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[Ontbirds] Pelee Island Report: May 2, 2012

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Holden Family
Thu, May 3, 2012 1:11 AM

Pelee Island Highlights today:

Least Bittern: Fish Point

Peregrine Falcon: 1 at Fish Point early, 1 at Lighthouse Point in the afternoon

Cerulean Warbler: Fish Point

Grasshopper Sparrow: (2) NE corner of Island

LeConte's Sparrow: NE corner of Island

22 species of Warblers were recorded on the island today. FOY included
Tennessee, Bay-breasted, Magnolia, Orange-crowned and an early Canada.
Blue-winged Warblers were in evidence with at least 12 individuals.

Strong SW winds and high tempreatures hit around noon today, which
continued the spectacular insect migration seen so far in 2012.
Butterfly species of note included Fiery Skipper, Variegated
Fritillary(5+), Common Buckeye (8+), Monarch (15+) and an unusual
"Pale Form" Question Mark. On April 30th an estimated 5000-7000 Red
Admirals per hour were migrating north along the west shore of the
island (no counts attempted today).

Today was the first day of notable Dragonfly sightings with numerous
Swamp Darners, Variegated Meadowhawk, Painted Skimmer, Black
Saddlebags and a Twelve-spotted Skimmer.

Good Birding!

Brandon Holden

www.PeregrinePrints.com

Pelee Island Highlights today: Least Bittern: Fish Point Peregrine Falcon: 1 at Fish Point early, 1 at Lighthouse Point in the afternoon Cerulean Warbler: Fish Point Grasshopper Sparrow: (2) NE corner of Island LeConte's Sparrow: NE corner of Island 22 species of Warblers were recorded on the island today. FOY included Tennessee, Bay-breasted, Magnolia, Orange-crowned and an early Canada. Blue-winged Warblers were in evidence with at least 12 individuals. Strong SW winds and high tempreatures hit around noon today, which continued the spectacular insect migration seen so far in 2012. Butterfly species of note included Fiery Skipper, Variegated Fritillary(5+), Common Buckeye (8+), Monarch (15+) and an unusual "Pale Form" Question Mark. On April 30th an estimated 5000-7000 Red Admirals per hour were migrating north along the west shore of the island (no counts attempted today). Today was the first day of notable Dragonfly sightings with numerous Swamp Darners, Variegated Meadowhawk, Painted Skimmer, Black Saddlebags and a Twelve-spotted Skimmer. Good Birding! Brandon Holden www.PeregrinePrints.com