Black-capped Chickadee.
I had a conversation with a little gang of Black-capped Chickadees this nippy morning at Beech Hill. I always have conversations with chickadees—any time I see ’em. We understand each other.
Crow chase.
I also encountered—for the third time this fall—Snow Buntings. Well, today, just one bunting, although I did spook two or three a few days back. I hear we’re supposed to get a little dusting of snow soon. Maybe.
Well, surely we will… eventually.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee**
3. American Goldfinch
4. Common Raven (v)
5. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
6. Blue Jay*
7. Downy Woodpecker (v)
8. Snow Bunting (v)
Elsewhere
9. Herring Gull
10. Northern Cardinal (v)
11. European Starling
12. Mourning Dove
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common raven, downy woodpecker, European starling, herring gull, mourning dove, northern cardinal, snow bunting, white-breasted nuthatch
