A Pekin Takes Flight

Dateline: 15 October 2022, Presque Isle State Park

Pekin on Long Pond

Absolutely beautiful day Sunday at Presque Isle – light wind, mild temps, sunny. Ton of bird activity, especially Yellow-rumped Warbler and Kinglet. Content from multiple BirdingPI.com team excursions to follow this week. In the meantime, our lovely American Pekin friend on Long Pond on Saturday – first time seeing it fly. #proof_of_flight

Pekin with Mallard

More in-flight pics:

And, back for a landing:

Duck angel
Fall color, Millcreek Twp (“Gateway to Presque Isle”)