Despite the cool wet weather, it has been an awesome morning. A fall-out of sorts occurred and bird activity is very good.
Best birds reported so far are a RED-THROATED LOON, and ACADIAN FLYCATCHER. The Tip was quiet first thing but by 8 am, many warblers and other migrants were found. Offshore there were all three scoters, and a COMMON GOLDENEYE. COMMON, FORSTER'S and BLACK TERNS were also seen. WILSON'S, BLACKPOLL, CAPE MAY, among other warblers were seen south of the Washrooms at the Tip. Woodland Trail was quite good as well. A WHITE-EYED VIREO was found near the south end of Redbud Trail. A CANADA WARBLER was near bridge A, and several NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH were seen. Three MOURNING WARBLERS have been reported from various parts of the trail. As well, a SUMMER TANAGER female was reported from near Post 6. Just south of the Visitor Centre, a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was found. The PROTHONOTARY WARBLER reported from bridge F was singing again this morning. Tilden Woods was awesome as well, with 15 species of warbler seen so far. A good number of CAPE MAY WARBLER, several WILSON'S WARBLERS, and NORTHERN WATERTHRUSHES. A SOLITARY SANDPIPER was found near the north end of the seasonal trail. Throughout the Park over 24 species of warbler have been reported. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete Read, Karl Konze, Justin Peter, Jean Iron, Geof Burbidge, Emma Burbidge, Chris Earley, Chris Coultier, Dave Milsom, Bruce DiLabio, Jessica Linton, Jeremy Bensette, Amanda Guercio, Dylan White and Paul Pratt. The Festival of Birds runs from May 1 - 21. 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 (OFO) - 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 Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
