[Ontbirds] Point Pelee National Park Migration Report - May 7, 2010

I am sending this message on behalf of the Friends of Point Pelee Friends of Point Pelee provide guided birding hikes throughout the Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park of Canada. Proceeds from hikes support the Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park. This submitted

[Ontbirds] Hooded Warblers - Wilson Tract, Norfolk

To all, This morning I observed several (=3) male Hooded Warblers during a meandering hike around the Wilson Tract. I suppose I will have to visit the Hooded Tract if I wish to find Wilson's Warblers (wink). To reach the Wilson Tract in Norfolk County, travel west from Hwy 59 on Regional Rd 60

[Ontbirds] East Point Park- White-eyed Vireo

Tthere was a modest influx of migrants at East Point this morning. White-eyed Vireo - Seen along the path that runs through the middle of the park, parallel to the lake and just west of the point. Northern Parula - Immediately west of parking lot on the east side of the park. 14 species of

[Ontbirds] Kirtland's Warbler - Hillman Marsh Conservation Area

Hi Everyone! We just had a call from Hillman Marsh Conservation Area (just north of Point Pelee), reporting the sighting of a Kirtland's Warbler. The location description we have is between the trail to the shorebird habitat and the official board, close to the area where they do education

[Ontbirds] Peregrine Falcon nesting survey in Ontario

Observations of nesting Peregrine Falcon are requested from birders for the 2010 Ontario-wide survey. The results of the survey which is coordinated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources will help assess the status of this threatened species. The aim is to locate and monitor all Peregrine

[Ontbirds] Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report - May 7th, 2010

On Friday, May 7th, 2010 this is the Hamilton Naturalists Club Birding Report: WHITE-EYED VIREO YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT Wood Duck Blue-winged Teal Northern Shoveler Green-winged Teal Red-necked Grebe Least Bittern Great Egret Green Heron Bald Eagle Virginia Rail Sora Sandhill Crane Semipalmated

[Ontbirds] Hillman's Marsh -5 Eagles

Tonight, just before the storm hit at approx 8:30 we were driving on the road north of Hillman's Marsh - Mersea Rd 2 and Mersea Rd 21. An eagle flew over then a 2nd one, then we saw three more - followed them toward the lake, they were frolicking in the wind currents and saw all 5 several times

[Ontbirds] Pelee Island Bird Report May 7th

Hey Birders, Today was pretty good, especially considering the weather conditions. Cooler winds from the East brought a few good birds. The highlight was a female BLUE GROSBEAK at Sheridan's Point. It was found at 1pm, first seen by Richard and Felicity Pope and was last seen at 8:30pm in