Nice brisk hill hike this morning. No, seriously, it was really nice, with dramatic cloud-filled skies.
Then we drove by the harbor, dog and I, where I encountered a diving Horned Grebe (in non-breeding plumage). It even posed for me.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 8:45 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee*
3. Herring Gull*
Elsewhere
4. Tufted Titmouse (v)
5. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
6. Rock Pigeon
7. Mallard
8. American Black Duck
9. Common Loon
10. Bufflehead
11. Horned Grebe
12. Downy Woodpecker (v)
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
Tags: American black duck, American crow, black-capped chickadee, bufflehead, common loon, downy woodpecker, herring gull, horned grebe, mallard, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch
