Broke this day up with a midday hike, which makes a lot more sense if you think about it. That way I could get quite a bit done early, take a breather, then get a lot more done late. Plus, there were a few more birds at Beech Hill while we were there—and fewer humans.

Mostly little birds around the parking lot, though I heard one of the resident flickers cry. Also saw some gulls whirling in the wind down toward the water.

I also keep scanning for snowy owls and coming up empty.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 1 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped chickadee**
2. White-breasted nuthatch
3. American goldfinch (v)
4. Northern flicker (v)
5. American crow*
6. Herring gull*

Elsewhere

7. European starling

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

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, European starling, herring gull, northern flicker, white-breasted nuthatch

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