This windy morning, a day before the big rains are due, a subcommittee of American Crows gathered to hold a contentious meeting in anticipation of their annual October conference. News at 11.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Golden-crowned Kinglet (v)
2. Tufted Titmouse (v)
3. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
4. Downy Woodpecker (v)
5. American Crow*
6. Yellow-rumped Warbler
7. Blue Jay** (v)
8. Northern Flicker (v)
9. White-throated Sparrow
10. Turkey Vulture
11. Gray Catbird (v)
12. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
Elsewhere
13. Herring Gull
14. Rock Pigeon
15. Northern Cardinal (v)
16. European Starling (v)
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, downy woodpecker, European starling, golden-crowned kinglet, gray catbird, herring gull, northern cardinal, northern flicker, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse, turkey vulture, white-breasted nuthatch, white-throated sparrow, yellow-rumped warbler

