We were supposed to get a nice-sized winter storm today, so dog and I headed up the hill a bit early. Windy, as expected, and overcast, but no precipitation for our entire hike. Soon after our return, though a few drips and flakes began to sputter down.
Not until later in the afternoon did things really get interesting, and just no as I write this (after dark), the power has gone out in the neighborhood. But I’ve got enough juice to finish this post, I think.
Had few birds, as you might expect, and no decent photos at all until we’d just about got back to the truck, when a pair of nuthatches posed for pics.
Tomorrow’s gonna be a snowshoe day.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 7:15 a.m. (8:15 stupid DST), I hiked all trails.
1. American Crow*
2. Black-capped Chickadee**
3. American Goldfinch
4. Blue Jay (v)
5. Red-breasted Nuthatch
6. White-breasted Nuthatch (v)
Elsewhere
7. American Robin
8. Herring Gull
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
†First-of-year
Tags: American crow, American goldfinch, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, red-breasted nuthatch, white-breasted nuthatch
