Today was chilly—about 20 degrees (F)—and quite still. The hill was intermittently silent. Truly as quiet as it could possibly be. Occasionally a vehicle would drive along a road nearby, or a bird would call.

At the end of my morning hike with dog, a little gang of redpolls dropped by.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee (v)**
3. Northern Flicker (v)
4. American Goldfinch
5. Snow Bunting (v)
6. Common Redpoll
7. Downy Woodpecker

Elsewhere

8. White-breasted Nuthatch

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, common redpoll, downy woodpecker, northern flicker, snow bunting, white-breasted nuthatch

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