The trail.
I thought the sun would come out for a minute there. I saw scraps of blue. But by the time Jack and I started our daily hike, a big gray fog of precipitation moved in—sort of a rain-snow-sleet affair—and we got wet. Also cold.
But I enjoyed aiming my camera at a Brown Creeper prowling the trunks of pines near the parking lot. Little guy was emitting his subtle, burry note. Too dim for sharp shots, but nice to watch the bird.
We walked up, we walked down, and as we were leaving the parking lot a bit of sunlight poked through the clouds.
Tonight is clear as obsidian. Orion rises—and following it, bright twinkling Sirius.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 2:45 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Brown Creeper
2. Black-capped Chickadee
Elsewhere
3. American Crow
4. Herring Gull
5. American Coot
6. Rock Pigeon
7. European Starling
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American coot, American crow, black-capped chickadee, brown creeper, European starling, herring gull, rock pigeon
