Snow Bunting.
A little rain this morning—my first morning completely under a new roof. Had a fun visit for coffee with my new neighbors. After the rain let up, I helped some friends move a couch. Then I took a hike with Jack.
Only a few Beech Hill visitors when we arrived. A pair of kinglets flitted quickly and maddeningly through some trees near the parking lot, denying me photos. Still yellow-rumps about. And at the summit, a little flash of white wings: a solitary snow bunting poking around in the grass. Kind of a thrill sneaking up on the thing with dog in tow, and managing to get a half-way decent photo.
The clouds parted and the sun emerged as dog and I made our way back to the new home.
Seemed a little early for Snow Buntings.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 3:15, I hiked the open trail.
1. Tufted titmouse* (v)
2. White-breasted Nuthatch* (v)
3. Black-capped Chickadee**
4. American Crow*
5. Golden-crowned Kinglet
6. Yellow-rumped Warbler
7. Snow Bunting
8. Northern Flicker
Elsewhere
9. Blue Jay
10. Herring Gull
11. Mourning Dove
12. Mallard
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, golden-crowned kinglet, herring gull, mallard, mourning dove, northern flicker, snow bunting, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, yellow-rumped warbler
