The males are (mostly) flashy and get all the attention, but I tend to think female birds are more beautiful. Take, for instance, this lovely Mallard hen, fluffed up against the snow at Rockport Harbor.

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

1. American Goldfinch (v)
2. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
3. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
4. Northern Cardinal

Elsewhere

5. Herring Gull
6. Rock Pigeon
7. Mallard
8. Common Loon
9. American Crow

v = Voice only

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, common loon, herring gull, mallard, northern cardinal, rock pigeon, white-breasted nuthatch

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