Yesterday’s snow made the trails challenging this morning, what with the warmer temperatures making things icy. But the sky was blue, and the wind wasn’t too strong, and the birds appeared here and there.
Singers included cardinal, bluebird, titmouse, and chickadee. No snow today, but a whole bunch forecast for tomorrow.
Rather like the winters used to be around here—not quick to give up as the equinox approaches.
Still, we’ll be hiking in a snowstorm tomorrow, dog and I.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 7:36 a.m., I hiked all trails.
1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
3. Tufted Titmouse
4. Northern Cardinal** (v)
5. Eastern Bluebird
6. American Goldfinch (v)
7. Downy Woodpecker (v)
8. Herring Gull*
9. House Finch (v)
Elsewhere
10. Red-bellied Woodpecker (v)
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, downy woodpecker, eastern bluebird, herring gull, house finch, northern cardinal, red-bellied woodpecker, tufted titmouse
