There were many SHOREBIRDS in the fields on this very wet island today. BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, DUNLINS and RUDDY TRUNSTONES shared a field on Clutton Rd. with HORENED LARKS and AMERICAN PIPITS. Just before we got hit by a severe thunderstorm, Paul Carter reported still increased numbers of FLYCATCHERS at Lighthouse Point, including, many OLIVESIDED. Both CUCKOOS were seen today and PIBO reported a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO and a female SUMMER TANAGER, both at Fish Pt. ----------------------------------------- Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 202 species -----------------------------------------
The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. 519-724-2291. The foyer contains a 'sightings board' listing May bird sightings (open 24 hours). Lighthouse Point is on the NE corner of the island, Sheridan Point on the NW corner, Mill Point on the SE corner, and Fish Point on the SW corner, due south of the West Dock. Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. For information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre. Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220. Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291
