On the day of the total eclipse, we were treated to some absolutely beautiful weather—crystal clear skies, perfect conditions, slightly cool temperatures—so we had quite a lot of birdie activity! This list reflects the activity in the 2.5 hours centered around eclipse totality.

• American crow
• American goldfinch
• American robin
• Belted kingfisher
• Blue jay
• Bonaparte’s gull
• Canada goose
• Carolina wren
• Common grackle
• Common raven
• Dark-eyed junco
• Downy woodpecker
• European starling
• Gadwall
• Great blue heron
• Hairy woodpecker
• House finch
• Mallard
• Northern cardinal
• Pine siskin
• Red-bellied woodpecker
• Ruffed grouse
• Snow goose
• Song sparrow
• Tufted titmouse
• Vesper sparrow