American robin (juvenile).
In dreams last night I heard thunder. In brief awakenings, I saw lightning and understood how vigorously the rain came. Briefly, I wished for the big leaning oak tree to endure.
Rained all day in bursts. I stuck to my desk like glue. By late afternoon, it was drizzle—so I hiked Beech hill with my dog.
Blueberry dew.
Not many birds made their presences known, but I did see a Chestnut-sided Warbler, a Common Yellowthroat, Song Sparrows, and a young American Robin. I heard others—a few.
Wet, yes, but we’re lucky to have it. What they’d give in Texas or California.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 5 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Eastern Towhee (v)
2. Chestnut-sided Warbler
3. Common Yellowthroat
4. Song Sparrow**
5. American Robin
6. Red-eyed Vireo** (v)
7. Savannah Sparrow (v)
8. House Finch** (v)
9. Eastern Phoebe (v)
10. Northern Cardinal (v)
Elsewhere
11. American Crow
12. Herring Gull
13. Mourning Dove
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American robin, chestnut-sided warbler, common yellowthroat, eastern phoebe, eastern towhee, herring gull, house finch, mourning dove, northern cardinal, red-eyed vireo, savannah sparrow, song sparrow
