Song Sparrow.

The highlight of this foggy morning hike, bird-wise, were the several appearances of the resident Song Sparrows—including one who popped right up and sang to dog and me.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Red-eyed Vireo** (v)
2. American Robin* (v)
3. Chestnut-sided Warbler (v)
4. Tufted Titmouse (v)
5. Blue Jay (v)
6. Northern Cardinal*
7. Chipping Sparrow
8. Song Sparrow
9. American Goldfinch** (v)
10. Eastern Towhee
11. Alder Flycatcher (v)
12. Common Yellowthroat (v)
13. Gray Catbird
14. Mourning Dove*
15. Cedar Waxwing
16. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
17. Field Sparrow (v)
18. Barn Swallow
19. Purple Finch (v)
20. Eastern Phoebe
21. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
22. Rose-breasted Grosbeak (v)

Elsewhere

23. Rock Pigeon
24. Herring Gull

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere