Awoke early and got in The Zone before 7 a.m. An intensely productive day, interrupted only by a quick, chilly hike up Beech Hill in early afternoon with dog face. Birds right away: chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, crows—and a small flock of bluebirds toward the base of the trail. I just barely missed some great photos, at least two of them. But hikers were about, and the bluebirds fluttered off into the trees.
Still, what a nice surprise.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 2:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped chickadee**
2. White-breasted nuthatch
3. Tufted titmouse
4. American crow* (v)
5. Eastern bluebird
Elsewhere
6. Herring gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere