After a rather gloomy, monochromatic weekend in Erie County, Pennsylvania, here are correspondingly mostly monochromatic photographs from Leo’s Landing the previous weekend. Conveniently, it’s also No. 3 on the “Top 10 list of birding things to do on a slow autumn weekend at Presque Isle State Park,” namely, hang out at Leo’s Landing, weather permitting.
Here’s part 1 of some really interesting Ring-billed Gull behavior. Specifically, repeatedly dropping and then fetching a stick in the water, i.e., drop-catch. Predation practice/foraging behavior? Just for fun? In this context, science suggests the latter. Fascinating.
Playing ‘fetch the stick’ would be more fun with another friend!
Usually it’s more ‘chase and steal the fish,’ and it doesn’t seem very friendly.
Plenty more gull content coming up!