Snow two days ago, big thaw yesterday, big chill today. Birds were hunkered down—saw none on the hill, in fact (although I did hear a couple of species)—except in town. Gulls, crows, pigeons, and a tidy flock of agreeable House Sparrows.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow* (v)
2. Common Raven (v)
Elsewhere
3. Herring Gull
4. European Starling
5. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
6. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
7. Rock Pigeon
8. House Sparrow
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, common raven, European starling, herring gull, house sparrow, rock pigeon, white-breasted nuthatch