Temps rising into the 40s (F) today, with a good breeze and an occasional drizzle. Outside, thick mists rose from remnant snow banks and floated away in the wind. A ghostly evaporation. Several mostly smaller birds took advantage of the warmth to hold little browsing parties.

Tonight we’re having a soaking rain. How swiftly the snow recedes.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 11 a.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American Goldfinch
2. American Crow
3. Black-capped Chickadee
4. White-breasted Nuthatch
5. Snow Bunting
6. Common Raven
7. Blue Jay
8. Downy Woodpecker
9. American Robin

Elsewhere

10. Herring Gull
11. Rock Pigeon
12. Mallard

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

 

Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, common raven, downy woodpecker, herring gull, mallard, rock pigeon, snow bunting, white-breasted nuthatch

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