It has been another good morning in the park, and songbird diversity remains high. The Tilden trail and Woodland Nature trail were busy with activity, although many of the birds were up high in the canopy. Due to the northerly flow of the wind, many raptors have been pushed down into the Park. A young MISSISSIPPI KITE was noted amongst the species seen. A GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER was singing frequently on the west side of Tilden, and a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER and SORA were seen at the first slough on Shuster. A HOODED WARBLER continues on the south side of Redbud, close to the half-way point. At least 23 warbler species have been observed so far in the park this morning. At Dunes, an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was photographed. There was a SUMMER TANAGER also reported from the same spot. A CERULEAN WARBLER was seen at the Northwest Beach parking lot. At the Marsh Boardwalk in the morning, there were at least a dozen BLACK TERNS and a few AMERICAN BITTERNS. Outside the Park the FERRUGINOUS HAWK was refound working its way south west, entering the Point Pelee Birding Area mid-morning. There is much anticipation for whether it will make its way into the park. Also a CATTLE EGRET was noted along Mersea Road E, just outside the park. -- Good Birding, Alan Watson, Aaron Brisebois, Chris Earley, Dale Wenger, Dana Latour, Emma Burbidge, Eric Baldo, Gabriel Foley, Jean Iron, Justin Peter, Kyle Horner, Mike Kent, Pete Read, Quinten Wiegersma, Stewart MacDonald, Tim Arthur, William Konze The 2024 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 22. 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.