White-breasted nuthatch.
Nippy this morning, but bright and full of promise. And, sure enough, the day warmed. I spent much of it moving boxes down flights of stairs and otherwise readying my building for changes—but by mid-afternoon, I had to get a bike ride in. Had a stout south wind but it was a nice fast ride.
Yellow-rumped warbler.
On our daily Beech Hill hike, Jack and I ran into many people and not a few dogs. I also counted a dozen bird species—most numerous, of course, being yellow-rumped warblers. But pileated woodpeckers were active (also at home), as were chickadees, nuthatches, a kinglet, the other resident birds. As for migrants, still a few towhees hanging around. At least two species of sparrow. And I can’t help but wonder if flickers will stick around all winter for the second straight year.
Winter. Now there’s a concept I hadn’t intended to bring up so early in this loveliest season.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. White-breasted nuthatch*
2. American crow*
3. Black-capped chickadee*
4. Yellow-rumped warbler*
5. White-throated sparrow (v)
6. Northern flicker (v)
7. Pileated woodpecker**
8. Song sparrow
9. Eastern towhee
10. Blue jay
11. Golden-crowned kinglet (v)
11. Downy woodpecker (v)
Elsewhere
13. Tufted titmouse
14. Herring gull (v)
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Nine crows.
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, downy woodpecker, eastern towhee, golden-crowned kinglet, herring gull, northern flicker, pileated woodpecker, song sparrow, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, white-throated sparrow, yellow-dumped warbler
