Similar morning to yesterday’s—but a bit chillier, with a light breeze. Quiet at first but exciting as my hike with dog proceeded (as has been the case on recent days). At least sixty yellow-rumps, bluebirds, nuthatches, sparrows, a random phoebe—and my favorite sparrow at the summit on our return.

If you’ve been following, you know I love Savannah Sparrows—their subdued-yet-tidy attire, their insect-like trill (with a hiccup at the end), just their general behavior (e.g., not as shy as a Song Sparrow).

The little Savannah at the end just made my day.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 7:\46 a.m., I hiked all trails.

1. American Crow**
2. Yellow-rumped Warbler
3. White-breasted Nuthatch**
4. Hairy Woodpecker
5. Eastern Bluebird (v)
6. Black-capped Chickadee
7. Blue Jay (v)
8. Gray Catbird
9. Eastern Towhee (V)
10. Red-breasted Nuthatch (v)
11. American Robin
12. Northern Flicker
13. Hermit Thrush
14. American Goldfinch
15. Dark-eyed Junco (v)
16. White-throated Sparrow*
17. Song Sparrow
18. Common Yellowthroat
19. Purple Finch (v)
20. Eastern Phoebe
21. Savannah Sparrow

Elsewhere

22. Wild Turkey
23. Northern Cardinal (v)
24. Tufted Titmouse

(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year