The weather folks were calling for some rain and/or snow this morning, along with a little wind. Turned out to be an understated forecast—high winds, alternating rain and snow, cold, gray, foggy, and wet. But Captan Jack and I set our sails for the deer trails anyway.
Right away I heard a robin, then saw one, then saw several—and eventually counted about thirty. That was the high-point, bird-wise. The rest of the hike we spent, well, getting wet and muddy.
Still and all, I enjoyed it. (And despite being soaked to his core, I don’t think Jack minded so much either.)
Grandeur Peak Area List
Beginning at 8:50 a.m. (9:50 MDT), I hiked a few hundred feet up a mountain.
1. American Robin*
2. Spotted Towhee
3. Dark-eyed Junco
4. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
5. House Finch**
Elsewhere
6. Black-billed Magpie (v)
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American robin, black-billed magpie, black-capped chickadee, dark-eyed junco, house finch, spotted towhee
