This is yet another in a string of fantastic birding days here at Point Pelee. The north section is still loaded with birds especially from Blue Heron to Sanctuary. Cerulean (M and F) and Blue-winged Warbler were observed at Blue Heron. The female Prairie was still near the Sanctuary lot area. Yellow-breasted Chat as well as good numbers of many warblers like Wilson's and Canada have been seen on the Sanctuary Trail this morning. There were four Vireo species observed including Yellow-throated. Birders in Tilden's Wood watched Canada, Blue-winged, Hooded, Kentucky, and Northern Waterthrush Warblers. Yellow-billed Cuckoo and White-eyed Vireo were also observed. Several Indigo Buntings entertained as well. A Mourning Warbler was pointed out from the coffee / donut table for people behind the Visitor Centre. The Tip area chipped in with Tennessee, Blue-winged, Blackpoll, and Ovenbird. Black Tern were seen off the Tip. Red-headed Woodpeckers are still being seen easily. There was also a Marsh Wren on the east side. A Golden-winged Warbler was on Woodland Trail Both Cuckoos have been seen on Woodland and along the Main Road. Hooded Warbler and Yellow-breasted Chat was just south of the Half Way Stop this morning. There has been no reports from outside the park as yet. Good Birding John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Ross Mackintosh, Dave Martin, Pete Read and Marianne Reid, Friends of Point Pelee Hike Leaders. ********************************************************************** Point Pelee National Park and the Friends of Point Pelee are pleased to bring you the 2007 Festival of Birds from May 1 - 21. For a complete schedule of events and secure on-line booking, please visit www.friendsofpointpelee.com Our 3rd Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held on Friday, May 11, 2007, with guest speaker Mark Peck. Dress is casual and tickets are $50 ea (with a $25 tax receipt). Contact the Friends of Point Pelee (see website above) for more information. You've asked for a BIRDING PASS and now we've got it! This pass is valid for 3 consecutive days at Point Pelee National Park and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area - with savings of more than 30% from regular gate fees. Passes are available for purchase at the park gate and Hillman Marsh's visitor centre. ************************************************************************* If you would like to respond to this email, please put the phrase hike leaders in the subject line.