Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRDS are being seen regularly on Homeward Road and West Shore Road.The rain continues and shorebirds are now a possibility but so far only a few DUNLIN.
Most of the birds are beginning to look familiar with 20 species of warbler between Fish Point and Lighthouse Point. Several MOURNING WARBLERS were at Fish Point and 2 more at Browns Point. There was a Yellow-breasted Chat just before the trees stop at Fish Point. TENNESSEE WARBLERS were down low and in close at the Lighthouse Point. Total of species observed in May: 170 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 8:00 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 Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre or check the website: www.pibo.ca Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.
