A nippy, overcast morning. Temps in the mid-20s (F), a tiny little western breeze we only felt on the open trail. Few birds—but a couple noteworthy ones.
Most noteworthy: a solitary Snow Bunting we spooked in back of the hut upon summiting, dog and I. Also had a couple nuthatches, a flicker, and the usual other suspects.
It’s starting to feel like winter, though. I like it.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:24 a.m., I hiked all trails.
1. Black-capped Chickadee
2. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
3. American Crow**
4. Red-breasted Nuthatch (v)
5. Yellow-rumped Warbler
6. Snow Bunting
7. Northern Flicker (v)
Elsewhere
8. Herring Gull
9. Rock Pigeon
10. Canada Goose
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, Canada goose, herring gull, northern flicker, red-breasted nuthatch, rock pigeon, snow bunting, white-breasted nuthatch, yellow-rumped warbler
