Monthly Archives: May 2013

Nearly Ready to Go

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Richard

For the last several weeks, when it was not freezing or 8o degrees outside, I’ve been working away, polishing the inside of the trailer.  (Last Fall, I had taken off the grimy “mouse fur” lining the walls and fried a … Continue reading →

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Teacher, Teacher, Teacher

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Richard

Ovenbirds seem to thrive in our woods.  Each morning, I hear six or more calling back and forth and sometimes, there seems to be even more.  But to see them is another thing.  They can be right next to you … Continue reading →

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Planning a House Wren Party

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Richard

I have made and put out bird houses for the last three years, hoping to attract a pair of Eastern Bluebirds, but I have not even attracted a Tree Swallow.  Zip. This spring, I took down the houses I had … Continue reading →

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Flashes of Red

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Richard

For the last several weeks, we have had dozens of Purple Finches coming to the feeder and just hanging out in the trees around the house.  They remind us of the influx of Common Redpolls we got last winter. Like … Continue reading →

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Savannah Sparrows

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Richard

Yesterday morning, I went up to the aptly-named Sparrow Farm in East Montpelier for a repeat visit to a spot where I picked up five new County birds yesterday.  The area is a fine combination of wetland, farm fields, and … Continue reading →

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Springtime Yellows

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Richard

I went up to Berlin Pond yesterday morning looking for what many of us consider the true sign of spring — the arrival of Yellow Warblers.  I had the truck windows down and could hear them singing before we even … Continue reading →

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All Jacked Up but not yet ready to go.

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Richard

The small bruises and cuts on my fingers signify the completion of a repair project — the replacement of the front jack.  Like most efforts with our old trailer, it was not easy or without “issues.” So, here is the … Continue reading →

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County List Update

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Richard

Four months gone and in spite of pinched neck nerves and out-of-state travel, my list is doing pretty well.  I’m at 79 species and most of those seen with my Vizsla alongside.   I’ve missed some birds early (like Pine … Continue reading →

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MA Birds

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Richard

We took a three day family trip down to Merrimac, MA where I got to do a little more southern birding.  Unfortunately, most of the migrants have not yet arrived but it was great to see and hear birds, like … Continue reading →

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