Yellow-rumped Warbler.
It was freezing—literally—when Jack and I headed to the hill this morning. Also, the wind was roaring like a freight train. Its rush in the remnant leaves of the hardwoods (about half of which seemed to fly loose before our eyes) and spruce didn’t let many bird sounds through. Mostly the chips of hardy yellow-rumps, but a few chickadee chatters. I did also hear a White-throated Sparrow.
I saw no gulls or pigeons or much else, as the wind kept it up all day. Oddly, this evening, I heard the hoots of a Barred Owl coming from out in the side yard.
Just a slight breeze this evening.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Yellow-rumped Warbler
3. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
4. Northern Flicker
5. White-throated Sparrow (v)
Elsewhere
5. Barred Owl
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, barred owl, black-capped chickadee, northern flicker, white-throated sparrow, yellow-rumped warbler
