A few quick highlights from a hectic couple of days. LECONTE'S SPARROW, KIRTLAND'S WARBLER from Lighthouse Pt. Yesterday. Three HOODED WARBLERS, TRUMPETER SWAN and SUMMER TANAGER from Fish Point yesterday. YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was banded this morning at Fish Point.
The GREAT TIT was last seen yesterday morning. The Bird Race was won by Ben Porchuk and Peter Burke's team obtaining 132 species, all acquired on bicycle. Paul Carter Ron Tiessen Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until May 20. Cost is $5.00 which includes admission to Heritage Centre. Meet in front of the Centre at the foot of West Dock every day at 7:30 a.m. Check into the Centre for details on best birding areas and current rarities. The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. 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. Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.
