Recent weather in Erie County, Pennsylvania = wintery. Rain, snow, more snow, wind, cold, even worse cold, etc. These shots from Presque Isle State Park this past Saturday morning, w/ snow and very dark/gloomy lighting conditions:
The GBH below is in the shot above, left of center below the horizon.
Unless otherwise indicated, following shots are American Tree Sparrow @ snowy conditions, by Long Pond – maybe a flock of 20+:
Lots of ducks assembled in this interesting spot of open water on Long Pond. These include Hooded Merganser, Ring-necked Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, Lesser Scaup, Mallard, & American Black Duck:
Unfortunately, even though BirdingPI.com’s staff photographer was by the road (& thereby fairly far away from this pocket of duck activity), startled fairly quickly:
It’s wonderful to see such great fun the birds have in the snow. Even ice fishing! This Team Member is happy to have stayed home and kept warm! Thank you Team Leader for your diligence!