The Great Backyard Bird Count-2010
Yes, the Great Backyard Bird Count for 2010 is soon approaching! I encourage everyone to get out there, on your decks, in your yards, your local parks or even out your windows and count those birds. Don’t just count them though, enjoy them, because for the vast majority of us, that’s what it’s all about…enjoying the beauty of nature in all its splendor. The Presque Isle Audubon Society is hosting a GBBC event on Saturday February 13th at the Stull Interpretive Center. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. until noon and will include informational/educational programming, a craft activity for all ages, a nature walk (weather permitting), and light refreshments. So bring your binos, or use the few pairs we have, and get down to the Stull Center and help us count 8 ‘ ).
I was jonesin’ for a trip to Presque Isle last week after a way too long hiatus so I headed down despite the less than ideal weather. There were plenty of swans and other waterfowl off Beach 11 but most were pretty far off. Soon after I took these I learned my camera shutter was about to fail. I traded it in for an upgraded model which should be here by Monday:)
I believe these are trumpeter swans based on the sounds they made. The two darker ones are immatures.
More swans off beach 11.
Some synchronized swan swimming!
Coots stealthily slip by this unmanned blind.
Seemed odd to find a tree, apparently downed by a beaver, along the beach.
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