Snow Bunting.
The morning after
the 24-hour blizzard
I snowshoed up
the sunlight trail
with Jack,
American Robin.
the perfect dog.
At the summit
on the grassy roof
of Beech Nut,
We encountered
a little band of buntings
that stayed
then took flight
then circled,
twittering.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Tufted Titmouse (v)
2. American Robin*
3. Northern Flicker (v)
4. American Crow* (v)
5. Snow Bunting
6. Herring Gull*
7. Hairy Woodpecker
8. American Goldfinch (v)
Elsewhere
9. Black-capped Chickadee
10. Northern Cardinal
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, hairy woodpecker, herring gull, northern flicker, snow bunting, tufted titmouse
