European starlings.
Often I sort of turn my nose up at European starlings. They’re alien species, after all, and abundant as hell, and noisy, and familiar, and sometimes just don’t seem like they belong here. But of course they belong here. And they’re actually quite handsome if you look close enough. Plus, they’re really good at imitating the sounds of things.
Busy day, quiet day. Quick hike up Beech Hill with Jack. Still snow, still chilly—but I can sort of taste spring in the air.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American crow* (v)
Elsewhere
2. Tufted titmouse (v)
3. House finch (v)
4. Northern cardinal (v)
5. Herring gull
6. Mallard
7. European starling
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, European starling, herring gull, house finch, mallard, northern cardinal, tufted titmouse
