Dateline: 1-2 April 2023
A dramatic and rather excellent weekend out at Presque Isle State Park. Early migratory activity picking up a bit, lots of “first spring/2023” – Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Osprey, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Northern Flicker, Belted Kingfisher, at least one each of wren and flycatcher (species TBD), etc.
Here, the BirdingPI.com “bird of the weekend,” the always amazing Merlin! [Squire’s Birding Guide to Pennsylvania, 2ed (1978): “Birding Rule 20(bis): Merlin trumps as ‘best bird’ of any outing.”] All shots off the Pine Tree Trail.
Coming up soon, lots more weekend content, featuring weather/lightning video! Wow. Also birds. #more_bird