ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK yesterday at Lighthouse Point. More WARBLERS today than previous days, including NORTHERN PARULA and YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. Both YELLOW-BILLED and BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO at Fish Point. VIRGINIA RAILS and SORAS easily heard and seen at Fox Pond. Another VIRGINIA RAIL at Cooper Rd.
Those birding at Lighthouse Point today were frequently distracted by LAKE ERIE WATER SNAKES as well as BLANDING'S TURTLES. Good birding, Paul Carter Irena Knezevic Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------- Cumulative May total for Pelee Island: 198 species ----------------------------------------- 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. 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 _______________________________________________
