[Ontbirds]Pelee Island May 16th

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Migrants from yesterday and today include WILSON'S WARBLER, WILLOW FLYCATCHER, lots of SCARLET TANAGERS, and CAPE MAY WARBLERS.  A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD continues to hang around the tip area of Fish Point.  A PINE SISKIN and some GOLDEN-PLOVERS were observed on the south end of the island and a late BUFFLEHEAD was also seen.  Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0(519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <pimuseum at hotmail.com>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island from May 1 until May 20 inclusive. Cost is $5.00. Meet at the Fish Point parking lot at 9 a.m. Check into the Heritage Centre for details on best birding areas and current rarities. The Heritage Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm daily. The foyer contains a 'sightings board' listing May bird sightings (open 24 hours). Lighthouse Point is on the NE corner of the island, Sheridan Point on the NW corner, Mill Point on the SE corner, and Fish Point on the SW corner, due south of the West Dock. Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please visit: www.pibo.ca or call 519-724-2829. Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.  
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