![]() ![]() Little Gull – Sixteen at Port Dover May 1 (MH) was the highest tally with multiple observations as high as four throughout May at both Turkey Pt. Willet – One at the Crown Marsh early in the morning May 21 (ON, LR), subsequently moved to the bay’s edge off Birds Canada HQ later that day (MH) and increased to two the following day (m.obs.). Spotted Sandpiper – Nineteen was the highest censused during Ontario Shorebird Surveys between Breakwater and the Tip on May 6 and 27 (SP). Short-billed Dowitcher – A high of six were recorded at the ‘New’ Long Point P.P. Semipalmated Sandpiper – The first two of the year were reported east of Booth’s Harbour May 10 (LB) with a high count of 45 at Turkey Point May 29 (GP). The highest count was of 16 there May 31 (SAM).īuff-breasted Sandpiper – An exceptional Spring record involved a well-described bird at Turkey Point May 29 (SM). White-rumped Sandpiper – The first was reported off Bayview Cemetery May 16 (MR, DS, JS, BG). Red Knot – A Spring record of 10 individuals at Turkey Point Marina May 24 (GB, KK) was noteworthy. Ruddy Turnstone – The first migrant was at the Tip May 7 (GBR) with a high count of 18 between Breakwater and the Tip during an Ontario Shorebird Survey May 27 (SP). Whimbrel – As usual, these impressive shorebirds arrived right around the May long weekend with many sighted between the 19 th and the end of the month including a high count of 325 at Turkey Point May 24 (GB, KK). Piping Plover – Records involved a colour-banded individual present at the Tip May 26-28 (JP, SP, SJ), one along Hastings Drive May 30 (AT), and a flyover at Turtle Dunes on May 31 (SAM). Semipalmated Plover – The first migrant was along Hastings Drive May 2 (MH). Yellow Rail –One was heard in a remote section of the Crown Marsh May 9 (SG).īlack-necked Stilt – Long Point’s third record of Black-necked Stilt (and the second in as many years) fed off and on in a flooded field on Front Road, east of Booth’s Harbour May 6-11 (EG, m.obs.). King Rail – One was reported on the Point in late May (v.o.). May 13 (m.obs.).Ĭommon Nighthawk – The first arrivals were at Old Cut and Big Creek NWA May 9 (GP). May 9 (KS, TU).īlack-billed Cuckoo – The first migrants were at Backus Woods and Turkey Point P. Yellow-billed Cuckoo – The first was at the ‘Old’ Long Point P.P. The high count for the period was four at Big Creek National Wildlife Area May 14 (AW). Trumpeter Swan – Several were seen across the area, mainly along the causeway and other parts of the Inner Bay. ![]() Noteworthy sightings included Yellow Rail, Black-necked Stilt, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, multiple Fish Crows, and Painted Bunting. With no significant poor weather to stall migrants, there were no notable fallouts through most of the month. All the hot weather and southerly winds provided ideal migrating conditions. They then dropped into the teens before rising three days later to above normal where they remained until the end of the month. May began with below to near normal temperatures until the 9th when temperatures blasted into the upper 20s where they remained until the 16th. Noteworthy and interesting photos for records below can be viewed here. ![]()
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