[Ontbirds] Pelee Bird Report May 14 Black Vulture, Laughing Gull, Golden and Blue-winged Warblers, etc

[Janice.Sarkis at pc.gc.ca]

Friends of Point Pelee provides daily updates of sightings within Point
Pelee National Park during the Festival of Birds May 3 through May 19, 2008

The Black Vulture continues to be reported along the east beach, at the end
of Shuster Trail (look north).

New migrants have arrived but are in scattered pockets. Birding is steady
in the intermittent rain. In all, more than 20 species of wood warbler have
been reported in the Park.

At the Tip
The migrants that were noted at the Tip over the last couple of days
appeared to have moved on. There was not as much activity there. A few
species of warbler, including Blackpoll were noted there though, and there
were reports of Red-headed Woodpecker, Bobolink, American Pipit and Pine
Siskin. The two Laughing Gulls reported yesterday, apparently flew by the
Tip this morning. The Yellow-breasted Chat continues to be spotted behind
the display at the tram stop.

In the Loop Woods at the Tip, White-eyed Vireo, and Lincoln's Sparrow.

Along the path to the Sparrow Field at the Tip, a Marsh Wren. A
Yellow-throated Vireo was nearby.

>From Shuster Trail, a Wilson's Warbler was noted.

Tilden Woods seemed to have the most activity. Near the start of the
seasonal trail, Lincoln's Sparrow, Philadelphia Vireo, Scarlet Tanager and
a Mourning Warbler, among other species. At the boardwalk a Golden-winged
Warbler, and Gray-cheeked Thrush were sighted. Wood Thrush and Swainson's
Thrushes were commonly seen. Several Blackpoll and Northern Parula were
noted. Just west of the boardwalk, a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was found.

In the group campground area, a Blue-winged Warbler, and Canada Warbler
were seen.

Along the Woodland Nature Trail, near Post 12, a Hooded Warbler, and a
Cerulean Warbler.

The Redbud Trail, a Northern Parula, Tennessee Warbler and Blackpoll
Warbler.

The Mottled Duck was also reported yesterday (13th) at Hillman Marsh, as
were two Little Gulls. Also of note, the two American White Pelicans
observed a couple days ago were seen by Park staff on Middle Island
yesterday.

Good Birding,
Hike Leaders, Pete, Ross, John, Dave, Karl, Justin, Kim


Janice Rogers, General Manager
www.friendsofpointpelee.com