Bohemian Waxwing.

Snowed into the night last night, and this morning’s light revealed maybe a fresh five inches. Everything smoothed over, cleaned up, evened out. Cold—teens early, reaching the 20s (F)—but not too windy. The sun peeked in and out all day.

Oak.

Took a midday hike with Jack. Took snowshoes but didn’t wear ’em. Nobody else on the hill when we got there about 12:30. Nice hike. Lovely light. No birds, though—until we got nearly all the way back to the parking lot, when I noticed a flock of waxwings in a crabapple tree across the road. Two dozen maybe. Stood there taking photos while waiting for the sun to emerge from the clouds. Waited about ten or fifteen minutes. No luck. Moved on.

Spent more time at my desk in afternoon. Got quite a bit done. Sun went down. Watched a little TV.

Tomorrow is another winter’s day.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 12:30 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Bohemian Waxwing
2. American Crow*
3. Downy Woodpecker*
4. Tufted Titmouse (v)

Elsewhere

5. American Goldfinch
6. Blue Jay (v)
7. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
8. Herring Gull
9. Rock Pigeon
10. House Sparrow

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere