A morning much like the last three, or four, or five. Bright sun, nippy temperatures, icy trails, bad air in the basin—and enough wildlife to draw dog’s and my attention.
A few robins have been hanging out. Chickadees and finches have been singing. Winter’s closing in on half over.
No birds would pose for my camera today, though, but I found an obliging sparrow at home.
I do love Song Sparrows. I’d like to thank them from being close by.
Grandeur Peak Area List
At 09:24 MST, I hiked a few hundred feet up a mountain.
1. American Robin* (v)
2. House Finch* (v)
3. Black-capped Chickadee
4. Black-billed Magpie
5. Rock Pigeon*
6. Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay (v)
7. Dark-eyed Junco
8. Northern Flicker** (v)
9. Spotted Towhee (v)
Elsewhere
10. House Sparrow (v)
Mammals
Red Squirrel
Mule Deer
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American robin, black-billed magpie, black-capped chickadee, dark-eyed junco, house finch, house sparrow, mule deer, northern flicker, red squirrel, rock pigeon, spotted towhee, Woodhouse’s scrub jay
