American Crow.
When first I looked early, it was 51 degrees (F) out. Positively warm. And gray, and calm. Had an appointment at mid-morning, so I took care of some business then left Jack at home for a while. Soon after our return, we hit the hill.
Song Sparrow.
Nice up there. Muddy as shit, and I collected some other dog’s shit, and I picked up some garbage, and the light was wondrous, and the air smelled sweet, and the feel of it in my lungs was cool and fresh. Lots of birds around—in the 50s, why not?
To make things even more delicious, it started to rain just about the time we climbed back into the truck.
Which, considering I had no back on my GoPro today, was pretty good timing.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 1:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped Chickadee*
2. American Robin* (v)
3. House Finch** (v)
4. Pileated Woodpecker (v)
5. Blue Jay*
6. Northern Cardinal** (v)
7. American Crow*
8. American Goldfinch** (v)
9. Tufted Titmouse** (v)
Elsewhere
10. Song Sparrow
11. Cedar Waxwing
12. Dark-eyed Junco
13. Herring Gull
14. House Sparrow
15. Rock Pigeon
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, Cedar waxwing, dark-eyed junco, herring gull, house finch, house sparrow, northern cardinal, pileated woodpecker, rock pigeon, song sparrow, tufted titmouse
