Good morning A rather wet morning to greet our first day of the Birdiing Festival. Birds are being noted despite the damp weather. HOODED WARBLER, and BLUE-WINGED WARBLER were noted in two locations, on Woodland Nature Trail and in Tilden Woods just up on Chinquapin. PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS were also seen in Tilden and Woodland Nature Trails in there usual wet slough locations. Up to 5 BALD EAGLES were reported at the Tip and a couple COMMON LOONS were also noted there. RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was seen in Tilden Woods too. NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH are still being noted in wetland habitats on the trails. About 10 species of warbler have been noted so far today. Good Birding Friends of Point Pelee Hike Leaders Aaron, Max, Asher, Quinten, Pete, Dale, Stewart, . The 2026 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 18. For a detailed Schedule visit festivalofbirds.ca 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. For highlights and other updates follow us at www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP