A reverse migration was observed today at Fish Point from at least 8:15 AM
until 11 AM observes estimated about 80 birds a minutes flew south off the
island. Some of the species participating were more than 200 BLACLBURNIAN
WARBLERS many of which flew between observers.
Total of species observed in May: 139
Paul Carter, Rob Tymstra, Ron Tiessen
Pelee Island Heritage Centre
West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0
(519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island from May 5 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 8:00 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.
The Sixth Annual Pelee Island Bird Race will take place from noon Friday, May
11, to noon, Saturday, May 12. Special guest birder is FRED BODSWORTH. The
Springsong Celebration continues Saturday evening with a 'Talk and Dinner'
featuring DAVID SUZUKI with an introduction by Margaret Atwood.
The Bird Race is 'All-Green,' i.e. bicycle or pedestrian travel, with a public
tram making regular circuits of the island (tram provided by Pelee Island
Winery). All teams welcome! Contact the Heritage Centre for details.
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.pibo.ca
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
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