Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 Today's Highlights:17 warbler species were seen yesterday by very few birders under windy conditions. Today is still windy but the west beach at Fishpoint was sheltered with good numbers of flycatchers, yesterday bringing our first Olive-sided Flycatcher. Also from the west beach Canada , Tennessee, Blackpoll Warblers were seen as well a Black-billed Cuckoo, and Philadelphia Vireo. At the tip among the many gulls and terns were 2 Sanderling, and a Ruddy Turnstone.
Total species observed in May: _191 Paul Carter Ron Tiessen Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until May 20. Cost is $5.00 which includes admission to Heritage Centre. Meet in front of the Centre at the foot of West Dock every day at 7:30 a.m. Check into the Centre for details on best birding areas and current rarities. The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. 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. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre or check the website: www.peleeisland.org Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.
