Festival of Flight report for May 5; Rain all day and cooler temps kept bird sightings low. South Point Trail has flooded sections so if you are coming for the Yellow-breasted Chat bring rubber boots. A total of 11 warblers seen in the park including the Prothonotary on Tulip Trail. The Visitors Centre offers close up looks at the regular feeder species plus Red-bellied Woodpeckers, White-crowned Sparrows and Baltimore Orioles. Rusty Blackbirds can be found near the Pony Barns. Link to list of birds known to be seen in the park May 5th ( 74 species) May 5 http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36591393
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