Yesterday’s ice seemed like winter’s last gasp, ’cause today came a thaw and a bunch of birds.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Robin*
2. Black-capped Chickadee*
3. Tufted Titmouse (v)
4. American Crow*
5. Mourning Dove (v)
6. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
7. Blue Jay (v)
8. Pileated Woodpecker (v)
9. Herring Gull*
10. Northern Cardinal**
11. Turkey Vulture
12. House Finch (v)
13. Downy Woodpecker
14. American Goldfinch (v)
15. Dark-eyed Junco
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, dark-eyed junco, downy woodpecker, herring gull, house finch, mourning dove, northern cardinal, pileated woodpecker, tufted titmouse, turkey vulture, white-breasted nuthatch