Wild Turkey.

This morning when I first glance
out the window over the kitchen sink
I see two turkeys pecking and pacing
up the drive,
each with healthy-looking beard tufts,
each puffed up against the chill.

Northern Cardinal.

Not long after, on the hill,
few birds can manage to raise their voices
above the insistent rush of the wind,
that blows snow
around our ankles, Jack and I,
as if asking us to dance.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:15 a.m.

1. American Crow*
2. American Robin*
3. Herring Gull*
4. Northern Flicker (v)

Elsewhere

5. Wild Turkey
6. Northern Cardinal
7. Tufted Titmouse
8. Black-capped Chickadee
9. Rock Pigeon

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere