Monthly Archives: March 2021
Safe Journey-Redpolls
One of the blessings of this Covid-winter has been the antics of a large flock of Common Redpolls who have been daily visitors for the last couple of months. When I take to feeders out every morning about daybreak, they … Continue reading
Posted in bird feeding, Irruptive migrant, migration, Vermont Birding
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Welcome Back
Two days ago, I saw my first group of Canada Geese circling low, looking for places to land, but they moved off to other spots. The river, which had opened up, froze last night but this morning, a small group … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard birds, Local Birding
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FOY Hoodies
Ginger and I have a Friday morning routine: take the recycling/trash to the depot and then head up to the airport and Berlin Pond to check for birds. Today, it was too windy to chase balls on the tarmac but … Continue reading
Posted in Birding With Ginger, First_of-year, Local Birding, Washington County
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Birthday Bird
I am part of a small group of local birders who help one another with sightings using WhatsApp. Tuesday afternoon I saw a report from my friend Chip, who directs North Branch Nature Center, about a Snowy Owl found about … Continue reading
Posted in Birthday Bird, Vermont Birding, Washington County
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