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The always popular mascot race took place Sunday, April 26 as part of the Southern Footprints races inside Point Pelee National Park. Six-time champion Blaze of the Windsor Warlocks took an early lead and held on to win the mascot race over eleven other characters. More Southern Footprints photos and story on are on Page 21. SUN photo by Paul Forman
Festival of Birds brings thousands to area By Mark Ribble The annual Festival of Birds returns to Point Pelee National Park this week with visitors from all over the world descending upon the park in search of those elusive sightings. Programs this year include the 100 Species Challenge, which challenges birders to find 100 species of birds within the park during their visit. Those who are successful will receive a special pin. Other programs include a Wildflower Walk, Birding with Pride event, Birding Trivia event and various Birding Hikes. Most of the programs require pre-registration, so contact the park if you’d like to participate. “Parks Canada is so happy to welcome visitors back to nature for the 2026 Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park,” say park officials. “The festival
highlights the connection between birds and art, species identification and park restoration efforts with special programs including our bird of the year, the Golden-Winged Warbler.” The festival website, festivalofbirds. ca allows for program registrations and offers plenty of information to make a trip to the park more enjoyable. The Friends of Point Pelee will offer their famous Birder Breakfast and Lunch once again, which have become a well-anticipated stop for birders. The Tip area will be accessible by shuttle, foot or bicycle during the Festival of Birds, and the shuttle will run every day from 5:30 am to 8 pm. Note that parking at the Visitor Centre will be in high demand so be prepared to park in other areas and walk to the Visitor Centre.
Bill Buskirk, sitting centre on the bench, was surrounded last year by former students — all from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. Buskirk and his colleague Jim Cope — both professors at Earlham — began bringing students to Point Pelee National Park in the 1970s. SUN archive photo
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