Monthly Archives: May 2021

Some Singers

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Richard

There is a medley of bird songs in the early hours these days and here are a few of the chorus members. Just down the road, these Yellow Warblers were singing, flirting, and just jumping around. They are easy to … Continue reading →

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Local birds

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Richard

One of the toughest birds for me to photograph is the Common Yellowthroat. They are everywhere with their “witchety-witchety-witchety” call but usually buried in bushes and always on the move. Here’s one recent shot I got: While checking out the … Continue reading →

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Some May Sparrows

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Richard

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Mid-May Outings – part 1

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Richard

With migration in full swing and trees leafing out fast, it’s been a good time to get out with the dog and check things out. The other day we came across this guy who was waiting for the morning sun … Continue reading →

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Hasta Luego, Florida Birds

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Richard

While we have been home a while, I still have some photos of neat birds we saw. This is the last group – time to focus on Vermont birds.

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More Cedar Key Birds

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Richard

With temperatures in the forties in Vermont, it’s fun to recall the warm days we had just a couple of weeks ago — 1500 miles south.

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Florida Yard Birds – Part 2

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Richard

One of the birds we enjoyed watching was this Spotted Sandpiper, who liked to admire his image in the antenna cover next door. Another we watched for some time was this Tri-colored Heron – hunting a short distance from our … Continue reading →

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Florida Yard Birds – Part 1

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Richard

The place where we stay in Florida has wonderful birding right out back – a tidal estuary which at times, can tax the ability of a northern birder who hasn’t seen a shorebird in six months. We decide just to … Continue reading →

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Backyard Surprise

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Richard

Mid-day, Sally noted an unusual bird out back hassling with the Common Grackles, called me, and we decided that we had our first Brown Thrasher on our list of yard birds. After a brief visit, it came back later when … Continue reading →

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