My morning hike in the foothills with dog was pleasant, interesting, and uplifting, despite the general dearth of much bird activity. Afterward, we headed to town to do errands, where I encountered city birds—starlings, pigeons, and and gulls.
The gulls here are different from those I grew accustomed to during my decades in Maine. In fact, I’ve only encountered one species: California Gull. Rather similar to Herring Gulls, I suppose, but likely as different as Mainers and Californians.
Still, I like living in a place that’s got some gulls.
Grandeur Peak Area List
At 8:17 a.m. (9:17 MDT), I hiked a few hundred feet up a mountain.
1. Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
2. American Robin
3. House Finch**
4. Black-billed Magpie**
5. Dark-eyed Junco
6. Rock Pigeon*
7. Northern Flicker
8. Spotted Towhee
9. Ruby-crowned Kinglet (v)
Elsewhere
10. European Starling
11. California Gull
Mammals
Red Squirrel
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American robin, black-billed magpie, California gull, dark-eyed junco, European starling, house finch, northern flicker, red squirrel, rock pigeon, ruby-crowned kinglet, spotted towhee, Woodhouse’s scrub jay
