Monhegan from inshore.

Rained all night, and the creek did rise. The brook overflowed its banks a little, even—and you can still hear it rushing out there in the dark yard. But the rain let up in afternoon, and dog and I had a date with Beech Hill.

Starburst.

Soggy and muddy and puddly up there. I saw only a few chickadees. In fact, I only have four species on my list today in all (although I did spy a couple of large raptors while driving through Rockport Village on the way to the hill, but I could not ID ’em).

Good hike, though. Thought we might be alone again, but we ran into two other people—and three other dogs.

The forecast has changed for the weekend: no big snow after all, apparently. Such interesting weather lately.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 3:30 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped Chickadee*

Elsewhere

2. Mourning Dove
3. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
4. Mallard

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere