Never know what to expect at Gull Point. Like a pirate invasion the other Sunday. Beware their fearsome leader!
Wait for it. …
Wait for it…
In other Presque Isle news, it was a great May! Lots of warblers, lots of birds more generally. And since birding season is over, it’s time to head to the beach. For more birding, of course. E.g., it’s been a good year for Ruddy Turnstone, as per these long-distance (+ heat shimmery) shots from the old observation platform:
More Ruddy Turnstone content coming up soon!
Happy to report the Piping Plovers are back in town, e.g., as per this long-distance shot:
The other P.P. pictures on this day were too blurry from heat shimmer for posting. (Sunlight = good for brightness, but bad for long distance photography.) However, more P.P. content coming up soon, + better pictures!
Other recent shorebird sightings include Sanderling, Semipalmated Plover, etc. Plus lots of Spotted Sandpiper:
More along the Gull Point Trail:
Near the Gull Point Trail, this Ovenbird was partially obscured, but don’t worry, more Ovenbird content coming up soon!
arrgh!!! The Team Leader finally got away on the pierat ship! Avast! Ahoy! Aloha, Team Leader! Enjoy your cruise!
Would have made more sense if there were rat pictures, but alas no. (Small rodents at Presque Isle are notoriously shy.)