Big Trail News!

Gull Point inner old trail looking east

In Presque Isle State Park trail news, looks like the fine folks at DCNR were busy recently re-opening the Gull Point inner old trail, and widening/mowing the Gull Point outer old trail. Looks a bit ugly for now, but certainly helps with access, especially moving the downed trees. Also good for birding = easier to see.

Gull Point inner old trail with view of Budny beach in distance
Probably American Crow @ Budny Beach
Gull Point outer old trail, view east
Gull Point, view east
Outer old trail, view west
Outer old trail, another view west
Budny Beach

Moving on to more birds finally, an amazing amount of Double-crested Cormorant (+ gulls) activity on Sunday (9 October 2022). First out at Gull Point, then transitioning to Thompson Bay, then transitioning further into Presque Isle Bay.

From Gull Point observation platform
More video from observation platform
And again
Cormorant and gulls @ Gull Point
Beach flight
On Thompson Bay
Cormorant w/ snack, Presque Isle Bay
It’s a lots of Cormorant

Finally, a ‘sneak preview’ from Sunday, four extremely cute Semipalmated Plover east of Budny Beach along the Gull Point beach trail! More photos later in the week.

Plover