A really drippy sky last night, and a damp landscape this morning. Foggy all day again, pretty much. No sign of sun. Not cold, though—a high of maybe 69 (F). Work, post office, hike.

Few people on the hike today. No other dogs. A dozen birds. Also, first thistle of the year.

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

1. Blue Jay (v)
2. American Goldfinch** (v)
3. American Crow* (v)
4. Common Raven (v)
5. Eastern Towhee (v)
6. Cedar Waxwing
7. Black-capped Chickadee
8. Common Yellowthroat
9. Song Sparrow
10. Gray Catbird** (v)
11. Purple Finch (v)
12. Tufted Titmouse

Elsewhere

13. Hairy Woodpecker (v)
14. Herring Gull
15. Mourning Dove
16. Northern Cardinal (v)

V = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, Cedar waxwing, common raven, common yellowthroat, eastern towhee, gray catbird, hairy woodpecker, herring gull, mourning dove, northern cardinal, purple finch, song sparrow, tufted titmouse

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