White-breasted Nuthatch.
When I rose, a little early, the outside temperature was 7 degrees (F). Kind of gusty out already, too. After breakfast, it had risen to 8 degrees. An hour or so later it had climbed into the teens. By the time Jack and I hiked Beech Hill in afternoon, it was about 18 degrees. Pretty high northwest wind, too. A few little birds about. Blue, blue sky. Ice patterns.
Beech Leaf.
On the way home from our hike, I spied three turkey vultures circling in the chill air above Route 1.
Stars out tonight. Back down into the low teens. Winter’s breath lingers yet.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 3:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. White-breasted Nuthatch**
2. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
3. American Crow* (v)
4. Tufted Titmouse (v)
Elsewhere
5. Blue Jay (v)
6. Herring Gull
7. Turkey Vulture
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, herring gull, tufted titmouse, turkey vulture, white-breasted nuthatch
