Eastern Bluebird.
I awoke this morning to the gobbling of turkeys outside my bedroom window. There were two pair out there, walking slowly, poking about. The temperature had dipped overnight—teens (F) when I first checked. And the wind blew. My Beech Hill hike with dog was brisk and frigid.
Wild Turkey.
That didn’t discourage the bluebirds, though. Watched three perch and dip in the vicinity of the near bird box. A pair perched atop it. Not many other birds up there in the wind, though.
On our return, the turkeys were still hanging around out back. Jack noticed them first. He has an interest in Wild Turkeys.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Blue Jay (v)
2. American Crow*
3. American Robin
4. Downy Woodpecker**
5. Eastern Bluebird
6. Herring Gull*
7. Black-capped Chickadee**
Elsewhere
8. Wild Turkey
9. Tufted Titmouse (v)
10. Rock Pigeon
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, downy woodpecker, eastern bluebird, herring gull, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse, wild turkey
