First, underfoot,
beyond remnant underfoot ice
was mud, and then
We ascended through
a thick, drippy, fragrant fog—
fog being blown
By a strong wind.
stronger was the wind than ever
I imagined.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Robin
2. American Crow*
3. Black-capped Chickadee
Elsewhere
4. Herring Gull
5. Mourning Dove
6. Rock Pigeon
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere

