Twenties (F) this morning, with a wind gusting to about 30 miles an hour. Bundled up in outside-in-winter attire and headed up the lonesome hill with Jack. Bright sun. More birds than I expected—including a flock of Snow Buntings and a yellow-rump that led me on a chase.
Caught up with it, though.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Yellow-rumped Warbler
3. Northern Flicker (v)
4. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
5. Eastern Bluebird
6. Dark-eyed Junco
7. American Goldfinch (v)
8. Ruby-throated Kinglet (v)
9. Snow Bunting
Elsewhere
10. Hairy Woodpecker (v)
11. American Robin
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, dark-eyed junco, eastern bluebird, hairy woodpecker, northern flicker, ruby throated kinglet, snow bunting, yellow-rumped warbler

