American Redstart.
Took my daughter down to the Portland Jetport this afternoon, my first trip there for quite a few years. (Only made one wrong turn.) As I write this, she’s still winging her way back to L.A. Sure was great to see her—and introduce her to Monhegan. Memorable times.
Saw a bunch of Turkey Vultures on our sunny trip south and back. Jack went, too, so on our return in late afternoon, we took a hike to get the blood moving. Saw a Turkey Vulture up there, too. Along with two ravens. Two warbler species—one of which eluded a spectacularly teed-up photo opportunity.
Coming down the hill, we ran into many people and dogs hiking up. They were there for the moonrise.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 5 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Yellow-rumped Warbler*
2. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
3. American Redstart
4. Common Raven
5. Turkey Vulture*
6. Blue Jay*
Elsewhere
7. Herring Gull
8. American Crow
9. Cedar Waxwing (v)
10. Mourning Dove
11. Rock Pigeon
12. Osprey
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American redstart, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, Cedar waxwing, common raven, herring gull, mourning dove, osprey, rock pigeon, turkey vulture, yellow-rumped warbler
