Birding was much improved today with several new arrivals. A singing PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was checking out nest boxes at the north end of Fish Point. Other warblers making appearances included BLACKPOLL, TENNESSEE, BLUE-WINGED, NORTHERN PARULA, YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, and BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS. LINCOLN’S SPARROWS and RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS were easy to see at Fish Point as were ORCHARD ORIOLES which seemed to outnumber BALTIMORES. NASHVILLE WARBLERS were abundant while YELLOW-RUMPS were relatively scarce today. Other birds of note included EASTERN BLUEBIRD, INDIGO BUNTING, OSPREY, and several newly arrived shorebirds in the flooded fields including SEMIPALMATED PLOVERS and LESSER YELLOWLEGS.
----------------------------------------- Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 133 species ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until at least May 20. Cost $4.00 includes admission to Heritage Centre. Inquire at Centre at foot of West Dock for times and locations, and details on best birding areas and current rarities. The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. 519-724-2291. The foyer contains a 'sightings board' listing May bird sightings (open 24 hours). Lighthouse Point is on the NE corner of the island, Sheridan Point on the NW corner, Mill Point on the SE corner, and Fish Point on the SW corner, due south of the West Dock. Attention Birders: All birders are invited to participate in the Second Annual Pelee Island Bird Race, noon Friday, May 9 to noon Saturday, May 10. 'Springsong' Dinner featuring talk with Farley Mowat, introduced by Margaret Atwood, Saturday evening at the Pelee Island Wine Pavilion (tickets for the dinner sold out). All proceeds go to the Heritage Centre and island conservation efforts. Inquire at Pelee Island Heritage Centre for more details 519 724 2291. -------------------------------------------- Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220. Rob Tymstra, Irena Knezevic Pelee Island Heritage Centre [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
