Hermit Thrush.
Sun above and snow below this morning; clouds this afternoon and evening, along with a little wet and melting snow. Birds all over the place this morning—including a first-of-year Hermit Thrush that popped up out of nowhere on Jack’s and my return to the truck.
Northern Cardinal (female).
Back home, I listened to a female Northern Cardinal sing a very sweet song. (Lady cardinals sing, too.)
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Robin*
2. Tufted Titmouse (v)
3. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
4. American Crow*
5. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
6. American Goldfinch* (v)
7. Pileated Woodpecker (v)
8. Northern Cardinal* (v)
9. Eastern Bluebird
10. Purple Finch (v)
11. Mourning Dove* (v)
12. Hermit Thrush
Elsewhere
13. House Finch
14. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, eastern bluebird, hermit thrush, herring gull, house finch, mourning dove, northern cardinal, pileated woodpecker, purple finch, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch
