Gray Day at Breakneck Hill

It's the calm before the storm.   The sky is heavy with gray clouds, but it is relatively warm.  I walked at Breakneck Hill at lunch and enjoyed a small selection of birds.

The bluebirds were particularly chattery today and were flying through the Town Woods which abut Breakneck Hill.  I'm not sure why they were so noisy, but it was the first time I've heard them making these sounds, and I have seen them quite a few times.

Eastern Bluebird

Golden Crowned Kinglet

(had to adjust the lighting on the computer for the bird to show up)

Northern Mockingbird

I just love capturing the bird mid-mouthful.  This is my favorite shot of the outing!

Also seen:  

Black-Capped Chickadee

Blue Jay

Dark-Eyed Junco (often being chased by the Eastern Bluebirds)

Downy Woodpecker

Mallard (fly by)

Northern Flicker

Tufted Titmouse

White Breasted Nuthatch