Ruffed Grouse.
This sunny, breezy, lovely morning, I hiked with Jack to the accompaniment of Eastern Bluebirds and Blue Jays, then returned to encounter—again—my Ruffed Grouse friend. I’ve taken to calling him “Ruff.”
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Blue Jay (v)
2. Eastern Bluebird (v)
3. American Crow*
4. American Goldfinch (v)
5. Black-capped Chickadee*
6. Tufted Titmouse** (v)
7. Ruffed Grouse
Elsewhere
8. American Robin
9. Herring Gull
10. Northern Cardinal (v)
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, eastern bluebird, herring gull, northern cardinal, ruffed grouse, tufted titmouse
