far this morning include a MISSISSIPPI KITE flying south over
the Visitor Centre parking lot, and a BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE seen flying south
over the Cactus F
It's a beautiful day in the Park today. There are many resident species and a
few migrants, but not a large volume of birds.
The weather is very calm today, so there was not much reverse movement off the
Tip, but the BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE was flying very high up with some BLUE JAYS. A
KIRTLAND'S
It is a fine day again in Point Pelee, but the blustery winds have made birding
a challenge today.
Not many migrants have been located so far, but there was a report of a
MISSISSIPPI KITE flying over Tilden Woods. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was seen near
the bench at the halfway tram stop. A few b
It is another beautiful day out in the park, and there has been a noticeable
influx of new arrivals overnight.
Bird activity at the Tip first thing this morning was moderate, with a bit of a
reverse movement of blackbirds, CEDAR WAXWINGS, and INDIGO BUNTINGS. A flock of
WHIMBREL was observed fl
A fabulous day of birding in the park this morning.
There was a notable fall out of many migrant species at the Tip, including many
later migrant warbler species and flycatchers.
Highlights include a BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE flying high over the Tip and then back
and forth up to the Sparrow Field, a
Another fine day in Point Pelee NP for the last day of the Festival of Birds.
Birding has been quite steady with many warblers and flycatchers being sighted.
There was a report of a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER, just down the main road to the
Tip south of the Visitor Centre, but it was not re-found a
Today is the first day of the Point Pelee National Park Festival of Birds and
the start of the guided bird hikes offered by the Friends of Point Pelee. Cool
temperatures and strong westerly winds continue to affect migration.
An EARED GREBE was close to shore along the east side of the Tip near
Brisk south west winds again this morning making it cool at the Tip.
A few pockets of migrants have been noted throughout the Park.
A group of WILLET were at the Tip this morning first thing. As of writing this
report at least one was still lingering there. Birding was more comfortable
along t
Good morning, birders:
Bird diversity in the Park continues to rise amidst short bouts of rain in
early and mid-morning.
Highlights include an ACADIAN FLYCATCHER at the boardwalk on Shuster Trail and
a RUSTY BLACKBIRD on Tilden Woods Trail -- both sighted during our guided
tours. A HOODED W
Point Pelee National Park Migration Report: Sunday, 4 May
Greetings folks,
A significant influx of birds this morning was punctuated by 2 HENSLOW'S
SPARROWS -- both observed during Friends of Point Pelee guided walks. One was
showing well on the West Beach Trail 300 m north of the Tip
Cool and cloudy conditions greeted birders first thing this morning. Compared
with yesterday, far fewer birds and bird song was present. The tip was
especially quiet, with few warblers reported. However, one of them was a Hooded
Warbler. Offshore, all three species of Scoters were observed. Else
Cool but sunny weather this morning made viewing birds much more pleasant than
yesterday. Although still on the quieter side, bird activity was noticeably
busier than yesterday.
Once again an Eared Grebe was reported at the Tip area. Further north, another
Eared Grebe was observed on the Park b
The day started with a thunderstorm coming across the lake which may have been
responsible for the increase in bird activity in the Park today. A good number
of some species has been reported so far. Many pockets of birds throughout the
Park. About 15+ species of warbler have been reported so fa
Southerly winds and warming temperatures brought in a good influx of migrants
this morning. Activity was most evident at the Tip where many birds were
observed flying south overhead. Participating in this movement were hundreds of
ORIOLES. Also heard and observed in high numbers were INDIGO BUNT
While the winds and temperature were ideal for migration last night it would
appear that the majority of the northern breeding migrants in the Park
yesterday moved on and only a minor influx of new birds arrived. The influx
seemed to consist of CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER and SCARLET TANAGER with at
Point Pelee NP Migration Report for May 10.
Quite a few new migrants have arrived again today. So far birding was the best
from the Tip up to Shuster Trail along the east beach. Birds were bug-hunting
high and low in the brush along the beach. At least 20+ species of warbler are
being seen.
At
Point Pelee National Park Migration Report: Sunday, 11 May, 2014
Hello birders,
Though it has seemed a generally slow day overall, there have been a good
number of excellent sightings.
The 2 most notable birds this morning were a WESTERN KINGBIRD and a
SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER (presumably t
While things started off slow first thing this morning it has really picked up
through the course of the morning.
Both YELLOW-BILLED and BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO were reported from the Tip. A CANADA
WARBLER was near the Black-billed Cuckoo.
The interior of the Park was very busy with at least 25 sp
Another very active and birdy day at Point Pelee today. It would seem that a
wave of WILSON'S WARBLER and Empidonax Flycatchers came in overnight as they
were quite common at the Tip.
A total of 22 species of warbler have been reported this morning. The KENTUCKY
WARBLER is still being seen app
There was a mini-fallout of warblers at the Tip of Point Pelee this morning
with females of many species being the most obvious. The warblers at the Tip
included: CANADA, BLACKBURNIAN, MAGNOLIA, BLACKPOLL, and a late-ish PALM. A
MOURNING WARBLER was reported just south of the washroom building a
Despite the intermittent rain today the Tip of the Point remained very active
with at least 18 species of warbler out of a total of 23 warbler species seen
so far today.
Similar to yesterday many of the warblers were female including: BLACKBURNIAN;
CANADA; AMERICAN REDSTART; and CHESTNUT-SIDED.
Point Pelee NP Migration Report May 16
Activity is still very good after the wonderful fall-out of birds yesterday. At
the Tip, with the westerlies, birding was best along the east beach. Birds were
low and good views were had of many warblers, tanagers, thrushes, orioles and
many others. About
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.
While there did not appear to be much new migration overnight there were still
25 species of warbler being observed in Point Pelee today. The highlight would
probably be a rare for this time of year PRAIRIE WARBLER being seen in the Tip
area of the park. The non-warbler highlight is a BELL'S VIR
While the conditions were right for migration last night, and radar indicated
that migration took place, it would appear that the birds kept heading north to
their breeding instead of stopping at Point Pelee. While 19 species of warbler
have been seen and heard in the Park this morning they are
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