Northern Harrier.

A rainy morning. An overcast afternoon. Busy Friday. Hike with Jack at 5.

Noteworthy were a busy Black-and-white Warbler that kept to the dim understory, ruining my many attempts at photos, and a Northern Harrier that dipped and weaved and rode the wind above the blueberry slopes.

Every day is improved by a visit from a harrier.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 5 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped Chickadee**
2. Black-and-white Warbler
3. Blue Jay
4. American Crow* (v)
5. Unidentified Flycatcher
6. Northern Harrier

Elsewhere

7. Herring Gull

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