Hiked the hill in morning. Warmer, slight breeze, still a lot of snow cover. Eight species, no great photos.
This breezy, warmish afternoon dog and I took to the breakwater. A few extra species out there—including a handsome male Long-tailed Duck.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Tufted Titmouse** (v)
3. Black-capped Chickadee* (v)
4. American Goldfinch (v)
5. Northern Cardinal (v)
6. White-breasted Nuthatch** (v)
7. Eastern Bluebird (v)
8. Herring Gull*
Elsewhere
9. Wild Turkey
10. Rock Pigeon
11. Mallard
12. European Starling
13. Common Eider
14. Horned Grebe
15. Long-tailed Duck
16. Canada Goose
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, Canada goose, common eider, eastern bluebird, European starling, herring gull, horned grebe, long-tailed duck, mallard, northern cardinal, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, wild turkey