Lindsey and Darrell Parsons reported a VESPER SPARROW at the north end just off Henderson's Road late yesterday. A COMMON GRACKLE was observed carrying a snake longer that himself out of Fish Point Pond.
Fish Point was wet and windy this morning with the usual birds on the tip and the sandbar island (that was the tip last year). Sheridan Point, however, was sheltered and full of WARBLERS, FLYCATCHERS, and VIREOS. Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. For more information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre. ----------------------------------------- Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 195 species ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until May 24. 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.
