Thought we’d have a little sun this morning, but only barely a little. An overcast and a stout south wind greeted dog and me when we arrived at the main trailhead. Tracks showed that one or two other hikes had arrived and departed before us—likely it was a quick hike for them, as the wind was strong and the trail was a bit slick.
A few birds made their presence known, but only one posed for photos—and that was a crow at the very end of our hike. The sky, though, was lovely. And the company of Jack-my-dog was (as always) the best.
Tomorrow will be warmer with (sigh) some afternoon rain.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:13 a.m., I hiked all trails.
1. American Crow*
2. Blue Jay (v)
3. Northern Flicker (v)
4. Tufted Titmouse
5. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
Elsewhere
6. Herring Gull
Mammals
American Red Squirrel
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
