Checked the temperature first thing: low 40s (F). High wind, though. When Jack and I hit Beech Hill in mid-morning, and the wind was whipping, and the temps had dipped well into the 50s. Was glad I thought to bring my winter coat.

It is winter, after all.

Not many birds up there—but a sweet lady cardinal out back about midday.

Tonight, just now, it’s 18 degrees.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped Chickadee* (v)
2. American Crow* (v)
3. American Goldfinch* (v)
4. Common Raven

Elsewhere

5. Red-tailed Hawk
6. Herring Gull
7. Rock Pigeon
8. Northern Cardinal
9. White-breasted Nuthatch

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

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, common raven, herring gull, northern cardinal, rock pigeon, white-breasted nuthatch

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