Well, spring migration has finally taken wing and how happy we are that Presque Isle State Park plays host to such a wide variety of winged “guests” this time of year. I attended Jerry McWilliams birding identification class this past Saturday as well as the one prior and WOW! what a difference a week can make. [...]
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Canoe Portage Trail head. Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, I was not able to attend class 2 with Jerry and the group:( Here, however, is Jerry’s report of sightings for the day as well as some pictures I’ve taken of some of the species sighted taken on different days. If you are interested in joining in [...] 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 [...] White-throated sparrow Hmmm, white throats and yellow rumps, almost sounds like an affliction. Much to my dismay, I haven’t had the opportunity to get to the park much this month. People have been reporting that it’s pretty slow as far as fall migration this year compared to most, including the banders and that was my experience [...] The black-billed cuckoo is probably most renowned for, well, being heard and not seen. I can’t imagine why this handsome bird would want to hide from the rest of the world! Despite it’s secretive reputation, Toni and I found this bird along Dead Pond Trail at Presque Isle on Saturday the 13th. At first [...] |
Lake Erie on the left and PI Bay on the right 
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