Savannah Sparrow (with grasshopper or mantis).
Only ten species seen or heard on the hill this morning—an overcast, damp morning, followed by bright, very hot day. But I did get a great look at a Savannah Sparrow with a grasshopper or mantis in its beak. (Couldn’t tell, although I’ve taken photos of ’em with praying mantises in the past.)
One of my favorite birds.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8 a.m., i hiked the open trail.
1. Red-eyed Vireo (v)
2. American Goldfinch**
3. Song Sparrow
4. Eastern Towhee
5. Gray Catbird
6. Field Sparrow (v)
7. Cedar Waxwing
8. American Crow*
9. Savannah Sparrow
10. Common Yellowthroat (v)
Elsewhere
11. Herring Gull
12. Chipping Sparrow
13. Rock Pigeon
14. Northern Cardinal (v)
15. Black-capped Chickadee (v)
16. Osprey
17. House Sparrow (v)
18. Mourning Dove
19. Wild Turkey
20. American Robin
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, Cedar waxwing, chipping sparrow, common yellowthroat, eastern towhee, field sparrow, gray catbird, herring gull, house sparrow, mourning dove, northern cardinal, osprey, red-eyed vireo, rock pigeon, savannah sparrow, song sparrow, wild turkey
