Eastern Towhee.
First, I got a lot of desk work done. Then, in afternoon, as the usual afternoon line of thunderstorms approached, I went with Jack for a hike.
Blue Hill.
A surprising number of people on Beech Hill, considering the rumbling thunder in the not-too-distant periphery. Birds were acting. Some singing—like a towhee near the parking lot. Saw a heron fly over.
Considering the thunder, and the clear view of rainclouds approaching, we hurried up and down. Under dramatic skies.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Eastern Towhee
2. Cedar Waxwing
3. Song Sparrow**
4. Great Blue Heron
5. Alder Flycatcher (v)
6. Savannah Sparrow
7. American Goldfinch (v)
8. Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Elsewhere
9. Downy Woodpecker (v)
10. Mourning Dove
11. Herring Gull
12. American Crow
v = Voice only
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: alder flycatcher, American crow, American goldfinch, Cedar waxwing, downy woodpecker, eastern towhee, great blue heron, herring gull, mourning dove, ruby-throated hummingbird, savannah sparrow, song sparrow
