Big rains overnight left the trail a bit muddy this morning, but that didn’t bother Jack, the birds, or me. Little birds were poking about in the trees encircling the parking lot, and crows were circling the summit. The temperature neared 50 degrees (F)—but then started to dip come evening, when a bright spattering of stars came out.

I can dig a good spattering of stars.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee
3. White-breasted Nuthatch
4. American Goldfinch (v)
5. Herring Gull*
6. Pileated Woodpecker (v)
7. Blue Jay (v)
8. Tufted Titmouse (v)

Elsewhere

9. Mallard
10. Morning Dove

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, herring gull, mallard, morning dove, pileated woodpecker, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch

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