American Robins.
After yesterday’s thaw caused the deep snow to diminish, last night’s deep freeze glazed the surface of the partly melted snow, and this morning’s hike proved slightly treacherous. Jack slipped once, but I managed not to take a tumble. Mid-thirties this morning, more thaw this sunny day, another solid freeze tonight.
Eastern Bluebird.
Robins, robins everywhere. A few bluebirds also. Singing cardinal at home.
I feel the promise of spring.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. American Robin*
3. White-breasted Nuthatch** (v)
4. Red-tailed Hawk
5. Eastern Bluebird
6. Herring Gull*
7. Northern Flicker (v)
Elsewhere
8. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
9. Northern Cardinal
10. European Starling
11. Mallard
12. Rock Pigeon
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, eastern bluebird, European starling, herring gull, mallard, northern cardinal, northern flicker, red-tailed hawk, rock pigeon, white-breasted nuthatch
