Cedar Waxwing.
A brisk and nippy Christmas hike this morning. Only three bird species at the hill—the most curious being a solitary, calling female Pine Grosbeak—but a flurry of backyard birds, including a little flock of waxwings dining on berries.
Pine Grosbeak (female).
Like Christmas ornaments, they were.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow** (v)
2. Common Raven
3. Pine Grosbeak
Elsewhere
4. Cedar Waxwing
5. White-breasted Nuthatch
6. Black-capped Chickadee
7. Downy Woodpecker (v)
v = Voice only
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, Cedar waxwing, common raven, downy woodpecker, pine brosbeak, white-breasted nuthatch
