First full spring day of the year, and right on cue we’ve got mud. Warmer temperatures, sun-soaked skies, howling winds, and mud. I took a spin over to Buttermilk Lane but didn’t see an owl. Swung by the airport, no owl. Saw a couple of turkey vultures at Weskeag Marsh.

The trail at Beech Hill Preserve was about half mud, half slushy snow.

Now I await the return of the American Woodcock.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 12:45 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-Capped Chickadee (v)
2. Herring Gull*
3. American Crow* (v)

Elsewhere

4. House Finch (v)
5. Turkey Vulture

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, herring gull, house finch, turkey vulture

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