Had a big rain overnight and into this morning. Delayed our hike for a couple hours or so—and was still drippy when we ascended. Didn’t expect any great bird photos—but then I heard the distinctively plaintive squeals of fledgling Cedar Waxwings. Four of ’em, huddled together as they do.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 10:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Northern Cardinal** (v)
2. Gray Catbird
3. American Goldfinch (v)
4. Blue Jay (v)
5. American Crow**
6. Cedar Waxwing
7. Eastern Towhee
8. Common Yellowthroat
9. Song Sparrow
10. Yellow-rumped Warbler
11. Herring Gull*
12. Black-capped Chickadee
13. Red-eyed Vireo
14. Eastern Phoebe (v)

Elsewhere

15. Wild Turkey
16. Rock Pigeon

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

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, Cedar waxwing, common yellowthroat, eastern phoebe, eastern towhee, gray catbird, herring gull, northern cardinal, red-eyed vireo, rock pigeon, song sparrow, wild turkey, yellow-rumped warbler

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