Slope.
Mostly sun today, but some cloudy periods. A little wind on the high ground—which wasn’t too evident here at my place, unlike at the summit of Beech Hill, where my cap blew off. Temperatures still a lot colder than a year ago (which had record warmth). Colder than normal, even. Saw another turkey vulture today while out doing errands. Dead gray squirrel nearby. Not sure they were related.
Forgot to mention that I snowshoed up the hill twice this past week—in the wake of the storm—before reverting to regular hiking shoes. Still pretty snowy up there, but it’s nice and packed now.
More snow in the forecast for early next week. Wonder when I’ll finally feel like breaking out my bicycle.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped chickadee** (v)
2. Herring gull*
3. American crow*
Elsewhere
4. Tufted titmouse (v)
5. House finch (v)
6. Rock pigeon
7. Turkey vulture
v = Voice only
**Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, herring gull, house finch, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse, turkey vulture
