A lovely, sunny, breezy day with fallen snow everywhere. No owl on the hill today, but I did spy my first Turkey Vulture of the year—sure sign of spring.

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

1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee* (v)
3. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
4. American Goldfinch
5. American Robin*
6. Eastern Bluebird (v)
7. Tufted Titmouse** (v)
8. Turkey Vulture†

Elsewhere

9. Herring Gull
10. Mourning Dove

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First of year

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, eastern bluebird, herring gull, mourning dove, tufted titmouse, turkey vulture, white-breasted nuthatch

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