In a winter without snow
on a day so cold the ground is hard
robins deign to dine on fruit
of the apple tree across the road.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Robin*
2. Black-capped Chickadee**
3. Purple Finch (v)
4. White-breasted Nuthatch** (v)
5. Tufted Titmouse (v)
6. American Crow* (v)
7. Hairy Woodpecker
8. Blue Jay (v)
9. Herring Gull
10. Pileated Woodpecker
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, hairy woodpecker, herring gull, pileated woodpecker, purple finch, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch