Photo by Toni

As I watched the sun come up from my dining room window blue skies began to appear crystal clear and not one cloud to mar its beauty. I could hear Presque Isle beckon me to its shore. I called Michele and made arrangements to catch up with her later mid morning at the park.

What a glorious day as PI state park is just starting to really paint her colors of fall. As I was heading to Fry Landing I saw Brian and pulled off to hook up with him a bit and he joined me on the trail. We entered the trail near the banding station and soon found several Gold Crown Kinglets.

Gold Crown Kinglet by Brian

They flutter so fast between the brush it is hard to get a photo but we persevered and they finally came out into the open. The trail takes you out to the beach 11 parking lot and several pine trees where the Kinglets were easily seen feeding.

Gold Crown feeding by Toni

Gold Crown by Brian

Brian and I then split up and I finally caught up with Michele on the trail and we went to Canoe Portage Trail and Duck Pond Trail. Several Robins gathered in the canopy above as we entered Canoe Portage Trail. This is where I usually find Robins during the winter months. We also saw Swainson Thrushes, Chickadees, and more Kinglets. Michele picked up the call of a Towhee. Bird calls still elude me but I’m slowly improving.

Swainson Thrush by Toni. Not the best photo.

Our last stop was on Duck Pond Trail. At first nothing was showing but you could hear more Kinglets in the brush then finally a Ruby Crown Kinglet was bouncing along the path feeding, stopping long enough for photo opportunities.   Perfect way to end the early afternoon with good friends and birds. And for you more photos. Enjoy!

Ruby Crown by Toni

Ruby Crown Kinglet by Toni

Ruby Crown Kinglet by Michele

Bluejay by Brian

Junco by Brian. Migration is nearly done when you start to see Juncos

Yellow-rump Warbler by Brian. Isn't that a cute butt

White-throated Sparrow by Brian

The End!