This morning was a lovely one. The weather was cool, but not too cool, and an overcast kept the light soft and moody. I hiked the hill with friends visiting Maine from away—and also saw some birds.

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

1. Northern Cardinal**
2. Northern Flicker (v)
3. Gray Catbird (v)
4. Sharp-shinned Hawk
5. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
6. Common Yellowthroat (v)
7. Song Sparrow
8. Blue Jay
9. American Crow*
10. Pileated Woodpecker (v)
11. Eastern Towhee (v)
12. Yellow-rumped Warbler
13. Savannah Sparrow

Elsewhere

14. Wild Turkey
15. Herring Gull

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

 

Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common yellowthroat, eastern towhee, gray catbird, herring gull, northern cardinal, northern flicker, pileated woodpecker, savannah sparrow, sharp-shinned hawk, song sparrow, wild turkey, yellow-rumped warbler

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