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There was a strong reverse migration at Fish Point this morning with many warblers, orioles, tanagers, grosbeaks, and blackbirds streaming south. Between 8 and 9 am, birds were leaving at a rate of 100+ individuals per minute, tapering off to 45-50 birds/minute for the next hour, then diminishing to about 5-10 birds/minute by 10:30 am. Lots of birds stayed behind to allow for some good birding on the Fish Point trail including many of the usual warbler species, all of the expected vireos, and three Summer Tanagers.
Fish Point is on the extreme southwestern corner of the island, south from the West Dock.
Rob Tymstra
bird...@ebtech.net
Pelee Island, ON
