I love Veeries, those plain, coppery thrushes whose song sounds to me like woodland waterfalls. Heard my first yesterday, saw my first (and second) this morning in a chilly drizzle. And I do mean chilly—didn’t get into the 40s (F) today, I’m pretty sure.
Tomorrow will be brighter and more springlike. But I’ve love this day for its delivery of a glimpse of a Veery or two.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. I hiked all trails.
1. Ovenbird
2. American Robin (v)
3. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
4. Black-and-white Warbler
5. Hairy Woodpecker
6. Eastern Towhee
7. Common Yellowthroat
8. American Goldfinch (v)
9. American Crow*
10. Veery
11. Tufted Titmouse (v)
12. American Kestrel
13. Double-crested Cormorant
14. Black-throated Green Warbler
15. Chestnut-sided Warbler
Elsewhere
16. House Finch (v)
17. Brown-headed Cowbird
18. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American kestrel, American robin, black-and-white warbler, black-capped chickadee, black-throated green warbler, brown-headed cowbird, chestnut-sided warbler, common yellowthroat, double-crested cormorant, eastern towhee, hairy woodpecker, herring gull, house finch, ovenbird, tufted titmouse, veery
