As forecast, it rained. But as light came into the sky, the rain was sort of a wind-whipped misting, so dog and I high-tailed it to the main trailhead.
The misting turned to showers as, with thunder rumbling to the west, we quickly ascended. Few birds were apparent—heard three species and saw three others—and just as quickly we descended. But as we exited the parking lot, I spied a pair of wild turkeys across the road. Only bird photo I got today.
But thank you, autumn, for the sweet liquid that came from the sky all day.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 7:24 a.m., I hiked the main trail.
1. American Crow** (v)
2. Northern Cardinal (v)
3. Song Sparrow
4. Common Yellowthroat
5. Northern Flicker
6. Blue Jay (v)
7. Wild Turkey
Elsewhere
8. Herring Gull
Mammals
Eastern Gray Squirrel
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
Tags: American crow, blue jauy, common yellowthroat, northern cardinal, northern flicker, song sparrow, wild turkey
