May 12/04
Little Blue Heron seen this AM about 0830, sitting in dead tree on left
side 2/3 of the way to the back of the pond. See previous message for
directions.
John Pomeroy
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Highlights from Pelee Island today:
Fish Point had yet another light reverse migration today (from 6:30-10:00 AM,
about 400-600 birds per hour). A 'Big Sit' on Fish Point's tip from 6:00 until
15:00 yielded 83 species including CLAY-COLOURED SPARROW, NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD,
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, and YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO.
A WESTERN MEADOWLARK was singing this morning north of Fish Point. On the
corner of Brown's Road and East Shore Rd. a CATTLE EGRET was found.
A YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER and HOODED WARBLER were reported from Fish Point
yesterday afternoon.
Rob Tymstra
Irena Knezevic
Pelee Island Heritage Centre
West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0
(519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 180 species
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There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until May 21. Cost is
$5.00 which 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 Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census
operation. For information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre.
The Third Annual Pelee Island Bird Race / Baillie Birdathon will take place
from noon Friday, May 14, to noon, Saturday, May 15. The Springsong
Celebration continues Saturday evening with a 'Talk and Dinner' featuring
Alistair MacLeod with an introduction by Margaret Atwood. Special guest
birders from Cuba: Orlando Garrido and Arturo Kirkconnell. This year, we are
adding a 'Green' category to the Bird Race: only human-powered or non-fossil
fuel transportation modes are allowed in this category.
Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily.
For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.
Pelee Island Heritage Centre
West Dock
Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0
(519) 724-2291
