The forecast snow arrived on time. By daylight, a dusting had fallen, and a light but steady snowfall continued until noon and beyond. By early afternoon, I’d decided dog and I would just brave the snow (which, admittedly, was light and gentle—especially compared to what I’d grown used to in winters in Maine).
Didn’t expect much wildlife action, but there were several bird species (nearly always are, it seems), along with a few deer, near and far. Most interesting sighting was a Cooper’s Hawk near where I’ve seen one twice before—and just the general effects of a good winter’s snowfall.
(Most photogenic bird was a robin down in the neighborhood.)
Grandeur Peak Area List
Beginning at 1 p.m., I hiked a few hundred feet up the mountain.
1. Black-billed Magpie*
2. Pine Siskin
3. Dark-eyed Junco
4. Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay**
5. House Finch*
6. Black-capped Chickadee
7. American Robin* (v)
8. Cooper’s Hawk
Elsewhere
9. Song Sparrow (v)
10. Eurasian Collared Dove
Mammals
Mule Deer
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American robin, black-billed magpie, black-capped chickadee, cooper's hawk, dark-eyed junco, house finch, mule deer, pine siskin, song sparrow Eurasian collared dove, Woodhouse’s scrub jay
