
Chilly this morning. Forties (F)—and a cold night forecast for tonight, along with possible snow tomorrow. Latest coldest high temps ever, thanks to anthropogenic climate change.
But the birds seem happy. Three more first-of-year species today (Yellow Warbler, Veery, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak). Plus, I shocked myself by getting a photo of the elusive Nashville Warbler.
Tomorrow should be interesting.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 7:30 a.m., I hiked all trails.
1. Ovenbird**
2. American Robin
3. Black-throated Green Warbler (v)
4. Hermit Thrush (v)
5. Black-and-white Warbler
6. Herring Gull*
7. Nashville Warbler
8. Black-capped Chickadee
9. Hairy Woodpecker (v)
10. Common Yellowthroat (v)
11. Gray Catbird*
12. Northern Flicker (v)
13. Yellow Warbler† (v)
14. Eastern Towhee
15. Northern Cardinal**
16. American Goldfinch**
17. Turkey Vulture*
18. Veery† (v)
19. White-throated Sparrow (v)
20. Blue-headed Vireo
21. Northern Parula (v)
22. Tufted Titmouse** (v)
23. Purple Finch (v)
24. Tree Swallow
25. Bald Eagle
26. Eastern Phoebe
27. American Kestrel
28. Chipping Sparrow**
29. Rose-breasted Grosbeak†
30. Common Raven
31. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
Elsewhere
32. Great Blue Heron
33. House Finch
34. Blue Jay
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year bird


