I expected sleet or freezing rain first thing but instead awoke to a lull in the incoming weather. So Jack and I took a quick hike before breakfast. (Mine, not his.) Icy trail. Chill, strong wind.

Also a male Northern Harrier.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Northern Cardinal** (v)
2. American Robin* (v)
3. White-breasted Nuthatch ()
4. Tufted Titmouse (v)
5. American Crow*
6. Hermit Thrush
7. Downy Woodpecker (v)
8. Eastern Bluebird
9. Blue Jay
10. American Goldfinch** (v)
11. Northern Harrier
12. Black-capped Chickadee**
13. Pileated Woodpecker (v)

Elsewhere

14. House Finch (v)

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

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, downy woodpecker, eastern bluebird, hermit thrush, house finch, northern cardinal, northern harrier, pileated woodpecker, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch

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