Dateline: 22-23 January 2022
Sunday, snowed all day; not a good day for the outdoors. Saturday, cold (of course), but mostly sunny. All roads open at Presque Isle State Park and in good condition. Roadside parking limited due to the snow, as expected.
Spotted a few birds by the west Pine Tree Trail trailhead. Parking was manageable, seemed as good a bet as any for the day’s expedition.
Tough to get around with a 12″ snow pack, but nothing wrong with a bit of aimless, short-distance walkabout in the winter woods. Ended up a great day. Bonus points for decent lighting; more bonus points for more woodpeckers. Woodpeckers are great.
Bird tip: notice the Hairy Woodpecker has a longer beak, and little or no tuft at the base. Downy Woodpecker has a shorter beak, with a protruding tuft at the base. Pun intended.
Let’s close out the day with special thanks to the Pine Tree Trail (for existing), and some lovely shots of a lovely Red-bellied Woodpecker. Woodpeckers are great.
