Northern Shrike.
Very long day of work, very late hike of Beech Hill. Was surprised to find a harrier floating around, then a crow flew over, then I saw a shrike. It’s at least the third shrike I’ve seen up there—probably the fifth or sixth or seventh actually. Let’s call it Shrike Six.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Northern Harrier
2. American Crow*
3. Northern Shrike
Elsewhere
4. Herring Gull
5. House Finch
6. Northern Cardinal (v)
*Also Elsewhere
Tags: American crow, herring gull, house finch, northern cardinal, northern harrier, northern shrike
