Dawn revealed an even gray overcast, sub-freezing temperatures, and a faint dusting of snow. By late morning, the sky hadn’t changed, and the temperature hadn’t risen much. And we hiked, dog and I.
A few birds, a few deer. Most memorable moment was trying like crazy to focus on a scrub-jay perched on a utility line. Finally managed.
And the calendar year winds down.
Grandeur Peak Area List
Beginning at 11 a.m., I hiked a few hundred feet up the mountain.
1. Black-capped Chickadee
2. Black-billed Magpie
3. House Finch (v)
4. Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
5. Woodpecker (sp, pecking)
Elsewhere
6. American Robin (v)
7. Lesser Goldfinch (v)
v = Voice only
Tags: American robin, black-billed magpie, black-capped chickadee, house finch, lesser goldfinch, Woodhouse’s scrub jay, woodpecker (sp)
