Posts Tagged ‘great blue heron’
Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
Black-throated Green Warbler. A morning similar to yesterday’s, but with no threat of rain. About 60° (F), breezy, dim, misty, with a cool breeze. We began our hike later than usual, dog and I, and I heard/saw few birds to start (although three Great Blue Herons in overflight was noteworthy). But after we’d covered about three-quarters of our route, things began picking up.
A vireo with two youngsters. A pair of gulls flying over. A kestrel in the summit, getting checked out by a hummingbird. Then—again, in a repeat of yesterday—as we approached the parking lot, we encountered a couple dozen birds, at least, flitting about the trees and trail.
Bunch of chippies. Red-bellied Woodpecker , Downy Woodpecker . Eastern Phoebe . And a very active Black-throated Green Warbler .
I’ll take a hike like the past two any day, thank you.
Beech Hill List Beginning at 8:52 a.m., I hiked all trails.
1. Eastern Towhee
Elsewhere
22. Mallard
Mammals
Eastern Chipmunk (v)
(v) Voice only *Also elsewhere †First-of-year
Tags: American crow , American goldfinch , American kestrel , American robin , black-capped chickadee , black-throated green warbler , Cedar waxwing , chipping sparrow , downy woodpecker , eastern chipmunk , eastern phoebe , eastern towhee , gray catbird , great blue heron , herring gull , mallard , mourning dove , northern flicker , red-bellied woodpecker , red-breasted nuthatch , red-eyed vireo , rock pigeon , ruby-throated hummingbird , song sparrow , wild turkey Lists , Observations , Photo | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 26th, 2022
Eastern Wood-pewee. After the thundershowers of yesterday, things cooled off overnight. This morning was nearly cloudless when dog and I headed up the trail, and the air was a lot cooler than the past few. Plus, at the summit, a nice southwesterly breeze ruffed our hair. (Well, Jack’s, as I don’t have a lot left these days.)
Things started pretty slow, but took off eventually, with a nice number of species—including a Great Crested Flycatcher , a Nashville Warbler , and a Great Blue Heron flying out out toward the bay.
In short, we had a good time of it. With more summer fun to come.
Beech Hill List Beginning at 7:03 a.m., I hiked all trails.
1. Red-eyed Vireo** (v)
Elsewhere
35. Mourning Dove
(v) Voice only *Also elsewhere †First-of-year
Tags: alder flycatcher , American crowo , American goldfinch , American robin , black-capped chickadee , black-throated green warbler , blue jay , broad-winged hawk , Cedar waxwing , chestnut-sided warbler , common yellowthroat , downy woodpecker , eastern bluebird , eastern phoebe , eastern towhee , field sparrow , gray catbird , great blue heron , great crested flycatcher , hermit thrush , herring gull , house sparrow , mourning dove , Nashville warbler , northern cardinal , northern flicker , ovenbird , red-bellied woodpecker , red-breasted nuthatch , red-eyed vireo , song sparrow , tufted titmouse , turkey vulture , white-breasted nuthatch , yellow warbler Lists , Observations , Photo | No Comments »
Saturday, June 8th, 2019
As June commences, the resident birds begin to hunker down. First arrivals are all about attracting mates and establishing territory. By now, though, birds have begun creating nests, sitting on eggs, even feeding nestlings. Thus, not so vocal or willing to show themselves.
Still, persistence pays off.
Beech Hill List Beginning at 7:30 a.m., I hiked all trails.
1. Ovenbird (v)
Elsewhere
32. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
Tags: alder flycatcher , American crow , American goldfinch , American redstart , black-and-white warbler , black-capped chickadee , black-throated green warbler , broad-winged hawk , brown-headed cowbird , chestnut-sided warbler , common raven , common yellowthroat , double-crested cormorant , eastern bluebird , eastern phoebe , eastern towhee , eastern wood-pewee , gray catbird , great blue heron , great crested flycatcher , hairy woodpecker , hermit thrush , herring gull , house sparrow , Nashville warbler , northern cardinal , northern flicker , ovenbird , red-eyed vireo , rock pigeon , song sparrow , tree swallow yellow warbler , tufted titmouse , turkey vulture , veery Lists , Observations , Photo | No Comments »
Bird Report is a (sometimes intermittent) record of the birds I encounter while hiking, see while driving, or spy outside my window. —Brian Willson
