It has been another good morning in the park, and songbird diversity
remains high.
The Tilden trail and Woodland Nature trail were busy with activity,
although many of the birds were up high in the canopy.
Due to the northerly flow of the wind, many raptors have been pushed down
into the Park. A young MISSISSIPPI KITE was noted amongst the species seen.
A GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER was singing frequently on the west side of Tilden,
and a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and SORA were seen at the first slough on
Shuster.
A HOODED WARBLER continues on the south side of Redbud, close to the
half-way point.
At least 23 warbler species have been observed so far in the park this
morning.
At Dunes, an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was photographed. There was a SUMMER
TANAGER also reported from the same spot. A CERULEAN WARBLER was seen at
the Northwest Beach parking lot. At the Marsh Boardwalk in the morning,
there were at least a dozen BLACK TERNS and a few AMERICAN BITTERNS.
Outside the Park the FERRUGINOUS HAWK was refound working its way south
west, entering the Point Pelee Birding Area mid-morning. There is much
anticipation for whether it will make its way into the park. Also a CATTLE
EGRET was noted along Mersea Road E, just outside the park.
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.
It has been another good morning in the park, and songbird diversity
remains high.
The Tilden trail and Woodland Nature trail were busy with activity,
although many of the birds were up high in the canopy.
Due to the northerly flow of the wind, many raptors have been pushed down
into the Park. A young MISSISSIPPI KITE was noted amongst the species seen.
A GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER was singing frequently on the west side of Tilden,
and a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and SORA were seen at the first slough on
Shuster.
A HOODED WARBLER continues on the south side of Redbud, close to the
half-way point.
At least 23 warbler species have been observed so far in the park this
morning.
At Dunes, an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was photographed. There was a SUMMER
TANAGER also reported from the same spot. A CERULEAN WARBLER was seen at
the Northwest Beach parking lot. At the Marsh Boardwalk in the morning,
there were at least a dozen BLACK TERNS and a few AMERICAN BITTERNS.
Outside the Park the FERRUGINOUS HAWK was refound working its way south
west, entering the Point Pelee Birding Area mid-morning. There is much
anticipation for whether it will make its way into the park. Also a CATTLE
EGRET was noted along Mersea Road E, just outside the park.
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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.