Yesterday evening we found a WHIMBREL at Sheridan Point, bringing our May total to 196. With cool temperatures at Fish Point this morning we still had some WARBLERS, such as BLACKPOLL, CHESTNUT-SIDED, BLACK-THROATED BLUE, MAGNOLIA, and several CANADA and WILSON'S. A RUDDY TURNSTONE joined the list along with the usual TREE SWALLOWS and MERGANSERS. An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was also reported in the vicinity of Fish Point.
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: 196 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.
