We were supposed to get a few showers this morning, but we got fog instead. Lots of fog—thick fog. It was pretty much a soup situation. I honestly didn’t think at first that I’d get any bird photos.
I knew I’d get some bird species, though (thanks to the fact that I’ve still got crazy good hearing for my age)—and I did, as dog and I hike around through a cloud.
Then, lo, I spied an Ovenbird singing along the lower wooded trail. (Managed pics of two other species, too, but they didn’t match the vibe.)
More steady rain tomorrow—or so the prognosticators say.
Beech Hill List Starting at 7:21 a.m. EST (8:21 DST), I hiked all trails.
1. Northern Cardinal 2. Red-eyed Vireo** 3. Ovenbird 4. Eastern Phoebe* (v) 5. Black-throated Green Warbler (v) 6. Eastern Wood-pewee (v) 7. Blue Jay* (v) 8. Ruby-crowned Kinglet (v) 9. Black-and-white Warbler (v) 10. American Goldfinch (v) 11. American Crow* (v) 12. Hermit Thrush (v) 13. Eastern Towhee** 14. Chestnut-sided Warbler 15. Alder Flycatcher (v) 16. Gray Catbird* 17. Song Sparrow** 18. Yellow Warbler (v) 19. Cedar Waxwing (v) 20. Common Yellowthroat 21. Field Sparrow (v) 22. Eastern Bluebird 23. Veery (v) 24. American Redstart (v) 25. Savannah Sparrow (v) 26. American Robin* (v)
Elsewhere
27. Mallard 28. Herring Gull
(v) Voice only *Also elsewhere **Voice only elsewhere †First-of-year
Rain was in this morning’s forecast as late as last evening. Rain did not occur. Instead, an early foggy overcast burned away to let the sun shine through. The birds seemed to appreciate it.
Not that we encountered any particularly odd species, dog and me—although we did spook a grouse—but they were busily angling for food, feeding youngsters, posing for closeups, flying over at a distant, vocalizing while staying out of sight.
Tomorrow, however, I expect the forecast rain (or showers) will arrive. Will be ready for it.
Beech Hill List Starting at 6:37 a.m. EST (7:37 DST), I hiked all trails.
1. Red-eyed Vireo** 2. Ovenbird** 3. Eastern Phoebe 4. Black-throated Green Warbler 5. Eastern Wood-pewee 6. Blue Jay 7. Hairy Woodpecker 8. Northern Cardinal 9. Veery 10. Black-capped Chickadee 11. Osprey 12. White-breasted Nuthatch 13. Black-and-white Warbler 14. American Goldfinch 15. American Crow 16. Scarlet Tanager 17. Hermit Thrush 18. Tufted Titmouse 19. Eastern Towhee 20. Pileated Woodpecker 21. Chestnut-sided Warbler 22. American Redstart 23. Alder Flycatcher 24. Gray Catbird 25. Song Sparrow 26. Yellow Warbler 27. Chipping Sparrow 28. Ruffed Grouse 29. American Robin 30. Cedar Waxwing 31. Common Yellowthroat 32. Field Sparrow 33. Eastern Bluebird 34. Red-winged Blackbird
