Hairy Woodpecker.
The temperature this morning was 40 degrees (F) cooler than it was 24 hours previous. The sky was clear. An energetic wind blew from the west-northwest. Jack and I hiked Beech Hill.
We were along up there again today but for a nice little assortment of winter birds. Spent the most time with a Hairy Woodpecker who works on Sundays—time much appreciated.
A wistful sort of day, though: A casual friend, a good man, died of a stroke last night. Gives you pause. But it’s good to pause from time to time.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 10 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
2. American Crow*
3. American Robin
4. American Goldfinch** (v)
5. Hairy Woodpecker
Elsewhere
6. Northern Cardinal
7. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
8. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, hairy woodpecker, herring gull, northern cardinal, white-breasted nuthatch
