Black-capped Chickadee.
Four bird species on the hill this drippy morning, including what I think might be a season-long guest. Saw a Northern Shrike in the same area (possibly the same tree) as the one I spied a few days ago. They do tend—if they show up at all—to stick around all winter.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow* (v)
2. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
3. Northern Shrike
4. Northern Flicker
Elsewhere
5. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, northern flicker, northern shrike, white-breasted nuthatch
