On Point (Sat)

ABA Warning: This post contains two pictures of a cute snake. Parental guidance is suggested.


Dateline: 2 September 2023

Gull Point, north-side beach

Partially sunny, warm, and humid this weekend in Erie County, PA. Saturday morning, nice day for a hike out to Gull Point, Presque Isle State Park; not many folks out.

Lots of Sanderling activity along the beach trail:


Everyone loves the beach!

Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis)
More snake

Spotted Sandpiper (juvenile) + Sanderling
Sanderling I
Sanderling II
Gull Point, looking generally south
Turkey Vulture (l) + American Kestrel (r)

The star of the day, another excellent sighting of lovely Whimbrel! (All shots at a distance from the observation platform.)

Hard to see

Coming up soon, weekend warbler wonderland!