Festival of Birds | Ontario

Each spring, "birders" are invited to observe the avian migratory phenomena from Canada's southernmost mainland by the Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park. At Point Pelee, 42 of the 52 regularly occurring North American warblers have been sighted. These colourful songbirds sing loudly in the woods because they are in full breeding plumage. The festival offers a variety of activities for both experienced and inexperienced birders, including birding treks, lunch & learn seminars, the 100 Species Challenge, and more.
For the Festival of Birds at the beginning of May each year, nearly 40,000 people travel to Point Pelee National Park. Every year, over 300 bird species pass through the park on their migratory routes, giving park visitors up-close views of birds they won't see anywhere else in the nation.

There are some tips you'd better know before attending the festival. No food or drink will be permitted inside the visitor center, but there are plenty of alfresco dining options nearby, including more picnic tables and a bigger birding information tent. The Friends of Point Pelee will provide a birder breakfast behind the Visitor Center. Think about going to a nearby restaurant or packing your own lunch for the day. Just make sure to put everything out when you leave!
 If you know the rules and the policies you'd experience a more comfortable and enjoyable Festival. Don't forget to take picture and send for us to share with others. This way you can visually introduce the joy any one can have during the Festival of Birds at the Point Pelee National Park.