Raven in the grass.
Today on the hill, in a misty atmosphere, Captain Jack and I encountered mud, a chilly breeze, and many flitting birds. Among them was a raven with a morsel in its beak that looked, from a distance, like a nestling bird. The raven flew into a field, dropped what it carried, picked it up again, and flew away—flying low, to avoid crows.
Eastern Phoebe.
We also encountered many phoebes, robins, cardinals.
We also encountered the usual casual litter and trash, which I retrieved as I always do. Only later did I remember that this is Earth Day, and that great throngs of conscientious folks were braving the mist and chill to tidy up roadsides all over the county. I’m proud to count myself among the few who pick up after others.
Although in my world, I suppose, every day is Earth Day.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Northern Cardinal**
2. American Goldfinch**
3. Black-capped Chickadee**
4. Eastern Towhee
5. White-throated Sparrow** (v)
6. American Robin*
7. Tufted Titmouse
8. Northern Flicker
9. American Crow*
10. Eastern Phoebe
11. Downy Woodpecker
12. Ruby-crowned Kinglet
13. Song Sparrow**
14. Mallard
15. Yellow-rumped Warbler
16. Common Raven
17. White-breasted Nuthatch
18. Common Grackle
19. Brown-headed Cowbird
20. Purple Finch (v)
Elsewhere
21. Herring Gull
22. Chipping Sparrow (v)
23. Wild Turkey
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, brown-headed cowbird, chipping sparrow, common grackle, common raven, downy woodpecker, eastern phoebe, eastern towhee, herring gull, mallard, northern cardinal, northern flicker, purple finch, ruby-crowned kinglet, song sparrow, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, white-throated sparrow, wild turkey, yellow-rumped warbler
