Crows were noisy this morning—flapping about, hollering at each other, chasing raptors. House finches were singing. A cloudy sky, but thawy. And the sun even came out for a little while. Plenty of little birds at the base of Beech Hill. And then, ascending the open trail with the dogs, I heard a raven. We stopped. I scanned the valley behind us. And there it was, winging majestically along.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 2:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped chickadee (v)
2. White-breasted nuthatch
3. Tufted titmouse (v)
4. American crow* (v)
5. Downy woodpecker (v)
6. Common raven
7. American robin*

Elsewhere

8. Herring gull
9. House finch (v)

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere

Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, common raven, downy woodpecker, herring gull, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch

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