Northern Harrier.
Two dogs again at Beech Hill today. Coolish but short-sleeves were fine in the sun. The highlight bird was a harrier I happened to see sail low over the summit slope then dip down into the lower fields to the east. Watched it veer around after a small bird of some kind but come up empty.
Near-total lunar eclipse.
Tonight I tried for a photo of the super blood moon and, despite my inferior camera, kind of caught the magical look of our lovely natural satellite. I kind of have a thing for the moon.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 2:30 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Yellow-rumped Warbler
2. Eastern Towhee (v)
3. Downy Woodpecker (v)
4. Black-capped Chickadee
5. Northern Flicker
6. Northern Harrier
7. White-throated Sparrow (v)
8. Tufted Titmouse
Elsewhere
9. American Crow
10. Herring Gull
11. Turkey Vulture
12. Rock Pigeon
v = Voice Only
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, downy woodpecker, eastern towhee, herring gull, northern flicker, northern harrier, rock pigeon, turkey vulture, white-throated sparrow, yellow-rumped warbler
