Point Pelee National Park Migration Report

Things were decidedly cool at Point Pelee this morning, but that didn't stop observers from reporting a number of wild and whacky observations! An INCREDIBLE day to be in the park!

The 700 birders who visited the point this morning turned up a remarkable TWENTY-SEVEN warblers, with highlights being BLUE-WINGED, CHESTNUT-SIDED and PALM.

Birders who braved the wind and boring lectures on gull molt were treated with view of a fugly immature LITTLE GULL standing on the very Tip. Those who reported two or more being present were probably looking at Bonaparte's Gulls the entire time.

The Grasshopper Sparrow at the Sparrow Field continues to be reported as a HENSLOW'S SPARROW - a lifer for many. A late AMERICAN ROBIN flew over here as well. 

North winds produced a bit of a hawk movement at midday  with species such as RED-TAILED HAWK, COOPER'S HAWK and TURKEY VULTURE seen in flight over the visitors centre. Remarkably, a MISSISSIPPI KITE has been seen by numerous throughout the park at all times. Unfortunately, observers who have come across a male NORTHERN HARRIER seem to be unable to also add the KITE to their days checklist. 

An AMERICAN REDSTART was at DeLaurier. 

At the north end of the park, a single observer turned up numerous good birds at Sanctuary including BLUE GROSBEAK, LARK SPARROW, PACIFIC LOON, EARED GREBE, BELL'S VIREO and BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD - a NEW species for Point Pelee National Park! However we're intentionally not going to mention the fact that not a single one of these species has been refound.

There is actually a rarity outside the park at Hillman Marsh that is easily seen, however we've elected to ignore it. 

Good Birding!

The Friendlies of Pelee