A lovely brisk morning, a bit of wind, a bit below freezing, a bit of wind. Lots of birds about, including a couple first-of-year species—including my first Horned Lark in better than a year.
Also the first photo I’ve ever taken of one that actually shows the “horns.”
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Robin*
2. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
3. Tufted Titmouse** (v)
4. Northern Cardinal** (v)
5. Common Raven
6. Eastern Bluebird
7. Northern Harrier†
8. Horned Lark†
9. Common Redpoll
10. Herring Gull*
11. American Crow*
12. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
13. American Goldfinch (v)
Elsewhere
14. Blue Jay
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year bird
