This morning I came upon a tiny snake—a Red-bellied Snake, I believe—about the size of an earthworm. Had I moved fast, I could’ve reached down and picked it up, but I didn’t, and it slithered away.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee**
3. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
4. American Goldfinch (v)
5. Yellow-rumped Warbler
6. American Robin (v)
7. Purple Finch
8. Northern Flicker (v)

Elsewhere

9. Herring Gull
10. House Sparrow (v)
11. Mallard

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, herring gull, house sparrow, mallard, northern flicker, purple finch, white-breasted nuthatch, yellow-rumped warbler

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