Mourning dove.
Cold and still today, with a gunmetal-gray sky. Worked until mid-afternoon, then headed out with Jack. Just a couple others on the hill today—and several birds.
A moment.
However, I saw none of them—the birds. Just heard ’em. Pays to know a few notes and calls and subtle vocalizations.
Such a beautiful overcast afternoon with a peach-colored glow in the west. I love my daily hike with dog.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 3 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. White-breasted Nuthatch** (v)
2. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
3. American Crow* (v)
4. American Goldfinch** (v)
5. Northern Flicker (v)
6. Yellow-rumped Warbler (v)
7. Pileated Woodpecker (v)
Elsewhere
8. Tufted Titmouse (v)
9. Mourning Dove
10. Blue Jay (v)
11. Red-bellied Woodpecker (v)
12. Downy Woodpecker (v)
13. Herring Gull
14. American Robin
15. Rock Pigeon
16. House Sparrow
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, downy woodpecker, herring gull, house sparrow, mourning dove, northern flicker, pileated woodpecker, red-bellied woodpecker, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, yellow-rumped warbler
