Luck does not favour us as the winds remain from the north as we arrive in Point Pelee. Warbler wise its not much more than the usual suspects to be found just about anywhere.
YELLOW WARBLER
COMMON YELLOWTHROAT
Nothing spectacular of note. Talking to several of the Americans, they say that the birds have been numerous down across the lake in Ohio. Naturally, we have forgotten our passports and can’t cross the border.
BLACK TERN
In the absence of a plethora of warblers, we make do with some old Point Pelee standbys.
Up close inflight view.
ORCHARD ORIOLE FEASTING ON HONEYSUCKLE
I must confess that over the years I’ve eaten my share of these honey pods too!!
TREE SWALLOW
LITTLE GULL
A Little Gull was reported off the Point and after hauling the heavy equipment through deep sand, manage to get an image.
EASTERN FOXSNAKE
Four feet of foxsnake comes slithering into view along a footpath in the Tilden Woods. Despite its deceptive colouration and sinister appearance, the foxsnake is entirely harmless to humans.
A formidable predator of birds, here the Foxsnake hunts for bird’s nests along a tree branch.
Foxsnake up close and personal. Here’s hoping the bird encounters improve tomorrow. (For us, not the snake!!)