Major thaw today. Warm, snow leaving fast. I got a quick hike in but ended up working more than sixteen hours. This cannot go on—not at my age, not without reward. Although, truly, my hike with Jack was a reward of sorts. Warm, breezy, beautiful.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 11:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
2. American Crow* (v)
3. Northern Flicker (v)
Elsewhere
4. Mourning Dove
5. House Finch (v)
6. American Goldfinch (v)
7. Herring Gull
8. House Sparrow (v)
9. American Robin
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, herring gull, house sparrow, mourning dove, northern flicker

