Canada Geese.
Before the storm—steady rain, no snow—I took a hike with dog. We moved alone over the hill, aside from several singing and/or flying species.
Chief among those occupying both categories were crows, ducks, and geese.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Robin*
2. Black-capped Chickadee**
3. American Crow*
4. Blue Jay (v)
5. White-breasted Nuthatch
6. Northern Cardinal (v)
7. Downy Woodpecker
8. American Goldfinch** (v)
9. Canada Goose
10. Northern Flicker (v)
11. American Black Duck
12. Dark-eyed Junco
13. Pileated Woodpecker
14. Hairy Woodpecker (v)
Elsewhere
15. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American black duck, American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, Canada goose, dark-eyed junco, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, herring gull, northern cardinal, northern flicker, pileated woodpecker, white-breasted nuthatch
