No big snowfall, after all. Here at Clam Cove, no more than four or five inches fell—and then blew around a bit. Certainly not the foot or foot and a half the forecasts promised. Didn’t mind, though, because it meant I wouldn’t need snowshoes on today’s Beech Hill hike.

But oh, what a hike! It wasn’t too cold—upper 20s (F), I’d guess—but the wind was howling up there. Saw a pair of ravens playing acrobatic games in the sky; heard a crow or two. Otherwise, I heard only the wind, also made visible by the all the blowing snow.

Things have calmed tonight. The temperature has dipped into the teens. We’re supposed to get more snow and rain midweek.

And there you have today’s weather report.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 11 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Common raven
2. American Crow

Elsewhere

3. Herring Gull

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, common raven, herring gull

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