Good numbers of the more common birds are to be found on Fish Point trails. Among the many warblers present on the West Beach are HOODED, CANADA, and NORTHERN PARULA WARBLERS.
A SWAINSON'S WARBLER was reported yesterday behind the Medical Clinic by the West Dock. A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was also seen yesterday near the Tin Goose on island's SE corner. Total of species observed in May: 120 Rob Tymstra, Paul Carter, Ron Tiessen Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island from May 5 until May 20. Cost is $5.00 which includes admission to Heritage Centre. Meet in front of the Centre at the foot of West Dock every day at 8:00 a.m. Check into the Centre for details on best birding areas and current rarities. The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. 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. The Sixth Annual Pelee Island Bird Race / Baillie Birdathon will take place from noon Friday, May 11, to noon, Saturday, May 12. Special guest birder is FRED BODSWORTH. The Springsong Celebration continues Saturday evening with a 'Talk and Dinner' featuring DAVID SUZUKI with an introduction by Margaret Atwood. The Bird Race is 'All-Green,' i.e. bicycle or pedestrian travel, with a public tram making regular circuits of the island (tram provided by Pelee Island Winery). All teams welcome! Contact the Heritage Centre for details. Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre or check the website: www.pibo.ca Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.
