Slope.
At midday today I checked the temperature. Nearly 50 degrees (F). I knew I had to go. Pumped up the tires, donned my clown suit, and cycled fourteen miles. A southerly wind made for a challenge one way and a thrill-and-a-half the other.
Berries.
Later, on my daily hike with dog, I saw no birds until I thought to check distant Chickawaukie Lake. A collection of coots there still. And a chickadee greeted us back at the parking lot.
A mild night out there still.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 3:15 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. American coot
2. Black-capped chickadee (voice)
Elsewhere
3. American crow
4. House sparrow
5. Herring gull
6. Rock pigeon
Birch.
Tags: American coot, American crow, black-capped chickadee, herring gull, house sparrow, rock pigeon
