More bird song was evident this morning, but numbers have not increased significantly. Still, some species have increased in numbers while others are less abundant. For example, Black-throated Blue Warblers and Red-eyed Vireos have become more common, more thrushes are being heard and seen, as are Scarlet Tanagers. Approximately 20 species of warbler are being seen at various locations throughout the Park. Compared with other mornings, activity seems to be spread out a little more. At the Tip, there was quite a noticeable movement of Baltimore and Orchard Orioles flying south. Other blackbirds, a few Blue Jays, and miscellaneous other species were also involved in the mini reverse migration. Gull enthusiasts there spotted an Iceland Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull. However, aside from the above, the Tip area was once again slower than other areas further north. The following species have been reported to the Visitor Centre thus far (11:00 a.m.): White-eyed Vireo -- DeLaurier Golden-winged Warbler -- West Beach Cape May Warbler -- DeLaurier and Tilden's Woods Wilson's Warbler -- west beach north of Tip and Woodland Nature Trail (WNT) Wild Turkey -- Botham Tree Trail Bay-breasted Warbler -- WNT and Tilden's Woods Northern Parula -- WNT Eastern Wood Pewee -- Tilden's Woods Common Goldeneye -- Northwest Beach Black Tern -- Marsh Boardwalk The Black-billed Magpie has yet to be reported this morning. Also reported yesterday after our last report was: Tennessee Warbler -- DeLaurier Eurasian Wigeon -- Hillman Marsh Shorebird Habitat It is hoped that the warm flow of air from the south is able to reach the Park (bringing with it the birds) before the large low pressure system moves into the area bringing rain and cooler temperatures. Good Birding Friends of Point Pelee John Haselmayer, Karl Konze, Ross Mackintosh, Dave Martin, Pete Read, and Marianne Reid PS - This weekend is your LAST CHANCE to buy tickets to the fundraising dinner, with guest speaker Bobby Harrison discussing the rediscovery of the IVORY-BILLED WOODPECKER. Tickets are $50 / person (a $25 tax receipt will be issued) call the Friends at 519-326-6173 or email fopp@mnsi.net to reserve your space. **************************************************************************** Point Pelee National Park of Canada and the Friends of Point Pelee bring you the Festival of Birds 2006 from April 29 - May 22. The Friends of Point Pelee offer daily birding hikes, including evening hikes from Wednesday to Sunday, May 6 - 22. Quest Nature Tours and Bushnell Performance Optics sponsor County Bus tours on May 6 & 13. Second Annual Fundraising Dinner on May 12, with guest speaker Bobby Harrison, on the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Visit www.pc.gc.ca/pelee or email fopp@mnsi.net for more information. ***************************************************************************** Janice Sarkis General Manager, Friends of Point Pelee Phone (519) 326-6173 Fax (519) 326-7925 www.friendsofpointpelee.net fopp@mnsi.net