Raven in the fog.
Rained overnight. A lot. And wind—so dang windy. Wind howling in the eaves and roaring in the night trees. Was supposed to rain all morning, too, but it’d let up by the time Jack and I were ready to hike.
The temperature had risen into the 50s (F) by then, too, and the snow was gone. All except for plow piles and a few shade drifts. Muddy and warm and windy. I wore ice cleats, which helped the climb. I heard a crow, and a raven flew by, and , and I heard a jay. Ravens love to fly in the wind, by the way.
As forecast, the temperature has plummeted tonight. Single digits are not out of the question.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 10 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
2. American Crow*
3. Common Raven
4. Blue Jay
Elsewhere
5. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common raven, herring gull
