Birding in the Point Pelee area is a lot of fun this morning! The weather is beautiful with warm sun and a light breeze. Although there are not too many songbirds in the park, there are some very notable species in the area.
The Black-necked Stilt that has been around for a few days has been present at Hillman Marsh since sunrise, and has recently been seen in the shorebird cell. The Piping Plover with leg bands that was found yesterday was found early this morning at Seacliffe beach beside the ferry dock of Leamington Marina. Within Point Pelee National Park, there are fewer songbirds than recent days, but some noteworthy individuals are present. Singles of Pine Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, Sedge Wren, and Red-headed Woodpecker were seen at The Tip, and a White-eyed Vireo and Blue-winged Warbler were seen on Tilden's Trail. There was a visible migration of raptors in the late morning, including an adult Northern Goshawk, and a number of Broad-winged, Red-tailed, Sharp-shinned, and Cooper's Hawks with quite a few Turkey Vultures. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Sarah, Jeremy, Jean, Geoff, Ian, Chris, John, Bruce and Paul. The Festival of Birds runs from April 29 - May 18. For a detailed schedule visit: www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other updates follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP The Festival is brought to you by Parks Canada - Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee. Hikes are generously supported by Quest Nature Tours. Shorebird Viewing Nights are brought to you in partnership with Ontario Field Ornithologists and Essex Region Conversation Authority and Pelee Wings Nature Store. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
