Downy Woodpecker (male).
This single-digit (F) morning, I heard a tiny rapping. I knew what it was before I saw the bird: Downy Woodpecker. Very soon after, I heard a deep, muffled whacking. I knew what it was, too: Pileated Woodpecker.
Pileated Woodpecker (male).
Every day is different and beloved.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped Chickadee**
2. American Crow*
3. Tufted Titmouse
4. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
5. American Goldfinch
6. Downy Woodpecker
7. Pileated Woodpecker
Elsewhere
8. Northern Cardinal
9. White-throated Sparrow
10. Herring Gull
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, downy woodpecker, herring gull, northern cardinal, pileated woodpecker, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, white-throated sparrow
