A cool (low 50s (F)), breezy, overcast morning. Jack and I encountered a few interesting birds—and two excited, off-leash dogs. Most interesting, bird-wise, were more larks on the slopes and a skulking Dark-eyed Junco.
I wonder what tomorrow will bring.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Blue Jay**
2. Yellow-rumped Warbler
3. Black-capped Chickadee
4. American Crow*
5. Northern Flicker
6. Horned Lark
7. Savannah Sparrow (v)
8. Song Sparrow
9. Eastern Towhee (v)
10. Gray Catbird (v)
11. Turkey Vulture
12. Dark-eyed Junco
13. White-breasted Nuthatch
14. Tufted Titmouse (v)
Elsewhere
14. Barred Owl (v)
15. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, barred owl, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, dark-eyed junco, eastern towhee, gray catbird, herring gull, horned lark, northern flicker, savannah sparrow, song sparrow, tufted titmouse, turkey vulture, white-breasted nuthatch, yellow-rumped warbler