Sun and wind and chill. And crows. And house sparrows across the road. Also coots in Chickawaukie Lake, which we’ll tally up tomorrow during the Christmas Bird Count. It will (as usual) be freakin’ cold out there on the breakwater first thing.

Three birds at Beech Hill today: the coots (could see the raft of ’em with my naked eye), a flicker (voice), and a robin (voice). Also a dog up there. And a human. And chill. Wind. And a setting sun.

I’ll report back tomorrow on the CBC, y’all.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 3 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American coot
2. Northern flicker (voice)
3. American robin (voice)

Elsewhere

4. House sparrow
5. American crow
6. Herring gull

Tags: American coot, American crow, American robin, herring gull, house sparrow, northern flicker

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