Song Sparrow.
Overcast and wicked windy this morn. I thought I might end up with three or four species on my list—but the wind came from the southwest, and it carried with it species enough to count on two hands.
Saw a vulture, a harrier, a large flock of blackbirds, a larger flock of crows—but my favorite today was the quiet little Song Sparrow that flitted subtly across our path just as we’s about wrapped up our hike, dog and I. Won’t be long before I’ll be hearing Song Sparrows singing everywhere.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Blue Jay (v)
2. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
3. American Crow*
4. Eastern Bluebird
5. American Robin*
6. Great Black-backed Gull
7. Turkey Vulture
8. Red-winged Blackbird
9. Northern Harrier
10. Song Sparrow
Elsewhere
11. Mourning Dove
12. Northern Cardinal (v)
13. Herring Gull
14. Dark-eyed Junco (v)
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, dark-eyed junco, eastern bluebird, great black-backed gull, herring gull, mourning dove, northern cardinal, northern harrier, red-winged blackbird, song sparrow, turkey vulture
