This morning birders were greeted to strong NE winds and clear skies, the result of a cold front that passed through the area. In such conditions the Tip area is often poor for birds, and this was the case this morning. With north winds, the north part of the Park is often more active, and it was reported that Sanctuary Picnic Area had lots of warblers. Tilden's Woods was also active with a good variety of migrant species. With the north winds, everyone is hoping today for a "kite" or other hawk species.
Highlights reported this morning include: SUMMER TANAGER (immature male) - opposite Staff Housing, which is well south of Blue Heron Picnic Area PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (female) -- Woodland Nature Trail Yesterday's update (May 20): LAUGHING GULL (adult) -- in addition to the bird at the Tip, one was found on the beach on the east side of Wheatley Harbour. It is probable that two different birds are involved. Connecticut Warbler -- Loop Woods adjacent to the Tip train loop. Summer Tanager -- Loop Woods Henslow's Sparrow -- the bird at the west side of the Tip (north of the paved loop) was observed throughout the afternoon. Sedge Wren -- Tip (just south of the main shelter) BIRD PHOTOS: The next issue of *Point Pelee Natural History News* will include many more photographs than usual, since many interesting species were captured on film this spring (March to May inclusive). If you have any good photos of birds at Point Pelee this spring (rare or common), and would like to have them published, please contact the Newsletter Editor directly at -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Birding, John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Dave Martin, Pete Read, Alan Wormington Staff, Friends of Point Pelee ************************************************************************ For additional information on this year's "Festival of Birds" (which ends on May 26), please visit www.wincom.net/~fopp/ or www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pn-np/on/pelee/ne/ne4_e.asp. To contact the Friends of Point Pelee: Telephone 519-326-6173 / Fax 519-326-7925 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For general park information, please call 519-322-2365. ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Friends of Point Pelee <[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.
