Similar to yesterday, the birding has been slow but steady, with a few rare birds reported. At least 13 species of warblers have been seen so far today.
At the Tip, the most exciting sighting was a LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE and a WILLET. There were also 5 species of Gull reported. PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS are still showing at Woodland Nature Trail and Tilden Woods as well as a number of SCARLET TANAGERS, BALTIMORE ORIOLES, and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKS. Other miscellaneous sightings around the park include a SUMMER TANAGER, CLAY-COLOURED SPARROW and at least one continuing YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. We are enjoying the nice sunny weather while it lasts as we are expecting rain tomorrow! -- Good Birding, Alan Watson, Aaron Brisebois, Chris Earley, Dale Wenger, Dana Latour, Emma Burbidge, Eric Baldo, Gabriel Foley, Jean Iron, Justin Peter, Kyle Horner, Mike Kent, Pete Read, Quinten Wiegersma, Steward Macdonald, Tim Arthur, William Konze The 2024 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 22. For a detailed Schedule visit festivalofbirds.ca 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 and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Birdnews is reserved for announcements, location summaries, first of year reports, etc. To post a message on Birdnews, send an email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Birdnews Moderators by email at [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel. To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
