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Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
This morning was sunny with clear blue skies but still strong north
westerly winds.
Hillman Shorebird Cell: Continues to be an excellent location!
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
Some migrants are present in Tilden Woods including Golden-winged,
Blackburnian, Bay-breasted, Magnolia, Black-and-white, and Tennessee
Warblers.
An
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
This morning saw strong west winds and started overcast before skies
cleared some. It has been a difficult morning for birdwatchers.
Hillman Shore
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
An unsubstantiated report of a Townsend's Warbler has been made and many
people are searching the Loop Woods. It was reported heading south towards
t
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
After a cool wet day of birding yesterday, sunny skies greeted birders
Thursday morning. The change in weather also brought in many new birds to
the
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
The Black Vulture continues to be reported along the east beach, at the end
of Shuster Trail (look north).
New migrants have arrived but are in scat
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
The Warbler Mania from yesterday has slowed a bit in the Tip Area but there
is still good numbers of species being seen well. The two White Pelicans
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
Just a quick update, the Black Vulture has been refound. It was seen
roosting and on the beach, to the north of the end of the Shuster Trail
where th
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
No sign of the Lark Bunting as of yet, nor has the Black Vulture been
resighted.
The south winds allowed an advancement of migrants, and the rain b
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
A Lark Bunting was reported this morning from the West Beach, just north of
the train loop. However, there have been no further sightings since the
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
It should be noted that there were reports of the Mottled Duck at Hillman's
Marsh Shorebird Habitat from this morning. Notes on directions are in
ear
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
This morning has been cool and mostly sunny.
Hillman Shorebird Cell: no reports of Mottled Duck last evening.
However Cackling Geese and Wilson's
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
An off and on rainy night limiting movements into the Park. There didn't
appear to be a huge fallout, but several good pockets of migrants have
surfa
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
Another night of southerly winds brought a few new birds. And luckily a few
of the good ones from yesterday remained.
The number of birds continues t
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
Once again a good night for migration flights. A few new arrivals were
noted, and a few lingering species sighted. Not a large quantity of birds
wer
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
Moderate winds from south-west and a clear sky overnight, brought some new
migrants into the Park. And a few of yesterday's good species were refound
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008
Weather is sunny and clear this morning. Some highlights and their
location are:
Hillman Shorebird Cell: Mottled Duck (seen this morning as well)
Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates during the Festival of Birds
May 9 through May 13, 2008
Hillman Shorebird area had the Mottled Duck and 4 American Avocet
yesterday evening.
This morning to this point has been overcast with some periods of rain.
Some sightings and their location ar
This is the weekly birding report for the Point Pelee National Park birding
area for the week ending April 23, 2008.
The beginning of the week brought some excitement in the first male
Prothonotory Warbler for the season that was seen and photographed from the
south bridge of the Woodland Nature
Submitted by Todd Pepper for Friends of Point Pelee.
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supporting Point Pelee National Park of Canada
Weather has continued to affect spring migration at Point Pelee. Another 10
cm of snow fell on the Park on March 28th, however by t
While it might say Spring on the celestial calendar, southern Essex County,
including Point Pelee received another 30 cm of snow on March 21st and
22nd. On the good news side there should be lots of water in the sloughs
along the Woodland Nature Trail for when the Northern and Louisiana
Waterthru
The ice in Lake Erie has finally freed its grip on Point Pelee and there is
open water on all three sides of the Tip. With the protection of the ice
over the winter there is a “Tip” of about 60 metres of sand south of where
the trail ends. While the ice is gone, few ducks were present with Common
Since last weeks post the ice on the east side of Point Pelee has opened up
to within 500 metres of the beach and Common Merganser and Common Goldeneye
can now be seen up and down the East Beach. Ice still surrounds the Tip
itself and the West Beach.
The lack of open water did not stop new spring
Both sides of Point Pelee remain iced in with no open water for several
kilometres to the south, east and west. Common and Red-breasted Mergansers
can be seen flying over the Tip, but the usual raft of waterfowl off the
East Beach at this time of year is not within visual range.
The flocks of ove
This morning was surprisingly cool and overcast with strong west winds.
In the Tip Area, there was a first spring male Summer Tanager . Scarlet
Tanagers were also present. Warblers included Mourning and Blackpoll.
Philadelphia Vireos were on the Woodland NatureTrail. A White-eyed Vireo
was n
The MISSISSIPPI KITE seen yesterday afternoon at the cemetery was seen
again early this morning perched in the same area.
The Yellow-throated Warbler seen by several groups yesterday afternoon at
Dunes has not been re-located.
Today there has been a large influx of the Black-billed and Yellow-b
The KIRTLAND'S WARBLER was found late yesterday afternoon in the White
Pine / West Beach area and was viewed into the evening hours. There is a
report that it has been seen at Northwest Beach this morning.
At the TIP early this morning there were several good fly bys. These
included King Eider
Another exciting week began in the park when the Chuck-Will's-Widow was
refound south of the tip washrooms along the boardwalk trail. As well in
the nearby area were many species of warblers including Redstart, Wilson's
and Mourning. Just north of the tip transit loop along the road the
Eastern
Cooler temperatures may have slowed some of the early bird activity but
good sightings are coming in.
There is debate about the Nightjar at the tip. Birders are choosing
between CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW and WHIP-POOR-WILL. The bird is at the TIP
west of the boardwalk across from the 42nd parallel t
Still lots of great birds in the Park today.
On Chinquapin Oak Trail are reports of 15 species of warbler including
Cape May.
In Tilden's Woods there were Cerulean, Canada, Northern Waterthrush and a
report of a Louisiana Waterthrush.
At the tip this morning, a Mourning, Bay-breasted, Kentucky
It is a warm calm day and many birds have remained in the Park.
Information received indicates several sparrow species have arrived or been
re-found.
There was a report of a Lark Sparrow on the West Beach near the Locust
tree. This section of the path has been a popular spot for sparrows this
s
This is yet another in a string of fantastic birding days here at Point
Pelee.
The north section is still loaded with birds especially from Blue Heron to
Sanctuary. Cerulean (M and F) and Blue-winged Warbler were observed at
Blue Heron. The female Prairie was still near the Sanctuary lot area.
It is still breezy from the south-west. There are lots of birds to look at
throughout the Park. Another great day to bird.
At the tip a number of birds taking part in a "reverse migration". Involved
were Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Goldfinch, Cedar Waxwing, Baltimore
and Orchard Oriole, Bobo
A south to south-west breeze brought many migrants into the Park last
night. A great day for birding in the Park.
Birding was rather busy at the tip with a small "reverse migration"
persisting until about 9 am. Involved were many warblers, tanagers,
orioles, and blackbirds among others. Species a
About 10 am a Black Vulture along with a dozen Turkey Vultures flew south
into the Park and has been passing over the Visitor Centre Parking area
several times...as this report is being written, at 11. The main report
with other highlights will be written soon.
Good Birding
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Point Pelee Report for May 30 (Monday)
There was overnight rain and it is partly cloudy this AM. Bird food is
abundant.
A Summer Tanager was seen at Post #7 at 8 AM on the Woodland Trail and
later on the Main Road North of the 1/2 way tram stop.
Yellow-billed Cuckoos are calling in the Sou
Point Pelee Report for May 29 (Sunday)
The Cattle Egret at Hillman Marsh (yesterday 5 PM) was not located this
morning. However a Greater Yellowlegs was seen this morning.
A Wilson's Snipe seen earlier this week was on the Main Road just North of
DeLaurier at 7:20 AM.
Resting on the Tip th
Point Pelee Report for May 27 (Friday)
Mostly sunny with light breeze and few spotters today.
The female Painted Bunting of yesterday has not been seen again.
White Pelican was seen at the tip at 6:30 AM. A Sanderling was also at the
tip with the Dunlin.
Common Merganser and Horned Grebe w
Point Pelee Report for May 24 (Tuesday)
At Hillman shorebird cell yesterday afternoon there were Whimbrel (250+).
Many of the flyovers observed in the day must have landed there. Red Knot,
White-rumped Sandpiper, and 5 Little Gull were also observed.
Early reports from Hillman Marsh today l
Point Pelee Report for May 21 (Saturday)
For the first time this spring, the woods at Point Pelee are active with
bird song -- Indigo Buntings, Scarlet Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks,
Eastern Wood=Pewees and Ovenbirds. Migrants are few, but there certainly
are some new arrivals including s
The continued southerly flow of air movement continues to bring migrants to
Pelee. Birding is slow but steady.
At the tip, the Lesser Black-backed Gull continues to be seen. Fly-bys
included Whimbrel, and a report of two Harlequin Ducks.
There was a small "reverse migration" with Indigo Bunti
A LARK SPARROW has been reported by Tom Hince, found in Northwest Beach
parking lot.
The AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS (7) were seen at Hillman Marsh again today.
However, conditions seemed to still not be conducive to heavy migration as
few new migrants have been reported.
Pockets of birds have b
Point Pelee Report for May 13, 2005 (Friday):
Late yesterday (8) American White Pelicans were at Hillman Marsh, and they
are still present this morning (best seen from the south end).
Very few land bird migrants were in the Tip area this morning, perhaps due
to the high easterlies. However,
Point Pelee Report for May 11, 2005 (Wednesday):
Clear skies and calm winds were not productive for new arrivals this
morning, so overall numbers remain relatively low. Both yesterday and
today the Tip area was relatively quiet for migrants such as warblers, but
areas further north in the par
Neotropic Cormorant was reported this morning near the Port Alma area (~
1/2 way between Pelee and Rondeau).
This morning was overcast with some rain. Fewer migrants were at the tip,
but birding is good in the Park.
Kentucky Warbler was seen last evening on the seasonal trail in north
Tilden
Big news for the day seems to be a KIRTLAND'S WARBLER at Sanctuary Picnic
area, seen out towards the beach. Also seen in the same area were
Yellow-breasted Chat, Connecticut Warbler, and White-eyed Vireo.
A good number of migrants arrived for our viewing pleasure this morning at
the Tip. In fa
Good morning,
Apparently our update for yesterday (May 7, 2005) did make it to ONTBIRDS.
Here it is again.
Light southerly winds and rain early overnight only produced a light
movement of birds. In fact, fewer birds were in evidence around the Tip
area sugge
Foggy and mild conditions first thing this morning did not produce a
fallout of birds at the Park. In fact, fewer songbirds were evident this
morning, especially at the tip. Aside from the many Yellow Warblers
present, only BLACKBURNIAN, NASHVILLE and MAGNOLIA were seen there. Even
the Yellow-
Good morning,
Light southerly winds and rain early overnight only produced a light
movement of birds. In fact, fewer birds were in evidence around the Tip
area suggesting some of the birds present there yesterday had moved on
further north, in the Park or beyond.
Highlights this morning inclu
Calm and clear conditions overnight ushered in a significant influx of
birds to the Park. Considerably more bird song could be heard first thing
this morning. Not only was it active at the Tip, but birds were being seen
flitting about throughout the entire Park. Most noticeable were the
White-t
The NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was reported from Wheatley Harbour at 10:30 a.m.,
May 5, 2005.
Good Birding,
Friends of Point Pelee
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Alan Wormington
Point Pelee National Park of Canada and the Friends
Although the winds died down overnight and the skies cleared up, few birds
made their way to the Park. Bird song was noticeably absent first thing in
the morning. Nevertheless, the sunshine made observations much more
enjoyable. Species diversity and abundance remain low with much the same
list
Good morning,
For some, the highlight over the past few days has been the RED-BREASTED
MERGANSERS at tip with the males putting on animated and close-up courtship
displays for the females. Others enjoyed the aerial display of swallows
flying low over the sand and water at the east beach by the
Little change in the weather or the numbers of birds was noted this
morning. Moderately strong west winds continue to blow through the Park.
Consequently the same (low) numbers and species appear to be present. Not
surprisingly, all of the more productive areas are either on the east side
of th
Good morning,
Little rain overnight, coupled with northwest/west winds brought in few
birds to the Park. Sunny and clear conditions, but little bird song greeted
birders. The female PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was found again, this time giving
generous looks as it picked insects in the sunshine along
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