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[Ontbirds]Pelee Island Birds, May 10, 2005

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Tue, May 10, 2005 7:01 PM

A good selection of the usual species is present on the island today with Lighthouse Point sporting clouds of warblers including a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT.

Fish Point saw another reverse migration this morning with birds flying south off the tip at a rate of 25-50 birds per minute, a higher rate than yesterday's movement. Orioles, blackbirds, tanagers, buntings, and warblers comprised the bulk of the species observed. NASHVILLE WARBLERS were again the dominant warbler species.

Two MOCKINGBIRDS were seen at the Fish Point tip. A LONG-EARED OWL was spotted at Sheridan Point as was a CERULEAN WARBLER was found there yesterday. Ninety-three AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVERS were seen in a field on Homeward Road yesterday.

Total of species observed in May: 155

Rob Tymstra
Ron Tiessen
Pelee Island Heritage Centre
West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0
(519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" pimuseum@mnsi.net

There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until May 20. Cost is
$5.00 which includes admission to Heritage Centre. Meet in front of the Centre at the foot of
West Dock every day at 7:30 a.m. Check into the 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.

The Fourth Annual Pelee Island Bird Race / Baillie Birdathon will take place from noon Friday, May 13, to noon, Saturday, May 14. The Springsong Celebration continues Saturday evening with a 'Talk and Dinner' featuring Jane Urquhart with an introduction by Margaret Atwood. Sunday, May 15, features a talk by Bill Lishman, 'Father Goose.' The 'Green' category of the Bird Race continues this year, allowing only human-powered or non-fossil fuel modes of transportation.

Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census
operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre or check the website: www.peleeisland.org

Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.

A good selection of the usual species is present on the island today with Lighthouse Point sporting clouds of warblers including a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. Fish Point saw another reverse migration this morning with birds flying south off the tip at a rate of 25-50 birds per minute, a higher rate than yesterday's movement. Orioles, blackbirds, tanagers, buntings, and warblers comprised the bulk of the species observed. NASHVILLE WARBLERS were again the dominant warbler species. Two MOCKINGBIRDS were seen at the Fish Point tip. A LONG-EARED OWL was spotted at Sheridan Point as was a CERULEAN WARBLER was found there yesterday. Ninety-three AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVERS were seen in a field on Homeward Road yesterday. Total of species observed in May: 155 Rob Tymstra Ron Tiessen Pelee Island Heritage Centre West Dock, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0 (519) 724-2291 "pimuseum" <pimuseum@mnsi.net> ----------------------------------------- There will be daily bird hikes on Pelee Island until May 20. Cost is $5.00 which includes admission to Heritage Centre. Meet in front of the Centre at the foot of West Dock every day at 7:30 a.m. Check into the 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. The Fourth Annual Pelee Island Bird Race / Baillie Birdathon will take place from noon Friday, May 13, to noon, Saturday, May 14. The Springsong Celebration continues Saturday evening with a 'Talk and Dinner' featuring Jane Urquhart with an introduction by Margaret Atwood. Sunday, May 15, features a talk by Bill Lishman, 'Father Goose.' The 'Green' category of the Bird Race continues this year, allowing only human-powered or non-fossil fuel modes of transportation. Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) continues its daily banding and census operation. Visitors are welcome. For more information about PIBO please contact the Heritage Centre or check the website: www.peleeisland.org Pelee Island can be reached by ferry leaving Leamington several times daily. For times and reservations, call 1-800-661-2220.