Highlight of OFO Pelee Island Weekend
The 24 participants of the OFO May 6 to 9 weekend outing to Pelee Island under the leadership of Martin & Kathy Parker observed a total of 123 species of birds even through north winds persisted and it was a slow migration. The highlights include American White Pelicans - roosting on western end of Middle Island (viewed with scopes) American Avocet (7) - landed in front of the group at the tip on Sunday a.m. then flew off. Photos were taken. Bald Eagle - pair doing spiral earthwards with clutched talons at least 6 six Black-bellied Plovers - on Sunday several flocks totally over 300+ individuals Whip-poor-will - one calling on Sunday night 4 species of Vireos 22 species of Warblers including Golden-winged, Northern Parula, Tennessee, Hooded, Cape May One participant reported an early Connecticut Warbler Participants enjoyed swarming warblers at the Lighthouse Point on Saturday afternoon as many species kept parading by stationary observers providing excellent viewing opportunities. Good food and social time enjoyed by all as well. Repeat weekends on Pelee being planned for 2017. Martin & Kathy Parker, Trip Leaders _______________________________________________ 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
