Good morning, 
Cool, cloudy, windy and slightly damp conditions greeted visitors to the Park 
this morning.

In spite of the weather conditions, bird activity has been slow but steady. A 
total of 22 species of warbler have been reported so far from various places 
across the Park. The area with withe greatest diversity and numbers appears to 
have been Tilden Woods. The highlight there was a male Hooded Warbler which was 
actively moving about, playing hide-and-seek with the birders. Also present 
near the main boardwalk was a White-eyed Vireo. Other warblers included two 
late Pine Warblers, along with American Redstart, Black-throated Blue Warbler, 
Black-throated Green, Cape May, and Orange-crowned Warbler. A Prothonotary 
Warbler was reported at Pioneer. Serval species of thrushes were observed along 
trails including Hermit, Veery and Wood Thrush. A few Scarlet Tanagers and 
Red-headed Woodpeckers were seen too.

Outside the Park two Plegadis Ibis landed briefly at the shorebird cell at 
Hillman Marsh C.A. at around 8:30 p.m. yesterday. There have been no reports of 
them today.

Good Birding,

Festival of Birds Hike Leaders
Pete R, Karl, Todd, Justin, Sarah, Jeremy, Jean, Geoff, Ian, Chris, John, Bruce 
and Paul.

The Festival of Birds runs from April 29 - May 18.  For a detailed schedule 
visit: www.festivalofbirds.ca

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The Festival is brought to you by Parks Canada - Point Pelee National Park and 
the Friends of Point Pelee.  Hikes are generously supported by Quest Nature 
Tours. Shorebird Viewing Nights are brought to you in partnership with Ontario 
Field Ornithologists and Essex Region Conversation Authority and Pelee Wings 
Nature Store.
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