American Goldfinch (stretching).
This morning, before
the temperature topped freezing,
little collections of goldfinches
bounced about
in the tops of the birches,
chattering,
nibbling on catkins,
and squealing with glee.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Tufted Titmouse**
3. America Goldfinch**
4. Black-capped Chickadee*
5. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
6. Mourning Dove** (v)
7. Downy Woodpecker (v)
8. Blue Jay (v)
9. American Robin* (v)
Elsewhere
10. Common Grackle
11. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common grackle, downy woodpecker, herring gull, mourning dove, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch
