A slower start to the morning however many good birds are around. There are several new migrants in the park with a few Warbling Vireos, Northern Waterthrush, Blackburnian Warbler, Least Flycatcher, Great Crested Flycatcher, Orchard Oriole, and Indigo Bunting. Getting into May, the migration is definitely picking up and many new species are expected to arrive in the next couple of days. Some of the significant birds lately; Willet at the tip, Yellow-breasted Chat at the Sparrow Field, Hooded Warblers continue on the Woodland Nature Trail, White-eyed Vireo on the Redbud Trail, Yellow-throated Warbler at the Visitor Centre, and Clay-coloured Sparrow at the South end of Black Willow Beach. So even despite the chilly weather, there is lots to be seen at Point Pelee! Good Birding! From your Point Pelee hike leaders; Tim Arthur, Emma Burbidge, Karl Konze, William Konze, Dana Latour, and Pete Read. -- The Festival of Birds is brought to you by Parks Canada and the Friends of Point Pelee. The Festival of Birds runs from April 30 to May 23. For more information please visit Festival of Birds.ca