Chilly and breezy on the hill this bright morning. Got glimpses of a number of interesting species—but the most memorable episode involved following the faint tapping (as of someone gently rapping) of a woodpecker in the woods. Finally found—and got a photo of—the bird responsible.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 10 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

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

Elsewhere

8. Northern Cardinal
9. Tufted Titmouse
10. Herring Gull
11. Rock Pigeon

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

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, common raven, common redpoll, downy woodpecker, herring gull, northern cardinal, northern flicker, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse

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