Crows came out
this breezy November morning.
They held loud debates and vied
for political advantage.
One even bird managed to attain
the highest perch on the hill.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. Turkey Vulture
2. Blue Jay** (v)
3. American Crow*
4. Northern Flicker (v)
5. Yellow-rumped Warbler
6. Black-capped Chickadee**
7. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)

Elsewhere

8. European Starling
9. Herring Gull
10. Wild Turkey
11. Rock Pigeon
12. Ring-billed Gull

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

 

Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, European starling, herring gull, northern flicker, ring-billed gull, rock pigeon, turkey vulture, white-breasted nuthatch, wild turkey, yellow-rumped warbler

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