On this bright, breezy morning, I saw saw few birds but several monarchs. Monarchs on the hill and at home, fluttering low over the grass, somehow expertly navigating the wind’s gusts and swirls.

The yellow-rumps were dining on bayberries.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
2. Yellow-rumped Warbler
3. American Crow*
4. Purple Finch (v)
5. Song Sparrow (v)
6. Golden-crowned Kinglet (v)

Elsewhere

7. Blue Jay (v)
8. Herring Gull
9. Rock Pigeon
10. House Sparrow
11. American Robin
12. Canada Goose

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere

 

Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, Canada goose, golden-crowned kinglet, herring gull, house sparrow, purple finch, rock pigeon, song sparrow, yellow-rumped warbler

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