Report for May 26, 2003 (Monday): Although the weather this morning was pleasant, many birds obviously departed last night with the clear skies. This morning at South Point there was a good variety of migrants, but far fewer numbers compared to yesterday. Still present were Mourning Warbler (2), Blackpoll Warbler (several), Philadelphia Vireo (two), White-eyed Vireo, Wilson’s and Canada Warblers (several) and Yellow-rumped Warbler (three). Last night (May 25) many Whip-poor-wills were calling at South Point. Yesterday’s Update (May 25): WHIMBREL – as predicted, there were multiples sightings late yesterday of birds flying over Lake Erie. Sightings include 70 at Morpeth (Donald Pye); 200 at Erieau (Irene Woods and Dale Wurker); 50 at Rondeau Beach #11 (Donald Pye); and 1000+ at Terrance Beach outside Rondeau (Irene Woods). MISSISSIPPI KITE – One was seen along Marsh Trail early in the afternoon, but was not reported again. Also along Marsh Trail yesterday were singing Sedge Wrens, and a Cape May Warbler. Prothonotary Warbler – sightings have been regular at both Tulip Tree Trail and Bennett Road. This is the last report as part of the Rondeau / Ridgetown “Festival of Flight” birding program for Spring 2003. We hope that you have enjoyed these postings. Keep visiting Rondeau, since spring migrants will continue to pass through in numbers until the second week of June. Alan Wormington, Friends of Rondeau ************************************************* DAILY BIRDING HIKES WITH AN EXPERT (free): Last hike for the season: May 26 at 1:00 p.m. (Visitor Centre) For Additional Birding Events at Rondeau, visit the “Friends” website at www.rondeauprovincialpark.ca ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ friends@rondeauprovincialpark.ca Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.