Song sparrow.
Another warm one. Upper-80s (F) here, but warmer elsewhere in Maine. However, the high humidity really made for some oppressive-feeling air. Still, after working in front of a fan for a while, I took a nice quick bike ride, then hiked Beech Hill with Jack, then mowed the lawn.
American crow (panting).
During our hike, I saw few birds, took few photos. Quite windy up there—a warm wind—and everybody was sneaking around, keeping out of sight. Finally did get a photo of a song sparrow and a crow. The crow was panting.
Plenty of blueberries about. In fact, the Coastal Mountains Land Trust will begin selling blueberries tomorrow. Sweet. (Literally.)
We also came upon a smooth green snake.
A thundershower or two might roll through this evening, I hear. Still hot and muggy. Good thing I’ve got plenty of water and a couple good fans.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4:45 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Chipping sparrow
2. American goldfinch
3. American crow*
4. Black-capped chickadee** (v)
5. Eastern towhee
6. Common yellowthroat**
7. Red-eyed vireo** (v)
8. American robin**
9. Song sparrow**
10. Yellow warbler (v)
11. Field sparrow (v)
12. Barn swallow
13. White-throated sparrow (v)
14. Alder flycatcher (v)
15. Gray catbird
16. Chestnut-sided warbler
17. Hermit thrush (v)
18. Savannah sparrow
19. Mourning dove* (v)
Elsewhere
20. Herring gull
21. House sparrow
22. Northern cardinal (v)
23. Double-crested cormorant
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Smooth green snake.
Tags: alder flycatcher, American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, barn swallow, black-capped chickadee, chestnut-sided warbler, chipping sparrow, common yellowthroat, double-crested cormorant, eastern towhee, field sparrow, gray catbird, hermit thrush, herring gull, house sparrow, mourning dove, northern cardinal, red-eyed vireo, savannah sparrow, song sparrow, white-throated sparrow, yellow warbler
