This morning started with overcast and foggy conditions but the park is
full of birds!
The tip was the absolute place to be this morning with tons of action to
see. Whether it be BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, RUDDY TURNSTONES, DUNLIN or
SANDERLING, there was a nice variety of shorebirds to look at. One of the
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULLS also showed well. A BOBOLINK also provided decent
views near the Serengeti Tree Trail.
25 different species of Warbler were noted at the park this morning.
A KIRTLAND'S WARBLER was observed near the Serengeti Tree. Many people are
trying to relocate it.
At the Tip there were multiple MOURNING WARBLERS, a CERULEAN WARBLER,
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER, WILSON'S, CANADA and a YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER.
There are also many male and female BAY-BREASTED WARBLERS, BLACKBURNIAN
WARBLERS, and TENNESSEE WARBLERS in the park.
We have not had further reports from the north end of the park or from
outside the park at this time.
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Good Birding,
Alan Watson, Aaron Brisebois, Chris Earley, Dale Wenger, Dana Latour, Emma
Burbidge, Eric Baldo, Gabriel Foley, Jean Iron, Justin Peter, Kyle Horner,
Mike Kent, Pete Read, Quinten Wiegersma, Stewart MacDonald, Tim Arthur,
William Konze
The 2024 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 22. 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.