Downy Woodpecker.
Northern Cardinal.
Called it.
Hiking the hill this morning with Jack
on a nippy, breezy winter’s day
I advised my dog to be on the lookout
for ravens.
And they appeared
as if I’d conjured them up
instead of merely knowing
what kind of weather they like
to move in.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow* (v)
2. Black-capped Chickadee
3. American Robin
4. Tufted Titmouse (v)
5. Common Raven
6. Northern Cardinal*
7. Hairy Woodpecker
8. Blue Jay (v)
9. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
10. Downy Woodpecker
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Common Raven.
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common raven, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, northern cardinal, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch
