Santa sighting.

A lovely sort of Christmas Day. Still, cold, and overcast outside. Jack and I took a quick hike—along with several other folks (and dogs)—and got a glimpse of Santa near the summit. I also got a glimpse of a titmouse but none of the other five species whose voices I heard up there.

Made a trip with the daughter late in the day. We saw a red-tailed hawk near Chickawaukie Lake.

Tonight the moon is bright. Snow soon.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 2:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped chickadee** (v)
2. White-breasted nuthatch (v)
3. American crow* (v)
4. Northern flicker (v)
5. Downy woodpecker (v)
6. Tufted titmouse

Elsewhere

7. Herring gull
8. Red-tailed hawk
9. American coot
10. Mallard
11. Ring-billed gull

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere