Dateline: 4 February 2024
If there’s a Gull Point ‘off season’ at Presque Isle State Park, it’s probably February. Nevertheless, on a recent, sunny, surprisingly mild (for February) Sunday, a great hike + always something interesting to see!
First up (bird-wise), two bad photographs of a still ‘very cool to see’ Northern Harrier:
On the outer mud flats, maybe 4-5 Herring Gulls, and that was pretty much it!
Back in the tree line:
Lots of Yellow-rumped Warbler:
Previously seen at this location (‘big bend’) end-2023. Probably an overwintering population, w/ mixed American Tree Sparrows, Black-capped Chickadees, etc.
You gotta love it when gulls get excited about a dead fish. Perhaps it works for a fish restaurant???