A cool-cool, bright-bright day. Much cooler, much dryer, much brighter than yesterday. Little birds hanging around—also a couple of larger ones. Pair of woodpecker species.
Also came across a fledgling Red-eyed Vireo along the trail, calling for food and/or company.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Red-eyed Vireo
2. Northern Flicker
3. Blue Jay (v)
4. Red-breasted Nuthatch (v)
5. American Crow*
6. American Goldfinch**
7. Song Sparrow
8. Pileated Woodpecker
9. Eastern Towhee (v)
10. Gray Catbird (v)
11. Common Yellowthroat (v)
12. Alder Flycatcher (v)
Elsewhere
13. Northern Cardinal (v)
14. Mourning Dove
15. Herring Gull
16. Rock Pigeon
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: alder flycatcher, American crow, American goldfinch, blue jay, common yellowthroat, eastern towhee, gray catbird, herring gull, mourning dove, northern cardinal, northern flicker, pileated woodpecker, red-breasted nuthatch, red-eyed vireo, rock pigeon, song sparrow