Point Pelee National Park migration report May 9

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Festival of Birds
Sat, May 9, 2026 3:51 PM

Good morning birders,

The day started well with BLACK-HEADED GULL, AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS, and
CLAY-COLOURED SPARROWS seen at the tip. Further north in the park,
GRASSHOPPER SPARROW was seen in Sparrow Field and a WHITE-EYED VIREO was
singing on Redbud trail. YELLOW-BREASTED CHATS were seen on Redbud trail
and at Cactus Field. A male CERULEAN WARBLER and WORM-EATING WARBLER were
reported near Sleepy Hollow. SOLITARY SANDPIPER, YELLOW-THROATED VIREO,
PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, and RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS were all seen in Tilden
Woods. There are also reports of the FISH CROW flying around the park.

Outside the park, 6 CATTLE EGRETS and the WHITE-FACED IBIS were seen again
at Hillman Marsh shorebird cell. A BLACK-NECKED STILT is present east of
Kingsville.

Good birding,

Pete, Asher, Max, Alan, Aaron, Joaquin, and Justin

The 2026 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 18. For a detailed Schedule visit
festivalofbirds.ca
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.
For highlights and other updates follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP

Good morning birders, The day started well with BLACK-HEADED GULL, AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS, and CLAY-COLOURED SPARROWS seen at the tip. Further north in the park, GRASSHOPPER SPARROW was seen in Sparrow Field and a WHITE-EYED VIREO was singing on Redbud trail. YELLOW-BREASTED CHATS were seen on Redbud trail and at Cactus Field. A male CERULEAN WARBLER and WORM-EATING WARBLER were reported near Sleepy Hollow. SOLITARY SANDPIPER, YELLOW-THROATED VIREO, PROTHONOTARY WARBLER, and RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS were all seen in Tilden Woods. There are also reports of the FISH CROW flying around the park. Outside the park, 6 CATTLE EGRETS and the WHITE-FACED IBIS were seen again at Hillman Marsh shorebird cell. A BLACK-NECKED STILT is present east of Kingsville. Good birding, Pete, Asher, Max, Alan, Aaron, Joaquin, and Justin The 2026 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 18. For a detailed Schedule visit festivalofbirds.ca 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. For highlights and other updates follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP