Hey Birders,
Another beautiful day, with some interesting sightings. I've listed some of the
highlights below.
Prothonotary Warbler - 2 males, both singing at Fish Point - 1 is a definite
after second-year and the other is likely a young/second-year male (I thought
it was a female at first, but started to sing shortly afterwards) - no sign of
any females to my knowledge
White-eyed Vireo - 1 bird on the south shore
Yellow-throated Vireo - 1 bird at Fish Point and another Sheridan's Point
Northern Mockingbird - 1 bird at Fish Point and another near the Winery
Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2 first-years at Fish Point and 1 third-year at the
Scudder Dock
A few 'firsts of the year' were seen on the island today, including; Ruddy
Turnstone and Willow Flycatcher.
Late migrants seemed to be fairly dominant throughout the island, with
sightings of the following; Dark-eyed Junco (1), Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (1),
Brown Creeper (1), Pine Warbler (1), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (40+), Yellow-rumped
Warbler (40+), Palm Warbler (50) and White-throated Sparrow (60+).
Number of species seen on the island since April 25th: 201
Good Birding!
Ken Burrell
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welcome! Contact the Heritage Centre for details.
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