Headed to Beech Hill earlier today. It was a chilly day, partly sunny, brisk. Robins right away—and then a few other birds, is all. Nice views everywhere, of course, but quiet, quiet.

Tonight the new moon set in a hurry. Daylight diminishes, and I’m feeling the press of the coming dark solstice.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 2:30 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American robin
2. Black-capped chickadee
3. American crow
4. Yellow-rumped warbler
5. Northern flicker

Elsewhere

6. Tufted titmouse
7. Blue jay
8. Herring gull
9. Ring-billed gull

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

 

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