This was one of those prototypical, peak summer days—warmth, sun, tall cumulus clouds, a threat of thundershowers, a rainbow. Jack and I went to a party and hiked a hill.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4:30 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Eastern Towhee
2. Cedar Waxwing
3. American Goldfinch
4. Common Yellowthroat
5. Song Sparrow
6. Savannah Sparrow
7. Eastern Towhee
8. American Robin
9. Field Sparrow
10. Veery
11. Purple Finch
12. Hermit Thrush
13. Black-capped Chickadee

Elsewhere

14. Herring Gull
15. House Sparrow
16. Rock Pigeon
17. American Crow
18. Mourning Dove

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

 

Tags: American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, Cedar waxwing, common yellowthroat, eastern towhee, field sparrow, hermit thrush, purple finch, savannah sparrow, song sparrow, veery

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