Flocks of migrating robins descended this sunny, breezy day—scores of them in the lee of the eastern slopes of Beech Hill. Dark-colored Canadian robins, I’m pretty sure. Kind of skittish, too.

Also watched a raven fly over, croaking and playing in the air.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail—plus a little more.

1. American Robin*
2. American Crow*
3. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
4. Common Raven
5. Tufted Titmouse** (v)
6. Herring Gull*
7. Eastern Bluebird (v)
8. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
9. Purple Finch (v)
10. American Goldfinch (v)
11. Northern Cardinal** (v)

Elsewhere

12. Bald Eagle
13. Mourning Dove

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, bald eagle, black-capped chickadee, common raven, eastern bluebird, herring gull, mourning dove, northern cardinal, purple finch, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch

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