Northern Shrike.
This morning I encountered the first Northern Shrike I’d seen on the hill since 27 March 2014—a young bird, catching dragonflies.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
Autumn Meadowhawk.
1. American Robin
2. Black-capped Chickadee**
3. American Goldfinch (v)
4. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
5. Downy Woodpecker (v)
6. Blue Jay*
7. American Crow* (v)
8. Yellow-rumped Warbler (v)
9. Northern Flicker (v)
10. Purple Finch (v)
11. Northern Shrike
12. Common Raven
Elsewhere
13. Herring Gull
14. European Starling (v)
15. Barred Owl (v)
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, barred owl, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common raven, downy woodpecker, European starling, herring gull, northern flicker, northern shrike, purple finch, white-breasted nuthatch, yellow-rumped warbler
