Rain just started here in Erie County, Pennsylvania. With field operations on hold, it’s more nice birds from the other day at Fairview Business Park. But first, parts 2-3 of “The Penguin Saga!”



Fairview Business Park is a great spot for Eastern Meadowlark, due to its mix of lawn grass at Flag Park and brushy, long grass fields in the various unused building plots around the area:





First of year sighting of very cute Spotted Sandpiper:










Love the meadow lark!
Oh, and we did not pay $13 grand to fly over to Stanley!
The way the Viking ships are configured, the roof over the pool area (which can be opened) could be used to land a helicopter!
Right! But they’re not going to let you catch a ride on a helicopter for free. ….