Alone on the hill this half-overcast morning. The sun had mostly emerged by the time we headed back down. But meantime, I got great looks at a couple of ravens and numerous (a dozen? more?) bluebirds. Also goldfinches, buntings, etc.—but the bluebirds took the cake.
Meanwhile, at home, I got a look at some waxwings in the front yard.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Tufted Titmouse
2. American Crow* (v)
3. Common Raven
4. Snow Bunting
5. American Goldfinch
6. Eastern Bluebird
7. Northern Flicker (v)
8. Dark-eyed Junco (v)
Elsewhere
9. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
10. Cedar Waxwing
11. European Starling (v)
12. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, Cedar waxwing, common raven, dark-eyed junco, eastern bluebird, European starling, herring gull, northern flicker, snow bunting, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch