Savannah Sparrow.
This morning, dog and I got hollered at by a pair of Savannah Sparrows. By “holler,” I mean pelted with a series of tiny darts in the form of quick, sharp chip notes. It was anything but annoying, though, since a) it was the first time I’ve clearly seen Savannah Sparrows on the hill in a couple weeks, and b) it signaled that they’ve got an occupied nest nearby.
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Savannah Sparrows?
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Red-eyed Vireo (v)
2. Ovenbird** (v)
3. American Robin
4. Alder Flycatcher** (v)
5. Chestnut-sided Warbler**
6. Black-and-white Warbler (v)
7. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
8. Black-capped Chickadee
9. Veery (v)
10. Northern Cardinal (v)
11. Eastern Towhee
12. Great Crested Flycatcher (v)
13. Song Sparrow**
14. Yellow Warbler
15. Rose-breasted Grosbeak (v)
16. Northern Flicker (v)
17. Tree Swallow
18. American Crow*
19. American Goldfinch
20. Gray Catbird**
21. Common Yellowthroat**
22. Scarlet Tanager (v)
23. Savannah Sparrow
24. Eastern Phoebe*
25. Cedar Waxwing
26. Field Sparrow (v)
27. Purple Finch
28. Tufted Titmouse (v)
29. Red-breasted Nuthatch (v)
30. Black-throated Green Warbler (v)
31. American Redstart** (v)
Elsewhere
32. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: alder flycatcher, American crow, American goldfinch, American redstart, American robin, black-and-white warbler, black-capped chickadee, black-throated green warbler, Cedar waxwing, chestnut-sided warbler, common yellowthroat, eastern phoebe, eastern towhee, field sparrow, gray catbird, great crested flycatcher, herring gull, northern cardinal, northern flicker, ovenbird, purple finch, red-breasted nuthatch, red-eyed vireo, rose-breasted grosbeak, savannah sparrow, scarlet tanager, song sparrow, tree swallow, tufted titmouse, veery, white-breasted nuthatch, yellow warbler
