Good morning birders, Despite the strong westerly winds, birders are enjoying a fine weather day and good numbers of birds are being reported. YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER briefly seen just north of the Tip. There were quite a few shorebirds noted at the Tip including WHIMBREL, RED KNOT, and 2 MARBLED GODWIT. The immature LITTLE GULL which has been in with the other gulls was also still being reported. A number of SANDERLINGS, RUDDY TURNSTONES and DUNLIN were also being seen. A RED-HEADED WOOODPECKER was seen at the Tip and one was also seen on Tilden Woods. Both CUCKOO species were reported from many trails. The Woodland Trail, on Redbud Footpath is still reporting a WHITE-EYED VIREO as well as a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO. And a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER was noted between A and B bridge. In Tilden Trail a MOURNING, WILSON’S, and CANADA WARBLER were seen. Another WHITE-EYED VIREO was found on Shuster Trail towards the lake. Farther north on the DeLaurier Trail, a HOODED WARBLER was seen near the south end of the swamp boardwalk (red chair area). Lastly, Northern winds have a few hawks already flying around, and in total, roughly 24 species of warbler have been reported. Good birding Pete, Felix, Aaron, and Mark The 2025 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 19. 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