Tag: Meanwhile at Presque Isle State Park

Fish Race

Taking a detour back to Gull Point at Presque Isle State Park back in late August, featuring fascinating foraging behavior w/ Common Merganser. No speed limit here! The M.O. here involved cruising around the shallow lagoon with head below water, followed by intense bursts of speed while slightly partially submerged, to chase (and catch) small […]

Meanwhile…

After being closed several days due to storm damage, Presque Isle State Park reopened yesterday morning, with conditions back to normal except continued interior/hiking trail closures. Storm damage (downed trees) was noticeable but highly localized; overall, the park looked pretty good. Birding hotspots like Beach 11 and Leo’s Landing were open; Gull Point was accessible […]