Split rail at Beech Hill Preserve
We’ve had a few early snows here this year. Overnight there came about four or five inches of light, fluffy stuff, with temperatures cold enough to have it stick around. In fact, tomorrow—Thanksgiving Day—will be one of the coldest ever (and windiest). Should be an interesting hike in the morning.
Great Black-backed Gull.
Today’s hike resulted in no bird photos (just missed kinglet and buntings), but eight species in all—the same number as on my “Elsewhere” list. A lovely hike, a beautiful, busy day.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. I hiked the open trail.
1. Dark-eyed Junco
2. American Goldfinch
3. Black-capped Chickadee**
4. American Crow*
5. Northern Flicker (v)
6. Ruby-crowned Kinglet
7. Snow Bunting (v)
8. Herring Gull*
Elsewhere
9. Tufted Titmouse
10. Mallard
11. Rock Pigeon
12. Mourning Dove
13. European Starling
14. Northern Cardinal
15. Great Black-backed Gull
16. American Robin
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, American robin, black-capped chickadee, dark-eyed junco, European starling, great black-backed gull, herring gull, mallard, mourning dove, northern cardinal, northern flicker, rock pigeon, ruby-crowned kinglet, snow bunting, tufted titmouse
