House Sparrow.
Sub-freezing morning. Windows all frosted up. Brilliant sunshine.
Desk work until early afternoon, then errands and a hike with Jack. Excruciatingly clear 360-degree view at Beech Hill.
Not many people up there today, though—or bird species. Spotted quite a few elsewhere, though, including a pair of goldeneyes at Chickawaukie Lake and a little flock of sparrows at the Good Tern Co-op.
Cold weather birding can be kind of interesting. (Looking forward to shrikes again this winter.)
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 2 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped Chickadee
2. American Crow*
3. White-breasted Nuthatch**
4. Hairy Woodpecker
Elsewhere
5. American Goldfinch (v)
6. Tufted Titmouse
7. Blue Jay (v)
8. Downy Woodpecker (v)
9. Rock Pigeon
10. House Sparrow
11. Common Goldeneye
12. Mallard
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common goldeneye, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, house sparrow, mallard, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch
