Birch.
You’d never know we’ve had a couple decent snowfalls in the past week. Oh, a few drifts remain, but they’re springlike drifts. And with a high sun, temperatures well into the 40s (F). and a stout southerly breeze, the world seemed positively springlike on this day.
Mud on the hill. No inspiring photos, I’m afraid. And no bluebirds. But I did hear four species, including a singing mourning dove.
Tonight, the moon is just about full as it hangs up there beyond a veil of haze. To the left of the moon (and far beyond it) hangs Mars. Earlier, Jupiter chased Venus down behind the hill.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 4:30 p.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Black-capped chickadee (voice)
2. American crow (voice)
3. American robin (voice)
4. Mourning dove (voice)
Elsewhere
5. House finch
6. Tufted titmouse
7. Herring gull
8. Ring-billed gull
9. Rock pigeon
10. European starling
Tags: American crow, American robin, black-capped chickadee, European starling, herring gull, house finch, mourning dove, ring-billed gull, rock pigeon, tufted titmouse
