Chilly at first light, but warmed up fast. Lots of birds on the hill, including my old pal Pileated Woodpecker, drumming on the utility pole as I first heard him do at least five years ago.
Also saw a bluebird cross Route 1 in front of me, alighting on a speed limit sign on the other side of the road.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Northern Flicker
2. American Robin*
3. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
4. Tufted Titmouse* (v)
5. American Crow*
6. Black-capped Chickadee* (v)
7. Pileated Woodpecker
8. Red-bellied Woodpecker
9. Northern Cardinal* (v)
10. Common Redpoll
11. Eastern Bluebird*
Elsewhere
12. Mourning Dove
13. Herring Gull
14. Rock Pigeon
15. Mallard
16. White-throated Sparrow
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, common redpoll, eastern bluebird, herring gull, mallard, mourning dove, northern cardinal, northern flicker, pileated woodpecker, red-bellied woodpecker, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, white-throated sparrow
