Was supposed to be cloudy and gusty this morning, with rain coming about midday. And, sure enough, the day dawned with a thick overcast. However, when dog and I got to the trail, there was a mist in the air—part snow.
Not a lot of snow, mind you (that’ll possibly come tomorrow), but enough to whiten things. I didn’t expect to encounter many bird species—maybe even get no photos.
Imagine my pleasant surprise when a little flock of crossbills landed in the spruce grove at the summit about the same time we did.
Tomorrow should be exciting.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:17 a.m., I hiked most trails.
1. Black-capped Chickadee**
2. Yellow-rumped Warbler
3. American Crow
4. Red Crossbill
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
