American Robin.
Early April can be cold. When the wind comes insistently from the west, it can be face-numbingly cold. It can also be bright—even birdy. This was not a birdy morning, but it was a cold and bright one.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Goldfinch**
2. American Crow*
3. Black-capped Chickadee**
4. American Robin*
5. Blue Jay (v)
6. Tufted Titmouse (v)
Elsewhere
7. Herring Gull
8. Mourning Dove
9. Ring-billed Gull.
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, herring gull, mourning dove, ring-billed gull, tufted titmouse
