Good morning, Bird activity in the Park continues to be relatively slow. Just like the past several days, the diversity of species remains good, but overall numbers have not increased. This is not surprising given the fact the winds have not shifted to the south.
*** As o f 10:45 a.m. the adult male KIRTLAND'S WARBLER reported late yesterday north of Sanctuary has not been refound today. Many people have come and gone hoping that it may reappear. We will post an update if it is refound. Other noteworthy birds recorded this morning include: Cerulean Warbler - (1 female) - Tip area Blue-winged Warbler - (1 female) - Tip area White-eyed Vireo - (3 + 1) Visitor Centre to Tip tram stop and one hit by a car :( Red-headed Woodpecker - (1 ) - Tip area Eastern Bluebird - (2 males, 1 female) - West Beach Olive-sided Flycatcher - (1) - DeLaurier Mourning Warbler - (1) - Botham Tree Trail Summer Tanager - (1 female) - rumours of one at the Tip Reported after hours yesterday (May 17): *** Kirtland's Warbler - (1 adult male) - Sanctuary (m. obs.) *** Virginia's Warbler - (1 female?) - Northwest Beach (unconfirmed reported received this morning, rare bird report to be filled in) Cerulean Warbler - 1 female - Northwest Beach Golden-winged Warbler - 1 - Blue Heron Golden-winged Warbler - 1 - Sleepy Hollow Grasshopper Sparrow - 1 - Sparrow Field Good Birding, John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Dave Martin, Pete Read, Alan Wormington Staff, Friends of Point Pelee ************************************************************************ Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee are pleased to present the 2003 Festival of Birds from April 26 to May 26. This years events include daily hikes, County Hot Spot Tours, "Birders Breakfast" and much. For more information, please visit www.wincom.net/~fopp/ or www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/ne/ne4_e.asp. Birders may also be interested in the free shorebird hikes offered by Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) at the new shorebird impoundment. - To contact the Friends of Point Pelee please call 519-326-6173, fax 519-326-7925 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For general park information, please call 519-322-2365. - To contact ERCA, please call 519-776-5209. ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Friends of Point Pelee <[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.
