It was nice to finally see the sun today at Point Pelee. With the warmth insects started to rise from the sand at the Tip attracting large numbers of swallows and the recurring SCARLET TANAGER. There was also at least 5 RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS in the Tip area.
SOLITARY SANDPIPERS continue to be seen from the Woodland & Tilden Trails. WHITE-EYED & BLUE-HEADED VIREOS were reported from the Red Bud Trail, and an ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER was seen in the Botham Woods Loop. EASTERN BLUEBIRDS are being seen in Cactus Field north of the Tilden Woods on the Chinquapin Oak Trail. Birders should also keep an eye out for YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT in this same area. Outside of the NP at the Hillman Marsh shorebird cell a WILSON'S PHALAROPE & RUDDY TURNSTONES have been reported. Birders should also be on the lookout for Black-bellied Plovers as 3 flocks of 100 - 150 birds flew into the tip to land, but then pulled out as there is not tip after yesterday's storm. Notice: Be advised that the west trail at the Tip is closed for construction to repair damage from the storm. Good Birding, Festival of Birds Hike Leaders Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Jean, Geof, Ian, Chris E, Chris C, Dave M, Dave J, James, Tony, Bruce, Jessica, Jody and Paul. The Festival of Birds runs from May 1 - 22. For a detailed schedule visit: www.festivalofbirds.ca For highlights and other updates 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. Shorebird Viewing Nights are brought to you in partnership with Ontario Field Ornithologists and Essex Region Conversation Authority and Pelee Wings Nature Store. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
