Aerialist.
A hike at 5 after a full day in the zone. Nobody else on the hill again until after we started back down. More birds than yesterday—though most still lurking. Spotted a molting cardinal that could’ve used a toupée.
Northern Cardinal (molting).
Saw a bunch of butterflies and dragonflies. None of the latter would pose for me—but I did manage to grab a shot of one in flight above.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 5 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped Chickadee**
2. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
3. Blue Jay**
4. Northern Cardinal
5. Tufted Titmouse (v)
6. Red-eyed Vireo (v)
7. Eastern Towhee (v)
8. American Goldfinch (v)
9. Song Sparrow
10. Gray Catbird (v)
11. Common Yellowthroat (v)
12. American Crow*
Elsewhere
13. Herring Gull
14. Mallard
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common yellowthroat, eastern towhee, gray catbird, herring gull, mallard, northern cardinal, red-eyed vireo, song sparrow, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch
