Birding Report
Presqu’ile Bird Report for Week of 12-18 Oct 2018
Highlights: CATTLE EGRET, LITTLE GULL, LAPLAND LONGSPUR, SNOW BUNTING
It was a good week for arriving migrants and by the end of the week the first taste of winter birding had arrived. Although coverage was still light, Gull Island was visited several times with nice results. The crossing to Gull Island presently involves three short water crossings (the widest being 20m). The third crossing is the deepest and it is best to have hip waders, but you can (barely) make the crossing in tall rubber boots if it is calm. Lake levels
October 19, 2018 - Doug McRae
Birding Report
Presqu’ile Bird Report for 5-11 Oct 2018
Highlights this week include JAEGER SP., CAROLINA WREN, LECONTE’S SPARROW
Waterfowl remain well represented with most puddle ducks still present - mostly in the marsh, and increasing numbers of diving ducks. SURF SCOTERS have been regular all week off the lighthouse peaking at 9 on 10 Oct. Several SURF and WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS have been seen off the beach as well. WILD TURKEY is once again being seen more regularly in the Calf Pasture area. PIED-BILLED GREBES can be seen near the edges of the marsh on most days. RED-NECKED GREBES
October 12, 2018 - Doug McRae
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