There were signs of some migration movement at Prince Edward Point today,
judging from the success of the guided walks through the Point Traverse
Woods. Many of the same warblers were present again, but also present were
several LEAST FLYCATCHERS, at least a dozen GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHERS, a
SWAINSON'S THRUSH, GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER (found by Mike Runtz) and a rather
unexpected RING-NECKED PHEASANT, just to name a few of the significant
species. A SOLITARY SANDPIPER along Babylon Road, and a MOURNING WARBLER
near the P.E.Pt. lighthouse.
The Birding Festival continues through the Victoria Day weekend. Details at
www.peptbo.ca . Bird-friendly shade-grown coffee available in the
Hospitality Tent. Guided bird walks every morning at 8:00 a.m. beginning
just west of the Point Traverse corner.
DIRECTIONS: On Main Street, at the far east end of Picton, turn down the big
hill (Bridge Street) and turn immediately right at the bottom of the hill
onto Union Street (across from harbour). Follow Union Street out of Picton
(becomes County Road 8) for 2.5 km, and at the junction in the highway,
follow County Road 17. Take County Road 17 for 6.5 km and look for the Black
River Cheese sign, and turn left onto County Road 16 and follow for 1 km to
the Stop sign at County Road 13. Follow County Road 13 past Black River
Cheese for 23.6 km to the Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area. Total
Driving Distance from Picton: 33.6 km
Terry Sprague
[email protected]
www.naturestuff.net
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