A few more migrants in the park following the early morning rains. Colder weather is expected over the next few days.
19 species of warblers have been reported in the Park including Hooded, Wilsons, American Redstart, Blue-winged Warbler. 3 Northern Waterthrush are singling loudly at the beginning of Shuster Trail. Birders witnessed a number of birds flying south from the tip this morning including Summer Tanager, Clay colored Sparrow and Prothonotary Warbler. A Willet was reported at the Hillman Marsh Shorebird cell today. A Yellow-billed Cuckoo was spotted at the beginning of the Tilden's Woods Trail. Centennial Trail has Rose-breasted Grosbeaks with nesting material and Pine Siskins were seen in the Sumacs. A Gray-cheeked Thrush was seen and photographed at DeLaurier. -- Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders: Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, John, Ellen, Sarah, Jean, Ross, Peter M, Mike and Alvan The Festival of Birds runs from May 3-20 - for a detailed schedule visit www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other update follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP The Festival is brought to you by Parks Canada - Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee. Hikes are generously supported by Quest Nature tours. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
