Counted nine bird species at Beech Hill this morning. None gave me more than a passing chance at a photo—including a late young Bald Eagle that flapped by just as we got back to the truck.

But that’s OK. I actually like this one photo of an elusive chickadee.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Tufted Titmouse (v)
2. White-breasted Nuthatch
3. Black-capped Chickadee**
4. Blue Jay* (v)
5. American Robin
6. American Goldfinch
7. American Tree Sparrow (v)
8. Northern Flicker (v)
9. Bald Eagle

Elsewhere

10. House Finch (v)
11. American Crow

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

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, American tree sparrow, bald eagle, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, house finch, northern flicker, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch

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