Bald Eagle.
Today was a cold and clear one. Also windy. And busy. I took time out from this busy, windy, clear, cold day for a hike with my dog, Jack.
Beech Nut.
Heard a crow, then saw an eagle. In fact, it was Jack who first noticed the eagle, lifting over and beyond the rise ahead of us. I happened to see him raise his eyes, followed his gaze, and there the big bird was. Also saw a flicker and a chickadee.
Elsewhere, I saw or heard a few more birds.
The winter solstice approacheth.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 2:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Bald Eagle
3. Northern Flicker
4. Black-capped Chickadee**
Elsewhere
5. House Sparrow (v)
6. Herring Gull
7. Blue Jay (v)
8. American Goldfinch (v)
9. White-breasted Nuthatch
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, bald eagle, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, herring gull, house sparrow, northern flicker, white-breasted nuthatch
