Despite the wet weather this morning, a number of species continue to attract attention. At least one Prothonotary Warbler is being seen off an on along the Woodland Nature Trail. Also scattered around the same trail were at least four Hooded Warblers, with one even foraging up high in the subcanopy. Also seemingly more common this spring have been White-eyed Vireos with most reports originating along the drier, west side. A Yellow-breasted Chat made a brief appearance on the south side of the Visitor Centre this morning. However, perhaps more reliably, another has been reported on several days from the "Sparrow Field" (closer to the Tip). Also reported this morning were two Orange-crowned Warblers, Blue-winged Warbler, Clay-colored Sparrow, Baltimore Orioles, an Indigo Bunting, Magnolia Warbler, and increasing numbers of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and White-crowned Sparrows. Late lingering birds included Dark-eyed Junco, Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrushes and multiple Rusty Blackbirds along the sloughs. Finally, an Acadian Flycatcher was reported at DeLaurier Trail yesterday, as were 27 Long-billed Dowitcher at Hillman Marsh. -- 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 -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario.
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