This morning’s hike,
Which Jack and I took alone
Except for the birds,
Was cold and still
And had a little light snow.

Also, a shrike
Paused to perch in The Birch.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped Chickadee
2. White-breasted Nuthatch
3. Blue Jay (v)
4. American Crow* (v)
5. Downy Woodpecker (v)
6. American Robin (v)
7. Northern Shrike
8. American Goldfinch (v)
9. Horned Lark (v)
10. Northern Flicker (v)

Elsewhere

11. Herring Gull
12. Rock Pigeon

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, downy woodpecker, herring gull, horned lark, northern flicker, northern shrike, rock pigeon, white-breasted nuthatch

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