Snow arrived overnight last night but had turned to rain by dawn. By mid-morning, the storm had passed, leaving wind and warmish temperatures and slush. Only one bird species up there this morning: a couple crows.

So dog and I swung by the harbor, where I counted six water species—including a chillin’ Herring Gull.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American Crow*

Elsewhere

2. Herring Gull
3. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
4. Mallard
5. Common Loon
6. American Black Duck
7. Bufflehead
8. Long-tailed Duck
9. Rock Pigeon

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere

 

Tags: American black duck, American crow, black-capped chickadee, bufflehead, common loon, herring gull, long-tailed duck, mallard, rock pigeon

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