This morning FLYCATCHERS outnumbered WARBLERS in species and individuals. There were 3 species of VIREOS at Fish Point. At Henderson Road there were 42 DUNLIN, 31 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, 9 SEMI-PALMATED PLOVERS, 3 LEAST SANDPIPERS, 1 RUDDY TURNSTONE, 1 KILLDEER.
Late reports for yesterday (May 23): a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT at Fish Point and a GREAT EGRET carrying a large snake over Lake Henry, Lighthouse Point. ___________________________________________________________ Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. For more information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre. ----------------------------------------- Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 198 species ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until May 24. Cost $4.00 includes admission to Heritage Centre. Inquire at Centre at foot of West Dock for times and locations, and details on best birding areas and current rarities. 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 can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220. Paul Carter, Irena Knezevic Pelee Island Heritage Centre [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Irena Knezevic Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
