I have a favorite sparrow. It’s the Savannah Sparrow. Ever since I first heard its high-pitched, insect-like trill with a little hiccup at the end, I kind of fell for the bird. Also, I got to recognizing its chip note. And its tendency to perch atop a low trailside bush to warn its fledglings that humans were about. I have bunches of photos of the species. Even a few videos.
This lovely cool, birdy morning, I encountered a couple of Savannah’s—including one perched on a low trailside bush, warning the young ’uns to keep quiet for a bit before enjoying a little morsel for brunch.
Thirty-seven species this morning. Fun hike with dog.
Beech Hill List Beginning at 7:36 a.m., I hiked most trails.
For the past week or two, I’ve been hearing Red-breasted Nuthatches passing through. The resident white-breasteds have gone quiet, likely with young mouths to feed—but red-breasteds have gotten quite vocal. Well, today I finally came face to fce with one of the little guys.
Beech Hill List Beginning at 8 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Ovenbird** (v)
2. Common Yellowthroat
3. Red-eyed Vireo** (v)
4. American Robin (v)
5. American Woodcock
6. Red-breasted Nuthatch
7. Chipping Sparrow (v)
8. Song Sparrow
9. Veery
10. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
11. Tufted Titmouse (v)
12. Field Sparrow
13. Eastern Towhee
14. Gray Catbird
15. Barn Swallow
16. Savannah Sparrow
17. Yellow Warbler
18. Cedar Waxwing
19. Herring Gull*
20. Eastern Bluebird
21. Great Blue Heron
22. Eastern Phoebe*
23. Wood Thrush (v)
24. Rose-breasted Nuthatch
25. American Crow*
26. Chestnut-sided Warbler
27. Alder Flycatcher (v)
28. Osprey
v = Voice only *Also elsewhere **Voice only elsewhere
