The forecast called for cloudy skies until afternoon, when scattered thundershowers were possible. In fact, soon after dog and I started up the main trail, it began to rain. Not a gully-washer, just a regular rain shower. The morning was warm enough, with not much wind, and it felt pretty great.
We only did half a hike, though, and so today’s list has far fewer species than usual. And tonight brings a chance of thundershowers. No thunder yet, though.
Beech Hill List
Starting at 6:52 a.m. EST (7:52 DST), I hiked the open trail.
1. Eastern Phoebe
2. Red-eyed Vireo (v)
3. American Crow (v)
4. Ovenbird (v)
5. American Robin
6. Song Sparrow
7. Eastern Bluebird
8. Chestnut-sided Warbler (v)
9. American Goldfinch (v)
10. Rose-breasted Grosbeak (v)
11. Eastern Towhee (v)
12. Black-and-white Warbler (v)
13. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
14. Common Yellowthroat
15. Yellow Warbler (v)
16. Gray Catbird (v)
Elsewhere
17. Northern Cardinal (v)
18. Pine Warbler (v)
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-and-white warbler, black-capped chickadee, chestnut-sided warbler, common yellowthroat, eastern bluebird, eastern phoebe, eastern towhee, gray catbird, northern cardinal, ovenbird, pine warbler, red-eyed vireo, rose-breasted grosbeak, song sparrow, yellow warbler
