It wasn’t exactly a spring storm, but the precipitation forecast for today (a little rain, a little snow) did arrive—albeit a bit later than expected. Dog and I got through about half our hike before a light shower arrived.
Quite a few birds, though few photo possibilities. Most dependable posers lately have been scrub-jays. Today was no exception.
A quick hike, a good hike. Snow showers in afterward. Clearing at evening.
Tomorrow the first sunny day of spring.
Grandeur Peak Area List
At 8:09 a.m. (9:09 MDT), I hiked a few hundred feet up a mountain.
1. Black-capped Chickadee
2. Pine Siskin (v)
3. American Robin*
4. Black-billed Magpie (v)
5. Rock Pigeon*
6. Lesser Goldfinch (v)
7. House Finch* (v)
8. Song Sparrow** (v)
9. Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
10. Northern Flicker** (v)
11. Spotted Towhee (v)
Elsewhere
12. House Sparrow (v)
13. Eurasian Collared-dove
Mammals
Red Squirrel
Mule Deer
(v) Voice only
*Also Elsewhere
**Voice only Elsewhere
Tags: American robin, black-billed magpie, black-capped chickadee, Eurasian collared dove, house finch, house sparrow, lesser goldfinch, mule deer, northern flicker, pine siskin, red squirrel, rock pigeon, song sparrow, spotted towhee, Woodhouse’s scrub-jauy
