At some point on the trail in the shadow of the mountain early this morning, I said to my GoPro, “Been a while since I’ve seen a lifer.” Or something like that.

Not long afterward, I was contemplating a vireo, knowing it was a new bird. Turned out to be a Plumbeous Vireo. Cool.

Later, in town, a big ol’ flock of Canada Geese flew over. Early sign of fall.

Grandeur Peak Area List
Beginning at 8 a.m., I hiked a few hundred feet up the mountain.

1. Northern Flicker
2. Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
3. Black-capped Chickadee**
4. House Finch*
5. Spotted Towhee
6. Hummingbird (sp)
7. Plumbeous Vireo‡
8. Lazuli Bunting
9. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
10. Black-billed Magpie*

Elsewhere

11. Eurasian Collared Dove
12. Rock Pigeon
13. Canada Goose
14. House Sparrow (v)
15. California Quail

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
‡Lifer