American Redstart.

Another busy desk day. Worked straight through from early until late and didn’t get up Beech Hill until after 5. Breezy and sunny and dry.

Yellow Warbler.

The birds seemed especially quiet—no doubt the youngsters are keeping them busy. I did see a singing  Yellow Warbler. Saw a Wild Turkey hen up at the summit; she ducked low and disappeared into the tall grass, no doubt with a bunch of young birds. Also saw a few Cedar Waxwings, a Gray Catbird, nervous Savannah Sparrows and Song Sparrows. Saw a skittish Common Yellowthroat. And as we neared the point where we began, I spotted an American Redstart in the branches of a tree not eight or ten feet from my camera lens. Kind of too near, even.

Tonight is cool again. Kids are playing on a grassy hill at the motel across the street.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 5:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Ovenbird** (v)
2. Eastern Towhee (v)
3. Red-eyed Vireo** (v)
4. Veery (v)
5. Yellow Warbler**
6. Gray Catbird
7. Savannah Sparrow
8. Song Sparrow**
9. Field Sparrow (v)
10. Common Yellowthroat**
11. American Goldfinch (v)
12. American Crow* (v)
13. Wild Turkey
14. Cedar Waxwing
15. Alder Flycatcher (v)
16. Black-and-white Warbler (v)
17. American Redstart**
18. American Robin** (v)

Elsewhere

19. House Sparrow (v)
20. Black-throated Green Warbler (v)
21. Herring Gull

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

Cedar Waxwing.