An adult THAYER'S GULL in summer plumage was seen at the tip of Fish Point Friday evening. The bird's location allowed for a thorough check of its identifying features.
The bird banding operation on Pelee Island is wrapping up for season, and will return for this year's fall migration. ----------------------------------------- Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 199 species ----------------------------------------- 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. Irena Knezevic, Pelee Island Heritage Centre Graeme Gibson, Pelee Island Bird Observatory [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.
