Mourning Dove.
Unlike last year, it’s shaping up to be a snowy winter. The ponds are mostly frozen, and we had about eight inches of fresh snow today. Before the snow, Jack and I hiked the hill alone except for several birds and a couple red squirrels. It was cold and calm and still.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped Chickadee**
2. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
3. Golden-crowned Kinglet (v)
4. American Goldfinch
5. Mourning Dove
6. American Crow*
7. Snow Bunting (v)
8. Northern Flicker (v)
9. Herring Gull*
10. Tufted Titmouse (v)
Elsewhere
10. Blue Jay (v)
11. Rock Pigeon
12. Mallard
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, golden-crowned kinglet, mallard, mourning dove, northern flicker, rock pigeon, snow bunting, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch
