American Crow.
Today was supposed to be overcast, and for the most part it was. I didn’t expect it to rain, though—had already donned my cycling outfit when I looked out to see the damp pavement. So I didn’t ride. But it passed quickly, and soon dog and I were hiking a damp hill.
Blackberries.
Secretive summer birds. Jays hammering at acorns. A solitary pewee singing. Waxwings all over the place. Catbirds watching out for their young.
Also berries, lots of ’em. Blueberries still, and raspberries, and sweet, juicy blackberries—my favorite.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 5 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Eastern Towhee (v)
3. Cedar Waxwing*
4. Blue Jay
5. American Goldfinch (v)
6. Song Sparrow
7. Gray Catbird
8. Common Yellowthroat
9. Savannah Sparrow
10. Eastern Wood-pewee (v)
11. Black-capped Chickadee
12. Black-and-white Warbler
Elsewhere
13. Herring Gull
14. Osprey (v)
15. Great Blue Heron
16. Ring-billed Gull
17. Double-crested Cormorant
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-and-white warbler, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, Cedar waxwing, common yellowthroat, double-crested cormorant, eastern towhee, eastern wood-pewee, great blue heron, herring gull, osprey, ray catbird, ring-billed gull, savannah sparrow, song sparrowg
