Downy Woodpecker.
Today was a cold one—and, at first, a cloudless one. Eventually, a few small clouds showed up above the horizons, but the sun shone for the whole short photoperiod, essentially. In traveling around, I got a look at a Downy Woodpecker at work, a couple of Blue Jays in flight, and the usual other birds.
Water crust.
It was friggin’ cold up to Beech Hill. Two species up there, and ice on the trail.
Tonight is cold and ark with stars and a breeze that keeps moving leaves from one pile to another. Been a while since I’ve seen bright Sirius.
Beech hill List
Beginning at 2 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Song Sparrow
Elsewhere
3. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
4. Herring Gull
5. American Robin
6. Downy Woodpecker
7. Blue Jay
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, downy woodpecker, herring gull, song sparrow
