Windy, windy morning. Cloudless. Not too cold. But Jack and I delayed our hike a bit, because we learned 0f a plan for a wedding proposal at the summit at 10 a.m. We met the smiling couple as they descended, and I offered congratulations, and I told them of the handsome Bald Eagle I’d just seen flying over—and we all agreed it was a good sign.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 10:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American Crow*
2. Bald Eagle
3. Northern Flicker
4. Golden-crowned Kinglet (v)
5. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
6. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)

Elsewhere

7. Rock Pigeon
8. Bufflehead
9. Herring Gull
10. Mallard

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, bald eagle, black-capped chickadee, bufflehead, golden-crowned kinglet, herring gull, mallard, northern flicker, rock pigeon, white-breasted nuthatch

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