We had a great day to sail to Gull Island in Grand Traverse Bay. We were able to observe the herring gull colony, mute swans, cormorants and Caspian terns. Bill Scharf counted 45 Caspian tern nests, which is good news for this threatened species. We noted many fewer cormorants this year.
Our thanks to our presenters Jenee Rowe of the
Leelanau Conservancy and Bill Scharf, and to the
Leelanau Peninsula Birding Festival.
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| Remains of the house on Gull Island |
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| Close up of the old house foundation and chimneys |
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| Gull Island Sail Participants |
Thanks also to all who sailed with us. Great to have you aboard. --Capt. Tom
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