Sea smoke.
The temperature first thing this sunny morning hovered a couple degrees below zero (F). When I first stepped out, I heard the spring song of a Tufted Titmouse—and spotted the bird looking chipper and hopeful as it sang.
Excursion.
On the hill, I saw only a handful of distant crows. Sea smoke littered the blue gray bay.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 10:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
3. Hairy Woodpecker (v)
Elsewhere
4. Tufted Titmouse
5. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
