Dateline: 11-12 March 2023
A return to normal seasonal conditions this weekend with cold temps, light snowfall, and snow on the ground. No BirdingPI.com field operations Saturday due to the snow. Sunday, overcast, cold, periodic light snow; Presque Isle State Park roads in good shape. Trails generally passable except localized mud/flooding where typical.
Lots of waterfowl, etc. activity on the ponds, bay, and Lake Erie. First up, ducks on Marina Lake. Following shots all Ring-necked Duck:
Next over to Long Pond with more Ring-necked Duck! (+ Canada Gooose)
Bonus video @ Long Pond:
Finally, some gloomy but pleasant content of ducks (mostly Ring-necked Duck and Scaup) on Presque Isle Bay:
