Song sparrow.
A day of work and chores in preparation for the possibility of a couple-three snowbound days. This one had sun, cold temps (not sure it ever reached 20 degrees (F)), not much wind. Took a swing by the breakwater in case the Ross’s goose was hanging around, but all I saw were eight-one Canada’s browsing on a sunny Samoset slope. Also the same song sparrow I encountered a couple days ago.
My Beech Hill hike with Jack was a cold one, but the lack of any stout wind made it rather pleasant. Little birds at the parking lot, desolation elsewhere.
Forecasts are for anywhere from a foot to three feet of snow. Things should get interesting tomorrow night, and Saturday—if all goes well—should afford us an exciting hike. Glad I’ve got snowshoes.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 3:30 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Tufted titmouse (v)
2. White-breasted nuthatch (v)
3. Black-capped chickadee**
Elsewhere
4. American crow
5. Herring gull
6. Canada goose
7. American goldfinch (v)
8. Mallard
9. Song sparrow
v = Voice only
**Voice only elsewhere
