American Crow.

Twenties (F), calm, bright, birdy. About six inches of fresh snow lying around. Took Jack to the hill a bit early again today—late morning—and had a lovely hike.

Halo.

Crossed paths with only a few other hikers. (I’m guess a lot of folks were skiing at the Snow Bowl for the first time this winter.) Tried out my new GoPro (thanks, Sarah). Strapped it to my hat. Worked pretty well. Might start a YouTube channel, who knows?

Got home and couldn’t find my phone. Searched the truck, no dice. Returned to the hill in a bit of a panic, gave one swipe with my boot in the snow alongside where I’d parked—and there it was.

Whew.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 11:15 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. White-breasted Nuthatch* (v)
2. American Crow*
3. Northern Harrier
4. Northern Flicker
5. Herring Gull*
6. American Goldfinch (v)
7. Black-capped Chickadee*
8. Blue Jay (v)
9. Unidentified woodpecker (drilling, prob. Downy Woodpecker)

Elsewhere

10. Tufted Titmouse
11. Rock Pigeon

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