Strong winds seem to have kept our birds here- a few WILSON'S WARBLERS are being reported, a PRAIRE WARBLER was found near the tip of Fish Point, two WILLETS were reported at Brown's Pt. WARBLERS and FLYCATCHERS were working the beaches down low. ----------------------------------------- Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 179 species ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until at least May 20. 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] "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.
