Pileated Woodpecker.
This sunny morning, as dog and I started up the hill, I heard the voice of a flicker. Immediately after that, I heard the voice of a Hairy Woodpecker. And right after that, I heard the unmistakably loud hammering of a Pileated Woodpecker. Three—along with the note of a White-throated Sparrow—to greet us.
Other interesting sightings: three or four Snow Buntings in overflight, and a single male Sharp-shinned Hawk.
Fall never fails to surprise.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Northern Flicker
2. Hairy Woodpecker
3. White-throated Sparrow
4. Pileated Woodpecker
5. Eastern Bluebird
6. Hermit Thrush
7. Black-capped Chickadee
8. Yellow-rumped Warbler
9. American Crow
10. American Robin
11. Common Raven
12. Snow Bunting
13. Sharp-shinned Hawk
14. Dark-eyed Junco
15. Blue Jay
Elsewhere
16. White-breasted Nuthatch
17. House Sparrow
18. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common raven, dark-eyed junco, eastern bluebird, hairy woodpecker, hermit thrush, herring gull, house sparrow, northern flicker, pileated woodpecker, sharp-shinned hawk, snow bunting, white-breasted nuthatch, white-throated sparrow, yellow-rumped warbler
