Point Pelee NP Migration Report-May 12

FO
Festival of Birds
Mon, May 12, 2025 3:39 PM

Good morning birders,

Another great morning of birding in the Park. Many migrant species have
been seen. About 22 species of wood warbler have been noted. This included
BLACKPOLL, BLUE-WINGED, WILSON’S, OVENBIRD, CAPE MAY, etc.
At the tip an immature LITTLE GULL was present. Also noted was a
BLUE-WINGED WARBLER and there were a MARSH WREN and a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO
spotted near the Tip.
Farther north along the Redbud Trail people saw a WHITE-EYED VIREO, and a
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT.
Tilden Trail was quite birdie, with at least a dozen species of warbler as
well as many other migrants. Birders were pleased to see SCARLET TANAGERs
and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKs by the dozen. Also a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO was
noted.
A PRAIRIE WARBLER was recorded being seen at the Park Orientation Display
near the entrance to the Park.
Outside the Park, at Hillman Marsh a WILSON’S PHALAROPE was seen and a RED
KNOT was reported from the north tip of the East Beach Road.
A MISSISSIPPI KITE was reported flying north over the parking lot at the
Visitor Centre.

Good Birding
Aaron, Pete, Felix and Mark

The 2025 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 19. 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, Another great morning of birding in the Park. Many migrant species have been seen. About 22 species of wood warbler have been noted. This included BLACKPOLL, BLUE-WINGED, WILSON’S, OVENBIRD, CAPE MAY, etc. At the tip an immature LITTLE GULL was present. Also noted was a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER and there were a MARSH WREN and a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO spotted near the Tip. Farther north along the Redbud Trail people saw a WHITE-EYED VIREO, and a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. Tilden Trail was quite birdie, with at least a dozen species of warbler as well as many other migrants. Birders were pleased to see SCARLET TANAGERs and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKs by the dozen. Also a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO was noted. A PRAIRIE WARBLER was recorded being seen at the Park Orientation Display near the entrance to the Park. Outside the Park, at Hillman Marsh a WILSON’S PHALAROPE was seen and a RED KNOT was reported from the north tip of the East Beach Road. A MISSISSIPPI KITE was reported flying north over the parking lot at the Visitor Centre. Good Birding Aaron, Pete, Felix and Mark The 2025 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 19. 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