For there being so much snow everywhere, today was the most springlike day of the year so far. Warm and thawy, calm, bright—even kind of fragrant. In late morning, Jack and I met our friend Kristen at Beech Hill, where we heard titmice and cardinals singing their spring songs. Then again, we also saw a flock of snow buntings.

Feels kind of warm out there tonight, too.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 11:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped Chickadee
2. Tufted Titmouse (v)
3. Herring Gull*
4. Northern Cardinal (v)
5. Snow Bunting
6. American Crow* (v)
7. Mourning Dove

Elsewhere

8. House Finch
9. Rock Pigeon

v = Voice only
*Also Elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, herring gull, house finch, mourning dove, northern cardinal, rock pigeon, snow bunting, tufted titmouse

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