Didn’t get out until later than I thought. Either that, or it got dark earlier than I thought. Probably both. After some quick errands, dog and I hit the quickly dimming hill, where we were alone—except for a white-breasted nuthatch whose faint voice I barely heard.

Cool day, cool evening. Not much breeze. Mostly overcast, but with a faint bright line along the southern horizon. Too dark for photos, really, but oh, well.

Pretty sure we hiked up and down faster than we have in a while. I listened for owls but heard none.

And now, tonight, the sky has cleared and the moon has set behind the bare oaks and Orion has risen, and Sirius. Sometimes I wonder if Sirius is really the eye of God, watching us. Or the place where all souls go.

Probably it’s just a really nice, bright star.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4 p.m. I hiked the open trail.

1. White-breasted nuthatch (voice)

Elsewhere

2. Mourning dove
3. House sparrow
4. American crow
5. Herring gull
6. European starling

Tags: American crow, European starling, herring gull, house sparrow, mourning dove, white-breasted nuthatch

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