The forecast was for a bomb cyclone, and we got one.
Rained overnight, and the wind howled. Conveniently, on the weather radar, a little clear patch appeared in the spiraling storm right over us, so dog and I got out and up the hill.
Windiest day since our return back at the end of April. Gusts up to 50 m.p.h. or more. Wet, too, but not so rainy during our hike. Definitely warm, though—upper 40s (F). Saw no other dogs or humans up there—but a few birds showed up. Very few, although I did see a pair of crows in flight and a bunch of doves as we were leaving.
But the only photo I got was back at home, where a pair of turkeys were pecking about in the windy yard.
Supposed to chill way down tomorrow. Should be interesting.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:26 a.m., I hiked the main trail.
1. American Crow*
2. American Robin (v)
3. Downy Woodpecker (v)
4. Mourning Dove
Elsewhere
5. Northern Cardinal (v)
6. Wild Turkey
7. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, downy woodpecker, mourning dove, northern cardinal, wild turkeuy
