Saturday. Overcast and breezy, then a little sun poked through—briefly, to warm the hillsides—and then back to a sort of wind-combed gray. Jack and I hit the hill along with a bunch of other folks (but, oddly, no other dogs). Many more folks than bird species, turned out, but still scores of Yellow-rumped Warblers.

And still beautiful scenery in every direction.

Tonight, a quick, loud thundershower blew through, with two lightning strikes very near us prompting Jack to run into the front room ready to fight the invading army. As usually, he got over it in a hurry.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 1:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Yellow-rumped Warbler
2. Black-capped Chickadee**
3. White-throated Sparrow (v)
4. Song Sparrow

Elsewhere

5. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
6. Tufted Titmouse (v)
7. American Crow
8. Herring Gull
9. Northern Cardinal (v)

v = Voice only
**Voice only elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, herring gull, northern cardinal, song sparrow, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, white-throated sparrow, yellow-rumped warbler

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