Canada (Ontario)
Sep 23 2022
juvenile
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island
Sep 24 2022
That is an amazing find, beautifully captured. I guess you walked in the water to get there.
There were two or three birds and they were my target for the trip. They didn’t disappoint. The lake is very low with extensive beaches and mudflats. There were two channels separating the point from the island. One was 4-6″ deep and the other 1-3″ deep. Both were not very wide and easily crossed with either rubber boots or if you slip on sandals, crocs or water shoes. Bare feet is a rough way to go because of the rocks and shells. At least no waders required. Worth the trip for me but it was best early in the day and mid to late afternoon. Only accessible now through mid December (post hunting season) on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Beautiful!
It is a great looking bird.